Mary Le Chef: Cooking Passion
- January 18, 2017
- GameHouse
"Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion" is a time management game where players assume the role of Mary, a passionate chef seeking to master various cuisines. Players must prepare dishes within a given time limit, serving customers and upgrading their restaurant in the process. With multiple levels and challenging objectives, the game offers a fun and engaging culinary experience.
Reviews
- The game features colorful graphics and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers fun and challenging time management gameplay with a wholesome storyline that keeps players engaged.
- Players appreciate the variety of levels and the ability to unlock achievements, making it a satisfying game to play.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as unresponsive controls and visual issues.
- Some players found the story to be weak and unoriginal, lacking the depth and charm of previous titles in the genre.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with similar tasks and challenges across different levels.
- story27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its wholesome and relatable themes, particularly the journey of the main character, Mary, as she navigates personal challenges. However, others find the plot lacking depth and originality, describing it as either overly dramatic or not particularly engaging. Overall, while the narrative has its charming moments and emotional beats, it may not resonate with all players.
“A funny and emotional storyline, beautiful gameplay, yummy recipes (which I aim to write down and hopefully re-create) and just a fun experience that adults will love too.”
“What a refreshing story, I enjoyed the battles a young girl faces in keeping her parents happy or following her own heart and dreams.”
“I enjoyed the story because you can relate to it and the characters are fun.”
“But sadly, the story wasn't that enjoyable for me.”
“The plot was not that interesting for me.”
“The story felt a bit weak on this one.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising the catchy theme song "Kiss the Cook" and the engaging menu music. However, some users find certain tracks annoying, indicating a mixed reception overall.
“I really liked the song in the menu, by the way.”
“It has a nice design and soundtrack; really, I can't stop singing this main song.”
“Despite the flaws and errors, I really love their theme song 'Kiss the Cook' - it is very catchy.”
“Didn't really like any of the characters and the soundtrack is annoying.”
“Cons: that damn mouse and can't get the theme song out of my head.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being colorful and adorable, contributing positively to the overall game experience. While some users appreciate the execution of graphics alongside gameplay and story, others feel that the quality can be inconsistent, particularly in comparison to previous titles in the series. Overall, the graphics are a highlight for many players.
“The graphics are adorable, and I like the game progression!”
“Graphics are great, just like the new Emily games, and the levels are challenging.”
“I have no problem with the graphics and absolutely loved it!”
“The basic elements of a gamehouse game - graphics, gameplay, sitcom-style plot - are all there, but they're executed very shoddily.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of other Gamehouse titles, featuring familiar time management mechanics and a blend of humor and emotion in its storyline. While some players appreciate the engaging graphics and enjoyable experience, others criticize the execution as lacking polish. Overall, it offers a fun experience with appealing recipes and a charming narrative, though opinions on its quality vary.
“A funny and emotional storyline, beautiful gameplay, yummy recipes (which I aim to write down and hopefully re-create) and just a fun experience that adults will love too.”
“Your usual time management game with familiar mechanics used throughout the fabulous & delicious games, including finding the mouse in every level.”
“We played this, and while we were very happy with the graphics and the story was very lovely, the gameplay was really great!”
“The basic elements of a Gamehouse game - graphics, gameplay, sitcom-style plot - are all there, but they're executed very shoddily.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. These technical problems contribute to a frustrating gameplay environment, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
“The game is buggy as hell; the plot is not nearly insane enough to be properly funny, and nothing much really happens.”
“However, this game has just enough irritating qualities and glitches to render it more annoying than satisfying.”
“There were times when the system was buggy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a fun time management mechanic complemented by a wholesome and emotional storyline, appealing to both adults and younger players. Its beautiful gameplay and engaging narrative, along with delightful recipes, enhance the overall enjoyable experience.
“A funny and emotional storyline, beautiful gameplay, yummy recipes (which I aim to write down and hopefully recreate), and just a fun experience that adults will love too.”
“Very fun time management with a good wholesome storyline.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of funny and emotional storytelling, appealing to both adults and younger players, with enjoyable gameplay elements. However, some users feel that the humor falls flat due to a lack of absurdity in the plot and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“A funny and emotional storyline, beautiful gameplay, yummy recipes (which I aim to write down and hopefully recreate) and just a fun experience that adults will love too.”