Overcooked!: Special Edition

 Switch
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 130
  3. Negative: 15 out of 130
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Madmortagan68
    Aug 1, 2017
    7
    It's a good game to be sure and I imagine with a few updates/patches it will become a great game. My biggest complaint are targeting issues. The game doesn't do a good job of clearly defining which square you are targeting and is also difficult to target a specific space. This means it can be hard to pick up something up when there are other objects around or set something down in aIt's a good game to be sure and I imagine with a few updates/patches it will become a great game. My biggest complaint are targeting issues. The game doesn't do a good job of clearly defining which square you are targeting and is also difficult to target a specific space. This means it can be hard to pick up something up when there are other objects around or set something down in a specific space. This makes the game feel finicky. If this one issue were resolved my score would be an 8 or 8.5… Expand
  2. thealexmott
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    A couple of patches in, this runs really nicely. A great challenge and a great co-op experience. The different worlds and recipes provide just enough variety to keep it interesting, but it doesn't get so complex that you can't bring friends in for 4-player.
  3. Anarch
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    This game had a lot of optimization issues at first, but now it seems it is mostly fixed. With it's biggest issue gone, the game is basically flawless, with plenty of fun with friends with competition and coop. The amount of areas to cook are great and so many of them have variety that make them unforgettable.
  4. LuccaSSC
    Jul 27, 2017
    9
    This is the perfect example of how couch co-op games should be made. Overcooked: Special Edition for the Switch is extremely fun and challenging when playing with friends, and somewhat enjoyable when playing alone. The HD Rumble function is perfectly executed, making the game even better.
  5. Cl9
    Jul 28, 2017
    7
    It's a fun game. But it seems to only run at 30fps despite being a fairly simple game, graphically. The biggest issue for me though, is that there's no local multi-switch multiplayer. Which means that you have to all share the same small screen unless you have a TV nearby.
  6. Auberon_Barnabl
    Aug 6, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game until the major performance problems are patched. Game is running 23-24 fps at all times. As reviewers don't appear to be letting this address their scores I'll be giving this a big fat Zero since the devs apparently think we are imbeciles.
  7. The_EpicGamerYT
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    This is a great Switch couch co-op game. If you are not a die-hard PC 60 fps elitist, you will find the gameplay good while trying to remember that gameplay is more important than graphics. The game has a lot of replayability value and is a game to surely make you laugh.
  8. Prizm
    Jan 7, 2018
    5
    I found it more stressful than fun. If you're looking for a casual time management game to chill out with, this is not it. Every level after the first introduces environment challenges, like sliding bench tops and kitchens that occasionally break apart so you can't get to certain items. You can't just run around putting food together, there's always some other issue that interrupts you.I found it more stressful than fun. If you're looking for a casual time management game to chill out with, this is not it. Every level after the first introduces environment challenges, like sliding bench tops and kitchens that occasionally break apart so you can't get to certain items. You can't just run around putting food together, there's always some other issue that interrupts you. The levels quickly become challenging to pass.

    If this is more your thing, then definitely look into this game, as it has great visuals and each level introduces something different.

    Unless I'm missing something, there's no mode where you can just work in a normal kitchen and put food together for customers. My GF loves time management games and will play them for months if there are casual endless modes to chill out with. We have been playing co-op on this game, but she just finds Overcooked annoying and frustrating, despite us working together pretty well.

    The controls for characters can be a little 'slippery'. We found occasionally we were putting food down on the wrong spot because we didn't have the angle quite right when our character was near a bench.

    I have not noticed any bugs or FPS problems, so the game must have been patched. The player select screen is a bit confusing though. It has our two characters, but below each character it says "Press L+R to join game".
    So you press L+R and the Switch's controller window pops up for you to manage controller settings. The game is actually referring to players 3 and 4 joining, but the visuals on the player selection screen don't make that clear, so it looks like it's asking players 1 and 2 to press L+R.    … Expand
  9. brimat
    Jul 28, 2017
    4
    It has potential but there are some major flaws. The biggest issue is the performance. They targeted 30fps but it chugs along at 15. There are input lag issues too. I go to pick up a plate and end up repeatedly picking it up/putting it down due to input lag.

