Hot Dish
- July 29, 2008
- Zemnott
Get on SteamWelcome to the world of HotDish, where knowing your way around the kitchen is a recipe for success. Build your career one dish at a time as you start at the bottom of the culinary ladder as a line cook in a local Italian restaurant with dreams of one day becoming a world class 5 Star French chef. Master the timing and accuracy needed to bring simple dishes to the table by executing their various …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great cooking and time management game with a unique gameplay style compared to other titles in the genre.
- Fun and challenging, offering a decent distraction with a variety of mini-games.
- Appeals to younger audiences, particularly children, with engaging graphics and simple mechanics.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls.
- Graphics and overall quality are low, with poor resolution and lackluster visual feedback.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to complicated mechanics and a lack of clear instructions, making it difficult to achieve high ratings.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being low quality and frustrating, with issues such as fixed resolution and poor alt+tab functionality. Players feel that the core mechanics are lacking and that the overall experience does not justify playing the game.
“Even if the gameplay was decent, this game fails all the basic tests: fixed resolution, alt+tab doesn't work, resolution is stretched to 4:3. It's just very low quality and not worth playing.”
“As this is one of the main game mechanics, there should be a better solution or alternative.”
“Gameplay shouldn't be annoying.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them boring and of low quality, while others noted that they were pretty good and effectively conveyed necessary information. Overall, the visual presentation seems to lack standout elements, contributing to a less engaging experience.
“And the graphics are pretty good.”
“Graphics are boring; the sound design is lackluster as well, and the voice acting isn't outstanding either.”
“There are a lot of graphics that do the explaining when it's needed.”
“Low quality graphics.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its simplicity and ease of understanding, providing around six hours of gameplay. However, some users question the depth of the experience, likening the act of preparing over 500 meals in a short time to a less meaningful form of "cooking."
“The story is engaging and easy to follow, providing around 6 hours of immersive gameplay.”
“The narrative is captivating, making the experience enjoyable and memorable.”
“The plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns that keep you invested throughout.”
