I am thankful Family Friendly Gaming was provided a digital download code for Overcooked 2 on the Playstation 4. This cooking time management video game is available in the much sought after, and greatly respected physical copy format.

When we eat at restaurants, we assume the cooks in the kitchen are working diligently to prepare meals with the proper ingredients that have not been compromised in any way. If Overcooked 2 gives us a look at what these kitchens are truly like, you may want to fill your freezer with microwave meals.

Over the years, I have heard a lot about Overcooked and how fun it could get playing with friends or family; however my knowledge of it was only second-hand thus far. With a piqued interest and need for something to play with my youngest brother I decided to finally give Overcooked 2 a go and see if...

Appealing Visual Style; Simple Controls and UI; Different Environments and Obstacles Mix Things Up; Can be picked up and played Solo; local or online; Easy to Learn but Challenging to Master

Can Get a Tiny Bit Frustrating

The original is one of my favourite couch co-op games. Couch co-op gaming is something of a dying breed these days, but there was a game that served up fresh ingredients of fun and hilarity.

It's more Overcooked; Incredibly fun and inventive levels; Couch co-op gaming at its finest; New throwing mechanic; Online play

Solo play isn't very fun; Items can be hard to see

The right recipe The basic concept is easy -- you assemble food orders component by component without missing deadlines or setting the whole kitchen ablaze -- but it's spontaneous enough to keep you on your toes.

I enjoyed playing the first Overcooked with my kids; the problem is that they did not enjoy playing it with me. I got too into this game and would yell at my kids to do various tasks before the time ran out.

Fun and frantic cooperative cooking game; online gameplay

Playing by yourself is not very fun; hard to communicate online without voice chat

In Overcooked 2 you have to return to the chaotic kitchen once again as you scramble to fulfill all of the orders coming in while trying to survive the chaos. The general premise of Overcooked 2 is the same as the first. You can choose to go it alone or play with up to three friends.

Had a blast playing the first game, this one however was wayyy to easy. Barely had to try to get 2 stars and 3 stars. Very disappointing.

I bought this game as a Christmas present and all the family had a great time playing with it!

Overcooked was a hit in the gaming community when it released in 2016, garnering high review scores and universal acclaim. Thanks to its success, a sequel called Overcooked 2 has been developed and is now out on Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch.

Hectic; fun gameplay; Easy to learn mechanics; Lighthearted presentation

Confusing in some aspects