
I couldn’t ask for a more enjoyable night.Īfter beating the game the first time, an additional mode is unlocked where you must obtain a hallowed fourth star.

Every subsequent level we attempted was filled with blaming, cursing, and even sabotage to one another. This pretty much kicked off a shouting match for the rest of the night. On the first secret level that I attempted with my fiancée and her friend, we got 0 stars. They are much harder than the levels on your original path. On specific levels, if you reach the threshold for 3 stars, a nearby secret level will be unlocked. These took a bit getting used to, especially once there were two different portals with the output oscillating back and forth.ĭynamic levels aren’t the only level-related addition. Magical stairs and portals make an appearance creating one directional workflows for your cooks. Magic also plays a bigger role in the sequel. Not always just the entire level but sometimes parts of the level will change and alter what types of orders are demanded. You then are given access to an open map (though the levels are linear) to explore and defeat kitchens.ĭynamic stages are now a thing with Overcooked 2. When you first start, the Onion King and his pup, Kevin, again ask for your help to defeat a new threat. I’m looking at you, ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron. The first couple hours of the game I was pleasantly surprised with how much was added and refined.ĭeveloping a successful game has its challenges to balance between adding enough and not changing the core of the game.

Overcooked 2 does a fabulous job of building on the strong base of the first title. It can be an entirely different experience depending on how many and which friends you decide to cook with. The game acknowledges both theories and requires a higher score (1 to 3 stars) for more players. While this is not false, the other group would not be wrong in saying that too many hands in the cookie jar will cause unavoidable issues. Some might argue that more people means more hands on deck and more cooking power potential. Each has its own strengths and challenges. I have personally played 1, 2, 3, and 4 players. Ideally, this game should be played with at least one friend. The communication and coordination required for more violent games like Apex Legends are just as vital here. Actually, even masters will need help from their kitchenmates if they hope to achieve the highest score. Developed by two-person team Ghost Town Games, this 2018 installment is a sequel to the 2016 original.Īvailable on all platforms, the game is easy to learn but challenging to master. In this game, you and your friends, for now, try to fill the seemingly endless orders. Get in the kitchen anyway! Overcooked 2 is a frantic, action-arcade styled cooking game.