    The difficulty curve is too steep. There's no time to master anything or even get used to a new gimmick before they're throwing    It has potential but there are some major flaws. The biggest issue is the performance. They targeted 30fps but it chugs along at 15. There are input lag issues too. I go to pick up a plate and end up repeatedly picking it up/putting it down due to input lag.

    The difficulty curve is too steep. There's no time to master anything or even get used to a new gimmick before they're throwing something else at you in the next level. Maybe the input lag and performance issues messed with their ability to balance the difficulty. Seems likely.

    If they fix the performance issues then this is an 8 or 9. Until then, I can't recommend it even though I really wanted to like it after looking forward to it for so long.    … Expand
  10. grabuzor
    Jul 29, 2017
    4
    Overcooked should be a perfect fit for the Switch, but the game is marred by BIG performances issues.
    It can't even maintain a 30fps cap, and the more you add players, the worst the controls (2 is barely playable, 3 and 4 just awful).
    Wait for a patch or play the PC version.
  11. The_VVUmpus
    Aug 6, 2017
    0
    The Switch version is getting a higher metacritic score than the other consol versions even with it performing much worse. Vote with your wallet - don't buy until they fix it.
  12. puur0
    Feb 15, 2018
    0
    This game sucks no point at all in anything. Game is only about cooking which is pointless
  13. Kaprawiec
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Team 17 is back! I loved their games on Amiga 500, after that they were making worms till i just couldnt stand them. At first I was unsure will I like "cooking game" because I really hate doing it in real life but it turned out, that this is perfect co-op game! Me and my wife are having a blast playing it - this is second-best multiplayer game on switch just a bit behind Mario Kart 8.
    And    Team 17 is back! I loved their games on Amiga 500, after that they were making worms till i just couldnt stand them. At first I was unsure will I like "cooking game" because I really hate doing it in real life but it turned out, that this is perfect co-op game! Me and my wife are having a blast playing it - this is second-best multiplayer game on switch just a bit behind Mario Kart 8.
    And to all negative reviews - technical issues are fixed now, game is way above 0-7/10 - don't rate it for not being medicore single player game because its multiplayer game. Just as You dont rate Zelda or God of War 7/10 because they dont have multiplayer. It is what it is and it does it perfectly.    … Expand
  14. naufri27
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Pese a que su online está muerto, si logras convencer a un grupo de amigos para jugar de manera cooperativa en la misma consola, es diversión asegurada tanto si te lo tomas en serio como si te dedicas a putear a tus compis.

    La variedad de cocinas y recetas hace que cada pocas pantallas tengamos nuevas mecánicas basadas en un concepto común: un botón para coger y dejar objetos y otros    Pese a que su online está muerto, si logras convencer a un grupo de amigos para jugar de manera cooperativa en la misma consola, es diversión asegurada tanto si te lo tomas en serio como si te dedicas a putear a tus compis.

    La variedad de cocinas y recetas hace que cada pocas pantallas tengamos nuevas mecánicas basadas en un concepto común: un botón para coger y dejar objetos y otros para interactuar con ellos mientras te mueves por la cocina antes de que se agote el tiempo.

