Puppy Chef Academy

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Puppy Chef Academy is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by CTN Design, LLC and was released on September 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Puppy Chef Academy is a Virtual Reality cooking experience designed to help you learn how to cook without the stress and mess of a real kitchen. Throughout your adventure you’ll cook tasty recipes, learn about cooking, and even make some friends along the way!

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and cute characters make the game appealing for a younger audience.
Simple and easy-to-understand gameplay mechanics, with a variety of recipes to learn.
Offers a light-hearted story that adds depth to the cooking experience, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

Gameplay may feel too simplistic and repetitive for adult players, lacking a deeper challenge.
Technical issues and bugs can hinder the experience, making it frustrating at times.
Limited character movement and dialogue progression can detract from the overall immersion.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game's story is a standout feature, described as surprisingly deep and engaging, with well-written dialogue and humor that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the balance between gameplay and narrative, finding the story elements integral to the overall enjoyment, particularly in the context of a cooking simulation. Overall, the narrative is characterized as simple yet elegantly presented, with effective foreshadowing and character development.
- “An amazing free game with a surprisingly enjoyable story.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but the story is what kept me playing.”
- “The story is simple yet elegantly displayed, with the right amount of foreshadowing, seasoned with adequate drama, and simple, yet effective, lead-ons.”
- “I guess I would call it a light cooking sim that's story-based.”
- “This game is an interesting mix, because I originally expected it to be mostly cooking with a little bit of story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay in "Puppy Chef Academy" is characterized by its simple mechanics that effectively blend VR cooking with a compelling narrative, keeping players engaged. Reviewers appreciate the balance between story and gameplay, highlighting the variety of mechanics for different recipes and the immersive art style that enhances the overall experience. The game leans heavily into role-playing elements, enriching the player's interaction with the storyline.
- “Puppy Chef Academy is a cute game that mixes VR cooking mechanics with a good bit of story between some of the characters.”
- “I found the vast majority of the gameplay to be role-playing storyline.”
- “I liked the game as I thought it would be a small story with lots of gameplay, but it was more equal on both sides, and I like that.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but the story is what kept me playing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be very buggy, significantly impacting playability, with issues such as disappearing items during gameplay. Despite its appealing elements like VR and cute art, users express frustration with the stability, leading some to uninstall and reinstall the game in hopes of improvement.
- “Very buggy; my older child really wanted to like it and kept trying, but it's not really all that playable as-is.”
- “I had fun with this game; it has promise and it is what I like: VR, cooking, and cute art. However, it is really buggy. When I try to make an omelet, it disappears. I uninstalled and reinstalled.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music and audio in the game quickly become repetitive and annoying, leading some players to turn off the sound after a short period.
- “You could just turn off the sound after a few minutes; the voice acting and the music get annoying quickly.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the graphics for their seamless integration of art style and mechanics, creating a highly immersive experience for players.
- “The art style and mechanics meshed perfectly in a way that allowed for such immersion to play out.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express skepticism about the game's replayability, suggesting that it lacks sufficient elements to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I'm not sure there is replay value, though.”
- “The game feels like a one-time experience with little incentive to play again.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a strong sense of humor, highlighted by well-crafted dialogue that enhances the overall storytelling experience.
- “The story is filled with humor and features well-written dialogue.”
- “The game's humor is spot-on, making every interaction enjoyable.”
- “I love how the characters deliver their lines with such comedic timing.”