In this fast-paced and funny game, you're a chef and restaurant owner trying to keep the kitchen running smoothly in order to impress an important reviewer. A wonderful example of IF comedy with an element of slapstick (something that's very hard to pull off well). The writing is also excellent, and the puzzles fit very well into the wacky storyline. In the competition version there are some bugs especially towards the end of the game that make things harder and less fun. Subsequent versions may be better. Even with this flaw, though, the opening portion of the game is extremely entertaining and worth a playthrough.

Rating: ****

Reviewed by Emily Short (06 Mar 2004)

gourmet.txt (1014 bytes)

documentation

gourmet.z5 (177.50 KB)

Z-code 5 executable (version: 1)

walkthru.txt (2.95 KB)

solution

gourmet.z5 (186.00 KB)

Z-code 5 executable (version: 2)