Much like Pom’s journey in managing her family’s restaurant, reviewing Cusinieer has been quite the adventure. As I gathered my thoughts, I couldn’t help but appreciate the game’s charm and creativity.
Cusinieer is a roguelite with similarities to Stardew Valley, but with a twist—instead of farming, you’re running a restaurant, and there’s some food-themed action adventure thrown in for good measure.
A Fun World
From the get-go, Cusinieer welcomes you into a lively village filled with talking animals, each with their own personality. Pom, our main character, is joined by Biscutti, who’s always eager to help(to a very clingy level). It adds a lot of humour to the game.
The Heart of the Game
At its core, Cusinieer is about Pom’s mission to bring her family’s restaurant back to life. Along the way, you meet a bunch of quirky characters, like Lancet who upgrades your weapons and Alder, the friendly wolf who builds furniture for you and even upgrades your restaurant.
These very characters are the main focus of the fun behind this game as they will almost always have tasks for you. Doing these tasks gives you recipes for your restaurant. These characters are very lively and bring a feeling of life to the City of Pael. Making the journey more colourful and fun.
Oh yes, there is also a tax man…. He might be my favourite thing in the game.
A Tasty Adventure
Besides running the restaurant, you also venture into a dungeon filled with food-themed monsters. Imagine fighting gangs of chickens or fire-breathing peppers—it’s as wild as it sounds! Pom has to use her cooking skills, battle prowess and A LARGE FRYING PAN!!! to survive.
Cooking Up Fun
As you progress, you get to spruce up your kitchen and dining hall to attract more customers. It’s like playing chef and interior decorator at the same time! And with the help of local artisans, you can expand your menu and cater to different tastes.
A fun time all around
Cusinieer is a delightful game that combines restaurant management with food-themed action adventure in a charming way. With its lovable characters, funny moments, and engaging gameplay, it’s sure to keep you entertained for hours. And hey, who knew fighting food could be so much fun?
With its mix of humour, creativity, and tasty challenges, Cusinieer gets a solid recommendation from me. Just be careful not to get overwhelmed by the lunch rush—those hungry customers can be quite demanding!
