Marvelous, XSEED Games, and BattleBrew Productions are bringing the delightful roguelite dungeon crawler, "Cuisineer," to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on January 28. It’s definitely worth a look!
Imagine returning to your childhood town of Paell with plans to take over your family’s restaurant, only to find it saddled with debt and shuttered. To clear those debts, you must breathe life back into the restaurant, and that means diving into dungeons!
Venturing beyond Paell, you’ll use your trusty cooking tools to combat oversized chickens, missile-firing shrimps, and fiery peppers, all while sipping on refreshing boba tea. Gather ingredients during your adventures and use them to transform your neglected eatery into a culinary masterpiece that would make your parents beam with pride. Just brace yourself for the hustle and bustle of the lunch crowd!
Cuisineer Highlights:
Create Your Culinary Magic
Try your hand at whipping up over 100 diverse dishes from around the globe, ranging from crispy Popiah rolls to luscious Kaya jam, or double-fried chicken with a zesty lemon twist to delightful berry-topped desserts. Serve up the right plates to please your patrons. Alongside culinary pursuits, customize both your kitchen and dining area with the help of talented local artisans. Don’t miss out on seasonal events, which bring new fashion and furnishing options too!
Dive Into Diverse Dungeons
Set out to explore dynamic environments like the Green Ruins, Frozen Fjord, and Konpeito Swamps, each procedurally generated to keep every visit fresh and unpredictable. The biomes will surprise you with their ever-changing shapes and resources.
Master the Art of Flavorful Combat
Defeat foes and rivals by tapping into Salty, Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Icy, and Toasty powers, unleashing incredible effects like flames, poison, and chain lightning. Equip yourself with one-of-a-kind culinary weapons such as spatulas, smackerels, swordfish, and tenderizers.
Engage in Questing Adventures
Paell brims with intriguing townsfolk, from Naicha the Bubble Tea vendor to Alder, the amiable blacksmith. Befriend them and keep an eye out for sought-after items during your dungeon quests. Completing townsfolk quests rewards you with gold, new items, and even more recipes to elevate your culinary skills and adventures.
This captivating fusion of cooking and adventure invites you to journey both inside and out of the kitchen, creating an experience that’s thrilling and satisfying.
