Chef RPG

One of the best of the genre, has a bit of everything from gathering, crafting, hunting/combat, fishing, mining with a sprinkle of cooking minigame ala Cooking Mama and restaurant management!

I really enjoyed playing the game! As someone who had never played a game like Stardew Valley before, it felt fresh and fun. Since the game is still in Early Access, I'd like to share a few suggestions. One of my favorite parts of the game was the festivals, restaurant management and decoration, recipe research with its huge variety of dishes, the business management aspect, and the romance system. For romance, I wish there were more freedom. Although I like that romance isn't restricted by gender, it's a little disappointing that players can only date one person. It would be nice if polyamorous relationships were also possible. I also think relationships would feel more meaningful if affection gradually decreased when characters were neglected. Dating itself feels quite limited and mostly ends after a few events. Since this is Chef RPG, it would be fun to cook together during dates, cook for your partner, have restaurant dates, or complete cooking-related quests that are unique to each character. Increasing affection also feels a bit too easy, so giving different characters different romance difficulty levels could make it more rewarding. Finally, this is completely subjective, but I personally found the romanceable characters' designs a little disappointing. Aloy was the only one I found particularly attractive. The bath bomb feature is a nice detail, but it currently has no gameplay purpose. It would be great if changing the bath water provided a bonus, such as restoring stamina. Stamina and health also feel too generous. Even after a lot of mining and hunting, I almost never run out of stamina before midnight, so food is rarely necessary except in emergencies. Considering how many dishes and drinks the game offers, it would be nice if food played a more important role. The alcohol brewing system also feels more complicated than it needs to be. There are too many different machines, and the process takes a long time. Simplifying it would make the system much easier to understand. The pet system could also use some improvements. Cats and dogs currently just exist in the house without much interaction. It would be nice to at least check their condition or happiness. Right now they don't even need to eat, which makes them feel less alive. I would also love to take the train to a larger city, explore a new area, and buy items that aren't available in the main town. Finally, movement can sometimes feel unclear, especially around stairs where it's difficult to tell where to walk. Furniture placement could also be improved. Chairs can be rotated, but many other furniture items cannot. Overall, I had a great time playing and I'm excited to see how the game develops. Thank you for making such a fun experience!