8 – Overcooked 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch: August 7, 2018 | Website: Page of Overcooked 2
What is Overcooked 2? Together in a team of up to four players, it is your task to prepare food for a sinister force of undead bread, the Unbread. You must stick to the recipes and adapt to the changing kitchens. Meat must be grilled, vegetables chopped, and everything served on a plate.
All of this must be mastered within a set time to unlock the next level. Teamwork is of the utmost priority.
How complicated is the game? The controls become second nature quickly, and the gameplay itself is fundamentally simple. You need to be fast and work as a team; then there’s no problem mastering the increasingly challenging levels.
For which age group is Overcooked 2 suitable? The game is fundamentally even interesting for younger children under 6 years old. However, they need to manage the controls. There can be some squabbling if things don’t go as planned (the author speaks from personal experience!).
How is social interaction in the game? The community of Overcooked 2 primarily consists of younger players or families. Since cooperative gameplay is possible on the console, you basically know whom the little ones are gaming with. Parents need not worry. Everything is very civil.
