Really enjoyed this game! The story development and the cooking element led it to a game I couldn't stop playing! 10/10

After a rough start in early access, the gameplay was entirely modified for the better.

While not as hard as the previous CSD games, this game still gives you a good challenge if you strive for perfection.
The game is a lot more focused on telling a quite nice story.

The music works out great again this time around. The art looks gorgeous when you find time to look at it. The story is not going to blow you away but is very heartwarming and nice to go through all the same.

My only two negatives (Where one might've been rectified in early access without me noticing) are:
(At least initially) you really need a controller to play, the keyboard layout was nonsensical and not rebindable. This may have changed.

Still an issue is the loading screens between story sequences and gameplay and menus. They could be intentional transitions, but it just feels weirdly drawn out to sit watching a scene for a couple of seconds before something happens.

Other than that, as long as you don't expect the same as the previous Cook Serve Delicious games, and you like having to precisely and swiftly hit and hold buttons, this is a good game to play.

I honestly can't recomment this game enough. As others have previously said: do not expect a CSD game because it's not. It's Cook Serve Forever, it's own thing, and it's great at it. I particularly love how it almost reminds me of a rhythm game, how you gain muscle memory from recognizing the different combos for different cooking methods, and how it really starts clicking when you do. Also, as other's have said, it feels a bit like playing the piano, which is a gameplay style I also really appreciate (and that I'll try to master to get 100% one day!). Story is great as well, both characters feel very alive. Would love to see a sequel someday!!