Overcooked 2

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Overcooked! 2 is a chaotic cooking simulation game where players work together to prepare and cook orders in wacky kitchens. With new recipes, mechanics, and online multiplayer, it's even more frantic and fun than the original. Players must communicate and coordinate efficiently to become master chefs and satisfy hungry customers.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+22

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16,271 reviews

gameplay265 positive mentions

grinding30 negative mentions

gameplay
719 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
4%
The gameplay in "Overcooked 2" is characterized by its fast-paced, chaotic nature that emphasizes teamwork and coordination among players. The introduction of new mechanics, particularly the ability to throw ingredients, adds depth and strategy to the cooking experience, while the variety of levels keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. Despite some criticisms regarding certain mechanics feeling random or frustrating, the overall cooperative gameplay is highly praised for its fun, engaging, and often hilarious moments, making it an ideal choice for social gaming sessions.
- “With more refined mechanics than the first game, Overcooked 2 introduces the throw mechanic, adding an extra layer of intensity and chaos to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet brilliantly executed, making it easy to pick up but challenging to master.”
- “The gameplay provides all the chaotic energy of trying to work in a busy establishment and then adds to that with zany levels.”
- “However, some of the mechanics designed to make the game harder just feel random, which doesn't feel like a challenging game, but just more frustrating.”
- “Absolutely terrible game; not only does it force you to have a second chef that you cannot remove, it slows down everything to a crawl. Chopping and cooking takes forever, it's frustrating. It's the most terrible cooking game I've ever played because of this mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but it's not fun anymore with huge lag and people teleporting all over the place.”
humor
511 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in "Overcooked 2" is widely praised for its chaotic and hilarious gameplay, particularly when played with friends or family. Players frequently mention the game's ability to generate laughter through unexpected mishaps, silly scenarios, and the frantic nature of cooperative cooking, making it a perfect party game that fosters both camaraderie and comedic frustration. The cartoonish graphics and quirky characters further enhance the lighthearted atmosphere, ensuring that players are entertained even amidst the chaos.
- “The plot and dialogue is hilarious as always and the levels have some unexpected mechanics that may cause chaos but it's all fun until it's not, lmao.”
- “Overcooked 2 tests your nerves and friendship, but also generates lots of funny moments.”
- “The chaos that ensues is both challenging and hilariously entertaining.”
- “Sorry, it's not funny or relaxing at all, but hard for us.”
- “You have to walk on edges, drive platforms, use portals, etc. It's not funny, and with the imperfect controls, it's sometimes really annoying.”
- “The multiplayer is total crap, bad servers, no competitive mode, and the levels are not funny.”
story
484 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
75%
5%
The story in "Overcooked 2" is generally viewed as light-hearted and humorous, serving primarily as a backdrop for the chaotic gameplay rather than a focal point. Players appreciate the quirky cutscenes and the whimsical premise involving the Onion King and the "unbread," but many feel the narrative is simplistic and could benefit from more depth and length. Overall, while the story adds charm to the game, it is the engaging cooperative gameplay that truly stands out.
- “The story, maps, and their uniqueness, along with the new features, make up for a lot of missing quality of life from the first game.”
- “The plot and dialogue are hilarious as always, and the levels have some unexpected mechanics that may cause chaos, but it's all fun.”
- “The story is more of a fun background, with quirky cutscenes that give the game its unique personality and light-hearted charm.”
- “The story mode is lackluster.”
- “The story is bare-bones, but this allows for the gameplay to take center stage.”
- “The story was more of the same with the onion king telling you what to do as you are his chefs at hand.”
graphics
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
60%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style, which complements the lighthearted and chaotic gameplay. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, cute character designs, and engaging animations that enhance the overall experience, making it appealing to both gamers and non-gamers alike. However, some users noted issues with performance and readability, particularly in more complex levels, suggesting that while the visuals are delightful, they can occasionally hinder gameplay clarity.
- “The colorful and cartoonish graphics are a perfect match for its lighthearted and often hilarious gameplay.”
- “The game's vibrant, cartoonish graphics immediately caught my eye, and its infectious, upbeat music set the tone for the chaotic fun that was to follow.”
- “The graphics are cute and colorful, and the sound effects and music are engaging and add to the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are cartoonish and not worth mentioning.”
- “I took all precautions, lowered graphics etc. but the game still has extreme lag spikes which ruins the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are improved from the first one, it's still as addictive and trying on cooperation as the first game!”
music
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
50%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and catchy nature, effectively complementing the fast-paced gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. While many players enjoy the vibrant and lively soundtrack, some have noted issues with the initial volume being excessively loud, which can be distracting. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and engaging music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, though opinions vary on its repetitiveness and potential to become grating over time.
- “The music complements the action superbly, ramping up the intensity as the kitchen heats up.”
- “The upbeat soundtrack complements the frenetic pace of the gameplay, creating a symphony of controlled kitchen madness.”
- “The soundtrack is equally delightful, with catchy tunes that perfectly match the fast-paced and frantic gameplay.”
- “Also, the music is very loud and annoying and adds even more to the headaches you get when playing this very stressful game.”
- “To be honest, I found the menu music to be so annoying that I deactivated the whole music from the game.”
- “If you're the sort of person who gets stressed easily with time-based objectives, then the music will only make this worse.”
replayability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
Overall, the game boasts high replayability, particularly in multiplayer settings, with various modes such as arcade and versus battles that enhance the experience. Many players appreciate the challenge of achieving higher scores and the fun of coordinating with friends, although some note that the limited number of levels can lead to fatigue. While the base game offers substantial replay value, the addition of DLCs and seasonal updates further enriches the content available for replay.
