Overcooked! 2
- April 7, 2020
- Ghost Town Games and Team17 Digital Ltd
Overcooked! 2: Gourmet Edition is a fun simulation game that offers cooperative play for up to 4 players, both locally and online. The game includes the base game, all DLCs, updates, and chef packs. Players return to the Onion Kingdom to save the world through chaotic cooking adventures, with new challenges such as surf 'n' turf and campfire cookouts. Exciting levels and new chefs keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.
Reviews
- Great game for couples and friends, promoting teamwork and communication.
- Fun and challenging gameplay with cute graphics that appeal to all ages.
- Excellent packaging and delivery, with the game arriving in perfect condition.
- The game can become repetitive and may lose its appeal after a few sessions.
- Some players experienced issues with region compatibility affecting DLC access.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which can lead to frustration.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, with a gradual introduction of new recipes and mechanics that maintain a balance of complexity. However, some players note issues with low-quality graphics during transitions and inaccuracies in the mechanics, which can lead to frustration. Overall, it retains the charm of its predecessor while adding fresh elements, making it a fun experience both solo and with friends.
“Fantastically fun game best enjoyed with friends but also extremely fun on your own. I love that it lost nothing from the previous game; all the same mechanics are still there but with several new things to learn, adding a new dynamic to the already superb game.”
“The mechanics are simple to get on top of, but the levels keep adding complexity, and it feels like it's going to be all too much, though it never runs away from you.”
“The graphics of the video between gameplay are of low quality, and the added narrative is boring.”
“Levels take around five minutes each and slowly introduce new recipes and mechanics as you progress and unlock new chefs.”
“The mechanics are simple to get on top of, but the levels keep adding complexity, and it feels like it's going to be all too much.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing "cute" style and creative concept, making it enjoyable even for non-gamers. However, some users note that the quality of the video graphics during gameplay is low, and the accompanying narrative lacks engagement.
“The game has really good 'cute' graphics and the concept is really cool, so she loves it.”
“The graphics of the video between gameplay are of low quality.”
“The added narrative is boring.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised, showcasing the developers' great sense of fun that appeals to all ages. While it is entertaining and funny, players note that it presents a greater challenge compared to its predecessor.
“The developers have a great sense of humor, and the game is literally fun for all ages.”
“Cool and funny game; however, it's quite hard - much harder than the first part.”