The map is very large and filled with hidden Kevin levels (who is the Onion King’s dog…the story is hysterical, by the way). There are plenty of things to do in Overcooked 2. And there are plenty of kitchens that go through these types of changes. It as crazy fun scenario that brought me a lot of laughs. Then, you have a whole other kitchen set up to deal with as you continue to get orders fulfilled. Things start to go south (literally) when the flame from the balloon catches things on fire, and eventually you crash land.
I don’t want to spoil some of the insane kitchens in the game, but I do want to touch on one of my favorite kitchens toward the beginning of the game. Part of the fun in Overcooked is the crazy rush of making orders in an ever-changing kitchen environment. I already mentioned some of the barriers in the kitchens in Overcooked 2, but I wanted to emphasize how wonderfully chaotic they are. You can only throw whole ingredients, so you still need a decent strategy in the kitchen. For example, you can’t throw a complete meal for your partner. The throwing mechanic is useful but still makes things challenging. You even have portals that you need to go through to reach specific parts of the kitchen. You deal with everything from vanishing and obstructed walkways to natural obstacles like wind, water, and acid. You see, the kitchens in Overcooked 2 are more wild and complex than the original. Now, this may not seem like a big deal to some, but in Overcooked, it is absolutely essential. The biggest change, in my opinion, is the ability to throw food at your partner. Overcooked 2 offers the same core gameplay, but with some nice adjustments and tweaks. Like any restaurant, you need to be quick and accurate or your customers will leave dissatisfied. You have to worry about plating the right ingredients, not overcooking the food, and keeping dishes clean. But like a real cooking game, you need to prep, cook, and plate the food before sending it to your customers. Your task is to fulfill orders within the allotted time. If you have not had the chance to play the original Overcooked, then you missed out on what can be described as beautiful kitchen chaos.
I am so happy that Overcooked 2 kept the majority of the gameplay, and added some tweaks to make it better than ever. I love the original game! Are the developers going to drastically change the core gameplay? Will they not change enough? Will additions to the game work? There is always a little fear when you change something that you really enjoy. And that was my biggest concern when Overcooked 2 was announced. No matter how much you enjoy a recipe, you will no doubt attempt to tweak or change some things to make it better. It reminded me of those classic recipes that are passed around in your family – a solid recipe that you know is reliable and will satisfy whoever tries it.
As I think about the original Overcooked game, I can’t help but think about what kind of standard, or recipe, it established when it launched a few years back. If you lay all the information out for me, then I can make even the most challenging dishes. I’m not very creative, so one thing I need is a recipe. I can make your basic dishes, but nothing fancy. Despite my many years of cooking, I would never say that I am a good cook.
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