MasterChef: Cook & Match
- June 29, 2022
- Qiiwi Games AB
"MasterChef: Cook & Match" is a cooking-themed match 3 game where players cook in the kitchen and learn real recipes. The game features match 3 levels that test players' ability to quickly find and match ingredients. In the kitchen, players can follow step-by-step recipes to cook dishes from around the world. The game offers a fun and educational experience for cooking enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Reviews
- The game captures the pressure and excitement of cooking competitions, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- Graphics and storytelling are above average, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- The unique approach of combining match-3 mechanics with cooking elements adds a fresh twist to the genre.
- The game frequently crashes and freezes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
- There are too many match-3 levels required before engaging in cooking, making the gameplay feel tedious.
- Players have reported issues with excessive ads and notifications, detracting from the overall experience.
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, particularly when attempting to watch ads for additional moves, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, these stability problems detract from the enjoyment of the game, prompting some users to uninstall it.
“The game is fun, but it freezes and crashes too frequently.”
“When I watch ads for additional moves, the game freezes, and I not only don't get my additional moves, but I also lose a life having to start a new game.”
“The game freezes a lot, and you spend more time restarting it than actually playing.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for excessive ads, which often lead to technical issues like freezing and crashing. While some users appreciate a lower frequency of ads, the overall sentiment indicates that the reliance on ad views for additional gameplay negatively impacts the experience.
“Ok game, but when I watch the ads for additional moves, the game freezes up and not only do I not get my additional moves, I lose a life having to start a new game.”
“All the 'offline' games still make you watch ads, and the games either stick or completely boot you and lock up my phone forever.”
“All about watching ads.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them above average and visually appealing, while others express disappointment due to issues like slowness and glitching. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are generally nice, they may not meet everyone's expectations.
“I like the graphics and the challenges.”
“The slowness and glitching aside, the graphics are nice.”
“Very disappointed in the graphics of the game.”
“Graphics just above average.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story and storytelling in the game are highly praised, with users expressing their enjoyment of the plot. While the graphics are considered just above average, the narrative aspect stands out as a significant highlight.
“The story plot and storytelling are a joy to experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it unpleasant and unappealing. Despite the game's visual potential, technical issues such as crashing detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated with both the gameplay and the soundtrack.
“The game looks amazing and has so much potential, but the only issue is the crashing. Every time I reach a certain action, the screen goes black; the game music continues and so does the speech, but the game just keeps crashing.”
“This is the most disgusting game ever, and the music is even more horrible.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the detailed and realistic mechanics of chopping and slicing, which require precision in execution. This level of detail, while immersive, can make the grinding feel more laborious than enjoyable.
“Chopping and slicing makes the task a bit more tedious and realistic. You would hope to see at least this level of detail in a game about an art so precise.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly tedious, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its quality, though some players express disappointment regarding the absence of well-known judges like Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and Joe Bastianich.