XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe have officially set a release date for Cuisineer on the Nintendo Switch, sparking excitement among fans eager to dive into this charming and delicious adventure.
Developed by BattleBrew Productions, this game offers a delightful mix of roguelite and dungeon crawler elements with a delicious twist. Players step into the shoes of Pom, a young adventurer who leaves the excitement of exploration to take on a new challenge — reviving her family’s restaurant in the quaint town of Paell.
Upon her return, Pom finds her parents’ beloved eatery in dire straits, shackled by debt and left shuttered. It’s up to you to reopen its doors and usher it to culinary greatness to repay that debt and restore the family legacy.
Your journey for success takes you into dungeons teeming with quirky creatures — from giant chickens to flame-throwing peppers. Armed with your trusty cooking tools, you’ll need to fend off these flavorful foes and gather precious ingredients. These treasures will be the linchpin to elevating your restaurant, transforming it from a rundown venue to a bustling haven of gastronomy that will surely make your parents proud.
The game brims with exciting features as highlighted by the publishers:
Create a Culinary Feast: Immerse yourself in crafting over 100 exquisite dishes inspired by global cuisine. Imagine crafting crispy Popiah rolls, rich Kaya jam, double-fried crispy chicken with a zesty lemon twist, and mouthwatering berry-laden desserts. Successfully match your culinary creations with customer cravings to ensure their satisfaction, while also personalizing your kitchen space with aid from local craftsmen.
A Feast of Dungeons: Venture into dynamic biomes like the Green Ruins, Frozen Fjord, and Konpeito Swamps. These procedurally generated landscapes offer fresh challenges each time you explore them, thanks to ever-changing sizes, shapes, and resources.
Flavorful Combat: Unleash a palette of flavors in battle, using Salty, Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Frosty, and Toasty powers. These unleash incredible effects like flame bursts, poison clouds, and chain lightning. Equip yourself with gourmet-themed gear, whether it’s a trusty Spatula or a formidable Swordfish.
Quests on the Go: The town of Paell is bustling with endearing characters, from Naicha the Bubble Tea vendor to Alder, the friendly carpenter. Embark on quests to assist these townsfolk, discovering coveted items that promise rewards of gold, novel items, and exciting new recipes to hone your culinary and adventuring skills further.
Cuisineer is set to tantalize players worldwide on 28 January 2025, when it becomes available both in retail stores and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch.
Take a sneak peek at the culinary escapades that await with the official Cuisineer trailer.