    Una gran idea de juego tan divertida y con tantas posibilidades que te hace preguntarte por qué no se te ocurrió a ti.    … Expand
  15. bskierys
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    This is a great game for co-op play. But one thing to consider - it is not an easy game. All the players will have to sync their actions in order to achieve the perfect score. It is not possible to just sit in your corner and just prepare your meals. You will have to cooperate and think through your strategy several times. Should I chop the carrots and do the dishes or should we switchThis is a great game for co-op play. But one thing to consider - it is not an easy game. All the players will have to sync their actions in order to achieve the perfect score. It is not possible to just sit in your corner and just prepare your meals. You will have to cooperate and think through your strategy several times. Should I chop the carrots and do the dishes or should we switch once in a while for a better result? Optimization is a necessary element of success in this game.
    There is also a variety of obstacles along the way. Mice will steal prepared food, the oven will switch place with the sink. Each level has another interesting way of ruining your cooking. It's a lot of fun to try to reach a max score for each of them (until you reach the DLC's. They are a nightmare - seriously don't try to max them out),
    Few things that stop me from giving a higher score: When the game becomes harder, the unprecise controls can be really irritating (you want to put this ingredient on the plate? Too bad it is next to the bowl of soup. Good luck making the whole dish again). Also when you reach the DLS's the game starts to be so hard it is no longer fun (an oven running away from you when your meal is starting to burn).
    I haven't tried it as a party game yet, but I will do that eventually.
    I have a great time playing this game.    … Expand
  16. moothemagiccow
    Nov 11, 2020
    5
    This game looks like a cute little thing you can play with a kid but it's incredibly difficult. The controls are not very good, the difficulty ramps up quickly, and there's a time limit on every level. You have to make X meals in so many minutes to beat a level, but it never tells you what X is.

    The controls are not great. You're supposed to walk around picking up ingredients, slicing    This game looks like a cute little thing you can play with a kid but it's incredibly difficult. The controls are not very good, the difficulty ramps up quickly, and there's a time limit on every level. You have to make X meals in so many minutes to beat a level, but it never tells you what X is.

    The controls are not great. You're supposed to walk around picking up ingredients, slicing them up at a cutting board, putting them in a pot, and then onto a plate. Only it's very difficult to just to select the space with the ingredients, board, pot, or plate. You might find yourself throwing food onto the floor, putting it back into the pot from the plate. The timer doesn't help with this, because you're rushing around trying to get so many meals cooked.

    The difficulty ramps up very quickly. You start out on a level you're supposed to lose, and by level 4, the kitchen is moving around so you can't get from the cutting board to the plate.

    The game ends up being more frustrating than fun, and there's no options for easier difficulty levels. If you want a challenge to play with your game-savvy, adult friends, try this out. If you want to play with somebody who is still learning the ropes, avoid this, as you will just play the same few levels over and over, trying to win.    … Expand
  17. Hanoshi
    May 5, 2018
    8
    I love party games and its really great in this area. Game brings all players together for a great fun, but sometimes it gets out of hand and very hard. Anyway I can recommend, we are having a lot of fun with family and friends!
  18. Desrouleaux
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, playing through the main campaign with my brother and other people as well has been so much fun. We have been yelling at each other, but because the game is about teamwork, it ended up being acceptable to yell at other players haha. Anyway after finally beating the main campaign, im so happy with the two extra little worlds which im gonna play tonight with friends. And alsoAwesome game, playing through the main campaign with my brother and other people as well has been so much fun. We have been yelling at each other, but because the game is about teamwork, it ended up being acceptable to yell at other players haha. Anyway after finally beating the main campaign, im so happy with the two extra little worlds which im gonna play tonight with friends. And also the 2 vs. 2 is a very fun way to make the game competitive. IMO this is 10/10 but thats because i dont give a **** about graphics or fps. This game doesn't run perfect, but the gameplay is so much fun. That it carries the game.… Expand
  19. riverkev95
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Un juego de cocina frenético, muy entretenido y excelente para jugarlo cooperativamente.
    Una excelente opción de un desarrollador indie para Nintendo Switch.
  20. TheAllJoeShow
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    Love it! Play it friends! Play it with Family! A really nice pick up, it fills the gap of a great couch co-op game that doesn't take too long!

    there are issues... fps issues... and item pick up issues...

