WordAssassin
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Ok I thought he was joking around with the "Devil wants you to feed him and starts the apocalypse so you time travel to become a better cook" thing but then that's the actual plot and now I'm sold SO HARD on this game holy SHIT
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Overcooked (indie cooking game on Steam/PS4/XB1) is amazing and needs a sequel
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Ok I thought he was joking around with the "Devil wants you to feed him and starts the apocalypse so you time travel to become a better cook" thing but then that's the actual plot and now I'm sold SO HARD on this game holy SHIT
Goldenroad
Member
Yes. This.
I'll also say that the last section (which we can get to every time) is incredibly frustrating because the ropes holding up the middle platform block the last items on each line of items and I can't seem to memorize them. It's like "where the hell are the tomatoes?! Oh, there, behind the rope where I can't even see tomatoes".
belteshazzar
Member
This.
Oh yes, and that too - good point. New foods and new combos would be excellent for this.
Oh damn - how did I not think of that? Overcooked with drinks in a bar is brilliant! Coffee/expressos and such like you mentioned to keep it rated E, or they can go the cocktail drinks route as well. They can just add those in as well too as DLC.
Man, that is brilliant.
That's unexpected and cool.
PeterVenkman
Member
So back from a good hour of playing with a full kitchen of 4 and it was a blast. The first time our kitchen lit on fire was a riot. Tons of fun, and the Two button input kept the barrier of entry low.
I will say, barking orders at your friends is hysterical. But your friends have to be down to clown - if you're a person with a temper, are playing with an angry person or playing with people who don't respond well to said people - watch out. Most of us were fast to jump on a "yes chef!" Kind of attitude but one friend didn't like the fake barking orders at all.
Overall it's a blast and I can't wait to play all the way through.
I will say, barking orders at your friends is hysterical. But your friends have to be down to clown - if you're a person with a temper, are playing with an angry person or playing with people who don't respond well to said people - watch out. Most of us were fast to jump on a "yes chef!" Kind of attitude but one friend didn't like the fake barking orders at all.
Overall it's a blast and I can't wait to play all the way through.
PeterVenkman
Member
Go figure! I was wondering what was up with that.
Ye its very odd as the cutscenes and menus seem to be fine, just as soon as you take control it jumps to 50 ticks. It doesn't show up as 50 in the fps counter hence nobody really picks it up but run your display at 50hz and you'll see the camera scrolls better.
Mentioned it to devs but got no reply so I think they've given up on supporting the product.
theangrypirate
Member
Yeah, I just got this game a couple weeks ago after hearing Greg Miller talk it up. It's great. I am trying to get my girlfriend into playing games with me and she isn't so good with a controller. This game is perfect. Easy controls and great teamwork based couch co-op. We are having a blast trying to 3 star each level and she is getting more comfortable with a controller. We are still a long way off from shooters but It's great getting her involved in my favorite hobby. This game is awesome, share it with your friends/family, its a great time.
killer rin
Member
This game needs an online multiplayer. I'm currently away from home for school and I really want to play with my siblings back home... but I can't
Omnistalgic
Member
Just finished this game with my wife...Just as memorable as Pixel Junk Monsters!
What a ride...Now to get 2 other friends over so we can demolish them in 2v2 modes!
What a ride...Now to get 2 other friends over so we can demolish them in 2v2 modes!
TimeEffect
Member
PRAISE IT, BABY!
Best party game Ive EVER played. Tried getting people to play games like Rocket League, but it doesnt click with them
this is THE Easiest game to pick up and play, but has such amazing chaotic and fun gameplay that it becomes an absolute challenge (in a good way). Any non gamer can easily learn it, and theyll enjoy it. It's that easy.
I cant stop praising it, and I wish more people knew of it
Best of all. I only had 2 PS4 controllers, but the game allows you to split the controller, essentially making it 4 player. Everybody at my party was screaming at the TV and laughing and engaged.
There is DLC by the way. They need to add some more like an endless mode, but they are at least supporting the game
Best party game Ive EVER played. Tried getting people to play games like Rocket League, but it doesnt click with them
this is THE Easiest game to pick up and play, but has such amazing chaotic and fun gameplay that it becomes an absolute challenge (in a good way). Any non gamer can easily learn it, and theyll enjoy it. It's that easy.
I cant stop praising it, and I wish more people knew of it
Best of all. I only had 2 PS4 controllers, but the game allows you to split the controller, essentially making it 4 player. Everybody at my party was screaming at the TV and laughing and engaged.
There is DLC by the way. They need to add some more like an endless mode, but they are at least supporting the game
TimeEffect
Member
First few levels should be fine and she should have fun chopping up food
Thanks alot.
You'll be fine - just don't expect to get 3 stars on the levels that's all!
free expansion pack coming soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbqaKDxIaEk
Awesome, like the old days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbqaKDxIaEk
Awesome, like the old days
free expansion pack coming soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbqaKDxIaEk
Awesome, like the old days
I love that they are all wearing santa hats in that trailer. And new recipes seems like a great idea! Did the paid DLC even have any new recipes? I'll be honest, I didn't buy it because it didn't have achievements.
But I will check out this free Christmas DLC for sure.
SocksAndShoes
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You're able to do it since the 1st level, they just don't ever tell you for some reason. I don't even think it's listed on the controls menu.
From the very beginning.
Ah...
...dammit!
