Rags to Dishes

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In "Rags to Dishes," embark on a single-player VR cooking journey through the medieval ages, starting as a peasant cook and striving to serve the Royal court. Overcome obstacles, keep customers happy, and upgrade your kitchen across three stages, with over 6 hours of campaign cooking, a frantic 5-minute mode, and online leaderboards. Watch out for the coin-stealing bird as you aim to become the best chef in the land!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and frantic cooking experience that keeps players engaged with its fast-paced gameplay and variety of recipes.
Progression through different stages and the upgrade system adds depth and keeps the gameplay fresh, making it rewarding to master new dishes.
The VR mechanics are well-implemented, providing an immersive experience that feels intuitive and satisfying, making it a great workout as well.

The game has been reported to have bugs, including crashes and issues with object interactions, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some players feel that the pacing can be overwhelming at times, with new recipes introduced too quickly, making it hard to keep up.
There are requests for additional content and modes, such as a casual play option or sandbox mode, to enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The gameplay is engaging and dynamic, offering around 3-5 hours of content that remains fresh through the unlocking of new recipes, areas, and mechanics. Players appreciate the smooth and intuitive controls, particularly in VR, as well as the satisfying physics and the well-paced difficulty ramp. The campaign introduces new elements at an ideal pace, complemented by unique settings and enjoyable boss fights, although some players noted occasional interruptions from NPCs during gameplay.
- “About 3-5 hours of gameplay, but as you progress you unlock new recipes and areas so it's always fresh and never feels repetitive.”
- “The mechanics of making the food feel so smooth, and the difficulty ramp is perfect.”
- “The VR controls/gameplay is very smooth and intuitive to pick up.”
- “In the campaign, there are certain sections in which the mentor character or other NPC characters appear at your stand, but quite frequently they would also appear in the shop or even during gameplay, obscuring people's orders with their massive text boxes.”
- “The gameplay can get pretty hectic, making it challenging to keep up with the demands.”
- “While the game offers a variety of mechanics, the frequent interruptions from NPCs can disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
20%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming comic and animated art style, which translates well to VR, particularly on the Oculus Quest 2. Players appreciate the stable performance, cute visuals, and the overall aesthetic that complements the gameplay, with many noting the graphics as a highlight of the experience. Overall, the combination of appealing design and smooth mechanics contributes to a visually enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.
- “The comic graphics are great, everything works very stable and fluent with Oculus Quest 2.”
- “Graphics, physics, mechanics, music - everything is at least close to perfect.”
- “I'm a sucker for the medieval cart vibes; I personally think games with this animated art style translate very well in VR, and the soundtrack is just what you'd hope for a cartoony fantasy market setting.”
- “The graphics are relatively simple, but very cute, and I liked the style.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is well-structured, divided into three acts that increase in complexity, providing a meaningful progression that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the narrative's ability to connect levels, keeping them engaged and motivated to continue playing. Overall, the story adds depth to the cooking VR experience, making it a standout title in its genre.
- “It has a story that nicely connects the levels and level progression that keeps you wanting to play more.”
- “At about 8 hours in so far, I still have not beaten the story mode.”
- “The progression ('story') is divided into three acts, each one getting more and more complicated as you level up.”
- “There's actual story and level progression that makes sense!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its catchy medieval and cartoony fantasy vibes, enhancing the overall aesthetic and immersion, particularly in VR. However, some players express a desire for more variety, noting that hearing the same track over 30 levels can become repetitive. Overall, while the soundtrack complements the game's theme well, additional music tracks would improve the experience.
- “The recipes are very versatile and we're both rocking with the medieval type music!”
- “Graphics, physics, mechanics, music - everything is at least close to perfect.”
- “I'm a sucker for the medieval cart vibes; I personally think games with this animated art style translate very well in VR, and the soundtrack is just what you'd hope for in a cartoony fantasy market setting.”
- “There are no quality of life changes expected of a modern VR game; in fact, the settings in general are limited to music volume, sound volume, and the ability to turn the scene ninety degrees to the right - which when pressed turns it ninety degrees to the left.”
- “One thing that would be nice in the future is more music tracks; although the music is catchy, hearing the same tune for 30 levels gets a little meh.”
- “One thing that would be nice in the future is more music tracks; although the music is catchy, hearing the same tune for 30 levels gets a little meh.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its charm and polish, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the balance between its captivating ambiance and the challenging elements it presents. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both varied and compelling.
- “It is very charming, very atmospheric, and at the same time, it can be very challenging!”
- “Atmospheric, challenging, various, polished.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game initially experiences frequent freezing and buffering issues, occurring several times per minute. However, after a restart, users report that it runs smoothly and is free of bugs.
- “After restarting the game, it has been completely bug-free.”
- “The stability of the game has been impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues, showcasing the game's excellent stability.”
- “This game, for whatever reason, freezes and buffers several times a minute.”
- “I experience constant crashes that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “The game frequently disconnects from the server, ruining the experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express frustration with grinding in games, noting that excessive requirements for upgrades can lead to player burnout and ultimately cause them to quit.
- “Usually, they start to lock upgrades behind a ridiculous amount of grinding, and I quit.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than fun.”
- “I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which really killed my enjoyment.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions with NPCs, particularly when players throw objects at them, causing comical wobbling effects.
- “You can throw things at NPCs and they wobble hilariously.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns that had me laughing out loud.”
- “The absurd situations you find yourself in are both unexpected and side-splitting.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability, providing both an engaging workout experience and ample opportunities for players to return and enjoy it multiple times.
- “It gives you a workout while also packing a lot of replay value.”