Before writing about video games, I spent over three years working in the food service industry. And more often than not, I hated it. The stress of preparing other people’s grub on a deadline is the type of looming anxiety I still have nightmares about and, despite the lessons I learned, am glad to finally leave behind. OVERCOOKED 2, like its
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Fantastic cooperative gameplay that encourages and rewards teamwork.
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Level design and mechanics constantly change and keep the game fresh.
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Catchy, lighthearted soundtrack that ratchets up the tension when appropriate.
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Works just as brilliantly, but differently, with two, three, and four players.
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Co-op is necessary to fully enjoy the game.
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UI prompts can overlap and hide key information.
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No retry option on the level results screen.