- “2 is a delightful co-op game that balances chaos with strategy, humor, and endless replayability.”
- “The game offers replayability with arcade mode and versus battles, and you can also play online with friends.”
- “With a range of game modes – story, arcade, and versus, there is endless replayability, particularly as you’ll want to collect the allotted three stars (or four stars after completing the story mode) and will keep the family entertained.”
- “Honestly, I don't expect some players to appear online for a random match, but the devs didn't even think about making the game even minimally replayable.”
- “That's why the replay value is a bit off because once you think about replaying and you remember these few levels, you just go 'ugh' and change your mind.”
- “The main story content is slightly limited, although the bonus content and replayability more than make up for it.”
grinding
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
33%
61%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely regarded as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to achieve high scores or complete achievements. While some players enjoy grinding, especially in co-op settings, many find it repetitive and uninspiring, with a few noting that it can strain personal relationships. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding can be fun in a social context, it often feels like a chore when played solo.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Boring and uninspiring grindy achievements with some of them bugged (and apparently no intention of correcting the bugs).”
- “Achievements are too grindy considering this game only took 10 hours to complete and there's only so much you could replay (for comparison the first one took 20 hours for me and my girlfriend to complete).”
- “It makes the game a grindy chore, and we can just look up how to unlock them online.”
emotional
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of intense moments, laughter, and heartfelt experiences, often leading to tears of joy or frustration. Players frequently describe the game as wholesome and fun, highlighting the joy of teamwork and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with both success and failure in a chaotic cooking environment. Overall, it evokes strong feelings, from laughter to emotional outbursts, making it a memorable experience for friends and family alike.
- “I cried tears of joy as I pet Kevin while he was sitting in the throne room.”
- “Made me cry over river rafts and rice.”
- “It's fun, emotional, and intense at times.”
optimization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
58%
22%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its improved performance and smooth gameplay, especially in multiplayer settings, while others report significant issues such as lag, long loading times, and high resource demands that can overwhelm lower-end systems. Overall, while certain aspects of the game are well-optimized, many users express frustration over its inconsistent performance and bugs, indicating a need for further improvements.
- “Once the optimized cycle is figured out for the levels, 3 stars can be easily achieved.”
- “It looks and plays considerably better and smoother than the last one with animations, visuals, and overall performance getting improved.”
- “If you're the type who really likes optimization and efficiency, who likes a challenge of process rather than of reflexes, this is the way to go.”
- “The game has terrible optimization.”
- “One negative side: doesn't feel very optimized and it fries my laptop.”
- “However, no matter how much I love the game, I always end up very frustrated by the bugs and overall lack of optimization of the game.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, lag spikes, and glitches, particularly in online multiplayer modes. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over how these technical problems disrupt gameplay and hinder progress. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and "laggy," with ongoing issues that developers have yet to fully address.
- “I played on the Steam Deck docked to the TV, and it runs great!”
- “It is not buggy; it runs really smoothly.”
- “Great game if you want consistent glitches and lag, which both have been reported issues since the release and have not yet been fixed!”
- “Fun game but absolutely unplayable to play online, joining sessions is often met with failure and when you're finally connected, the lags and glitches will ruin the game.”
- “The glitches and lag disturb gameplay to the point where it's impossible to get more than one or two stars on many levels.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The game's atmosphere is described as colorful, charming, and lighthearted, enhanced by quirky visuals and an engaging soundtrack. Each world offers unique scenery, contributing to a fun and lively environment that is suitable for all ages, while also providing moments of stress in multiplayer settings. Overall, the atmosphere is a delightful blend of whimsy and camaraderie, making it an enjoyable experience.
- “The visuals are charming, with quirky characters and vibrant, interactive kitchens that add to the game's lighthearted atmosphere.”
- “Each world provides a different atmosphere or different scenery to move around in.”
- “Together it creates a very nice atmosphere that is fun and suitable for all ages.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and uninspired.”
- “Despite the charming visuals, the overall atmosphere feels flat and fails to immerse the player.”
- “The environments are visually appealing, but they don't contribute to a compelling atmosphere.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the presence of microtransactions, while others appreciate the lack of intrusive purchases and commend the game's sense of progression and cooperative gameplay. Overall, opinions vary on whether the monetization strategy enhances or detracts from the gaming experience.
- “No dumb microtransactions, good sense of progression and you actually have to work together to get through the hard levels.”
- “Cosmetics - sure, make them DLC, free, in-game purchases, microtransactions, I do not care.”
- “Cosmetics - sure, make them DLC, free, in-game purchases, microtransactions, I do not care.”
- “This game is a good cash grab.”
- “Feels like a cash grab.”
- “Cash grab.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is characterized by its adorable designs and animations that add significant personality, making it enjoyable to play with friends. However, opinions are mixed, with some players criticizing specific character designs and balance issues, particularly regarding one character, Kevin. Overall, while the art style is generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements in character balance and design consistency.
- “The adorable character designs and cute animations bring so much personality to the game.”
- “Cute game to play with friends, adorable little character designs.”
- “I love how the character design is so cute, but there are some bugs that need fixing.”
- “From the ridiculous character designs to the over-the-top kitchen settings, Overcooked! fails to deliver on character development.”
- “First of all, Kevin is a jerk; the character design is poor, he's too strong, and needs a nerf.”
- “I'm not the biggest fan of the character design; while the overall art style is rather cute, it lacks depth in character development.”