Idle Cooking Emperor

About

You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!

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Play Modes

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

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and interesting cooking mechanic that allows for creativity in recipe management.
It serves as a fun diversion and time killer, especially for players who enjoy idle games.
Players appreciate the connection to 'Idling to Rule the Gods' through the bonus pet reward, which adds an incentive to play.

The game is criticized for being slow-paced and lacking depth compared to its predecessor, leading to a tedious experience.
Many players feel that the game is primarily a means to unlock rewards in another game, diminishing its standalone value.
The user interface and mechanics are considered clunky and confusing, making it difficult for players to understand their progress and strategies.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Gameplay is described as shallow and confusing, with forced mechanics that may not sustain long-term interest. While the recipe mechanics and area management offer some enjoyment and customization benefits, the overall experience lacks depth, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the game's progression and permanent buffs.
- “I enjoy the recipe mechanics and have had a lot of fun with trying out new combinations and building better and better recipes.”
- “Managing the areas is an interesting aspect, and I like that customizing the menus and outfits has mechanical perks.”
- “But to make you play days or longer is forced gameplay to me.”
- “No depth, shallow and confusing mechanics weave into each other.”
- “The permanent buff mechanics (lasting through resets and such) are so weak that it's laughable at best, game-crushing at worst.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming and often tedious, particularly due to the lengthy battles and awkward interface design that complicates command issuance. However, some appreciate the balance of achievable achievements and the engaging story, which can make the grinding feel more manageable, especially for those who play casually.
- “It's too much time waiting and grinding to constantly go back up to where you were before.”
- “The awkward interface design aggravates this problem by making it difficult to find the information you want and tedious to issue commands.”
- “Was a bit tedious but I idled fairly casually and got it sub 300 hours, so not too bad.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by a distinct anime style, appealing to fans of the art form while potentially alienating those who do not appreciate it. Overall, the artwork and theme reflect a strong Asian anime influence.
- “The artwork and theme is more Asian anime-like.”
- “Anime-style graphics for those who appreciate the art form.”
- “Anime-style graphics for those who do not appreciate the art form.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story of the game is engaging and enjoyable, with players expressing a desire for further updates beyond the current content. However, some users feel that the game's design encourages spending money on in-game tokens.
- “I enjoyed the story and hope it gets updated again past the farming district.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and filled with clichés, which made it unenjoyable.”
- “The character development is weak, leaving me unable to connect with anyone in the story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered a good option for players with low-performance PCs, offering various opportunities for optimization for those interested in enhancing their experience.
- “A great pastime if you have a low-performance PC.”
- “There are plenty of areas to explore for optimization for folks who enjoy this, like myself.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is derived from its absurdly unrealistic recipe construction, which players find both amusing and overly simplistic, allowing for easy exploitation.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game uses clever puns and playful references to pop culture, making every interaction a joy.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, and the unexpected twists always catch me off guard in the best way.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is noted for its impressive and appealing design, which enhances the overall aesthetic and engagement of the game.