Cooking Trip: Back on the road

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In "Cooking Trip: Back on the Road," Mary and John set out on a culinary adventure to improve their cooking skills and enter a prestigious competition. The game features three unique restaurants in Germany, France, and America, with 60 exciting levels and over 10 characters. Players can upgrade their heroes and restaurants, complete bonus tasks, and enjoy intuitive gameplay with fun music.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a decent challenge and is more enjoyable than the first installment, with improvements in gameplay mechanics.
Graphics are vibrant and colorful, maintaining the quality seen in the previous game.
It's a fun and relatively easy time-management game that can serve as a relaxing break from more complex titles.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including issues with character movement and the inability to input a player name.
Players feel that the game is repetitive and lacks the variety of kitchens and levels found in the first game.
There are concerns about the game's quality, with accusations of it being an asset flip and lacking depth compared to other titles in the genre.

graphics
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and consistency with the first game, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and the simplistic, cartoonish 2D style that resembles low-effort mobile apps. Many feel that the game falls short of the high visual standards expected from PC titles, highlighting a lack of skill and budget in 3D graphics development. Overall, the graphics do not meet the expectations of PC gamers seeking visually impressive experiences.
- “The graphics are great—just like the first one.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in games has become tedious and overused, often leading to player fatigue and a desire to take breaks after each level. Many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding, suggesting it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding achievements: no”
- “It was so overused a few years back that all I can see when I hear it are some 'manly men' heading in for their big juicy steak... with those huge mustaches... and that was some tedious work just dealing with that tune... I literally kept having to leave the PC after each level!”
gameplay
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a calming and repetitive experience, making it a good choice for players seeking a break from more complex games. However, some users find it to be a monotonous routine of simple tasks, such as tapping the screen to manage customer demands and complete busywork.
- “I really enjoy this game; it's a great option when I get overly frustrated with my more complicated and headache-inducing games. While those can be fun, they can also get overwhelming at times, so it's nice to have a more mind-relaxing and calming game. The repetition of gameplay is definitely a plus!”
- “The gameplay here is engaging and offers a nice balance of challenge and relaxation. It's perfect for those moments when you want to unwind without the stress of more complex mechanics.”
- “This game provides a satisfying loop of tasks that keeps you entertained without feeling overwhelmed. It's a great way to pass the time and enjoy some lighthearted fun.”
- “As featured in hundreds of mobile apps, gameplay here is a woeful routine of plate-spinning... that is to say, you need to tap on your iPhone screen to satisfy various customers as they come in and take care of other little busywork jobs.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the second kitchen received negative feedback, with users expressing a lack of appreciation for it.
- “I did not care for the music in the second kitchen.”
story
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story follows the journey of two siblings, providing a decent challenge as their narrative unfolds.
- “The story of the two siblings continued to offer a decent challenge!”
- “The narrative was engaging and kept me invested in the characters' journey.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the story and the emotional connections it created.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development was shallow, leaving me disconnected from their motivations.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”