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❤ Cooking Gameplay

Players take on the role of Venba, an Indian immigrant mother, and must recreate authentic South Indian dishes from her mother's tattered cookbook. The cooking sequences present puzzle-like challenges, where players must drag and drop ingredients and follow the steps to properly prepare each dish. The recipes do not provide full instructions, requiring players to use logic and inference to fill in the missing details based on Venba's memories. The game dynamically presents the ingredients and utensils on the screen, with items neatly arranged when Venba is cooking, but becoming more haphazardly placed when the player switches to her son, Kavin. This subtle detail helps differentiate the player's perspective and reinforces the narrative themes.

❤ Hint System

If players get stuck, the game offers a hint system that provides guidance without spoiling the solution entirely. The hints are integrated seamlessly into the narrative, with Venba recalling memories or insights that help the player move forward.

❤ Feedback and Satisfaction

Completing each recipe successfully provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The game's audio and visual cues, such as sizzling sounds and vibrant color palettes, heighten the sensory experience of cooking, making the act of preparation feel meaningful and connected to the overall story.

❤ Accessibility and Replayability

The game includes accessibility options, such as the ability to disable screen shake and head bobbing, making the gameplay comfortable for a wider range of players. While the game's short length (around 1-2 hours) may limit its replayability for some, the focus on narrative and the opportunity to explore South Indian cuisine can encourage players to revisit the experience or try cooking the featured dishes in real life.