Gochi-Show! -How To Learn Japanese Cooking Game-
- September 1, 2016
- Creative Freaks Inc.
Get on Steam"Gochi-Show! -How To Learn Japanese Cooking Game-" is a fun and interactive way to learn Japanese cooking. The game provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare authentic Japanese dishes, complete with colorful illustrations and animation. Players can improve their cooking skills, learn about Japanese culture, and challenge themselves with various levels of difficulty. However, some users have reported issues with the game's controls and camera angles.
Reviews
- The game provides clear step-by-step instructions for recipes, making it a fun and educational cooking experience.
- The combination of cooking and dating sim elements adds a unique twist, appealing to fans of both genres.
- Players can learn various cooking techniques and recipes at their own pace, making it suitable for beginners.
- The game suffers from translation issues and typos, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in engaging mechanics beyond the visual novel format.
- Certain ingredients may be hard to find, requiring substitutions that could complicate the cooking process.
- story27 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as a short and somewhat enjoyable experience, featuring a main narrative that unfolds through cooking mechanics and unlockable sub-stories for each character. However, many reviewers find the plot lacking depth and originality, with some criticizing its outdated themes and execution.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 layer to the storytelling, it can also lead to frustrating gameplay issues that detract from the overall 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 visuals. Overall, the art style is 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, the visuals are decent.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and add depth to the experience.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the unique gaming mechanics involved in learning to cook an egg.”
“If you're looking for gameplay beyond the typical visual novel elements, this may not be the game for you.”
“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 development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is generally considered adequate, with decent backgrounds and serviceable character designs, though it may lack depth and complexity.
“The character development is rich and immersive, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
“The depth of the characters' backstories adds layers to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“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.”
