The Cook - 3D Cooking Game | Game Brain

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"The Cook - 3D Cooking Game" is a Simulation game with outstanding mechanics and good graphics, but is disturbed by frequent ads and can be buggy. Players can create unique and humorous dishes, as described by the game's tagline "Make dishes you never heard of before!" Overall, it offers a fun and entertaining experience for those who enjoy cooking and simulation games.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 13,584 reviews

graphics246 positive mentions

monetization5k negative mentions

monetization
5,235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Many players report being bombarded with ads every few seconds, often interrupting gameplay and making the experience frustrating. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I even paid for no ads just so I can enjoy the game more!”
- “Love the game! It has no ads unless you want to get something for free!”
- “This is a great game, with almost no ads.”
- “Per every round you have 2 ads, which is too much for a round that takes maybe a minute.”
- “It would be better if you didn't get bombarded by ads every other minute and if you also had a bit more choice on what to do and how long / much you do overall I don't recommend.”
- “I understand that ads are how apps make money, but after everything? It makes me unwilling to watch the ads for prizes because I know there's going to be another ad a few seconds later.”
graphics
336 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
22%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, cute aesthetics, and smooth animations, making it visually appealing and easy on the eyes. However, many players express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, some users note issues with glitches and a desire for more depth in the visual design.
- “Nice colors and aesthetics, it isn't very oversaturated, making the game easy on your eyes!”
- “The graphics are so good 👍!”
- “I love the graphics and details, the game is super fast, and I love how you can get super cool things just by watching ads, definitely recommend installing if you like cooking games.”
- “Not that great, a lot of graphic issues, not sure what recipe to stick to because one person could order the same thing as the last and you do that.”
- “Graphics are horrible and there's an ad after everything you have to do.”
- “The graphics were bad and it kept lagging; not a good game, do not recommend.”
gameplay
184 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with many players enjoying the unique cooking challenges and cute graphics. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to a negative experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.
- “The gameplay is so fun and very relaxing.”
- “The best cooking game so far, but a lot of ads (was fixed later on), significantly more gameplay than ads, satisfying, good graphics, fun to cook, fun to make, fun to play, I highly recommend this than the other cooking games.”
- “This is actually a very fun game, if you ignore all the ads, but it's very entertaining and fun, it's the first time I have fun with an ad game, it's so addicting and the mechanics are so smooth and relaxing.”
- “Honestly, I love the concept and would play it, but for every 10 seconds of gameplay, you have 30-second ads, most of which you can't skip.”
- “The game makes you watch an ad for every 10 seconds of gameplay; it feels like there's more ads than gameplay.”
- “Way too many ads throughout the whole gameplay; the game is not the best as well, but decent concept, I guess.”
humor
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the animations of customers eating food to be particularly hilarious, often describing them as funny and cute. Users enjoy the comedic elements of serving unexpected dishes and the exaggerated reactions of characters, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Despite some complaints about frequent ads, the overall sentiment is that the game's humor adds significant enjoyment and charm.
- “My favorite part is definitely the way the customers eat, it is so hilarious to me!”
- “It's really funny and awesome and fun because when I make the food and it's done they got the food and slap it out their face it's hilarious!”
- “This game is so funny 😂☺️ and so nice we can play it for fun 💖💖💖💖💖💖💟 i really love this game if you play this game means you will also love this game 💟💖💖☺️”
stability
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to lag, especially during critical moments, and the overwhelming presence of ads exacerbates the experience. While some users find the game enjoyable, the persistent technical issues detract from its overall appeal, leading to mixed reviews regarding its stability.
- “I love everything about this game! There are no glitches or anything, but sometimes if you press play too fast, it doesn't respond and you have to exit out of the game. Still, this game is great!”
- “The game is really good, though it may not be the most interesting. However, you can play this game when you're bored. The graphics are smooth, and I have experienced no glitches. I like the game so much; it's nice! 👍”
- “Really fun game with no glitches. I really like it, and I think you should install this game.”
- “The game is actually fairly interesting, is actually kind of fun, but the issue is once you get past a certain point and you earn all the knives the delivery guide glitches out and you have to close the app every single time just to open it and have the same thing happen by glitching out and not having any money boxes or whatever.”
- “I just downloaded it, and I can't do anything, as the game freezes on the first customer and doesn't allow me to do anything.”
- “The game is super laggy and overall freezes my phone even when my Wi-Fi is off it still freezes.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
59%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the background tracks and describing them as calming and enjoyable. However, some users express frustration over technical issues, such as music continuing to play after closing the app or the inability to listen to their own music while playing. Overall, while the music is often highlighted as a positive aspect, it is overshadowed by bugs and gameplay concerns.
- “The only good thing is the music which I enjoy.”
- “An amazing game not very many ads and it's pretty like 3D and I really like the music and how smooth it is.”
- “This game background music makes me happy.”
- “I would press start on the first level, it would play music, tell me to click on the person, and it didn't do anything.”
- “I downloaded the game, but when I entered it, it was late in loading and when I started the first level, there was music in the background but it told me to click on the person to start the level but nothing happened.”
- “When I start the game it only plays the music, it does not show the cooking materials. Please fix this bug; this is such a bad game.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a source of relaxation and enjoyment, often describing it as wholesome and friendly. However, technical issues such as bugs and excessive ads detract from the overall emotional experience, leading to frustration and a diminished mood. Despite these drawbacks, many users still express a strong affection for the game, highlighting its ability to provide a comforting escape.
- “Best 👍 game ever 😉🤪🤪🤪🤪😉🤣🤣😉🤣 this is the first thing in 2020 that made me feel relaxed😌💆‍♂️💆‍♀️💆☺️☺️😌”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, players find the game runs smoothly with enjoyable graphics and gameplay, highlighting its fun and engaging concepts. However, there are suggestions for further optimization to reduce lag and enhance performance even more.
- “The graphics are fun and the gameplay runs smoothly with the cute concepts.”
- “It's very fun and awesome, with amazing and superb performance.”
- “I think the game runs smoothly, and it definitely passes the time.”
- “Maybe try to work on just a little bit more optimization, and less on the lag!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story is minimal, lacking true objectives or missions, which may appeal to players seeking a stress-free experience without quests. However, the frequent ads after each mission can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and advertising interruptions.
- “There also aren't any true objectives or missions.”
- “After every mission, there's an ad.”
- “After every mission done, there's an ad.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to excessive ad interruptions and a lack of variety in locations and dishes, which diminishes the overall enjoyment. While the game starts off fun, the repetitive nature of grinding and waiting for ads ultimately leads to frustration and disengagement.
- “It was getting ridiculous and in the end stopped me from playing because of how tedious waiting for the ads to finish became.”
- “Additionally, more locations and dishes would be appreciated as the repetitiveness is very tedious, which is a shame because the game is very fun.”
- “It was sort of fun at first if you excuse the ads, but when you get the equipment and different food, it becomes boring and tedious to wait out the ads.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its serene and simplistic nature, which many players find both satisfying and calming.
- “I love the simplistic nature within this game, which creates a serene atmosphere that is both satisfying and immersive.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the game's graphics are charming, the overall replayability is low, partly due to the absence of music and sound, which can detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are undeniably cute, but the lack of music and sound was sort of unnerving, and the replayability isn't high.”