Aug 07, 2018 Overcooked 2 delivers the same four-player cooperative madness as its predecessor, pushing players to fetch ingredients, chop them up, assemble them on a plate, and then toss them in the oven – all before a customer gets up and leaves the establishment. Overcooked 2 is everything you loved from the original but with the heat turned up a centigrade or 100. Mad, manic and utterly hilarious, this is one co-op game to beat. As a fan of the original ‘Overcooked', which was released on the Nintendo Switch to the acclaim of both gamers and non-gamers alike in 2017, like many others I was excited about the release of ‘Overcooked 2' earlier this month. And just as the first was, the sequel is a must-have addition to any Nintendo Switch owners catalogue. Aug 07, 2018 Following 2016's co-op cooking hit, Overcooked 2 introduces a fresh set of kitchens and recipes to conquer. Like in the first game, simple controls and a cute, cartoony style lend levity to.
Summary: The fun, chaotic, rewarding and must do couch co-op experience for gamers and non-gamers alike.
As a fan of the original ‘Overcooked', which was released on the Nintendo Switch to the acclaim of both gamers and non-gamers alike in 2017, like many others I was excited about the release of ‘Overcooked 2' earlier this month. And just as the first was, the sequel is a must-have addition to any Nintendo Switch owners catalogue.
The premise of the game is deliberately simple (and silly) to ensure that anyone can join in at any time. This is a multi-player experience about you and your friends (or your new online friends) working together in a variety of arcade styled kitchens to get your orders out in time. Simple, right? Well, when you add in the fantastically varied levels, dishes, layouts, time pressures, and the need to work as a team it is anything but simple. Moving platforms, ingredient tubs, walkways and benches, random fires, roving customers and teleportation are just some of the craziness and variability that the exciting level design has in store for you.
While ‘Overcooked 2' maintains the same successful formula of the first game, the simple nature of the gameplay means that you don't need to have played the first to pick up this title. It also means that any friend who comes by can pick-up, play, laugh, scream and have a great time straight away. And it is the co-operative nature of the game which is the focal point, highlight, and quality which makes this a gaming experience worthwhile. One of you needs to cook while the other chops, or get the rice ready while the sauce is simmering, but don't forget the dirty dishes because those orders won't walk themselves to the pass!
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The graphics are fun and colourful, and the cartoon style really suits the light hearted and collegial nature of the game. The backgrounds, kitchens and characters have had a noticeable lift in detail from the original, and every item is detailed, coloured and oversize enough to ensure you can focus on what matters… the gameplay.
The audio is limited. There are just some backing tracks which barely rate a mention over the communication (yelling and screaming) between you and your fellow chefs. The game also avoids voice acting with communication in cut scenes taking place in speech boxes. This is a little disappointing to be honest, but the humour within the conversations do make up for it a little bit. But having said that, this game is not about the audio or the graphics, it is all about the gameplay. Which it gets 100% right.
Final Thoughts?
The kitchen chaos of 'Overcooked 2' is a must do experience for any Nintendo Switch owner (and their friends). There are some nice upgrades from the original and the gameplay, varied kitchen design and change from level to level make it a truly fun and engaging experience. The difficulty is ever present, and there are some really rewarding experiences when you finally earn that 3rd star on some of the later levels. This game is best played on the couch with friends and it should be a part of everyones Nintendo Switch owners catalogue.
Game Details
Title: Overcooked 2
Publisher: Team 17 Digital Ltd
Aug 07, 2018 Overcooked 2 delivers the same four-player cooperative madness as its predecessor, pushing players to fetch ingredients, chop them up, assemble them on a plate, and then toss them in the oven – all before a customer gets up and leaves the establishment. Overcooked 2 is everything you loved from the original but with the heat turned up a centigrade or 100. Mad, manic and utterly hilarious, this is one co-op game to beat. As a fan of the original ‘Overcooked', which was released on the Nintendo Switch to the acclaim of both gamers and non-gamers alike in 2017, like many others I was excited about the release of ‘Overcooked 2' earlier this month. And just as the first was, the sequel is a must-have addition to any Nintendo Switch owners catalogue. Aug 07, 2018 Following 2016's co-op cooking hit, Overcooked 2 introduces a fresh set of kitchens and recipes to conquer. Like in the first game, simple controls and a cute, cartoony style lend levity to.
Summary: The fun, chaotic, rewarding and must do couch co-op experience for gamers and non-gamers alike.
As a fan of the original ‘Overcooked', which was released on the Nintendo Switch to the acclaim of both gamers and non-gamers alike in 2017, like many others I was excited about the release of ‘Overcooked 2' earlier this month. And just as the first was, the sequel is a must-have addition to any Nintendo Switch owners catalogue.
