The Cooking Class

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The Cooking Class is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Another Dev Company and was released on February 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Cooking Class" is a virtual reality game that simulates a culinary school experience. Players will learn to cook a variety of dishes through step-by-step instructions, with the ability to chop, stir, and plate their creations. The game features a realistic kitchen environment, multiple levels of difficulty, and the opportunity to earn awards for successful cooking.

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of cooking and horror elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
The atmosphere and attention to detail are commendable, with hand-crafted audio and visuals that enhance the horror experience.
The storyline is gripping and leaves players wanting more, indicating potential for future content.

The game suffers from various bugs and lacks a save system, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon death.
Some animations and AI behaviors are unpolished, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game provides little guidance or hints, which may frustrate players who prefer more direction.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and well-designed horror narrative, which begins unexpectedly with a cooking segment before transitioning into a gripping horror experience. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the backstory and the movie-like atmosphere, noting that it effectively combines elements of humor and traditional horror tropes. Overall, the storyline is considered a standout feature, leaving players eager for more.
- “Storyline: 10/10 - it has left me with the feeling that this is just the beginning of something much deeper.”
- “The game is very engaging; at first, it feels like you are playing a cooking game, and then it starts a beautifully designed horror story.”
- “I loved the game; at first, it gives you a cooking lesson, and then it turns into a really beautifully designed horror story!”
- “The plot in this game is very 'cheesy horror', and the developer did well to show that.”
- “At the beginning of the game, we start by cooking, and it feels like a different game. Then the horror story starts, which is a really well thought out game concept.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is rated 7/10, featuring interesting mechanics that allow players to avoid enemies, though improvements to AI could enhance the experience. The game has been retextured and includes new mechanics, such as a creepy phone number easter egg and a secret code, contributing to its overall intrigue.
- “Retextured the whole game, new mechanics, the creepy phone number easter egg, the secret code.”
- “Interesting mechanics on the enemies to avoid them!”
- “Gameplay: 7/10 - no cheap jumpscares, but the enemies are easily avoidable; a little improvement of the AI would be beneficial.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences during key moments.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the overall experience.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The game's music is memorable, often lingering in players' minds long after playing, though it remains consistent from the start menu throughout. It features distinct tracks for different gameplay segments, with lighter tunes during cooking scenes that shift to more ominous themes as players explore the house, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and tension.
- “Different music for the cooking part, not so spooky, and then it builds up to a more ominous tone once you start exploring the house.”
- “Especially during the cooking class segment, Mrs. Dupont mixed with the music really makes you feel like you're going to be stabbed in the back for grabbing some onions.”
- “The music stays the same from the start menu throughout the entire game.”
- “Especially when you're doing the cooking class bit, Mrs. Dupont mixed with the music really makes you feel like you're going to be stabbed in the back for grabbing some onions.”
- “The music gets stuck in your head for days (maybe that's a con, lol).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its cinematic horror quality, featuring meticulously designed environments that enhance the storytelling. Players appreciate the unsettling ambiance that deepens as they uncover the house's dark and gruesome secrets.
- “Very cool and typical movie-like horror atmosphere, nicely written story.”
- “All the details in the game are meticulously designed; the design of the house and the atmosphere of the game are very beautiful. I liked it very much.”
- “The atmosphere is great; the more you search the house, the more sick and gruesome secrets you discover.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics received a score of 7/10, praised for their post-processing effects and PSX style, but criticized for being similar to other indie horror games. The aesthetic appeal and low price were noted as positive factors that attracted players.
- “The aesthetic and cheap price brought me in.”
- “I'd give an 8 for the effort of the post-processing and PSX style.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character designs and overall aesthetics of the game are praised for their quality, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth, backstory, or emotional depth.