    but get past those, get in to the theme, and you will have a good time!
  21. DWManning
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    Good game. Good frame rate. Good graphics. Fun with friends. Great experience all together, and yes
    All frame rate issues have been fixed since launch in July
  22. Mtheoucc
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    Overcooked: Special Edition is a spectacular downloadable title for Switch owners to play with their friends locally. I easily lost hours playing right next to a buddy on a couch, screaming obscenities and the names of food items. Anyone looking for a fun party game or a fun cooperative Switch experience should pick up Overcooked immediately.Overcooked: Special Edition is a spectacular downloadable title for Switch owners to play with their friends locally. I easily lost hours playing right next to a buddy on a couch, screaming obscenities and the names of food items. Anyone looking for a fun party game or a fun cooperative Switch experience should pick up Overcooked immediately. http://buy.partners/product/overcooked-special-edition-nintendo-switch/ Unfortunately, the exciting nature of the game will wear off for those who don’t have others to play with, which should surely be a consideration for anyone thinking of picking the game up.… Expand
  23. IndieCrit
    May 20, 2018
    8
    This game is great. It's not groundbreaking, but it's incredibly fun. Do you enjoy yelling at your friends to do better until you realize you're as bad as they are and completely fail a level? Well, this is that. Chaotic, fun, tons of content, and this game was made by a chef. That is impressive.
  24. nusco
    Sep 13, 2020
    5
    I do understand why so many people like Overcooked. It looks nice, it's a great concept for co-op play, and it's seriously challenging. However, I guess I'm an exception: I love couch co-op, love though games, love the concept of Overcooked–but just couldn't get into it.

    The main problem with Overcooked is that it gives you too little slack. If you're playing with friends and family for    I do understand why so many people like Overcooked. It looks nice, it's a great concept for co-op play, and it's seriously challenging. However, I guess I'm an exception: I love couch co-op, love though games, love the concept of Overcooked–but just couldn't get into it.

    The main problem with Overcooked is that it gives you too little slack. If you're playing with friends and family for the laughs, you want enough time to enjoy the process–enough time to get a level wrong, laugh about it, and scramble to fix it together. Instead, Overcooked is all about not having time: if you mess up the team coordination, you're toast.

    When I bought Overcooked, I expected a nice co-op game that encouraged improvised solutions and rapid changes of plan. Instead, I found an unforgiving experience where you have to shut up and do your job. The problem isn't that the game is hard. The problem is that the game is hard in a way that forces you to streamline communications and focus on finding a rythm–and that is not fun. Four or five levels in, Overcooked was feeling like work, and all my co-op groups agreed to abandon it.    … Expand
  25. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    5
    There are a lot more great party games, do I have to play this game?
    The game motion is bad and the play is boring.
  26. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    本体终于和老婆摸爬滚打通关啦，从一开始打一次吵一次卡关放弃， 到经历双人成型洗礼觉得配合升级想重新挑战却又被击溃， 最后稳扎稳打研究战术总结教训（主要我玩的时候要闭嘴） 有失误的情况下还是有惊无险的通关了，还有什么困难不能一起攻克呢！
  27. bcomedian
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    The one of the best coop games I ever played.
    Such a great fun and big challenge for all our family to work together. Even my little 6y daughter loves this game, but scaried about unbreads though ))))
    It's very addictive - you won't go to sleep before you make new level ))) at least we don't!
  28. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    Everyone should be in their place - the slightest mistake will lead to the fact that you will not get the maximum points for the level and will replay to get the maximum stars (well, play for the result, and not just play for the sake of the process).
    It's really fun if you play with the company, it’s difficult in places, the kitchens are always different, which is why you always have to    Everyone should be in their place - the slightest mistake will lead to the fact that you will not get the maximum points for the level and will replay to get the maximum stars (well, play for the result, and not just play for the sake of the process).
    It's really fun if you play with the company, it’s difficult in places, the kitchens are always different, which is why you always have to come up with a new strategy.
    Just imagine the picture: 4 men are sitting in a dark room, staring at the TV and periodically yelling “meat, cut meat”, “wash the plate”, “where is the tomato?”, “Faster, we lose the order”. This is an extremely fun game for a company that knows how to work together and has the ability to quickly adapt to the situation.    … Expand
  29. alanwaketan
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    总的来讲是一款非常合家欢的游戏。在能有妹纸一起玩的前提下可以打8分。
  30. TheOtherAndi
    Jun 5, 2020
    4
    Awesome game that is way too hard!
    The first few levels are the most fun you can have in a coop game, cooking with 3 of your mates in a frantic kitchen is great. But before long the ridiculous difficulty kicks in. The problem is that you have to 3-star a lot of levels to progress, and getting those 3-stars needs 4 coordinated multi-tasking geniuses.
    This basically locks most of the game    Awesome game that is way too hard!
    The first few levels are the most fun you can have in a coop game, cooking with 3 of your mates in a frantic kitchen is great. But before long the ridiculous difficulty kicks in. The problem is that you have to 3-star a lot of levels to progress, and getting those 3-stars needs 4 coordinated multi-tasking geniuses.
    This basically locks most of the game off from the majority of users. The infuriating part is that it's difficulty for the sake of difficulty. The difficulty doesn't add to the fun or to the sense of accomplishment after a level, all it does is lock you out. "Oh, you only got 80% of the levels on 3-start? Well, f u then, you can't unlock the next level!" Why? Why would anybody design it that way?    … Expand
  31. Third_Era
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Overcooked provides an excellent, and challenging, co-op experience. My friends and I had a blast completing all 3 stars for every level. With 2 free DLC there is plenty of content to this game.