The premise of the game is deliberately simple (and silly) to ensure that anyone can join in at any time. This is a multi-player experience about you and your friends (or your new online friends) working together in a variety of arcade styled kitchens to get your orders out in time. Simple, right? Well, when you add in the fantastically varied levels, dishes, layouts, time pressures, and the need to work as a team it is anything but simple. Moving platforms, ingredient tubs, walkways and benches, random fires, roving customers and teleportation are just some of the craziness and variability that the exciting level design has in store for you.
While ‘Overcooked 2' maintains the same successful formula of the first game, the simple nature of the gameplay means that you don't need to have played the first to pick up this title. It also means that any friend who comes by can pick-up, play, laugh, scream and have a great time straight away. And it is the co-operative nature of the game which is the focal point, highlight, and quality which makes this a gaming experience worthwhile. One of you needs to cook while the other chops, or get the rice ready while the sauce is simmering, but don't forget the dirty dishes because those orders won't walk themselves to the pass!
Overcooked 2 Review Youtube
The graphics are fun and colourful, and the cartoon style really suits the light hearted and collegial nature of the game. The backgrounds, kitchens and characters have had a noticeable lift in detail from the original, and every item is detailed, coloured and oversize enough to ensure you can focus on what matters… the gameplay.
The audio is limited. There are just some backing tracks which barely rate a mention over the communication (yelling and screaming) between you and your fellow chefs. The game also avoids voice acting with communication in cut scenes taking place in speech boxes. This is a little disappointing to be honest, but the humour within the conversations do make up for it a little bit. But having said that, this game is not about the audio or the graphics, it is all about the gameplay. Which it gets 100% right.
Final Thoughts?
The kitchen chaos of 'Overcooked 2' is a must do experience for any Nintendo Switch owner (and their friends). There are some nice upgrades from the original and the gameplay, varied kitchen design and change from level to level make it a truly fun and engaging experience. The difficulty is ever present, and there are some really rewarding experiences when you finally earn that 3rd star on some of the later levels. This game is best played on the couch with friends and it should be a part of everyones Nintendo Switch owners catalogue.
Game Details
Title: Overcooked 2
Publisher: Team 17 Digital Ltd
Developer: Ghost Town Games
Genre: Strategy/Party/Communication
Release Date: August, 2018
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After becoming one of the great modern champions of multiplayer co-op gaming in 2016, Overcooked is back with more kitchen carnage – and most importantly, more of canine mascot Kevin – than ever before.
As with the original, the minor plot is more a framing device than anything – the simple-minded Onion King has brought disaster on his kingdom by accidentally summoning a horde of ravenous Unbread, after dabbling with that most fiendish of cookbooks, the Necro-nomnom-icon. Kevin warned against it. Cue you, as the best chef in the kingdom (or at least the closest to hand) to keep the doughy zombies at bay by whipping up an endless array of food while travelling around to undo the curse.
Gameplay is broadly the same as the original, but pleasantly refined. As before, you'll have a steady flow of orders flying in along the top of the screen, with recipes you'll need to prepare by chopping, baking, frying, or otherwise preparing ingredients, then combining into delicious dishes to serve to customers. The difficulty modulates based on number of players, with solo players switching between a pair of chefs to keep orders moving, and multiplayer scaling up to four players scrambling to get the food out.
Overcooked 2's multiplayer shines brightest on the Nintendo Switch.
The simplest change has one of the biggest impacts on how Overcooked 2 handles compared to its predecessor, and that's the addition of the ability to throw ingredients around. In earlier stages, this is more of a gimmick – and if you tap the wrong button, more of a hinderance, as you scramble to pick items back up – but as you progress through Overcooked 2's increasingly fiendish levels, you'll find the real challenge comes from expertly using this new mechanic to sling food between chefs or across otherwise impassable kitchen areas. An ingredient may only spawn in one part, but need to be prepared in another, forcing you to switch between chefs (if playing solo) or improve your teamwork to keep up with orders.
The level design is also a step up, with kitchens that are both hilariously unprofessional workspaces but also provide unique challenges. A multi-sectioned kitchen floating on hot air balloons is a particular favourite, while others present ever-shifting environmental hazards – such as a rotating mine cart track that opens and closes areas of the kitchen – keep you on your toes.
Overcooked 2's multiplayer is great on all formats, but shines brightest on the Nintendo Switch. The two base Joy-Con controllers enable at least two player co-op wherever you go, and Ghost Town Games' cute but chunky approach to character design pops, even when the Switch is in handheld mode. On all formats, there's support for local or online multiplayer too, with either random or invited players taking part, and a dial of easily accessible emotes to aid visual communication. Playing together in person is the ideal scenario though, with the sheer chaos of the game's maniac approach to haute cuisine making it a perfect party title. For the less collaboratively minded, Versus mode allows two teams to take part in a cook-off, though again the real pleasure comes from local play.
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Other side dishes of Overcooked 2 – such as an Arcade Mode that remixes level themes and stages, or a cluster of new chefs to choose from – help round out a main course that will leave you wanting more. One of the best multiplayer games in years, and a cut above its already impressive precursor.
