🐾 Review: Epic Chef Video
Played on: [Steam/PC] · Release: [2021] · Designer/Studio: [Team 17] · Time: [⏱ 60m] · Players: [1] · Store Link : Epic Chef
TL;DR: A quirky cooking adventure that spices up life with wild recipes and strange magic and keeps you trotting along like a hungry pup sniffing out its next meal.
Would I play this instead of tidying the kitchen? [Absolutely].
What is it?
Epic Chef is a story driven cooking and farming adventure where you play as Zest, a newcomer to a strange town filled with eccentric characters. The game blends cooking battles, resource gathering, farming, crafting and light exploration into a comedic fantasy narrative.
How it Plays
You grow crops, gather ingredients and cook dishes that gain properties based on technique and ingredient synergy. Cooking battles challenge you to create meals with specific flavour profiles to beat rival chefs. Between contests you explore the town, complete quests, expand your home and unlock cooking tools. The tone leans into humour, with unusual characters and a playful script guiding the story.
Overall: 7/10 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
| Metric | Rating | Notes (Video) |
|---|---|---|
| Tail-Wag Fun 🐾 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Lots of fun, especially during cooking battles and story moments.” |
| Fetch-Depth 🎾 | 🐾🐾🐾☆☆ | Moderate, with layered cooking interactions and steady upgrades. |
| Belly-Rub Accessibility ❤️ | 🐾🐾🐾☆☆ | High, easy to understand and forgiving. |
| Drool-Worthy Presentation 💧 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Colourful, with a distinct comedic style. |
| Zoomies & Flow 💨 | 🐾🐾☆☆☆ | Mixed, with slow early hours and better rhythm later. |
| Treat Value 🍪 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Good, offering many hours of lighthearted progression. |
Good Doggo (Pros)
- Creative cooking system with amusing ingredient combinations.
- Charming writing with lots of personality and memorable characters.
- Relaxing mix of farming, crafting and cooking progression.
Ruff Spots (Cons)
- Early pacing can feel slow while waiting for crops and upgrades.
- Combat style cooking challenges may feel repetitive over long sessions.
- Navigation and pathfinding can feel clunky in tight spaces.
Verdict
Epic Chef is a warm and humorous adventure that delivers a delightful mix of cooking challenges and light life simulation. It is not fast paced or deeply strategic, but it offers a cosy and creative journey for players who enjoy charming narratives and unusual cooking mechanics.
Recommendation Tier : 🐾🐾 – Patchy
Legend: 0 🐾 Ruff · 1–2 🐾 Patchy · 3 🐾 Solid Sit · 4 🐾 Good Doggo · 5 🐾 Chef’s Kiss
