Kitchen Simulator 2

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Kitchen Simulator 2 is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by WhackAKey Games and was released on August 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Kitchen Simulator 2" is a physics-based cooking game that allows players to create and customize their own restaurant. With various appliances, ingredients, and recipes, players must prepare and serve dishes to customers while managing time and resources. The game features both sandbox and career modes, offering a mix of creativity and challenge in a kitchen setting.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game can be funny and entertaining for short periods, especially when played with friends.
The visuals of the food and some aspects of the environment are appealing.
It offers a simple gameplay experience that can be enjoyed as a casual time passer.

The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom.
There is no actual cooking involved, which is misleading for a cooking simulator.
The controls and interactions are clunky, making the overall experience frustrating.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, primarily revolving around basic mechanics like carrying, slicing, and dipping food, which leads to a repetitive experience. Players find the game quickly becomes boring, with only a short duration of engaging content before returning to the main menu. Overall, it feels more like a physics simulator than a true cooking game.
- “There's no actual cooking; it's just basic quick-time events, time management, and plate-spinning gameplay.”
- “While Unreal Engine makes the game look good, there's nothing in this in terms of real gameplay; it's just a lazy physics simulator or whack-a-mole game.”
- “All your food is spread around the kitchen, and other than carrying the food around, the only other mechanics are slicing, which cuts the food in half or into slices, and dipping, which lets you frost donuts.”
- “There's no actual cooking; it's just basic QTE/time management/plate-spinning gameplay.”
- “While Unreal Engine makes the game look good, there's nothing in terms of real gameplay; it's just a lazy physics simulator/whack-a-mole game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable, particularly when played with friends and approached with a lighthearted attitude, but it tends to wear thin quickly, becoming repetitive and less engaging after the initial moments. Overall, while some players find it amusing, others feel it lacks depth and longevity in its comedic elements.
- “There are some funny moments if you play with friends and treat it as a joke.”
- “It's funny, but it can get boring way too fast.”
- “Funny for the first 2 minutes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being clunky and contributing to an overall frustrating experience, with users noting that the visuals do not meet expectations.
- “The controls are awkward, the visuals are clunky, and the overall experience is just kind of frustrating.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers more replayability than Kitchen Simulator 2015, players feel that the core mechanics of gathering and serving food can become monotonous quickly, limiting long-term engagement.
- “More playable than Kitchen Simulator 2015, but still, you're just taking a bunch of scattered food and giving it to people, which will get boring quickly.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been praised for its engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay effectively. Many users appreciate the variety and quality of the compositions, noting that they contribute significantly to the immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that while the handling of food is satisfactory, other models in the game appear bland or exhibit bugs, indicating issues with overall stability.
- “Handling the food and all other models looks pretty bland or buggy.”