The Cooking Game VR

About

"The Cooking Game VR" is a fast-paced cooking simulation game where players can prepare various fast food items in single player or multiplayer PvP mode. Realistic cooking mechanics, such as squeezing mustard bottles and operating deep frying machines, are featured, with the goal of completing 30 challenging missions and earning stars to upgrade kitchen appliances. Players can also compete against each other in PvP mode for a fun and engaging experience. Music by Davide Castagno. Available for Arcades on SpringboardVR.

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Play Modes

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic cooking experience, especially in multiplayer mode, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the adrenaline rush of managing a restaurant, with various challenges that keep the gameplay engaging.
The humorous elements and cartoonish graphics add a light-hearted touch, making it a fun experience despite its repetitive nature.

The game has not been updated since 2018, leading to concerns about its development and the presence of bugs and limited features.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive, with a lack of variety in recipes and tasks, which can make the experience feel shallow.
The absence of height adjustments and poor spatial design can make the game difficult to play for shorter users, leading to frustration.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that are easy to grasp but can become chaotic and frantic, particularly in a cooking simulator context. While some players appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, others find it lacking depth and polish, suggesting that the game could benefit from more food models and refined interactions. Overall, the experience is described as engaging yet potentially overwhelming, especially for those seeking a laid-back gaming session.
- “Great, fun and addictive gameplay at a decent price!”
- “Very unique concept and gameplay.”
- “I found the mechanics to be easy to get used to but just enough of a challenge to keep from breaking things.”
- “I was looking for a fun, laid-back cooking experience, but what I got was a chaotic rush of uninvolved cooking mechanics, demanding voices, and questionable physics.”
- “I was surprised at how quickly time passes and how exhausting the gameplay was.”
- “Do you want simple gameplay with little depth?”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The story revolves around a progression of cooking missions that start off easy, allowing players to familiarize themselves with the mechanics before escalating to more chaotic and challenging tasks. This structure not only enhances skill development but also adds a competitive element as players strive to improve their leaderboard rankings. Overall, the narrative is engaging and complements the gameplay experience effectively.
- “In short, simple intuitive controls, perfect graphics for this type of game (similar to Job Simulator), challenging missions, and lovely soundtracks!”
- “When you manage to meet the goal at the end of the missions.”
- “The missions start off fairly easy, which lets you get comfortable with the cooking actions, but it quickly gets chaotic as you progress in higher missions.”
- “The missions start off fairly easy, which lets you get comfortable with the cooking actions, but it quickly gets chaotic as you progress in higher missions.”
- “You started off with basic/easy missions to test your skills, and slowly make your way to more challenging ones.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are characterized by a polished, cartoony style featuring big-headed characters, reminiscent of the art style in "Job Simulator." Reviewers appreciate the neat and clean visuals, which complement the game's intuitive controls and engaging mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “In short, simple intuitive controls, perfect graphics for this type of game (similar to Job Simulator), challenging missions and lovely soundtracks!”
- “Art style is perfect (Job Simulator style) and much more polished than VR Diner Duo.”
- “The sounds are fantastic, visuals are neat and clean overall, and the mechanics so far are very impressive.”
- “The graphics have a cartoony style with oversized heads, which feels a bit childish.”
- “The cartoony graphics with big-headed characters don't appeal to everyone.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor and satire, which effectively enhance the overall experience, even compensating for any shortcomings. Players particularly enjoy the comedic elements, such as the amusing portrayal of pizza.
- “There's a lot of humor and satire.”
- “The humor and emotions I experienced during the game smooth out any disadvantages.”
- “The pizza looks pretty funny! :D”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized due to numerous bugs and limited features, which detract from its potential. Many users express concern that the developers are exploiting early access to generate revenue without a commitment to fully resolve these issues.
- “Definitely has potential to be a good game, but limited features and buggy achievements really hold it back for me.”
- “Developers are using early access to get money for buggy games with no intention of ever completing them.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its lovely soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience alongside intuitive controls and appealing graphics.
- “In short, simple intuitive controls, perfect graphics for this type of game (similar to Job Simulator), challenging missions, and lovely soundtracks!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game effectively immerses them in a realistic kitchen environment, evoking strong emotional connections to the cooking experience.