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The Chef's Shift: First Course

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96%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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The Chef's Shift: First Course is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Panitia GameDev and was released on February 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Chef's Shift: First Course is a fast-paced typing game set in a busy Italian restaurant where you must prepare and serve dishes by typing quickly and accurately. Juggle cooking, time management, and unexpected distractions like rat invasions and unruly customers as you help Lorenzo begin his chef career. Master unique challenges for each dish in this chaotic culinary adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
story17 positive mentions
  • The game combines typing practice with a fun and engaging cooking story, making it a unique experience.
  • Players appreciate the variety of difficulty levels, allowing both casual and skilled typists to enjoy the game.
  • The cute art style and humorous elements add charm, making the gameplay enjoyable and entertaining.
  • Some players find the game overwhelming, especially during rush hour moments with multiple customer orders.
  • There are occasional issues with the game's pacing and difficulty balance, which can lead to frustration.
  • Certain gameplay mechanics, like typing symbols, can be confusing and detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its humor, charm, and engaging twists, making it a delightful addition to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of a cute narrative with fun characters, which enhances the typing and management mechanics. While some noted a slight difficulty in focusing towards the end, the overall consensus is that the story is entertaining and adds significant value to the game.

    • “I love the story and all its twists!!”
    • “The whole story is cute and engaging.”
    • “Incredibly fun game with a charming story!”
    • “I would've loved to have more levels in between the story to allow for a more gradual increase in difficulty and new skills/items.”
    • “I thought this was just an ordinary typing game, although I didn't follow typing games anymore after a few years. All I know was 'type to kill the incoming enemy' game, but anyway this has unique and satisfying typing interaction, as is the story, just like a meme video that is easy to enjoy (especially the audio that I often heard from a meme video). It also contained good comedy.”
    • “[0.0] game story”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and silliness, with players enjoying the funny storylines, quirky characters, and amusing dialogue. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with gameplay elements like typing and cooking, making for a fun and engaging experience. Overall, the humor is described as light-hearted and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's charm.

    • “A restaurant game where you have to please the customers combined with a funny story.”
    • “Funny story and characters, nice and fun typing practice!”
    • “I love the characters, and the dialogue and story is pretty funny.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and unique, featuring a typing mechanic that requires players to type words to progress, which adds a fresh challenge. While the difficulty level can be adjusted, the core gameplay remains consistent, and players appreciate the cute visuals and humorous elements, such as using a revolver to shoot rats. Some users noted the inclusion of varied gameplay scenarios, like making dumplings in a Chinese restaurant, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is very interesting!”
    • “I think there are some gameplay variations they are experimenting with, like in the Chinese restaurant where you make a dumpling.”
    • “I think there are some gameplay variations that they are experimenting with, like in the Chinese restaurant where you're making a dumpling.”
    • “The game mechanics are truly unique; having to type everything to progress makes it a fresh and exciting challenge.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as cute and engaging, complementing the game's humorous storyline. However, there are some inconsistencies in the art style, particularly with the gun designs. Overall, the charming visuals enhance the fast-paced typing gameplay, making it enjoyable despite the challenges.

    • “The graphics are cute, the storyline unfolds well, and the humor is silly (but not obnoxious).”
    • “Super fun! I love the cute art style and the plot twist, lol.”
    • “The game has a very cute art style; it's challenging but rewarding when you manage to type a word right the first time and not make mistakes under pressure, haha.”
    • “Just found a nitpick in the inconsistent gun art style, also less feedback for the first introduced menu, like a small popup showing the steps to create it.”
    • “[0.2] graphics”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

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The Chef's Shift: First Course is a casual simulation game.

The Chef's Shift: First Course is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Chef's Shift: First Course was released on February 7, 2025.

The Chef's Shift: First Course was developed by Panitia GameDev.

The Chef's Shift: First Course has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Chef's Shift: First Course is a single player game.

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