Gametraders Live September Magazine

Stephan LaGioia
REVIEW NS:
OVERCOOKED! 2
I
never thought I’d experience a game that
so authentically captures the stresses of
being a chef at a bustling kitchen - or at
least what I presume those stresses would
be like. And yet, Team 17’s Overooked! 2
manages to capture it. I mean that in the
best way possible, by the way. Taking its
cue from the first entry, this sequel utilizes
the ingredients of what made Overcooked
so enjoyable and adds some delectable
additions of its own, including online
multiplayer.
If you’ve played the original it likely won’t
take much for you to jump right into
the action and get acquainted with the
frantic multi-tasking the game demands.
The controls are pretty simple and only
require the use of a few buttons for the
main commands. Not being well-versed
in Overcooked culinary arts myself,
there was certainly a learning curve that
I had to shake off with so much going
on around me. After 20 minutes or so
of stumbling around, dropping food
on the floor, burning things, and falling
down pits, it all clicked, and the game’s
enjoyment elevated massively.
Essentially, you’re tossed into one of a
number of unique kitchens, complete
with an array of cooking tools and crates
full of food items at your disposal. You’re
immediately put on the clock as you and
at least one other chef must scramble to
whip together a laundry list of varying
dishes. You’ll often have to prepare these
items by way of chopping, steaming,
frying, and/or baking.