Definitely would have been nice to know from the start. Still managed to 3-star most of the levels (except 1 or 2 that drives my wife nuts) so I guess it wasn't that necessary. There's one level where we were doing everything perfectly but still couldn't get the 3* score but I guess this would have made the difference.
Blak_Status
Member
My wife doesn't play video games and she loves this game. Every time I've tried to play something else these last 2 weeks (Overwatch, Battlefield, Watch_Dogs 2), she says "But what about Overcooked? We still have more missions."
My wife gets mad at me for leaving food on the floor (it's quicker than putting it on the counter sometimes). "But we're in the food industry!"
I wanted to come in here and give the game some love and bump this thread so the word gets out.
This is the most fun for couch co-op I have had since Saturn Bomberman.
I kinda want to buy a third controller, just so we can rope away our 12yo from his XB1 once ina while to join us.
Hard as hell. What button is Dash, if it's there from the beginning, then I don't see it as a spoiler? But no, my wife and I didn't know about it either.
For those who don't know, the physical version "Gourmet Edition" came out a week or two ago, got it at Gamestop, was $20.
This is the most fun for couch co-op I have had since Saturn Bomberman.
I kinda want to buy a third controller, just so we can rope away our 12yo from his XB1 once ina while to join us.
Hard as hell. What button is Dash, if it's there from the beginning, then I don't see it as a spoiler? But no, my wife and I didn't know about it either.
For those who don't know, the physical version "Gourmet Edition" came out a week or two ago, got it at Gamestop, was $20.
I bought the physical version some weeks ago myself to accompany my parent's newly purchased PS4 (and to play at home on my own machine as well), and I really loved what I played so far. Eveyone that tried it did so too in fact. Looking forward to putting this one on again during the holiday break at my parent's place.
It's such an easy game to pick up even for complete novices at games, in part due to the simple controls (though it is a bit weird that the control layout doesn't seem to mention the dash move...) and in part due to the top down perspective that makes it easy to see everything. The gameplay mechanisms are instantly graspable as well due to the everyday cooking theme.
This game definitely deserves more recognition, especially amongst those looking for a good game to play with (non-gaming) family and friends.
Bit of a side note but instead of a direct sequel, I was thinking that it could also be cool if they'd make a second game with similarly simple mechanics and the same cartoony art style but with a different theme. Maybe a game featuring a different set of everyman/-women doing their job with a twist? Like Firemen? Garbage collectors? Construction workers? Cleaners? A spiritual successor to Timber where you play as lumberjacks? Or one for Tapper where you play as bartenders? The possibilities are near endless as long as they find a way to implement Overcooked's step-by-step action and co-operation aspects.
It's such an easy game to pick up even for complete novices at games, in part due to the simple controls (though it is a bit weird that the control layout doesn't seem to mention the dash move...) and in part due to the top down perspective that makes it easy to see everything. The gameplay mechanisms are instantly graspable as well due to the everyday cooking theme.
This game definitely deserves more recognition, especially amongst those looking for a good game to play with (non-gaming) family and friends.
Bit of a side note but instead of a direct sequel, I was thinking that it could also be cool if they'd make a second game with similarly simple mechanics and the same cartoony art style but with a different theme. Maybe a game featuring a different set of everyman/-women doing their job with a twist? Like Firemen? Garbage collectors? Construction workers? Cleaners? A spiritual successor to Timber where you play as lumberjacks? Or one for Tapper where you play as bartenders? The possibilities are near endless as long as they find a way to implement Overcooked's step-by-step action and co-operation aspects.
Irishonion
Member
Getting my wife this, hopefully she loves it.
She really liked playing diner dash for hours on end back then.
She really liked playing diner dash for hours on end back then.
TimeEffect
Member
She will absolutely love it. Especially if u join in
TimeEffect
Member
FREE NEW CONTENT!? Wow
NEW ingredients and recipes and levels has me pumped up
This is easily the best party game of the year and sorely overlooked especially on gaf where I expected better love
I think it deserves a thread for the free content.
Besides online mp the big thing we need is new modes like endless and a scoring mode of some kind
Love new challenges for old maps and a 5 star system for more difficulty. Dropping food on the floor SHOULD affect tips
NEW ingredients and recipes and levels has me pumped up
This is easily the best party game of the year and sorely overlooked especially on gaf where I expected better love
I think it deserves a thread for the free content.
Besides online mp the big thing we need is new modes like endless and a scoring mode of some kind
Love new challenges for old maps and a 5 star system for more difficulty. Dropping food on the floor SHOULD affect tips
Irishonion
Member
Cool, is it actually coach co-op?
TimeEffect
Member
Oh for sure. That's how it's best played. It's a riot and I'm telling u, the best party game of the year. Had a party and everyone enjoyed it because it's super simple yet incredibly hectic. Rocket league was too hard for my group.
Best of all, u can share one controller
Every level has a fun twist.
There is also competitive maps and co op maps against other players if u have two more spouses
Irishonion
Member
That is fantastic. Was already going to buy it, but probably going to pick it up tonight then. Thanks for info.
moai
Member
Those are good ideas, but for now I wish they keep making some more dlc levels.
HowardRoark
Member
Having a blast playing couch co-op with the wife.
KneehighPark
Member
Got to play at E3 and later reviewed it on PC. Absolutely loved it, one of my favorite games this year. Went ahead and double dipped on PS4
hey guys, this game is great, had a blast playing with my gf weeks ago when the first bundle with DLC got released on the PS4, the game is on sale for a 33% off (with plus) right now (with new holiday content for free!), jump in if you like local multiplayer fun!