    I see many reviews complaining about poor FPS and stuttering, but I did not experience that issue. Ran fine for me.
  32. dawo89
    Jan 6, 2022
    0
    The game with the worst performance I've discovered so far on the switch. It feels totally laggy. It's not understandable because the graphics are pretty poor. The gameplay didn't catch me as well. It's Boring and feels just like work.
  33. TheFamilyCouch
    Sep 8, 2022
    4
    Overrated. I don't hate this game, but I certainly can't say I like it. What's wrong? When you fail, it's not clear what strategy you were supposed to use to succeed. Like, should somebody have been in a different place at a different time? Could we have won if the lettuce had been chopped just a little sooner? There's lots of trial and error, mostly error, and too much for my liking. TheOverrated. I don't hate this game, but I certainly can't say I like it. What's wrong? When you fail, it's not clear what strategy you were supposed to use to succeed. Like, should somebody have been in a different place at a different time? Could we have won if the lettuce had been chopped just a little sooner? There's lots of trial and error, mostly error, and too much for my liking. The path to the goal is not clear. Maybe Overcooked 2 is better, but after this first one I've had my fill.… Expand
  34. Celalooo
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    C'est un jeu fantastiquement coopérative.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Switch Game of 2017
46
#46 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
54
#54 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    85
    This is easily one of the best co-op titles on Switch and can't be recommended enough! [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 19]
  2. The Digital Fix
    Aug 29, 2017
    70
    Overcooked Special Edition on the Nintendo Switch is a fantastic slice of old school local player co-operative fun held back by the lack of a workable single-player mode and dogged by a series of annoying but not game-breaking performance issues. Packaged with both pieces of paid DLC for free, if you are a Nintendo Switch owner who will routinely have the opportunity to play with family or friends then even with the stated issues you’re in for an absolute hoot.
    Read full review
  3. Vooks
    Aug 28, 2017
    60
    Overcooked is a hectic party game that is great fun if you've got people to play with, but is enjoyable enough if you don't. It's a great addition to the Switch's library but it could have done with a bit more time in the kitchen to sort out its performance issues that keep me from rating this any higher. If those are fixed then its biggest issue is the painful gatekeeping of campaign levels that eventually just become padding rather than a learning aid.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »