Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other with Cuisineer on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Marvelous Europe and BattleBrew Productions are serving up a delectable dish of dungeon-crawling and restaurant management with the console release of Cuisineer.
Previously available on PC, this charming roguelite-flavoured dungeon crawler is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to explore a world where the best ingredients are earned through battles with monstrous chickens and fire-breathing peppers.
A Chef’s Journey Through Dungeons and Dining
In Cuisineer, you’ll step into the shoes of Pom, an adventurer-turned-restaurateur who must revitalize her parents’ abandoned restaurant.
But this is no ordinary culinary career; Pom must venture into perilous dungeons, battling fantastical creatures and gathering rare ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes for her hungry patrons.
Features That Will Spice Up Your Gameplay
- Dungeon Delving: Explore procedurally generated biomes, from lush forests and frozen fjords to fiery volcanoes and eerie swamps, each filled with unique challenges and delectable ingredients.
- Culinary Creations: Master over 100 recipes from around the world, crafting culinary masterpieces that will tantalise your customers’ taste buds and keep them coming back for more.
- Combat Cuisine: Wield your cooking utensils as weapons, battling monstrous creatures and utilising culinary-themed attacks to conquer the dungeons.
- Customisation: Work with local artisans to personalise your kitchen and dining hall, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere for your restaurant.
- Community Connections: Befriend the quirky inhabitants of Paell, complete their quests, and discover new recipes and ingredients to enhance your culinary repertoire.
A Recipe for Success
Cuisineer offers a unique blend of genres, combining the thrill of dungeon crawling with the satisfaction of building a successful restaurant.
With its charming visuals, addictive gameplay loop, and a dash of culinary chaos, this could well be a decent shot for fans of roguelites, simulation games, and anyone who enjoys a good meal (even if it’s earned through battling giant chickens).
However, we really feel you should check out our full review of Cuisineer on Xbox first. We’ve got Cuisineer included in our ‘Best Games of Jan 2025’ article, too.
New Flavours for Console Players
The console release of Cuisineer introduces a variety of new content and features:
- New Weapons: Expand your culinary arsenal with new weapons like the Konpeito Fist, adding a sweet and crunchy twist to your combat encounters.
- Year-Round Festivals: Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Paell with new festivals and events that offer unique challenges and rewards.
- Wardrobe Feature: Customise Pom’s appearance with a variety of outfits and accessories, adding a touch of personal flair to your culinary adventures.
A Delicious Blend of Genres
Cuisineer is a delightful and refreshing take on both dungeon crawlers and restaurant management sims. With its charming visuals, engaging gameplay, and a world filled with culinary delights, it is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure and culinary creativity.
You can play Cuisineer today, available now on Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store link for you), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It’s also on Steam. Expect to pay around £24.99.
Cuisineer Description
Upon receiving a startling letter from her parents, the independent adventurer Pom swiftly returns home to Paell, only to find her parents gone and their beloved restaurant abandoned. Now left with mounting debts and a village in dire need of some fine cooking, Pom will have to delve into the deepest dungeons for the scarcest spices, rarest meats, and the most valuable vegetables she can find to keep her parents’ dream alive. Dive into dungeons and cook up a storm as Pom, an adventurer-turned-restaurateur! Cuisineer‘s food-focused action challenges you to build your dinner the hard way: by dungeon-diving for materials and ingredients. Wield your cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Work with local artisans to customize your kitchen, and tailor your dining hall to the needs of loyal patrons eager to experience the rare recipes you’ve cooked up.
