Overcooked

With four players gathered around, Overcooked is hands down one of the best couch party games ever made. It’s the perfect balance of chaos that can be conquered with skill. With two or three players, the game gets a little easier and much more strategic, with room to see what your doing and think about what needs to be done.

Overcooked is an absolute hilarious experience and I would completely recommend picking it up to play with your friends. Single player was a little bit disappointing because of the immense difficulty, but as Overcooked was basically created as a co-op game I’m not entirely surprised by this. The story, character design, music and gameplay are really fantastic and all come together to make a spectacular new game.

This is a bold, distinct and very charming package. The clear commitment to co-operative play and player interaction pays off substantially, resulting in one of the best co-operative experiences in recent memory, and that includes AAA titles. While the absence of online play is a tad disappointing for those without people to play with regularly, it's an understandable omission for now, given the spirit of the experience. One can always remain hopeful that online co-op could be added at a later date, and it seems likely that any sequel would do well to explore this possibility. However, on the whole, Overcooked is one of the most fruitful and genuinely delightful local multiplayer experiences to be had today. A thoroughly impressive and accessible title, ideal for co-op focused players and parties.