Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! Ahoy there me lads and lasses! Your favorite app pirate is here ready to take you on another thrilling journey around the seven seas. We met some landlubber friends in Indonesia and we were in awe about their culture, tradition, and foods! Aye, ye know we buckos love good foods from around the world. It was our first time visiting the country, and boy we had loads of fun. We are definitely coming back in the future. But for now, we took note of the recipes we loved most so we can recreate them while sailing the ocean, and of course, that includes their famous nasi goreng, which is to die for! And I found an app that will introduce you to Indonesian cooking and it’s called Selera Nusantara: Chef Story by Gambir Game Studio. Listen up as this is the game that we have for review.
It introduces Indonesian culture and food
There are many cooking apps available but most of them have a western theme. A few are made with an Asian theme, like Indonesian. This is one of the games to try if you are interested in cooking games and Indonesian cuisine. It’s an incredible game because it has the classic gameplay that you know but in a different setting, which is cool. You get to explore different Indonesian foods and drinks. Even if this is just a game, the artwork is topnotch, so you also get to imagine the real thing. Moreover, it’s not only the food that changes as you progress, but the background too. You’ll get to see how the usual restaurants or eateries are in Indonesia.
It’s free without the need for spending real money
The game is free to download and although there are in-app purchases, you will not feel the need to spend real money. It has the right level of challenge, so you will not be bored, and you will also not feel frustrated at the same time because you can clear the levels without too much difficulty.
It’s fun and it has a story
This is a fun game, especially if you are curious or interested in Indonesian cuisine. The artwork is amazing, so it’s the next best thing to seeing the actual foods. There is also a story that makes it more interesting. You will not only enjoy playing, but you will look forward to what happens next in the story.
There are ads after every level and you can accidentally remove foods
There are advertisements after every level. But it’s common on free games, so it’s not really that surprising. Moreover, the ads are not too long, so they are liveable. One downside is the double tap function, which removes foods. So, if you play too fast, and accidentally double taps, it removes food, which is a waste.
The ups
The app has the classic gameplay of a cooking game you’re familiar with but with different foods and settings. It has superb graphics and story. It’s free and you’ll get to enjoy playing without being frustrated as the levels have the right amount of difficulty.
The downs
Accidentally double tapping on a food could remove it, which is a waste of resources.
The verdict
We highly recommend Selera Nusantara: Chef Story if you love cooking games and would also love to explore other cultures or cuisines. It’s free and it has amazing artwork that will let you familiarize yourself with the interesting food and culture of Indonesia. It also has a story that will keep you looking forward on what’s next.
