Gochi-Show!

About

Gochi-Show! is a fun and engaging Japanese cooking game that allows players to cook and serve authentic Japanese dishes anywhere, anytime. With a wide variety of recipes to choose from and beautiful graphics, players can immerse themselves in the world of Japanese cuisine. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, Gochi-Show! offers a delightful experience for all.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging way to learn cooking techniques and recipes at your own pace, making it suitable for beginners.
The character designs and art style are appealing, and the voice acting adds charm to the experience.
Players appreciate the variety of recipes and the opportunity to explore different cuisines, including Japanese, Chinese, and Western dishes.

The game suffers from translation issues and typos, which can lead to confusion during cooking lessons and detracts from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, as it primarily functions as a visual novel with minimal cooking mechanics.
Some users have reported technical issues, such as softlocks and a lack of customization options, which hinder the gameplay experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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70%
15%
The story in this game is described as a short and somewhat enjoyable experience, featuring a main narrative that unfolds through cooking mechanics and unlocks sub-stories for individual characters. However, many reviewers find the plot lacking depth and originality, with some criticizing its outdated themes and execution. While the cooking aspect adds a unique twist, it can also lead to frustrating gameplay issues that detract from the overall narrative experience.
- “Pretty much throughout the game, you will learn to make certain dishes, and through that, you get little story sections.”
- “Although these sub-stories are short, you get treated to a sweet little story in each one.”
- “The story is sweet in its own right.”
- “The story isn't that great and probably won't hold up on its own.”
- “I was actually shocked at how old-fashioned and sexist the storyline seemed to me.”
- “The initial storyline is a horrible pretext to start cooking but after that, things get better.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics have received a mixed response, with some users highly recommending the visuals, while others note that the artwork is unconventional, featuring diagrams and photographs of food preparation alongside traditional art styles. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Highly recommend it if you like the visuals.”
- “The art style is unique and engaging.”
- “Unlike a typical visual novel, half of the artwork consists of diagrams and photographs of food preparation.”
- “Overall visuals are decent.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The music in the game is described as repetitive and sourced entirely from the Nash music library, leading to copyright issues for content creators. While the background music is not considered annoying, the overall sound design, including voice acting and sound effects, is viewed as lacking quality.
- “Music is not annoying.”
- “The voice acting isn't top notch, the sound effects are sparse, and the background music is a little repetitive.”
- “This is a bit of a train wreck for recording the game because you get hit by a copyright dispute (monetization claim) every single episode, unless you mute the entire game, because the music in this game is entirely from the Nash music library.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay primarily revolves around visual novel mechanics, with limited interactive elements such as earning gochi points, which may not meet expectations for those seeking more diverse gaming experiences. Overall, it caters mainly to fans of the genre rather than players looking for extensive gameplay variety.
- “The gameplay features unique mechanics that keep you engaged.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the cooking mechanics.”
- “If you're looking for gameplay beyond the typical visual novel experience, this game may not meet your expectations.”
- “I was expecting some sort of gaming mechanics when learning to cook an egg.”
- “If you're looking for any gameplay other than the usual visual novel stuff, this is not the game for you.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is considered adequate, with decent backgrounds and serviceable character designs, though it may not stand out significantly.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “While the backgrounds are decent, the character arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
- “The character designs are serviceable, but the overall development is disappointing and fails to engage.”