The god Hoochooboo is hungry… for you. But serving is better than being served in this co-op cook 'em up! Chop up vegetables, fruits and tourists and serve your divine delicacies in arcade style with up to 4 chefs!
The game tasks players with chopping up tourists, collecting ingredients like fruits and vegetables, and cooking meals to appease the hungry god Hoochooboo. This cooperative cooking loop closely resembles the Overcooked series, but with the added twist of active combat, as players must hunt and kill tourists to obtain the necessary meat for their dishes.
In addition to the core cooking and preparation loop, the game features a variety of other gameplay mechanics that add depth and challenge. Players must navigate through diverse environments, from jungles and temples to volcanoes and deserts, each presenting unique obstacles and hazards. The game also introduces special abilities, such as fire breathing and healing totems, which players can use to aid in their culinary endeavors.
Many reviews highlight the game's steep difficulty curve, particularly in the later levels, which require precise timing, coordination, and mastery of the game's mechanics. This level of challenge appeals to players who have mastered similar co-op cooking games and are seeking a more demanding experience.
With up to four players working together, the game becomes a frenzied dance of chopping, cooking, and serving, often leading to hilarious moments of miscommunication and calamity. Players enjoy the sheer pandemonium that arises when trying to coordinate their efforts and keep the culinary chaos flowing.
The game offers a substantial campaign with a variety of levels to complete, each with the goal of earning three-star ratings. This progression system encourages players to continue refining their skills and strategies, as they work to overcome increasingly challenging obstacles. The addition of special abilities and a wide range of environmental hazards further enhances the game's replayability, as players experiment with different approaches and cooperative dynamics.