Battle Chef Brigade

I really enjoy playing this game, even though I joined a bit late. I had this game in my Steam library for a few years, and recently decided to give it a try.
The gameplay took some time to get used to, but once I understood it, the game became extremely fun. It's different from other cooking games, and the puzzles are entertaining.
The art and style of the game are impressive, and the food and fighting animations remind me of an old anime. This game can be both relaxing and stressful at times, but the challenge is what makes it enjoyable to play.
This game is a hidden gem super underrated. ♡

This is honestly one of my favourite games of all time, and I recommend it any chance I get! The story is engaging and has a fun cast of characters, but it isn't too long, and I'd call BCB more of a casual, sit-down kind of game compared to other RPGs, so whether that's a pro or a con depends on what you're looking for. There are also some side modes (ex. coop modes, daily challenges) for when you are finished with or don't want to play the story.
The gameplay is a unique and fun blend of beat-em-up and match 3 puzzles, with a small roster of characters with different fighting styles (though in the story, your character choice is locked) and the match 3 spiced up with various elements and ways to combine/match them. There's also ways to customize your playstyle, using various equipment in the form of cooking gear and accessories which you can mix and match. BCB greatly encourages experimentation, especially since the preferred elements and top ingredient of each challenge/round vary.
All in all, while I wish this game had more content and a longer story, it's worth its price point and more!

This is why Indie games are important. "Battle cooking with platformer combat mixed with Candy Crush style grid matching with a heavily whimsical anime aesthetic" is a pitch that would get shot down in any AAA studio for not "meeting consumer trends". This game is delightful, it tells a singular satisfying story that lets you continue to enjoy the games mechanics without butchering the ending (no i'm still not over the twist ending of Red Dead Redemption 1 how could you tell?).

The biggest praise I can give this game is it helped me realise that i'm not shit at puzzle games, I've just been playing bad puzzle games. Highly recommend at even full price.

I don't remember how I found this game, but I'm so glad I did. It's a fast-pace puzzle game that challenges you on memory and skill. If you're tired of the normal "match 3 gems and clear the board" routine, this is a good change up. You're mixing different monster parts for Element Gems; better the gem level, better the score. The story is nice to be a part of and good introductory to how the game works; and it's short, so it's not a bad choice at all for streaming. I think I beat the game in 2-4 hours when I first started.

My only gripe on it is you only get 3 characters to play around with in Multiplayer or Daily Cook Off when they introduced so many creative NPCs. I'd love to play another and see their move sets; that's just me though. I know it's not vital to have those other characters because the main 3 have their own set and it's not really needed game-wise. Using any of the three is purely self-preference, I believe, so to each their own.

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe is a culinary gaming masterpiece that had me completely enraptured for a solid 11 hours. This delectable gem is an epic fusion of cooking and combat, blending together two of life's greatest pleasures in a way that's simply mind-blowing.
From the very first bite, I was hooked. The game's charming characters and engaging storyline drew me into a world where cooking battles were the most epic clashes of all time. Preparing dishes felt like preparing for war, and my kitchen became the battlefield for the most thrilling culinary showdowns.
The game's unique blend of match-3 puzzle mechanics and intense cooking duels had me chopping, slicing, and dicing with the fervor of a seasoned chef. Every dish was a work of art, and I felt like a culinary wizard concocting spells with my ingredients.
But alas, as much as I cherished my time in the Brigade, my life was soon consumed by the enigmatic world of Death Stranding, and I ventured into that captivating realm. Yet, Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe remains a cherished memory in my backlog, a delectable treat that I know I'll return to when the craving for epic culinary battles strikes again. It's a must-play for anyone seeking a truly unique gaming experience.

I love this game and had a lot of fun playing through the entire story. The gameplay is unique, combining brawler elements (collecting ingredients) with puzzle mechanics (cooking the food). While the story isn't very deep, it's still enjoyable. This game would be great for battling it out with friends. This game has definitely sparked my imagination about what's possible in creating unique twists on well-established genres.

Did not expect such great combat from a cooking game. The characters charming and I'm so glad I found this game!