Epic Chef (2021) · Tastebuds

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as you take on the role of Zest; who must farm, craft and cook his way into legend!

Simulator Adventure Indie Comedy life simulation 3d crafting cooking immersive farming simulatorPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Warm, plot-driven, contemporary and classical in form.

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PC InvasionAndrew FarrellNov 20217.5/10
Epic Chef got under my skin a fair amount, but it's so insanely funny that I can't help but forgive its shortcomings. I wish it was less grindy and had some of the tedium lessened, but this is an entertaining, lengthy game with a ton of personality. You hear me?!
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationNov 20218/10
I’ll freely admit to having a bit of a weakness for weird and quirky games, so I’d keep that in mind with my thoughts on Epic Chef...
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Saving ContentEd AcostaDec 20214/5 stars
Epic Chef’s writing is quite funny, and because of that and its fun cooking gameplay, I’m willing to wave off any serious issues I have with it. Does it mean it’s a perfect experience though, no. But I enjoyed my time with it and think it’s a great game to hop into, especially if you’re into the crafting, farming, or cooking genres.
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FingerGunsKat BullockMar 20220/10
Epic Chef leaves much to be desired when encountering a game breaking bug that stops progression completely so early on. It has potential with unique cooking experiences, but don’t expect to be the next Gordon Ramsay anytime soon if you hit a game ending glitch.
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Nintendo LifeOliver ReynoldsNov 20216/10
Epic Chef is heaped with charm and humour that will undoubtedly put a smile on your face as you start your life as Ambrosia's hottest chef. Unfortunately, while the cooking and farming mechanics are simple enough to grasp, the bloated nature of the game makes every task feel more arduous than it needs to be. Add to this the needlessly lengthy dialogue and bizarre limitations around the save function, and Epic Chef feels like a game that can't quite match up with the other life sims available on the Switch. It's not unenjoyable, just more Little Chef than MasterChef.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Infinigon Games
Publisher: Team17
Released: November 10, 2021
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.

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