Cuisineer Reviews
Cuisineer is a must-play for anyone in the mood for a top-tier dungeon-crawler. The core combat has a lot of variety thanks to its weapon selection and upgrade paths while the dungeons themselves make every repeat playthrough feel different. The only caveat to the combat is the lack of baked-in turbo, but that's far from a deal-breaker when the game has so much variety with the restaurant management portion of things taking you on an adventure that doesn't require a ton of button mashing. Cuisineer is a rewarding game to play that looks and sounds great and should be a gem for anyone who loves dungeon-crawlers or who wants to get into them because as a gateway game, I can see it being a hit to those who love simulation games as well thanks to the restaurant management.
Cuisineer is a fun enough food themed video game, but it's a slow starter and has a few issues that hold it back from a Michelin star.
Cuisineer is a game with a strong core idea, but doesn't invest enough in its systems to keep it interesting. The excellent combat and good restaurant running soon become repetitive as a result. If the basics are enough to keep you coming back then Cuisineer might work for you, but for me this dish has turned stale.
Cuisineer is a charming game in concept but struggles with execution. The art style and relaxing difficulty make it an enjoyable experience at first, but the repetitive combat and lack of engaging management systems ultimately hold it back. If you’re into low-stakes dungeon crawling with a side of cute restaurant management, you might find some enjoyment here, but be prepared for some frustration with its unpolished mechanics.
Cuisineer combines restaurant management and dungeon crawling to create a simple but absorbing game. It is cute and relaxing in a way that makes it easy to unwind while still working towards goals that are satisfying to achieve.
Good news! You've just inherited a restaurant from your parents! Bad news. They've also saddled you with a massive debt that needs paying of...
Cuisineer has a very addicting gameplay loop of delving into dungeons and finding resources and ingredients. It does suffer from some of the choices made for enemies and the restaurant aspect.
Cuisineer is a delicious dungeon crawler served with a scrumptious side of restaurant sim that is sure to leave players satisfied!
Cuisineer invites you to savour a unique blend of roguelite excitement and restaurant management. With over 100 recipes and dozens of ingredients, you can craft your own culinary experience in a customised kitchen, all while serving the diverse residents of Paell. While the village may feel overwhelming at times, the warmth of the townsfolk and the variety of quests create a cosy, immersive experience. Despite a few quirks like the lack of a UI tracking system and loading screen inconveniences, Cuisineer shines with its adorable anthropomorphic art and a gameplay smorgasbord that blends combat, cooking, and questing into a truly enchanting experience. So, don your spatula, savour the joy of culinary chaos, and let Cuisineer whisk you away on a journey that's enjoyable and heartwarming.
Ultimately, Cuisineer is a grindy game that will appeal to casual roguelike fans, weebs, or anyone looking for a grindy game to lose dozens of hours into. That same grind will likely alienate a handful of you, but if this kind of isometric combat is your thing then it’s worth pushing through.
Time to work hard to pay your parents' debt and save the Potato Palace!
Cuisineer is a charming food management game that uses a combat and dungeon exploration system to present a fun and creative proposition. However, the lack of alternatives to keep it interesting in the face of a tiring grind to reach the end of the campaign leaves the main dish of this appetizing menu a little bitter.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Cuisineer is an excellent culinary adventure full of cute characters, tasty dishes, and challenging goals to strive towards as you become unstoppable both out in the world and in the kitchen.
Dungeon exploring in Cuisineer is a frantic challenge and the enemies are so adorable that you'll keep wanting to go back. I wish running the restaurant was just as fun, though, as it can get repetitive; I'd rather stare at the delicious recipe book than managing the business. 🍳
Cuisineer is ultimately a very pleasant surprise that captivates with its concept and charming visuals, even if it isn’t entirely without flaws. Its accessible gameplay, pleasant style, and combination of cooking and combat come together to form an original experience that’s sure to entertain you for a few evenings. If you’re not expecting a perfect plot and are looking more for a relaxing atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home in your favorite restaurant—just like at Grandma’s. The technical glitches can be overlooked, and thanks to the game’s overall charm, you can even forgive the occasional cliché. This is a game best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a good mood. Pom will win you over, and you’ll keep coming back for more spices and more smiles.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Overall, Cuisineer was an extremely fun and addicting game that had many things going for it. Even though the loading screens are a bit too much at times, the beautiful characters, deliciously detailed dishes, and the downright silly weapons more than make up for it. Make sure to pick up a copy of Cuisineer. It’s one for the (cook) books.
Cuisineer is a very nice rougelite, with a management component that is not in-depth but satisfactory, and capable of engaging the player in a relaxed way for several hours given its few demands.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Cuisineer delivers a fun and relaxed experience. However, the lack of depth in some of its systems and the absence of more significant challenges can make the game lose some of its attractiveness in the long run. Despite that, this is an ideal work for those moments we are looking for a lighthearted game.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If you saw Cuisineer release on PC and thought it would do great on the consoles, then you’d be right. Not only does every aspect of the game feel incredible to play, it looks and sounds it to boot. Taking Pom on an adventure in dungeoning, cooking and paying your taxes is one that I will continue to go back to time and time again. With ease, Cuisineer receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award. Again.
The game features visuals and sound design that are entirely praiseworthy. However, it is unbalanced and can be tedious for some people. The most important part of the game, which would be the restaurant, ends up being like a coin: you may or may not like it, almost like Schrödinger’s cat experiment. Furthermore, obtaining resources requires repetitive effort and exhausting work.
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