![]() The graphics are nice, and the ambience is superb. There are multiple choices to make throughout the game, relationships to deepen, and things to find. The story is disturbing, amazing, yet sadly, very short. Overall, I found Cooking Companions to be a good horror visual novel. Lastly, the music and ambience are spot-on a perfect balance of upbeat and down-trodden set the mood just right. However, they’re still delightfully creepy. I didn’t find the horror elements terrifying like the narrative. Portrait art is clean and colourful, there’s a variety of emotions for each character, and the Chompettes are all adorable in a Danganronpa kind of way. The graphics are consistently gorgeous throughout. “The story is disturbing, amazing, yet sadly, very short.” Luckily, a handy function allows players to skip and rewind text, making full completion a little less tedious. Despite the multiple choices, there isn’t much replayability text varies depending on certain answers, but the ending ultimately remains the same. Beating Cooking Companions only takes about an hour and a half, while achievement hunting takes roughly four to five. Regrettably, such concise writing makes for a short game. Cooking Companions is a traditional visual novel, so don’t expect any scares outside the writing. There are different choices to make and plenty of goodies to unlock. Players get the option to deepen companion relationships, and in turn, are rewarded with deep backstories. The writing is so good that the dreaded feeling of ‘something’s wrong’ builds even without the use of jumpscares and gore. Sometimes, I find visual novels too slow for my liking. They look to you for help, but can you save them all from starvation? Image Credit – Deer Dream Studios “The writing is so good that the dreaded feeling of ‘something’s wrong’ builds even without the use of jumpscares and gore.”Ĭooking Companions is a very successful horror visual novel. ![]() Hunger sets in, and everyone starts to lose hope. Floods prevent you and your companions from foraging, and the food supply starts to dwindle. You spend your days cooking delicious meals alongside the mischievous Chompettes. Welcome to the Tatras mountains, where the harvest is bountiful. ![]() Cooking Companions messed me up in its own special way - without the use of file manipulation and orchestrated glitches. After playing, though, I felt bad comparing the two. The graphics were bright, the warning was dark, just like DDLC. During my hunt to find a similar experience, I found Cooking Companions. I remember the first time I played Doki Doki Literature Club the visual novel messed me up in a way that I never thought was possible. Please take the time to look over the developer’s warnings before playing. As someone who thrives off all that is unsettling, Cooking Companions made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Turkey Confidential 2015 featuring Jacque Pépin, Dave Isay, Nigella Lawson and Andrew Zimmern.Please note: This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. Turkey Confidential 2016 featuring America's Test Kitchen's Bridget Lancaster, Mario Batali, Melissa Clark and A Prairie Home Companion's Chris Thile. Turkey Confidential 2017 featuring Lidia Bastianich, Marcus Samuelsson, Amy Sedaris, and America's Test Kitchen's Dan Souza. Turkey Confidential 2018 featuring Dorie Greenspan, Pati Jinich, Samin Nosrat, and Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Turkey Confidential 2019 featuring Melissa Clark, Kwame Onwuachi, Samin Nosrat and Shauna Sever. The Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich Hot Cranberry Punch with Sage and Peppercorns Winter Salad of Greens with Smoked Ham and PomegranateĬranberry-Citrus Relish with Pomegranate and Tequila Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Hazelnuts & Brown Butter Dressing Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Dried Cranberries Sourdough Dressing with Kale and Mushrooms Lynne's Fast and Crisp Roast Turkey Scented with Apple and Basil Mexican Thanksgiving Turkey with Chorizo, Pecan, Apple, and Corn Bread Stuffing Slow-Roast Turkey with 40 Cloves of Garlic and White Wine Pan Gravy Happy Thanksgiving!īutterflied Turkey with Cranberry-Molasses Glaze ![]() See our Turkey Confidential 2020 webpage for information on guests. This year, because of *everything*, the show won’t be LIVE but Francis will be joined by special guests to take your pre-recorded questions. Don't forget to join us live on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 2020, for our annual Turkey Confidential show. See the link to our Thanksgiving Guide: Planning the Perfect Holiday for a full checklist of things you'll want to think about and take care from the beginning of November all the way through the big day. We all know pulling off a perfect Thanksgiving feast is about planning. Below you'll find some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes and menus as well as holiday-themed interviews and advice.
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