Overcooked!: Special Edition
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About Overcooked!: Special Edition
Ghost Town Games created Overcooked! back in 2016, but this Special Edition hit Nintendo Switch on July 27, 2017. It brings the chaotic kitchen simulator to a portable console where you can play anywhere. The game packs the main campaign plus two expansions called The Lost Morsel and Festive Seasoning into one package. You act as a chef in the Onion Kingdom trying to stop an edible evil. Players need to chop, cook, and serve food before angry customers leave the restaurant. This version runs on Switch hardware for local play or online co-op with friends. It is not a serious cooking manual but an arcade-style disaster simulator designed for groups who enjoy shouting at each other while managing burnt burgers.
Gameplay
You control a chef character who moves around a kitchen to fulfill customer orders within a strict time limit. The core loop involves grabbing raw ingredients, preparing them on counters or grills, plating the dishes, and washing dirty dishes to keep stations functional. Kitchens change layouts every level, sometimes featuring moving platforms, ice floors that make you slip, or islands connected by boats. You must coordinate with three other players to avoid dropping food or burning meals. One person might chop vegetables while another manages the stove and a third handles deliveries. The controls are simple but demanding because everything happens in real time. If you fail to serve orders quickly enough, customers get mad and your score drops. Each kitchen introduces new obstacles that force you to adapt your strategy constantly during the session.
What Players Think
Metacritic gave this title a 79 out of 100 score which reflects its strong reception among critics and players alike. The PlayPile data shows an average playtime of 14 hours for the base game, though the Special Edition pushes that closer to 22 hours with both DLC campaigns included. Community moods lean heavily toward chaotic fun with a 92 percent completion rate for cooperative sessions. Players often describe the vibe as "frustratingly addictive" in their reviews. Achievement hunters have unlocked 47 different badges across various difficulty settings, suggesting high replay value. The cheapest price found on Green Man Gaming sits at $2.47 after an 81 percent discount, making it a bargain for those who want to try the full experience without paying full retail.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth buying if you have friends nearby or online groups who like screaming over voice chat. The Special Edition includes every level available, so there is no reason to buy the original separately. At $2.47 on sale, it is a steal for anyone who enjoys high-stress coordination games. You will spend more time arguing about who forgot the salad than actually eating virtual food. The 79 Metacritic score proves the gameplay holds up, but do not expect a relaxing culinary simulation. It demands constant communication and quick reflexes to survive the later levels. If you can handle the chaos of burnt chicken and missing plates, this is one of the best local multiplayer experiences on Switch right now.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
81.9
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