Delicious – The First Course Review

Time management simulator Delicious – The First Course is a remake of the first game in the Delicious game series. It tells the story of Emily’s first restaurants and how she became the talented chef and restaurateur we see in later games in the series.

Delicious – The First Course follows the same structure as previous games: we get a restaurant, improve and update its kitchen, menu, and interior, and once we’ve levelled it up to the maximum, we move on to the next restaurant. The updates vary from more efficient appliances to better seating areas and a more colorful interior. Each restaurant has its own theme, and we have eight unique restaurants altogether. We explore comforting American classics, vibrant Mexican dishes, and even bold Indian flavors on a journey across the culinary world.

Delicious – The First Course has 80 time-management cooking levels in which we have to seat clients, take orders, prepare food, serve, and charge customers, all before they lose patience and leave without ordering. Depending on how well we do, each level is ranked from 1 to 3 stars, with 3 being the best. As we develop each restaurant, upgrade the menu with new dishes and drinks, decorate the interiors, and deal with impatient customers, the way we manage time and how quickly we tackle tasks is crucial. Of course, in later levels, we can also hire staff to help us on our journey. We can have one of each – a waiter to help with orders, an entertainer to help with impatient customers, and a cleaner for faster seating.

Delicious – The First Course offers bite-sized levels for short bursts of gaming fun in between real-life tasks. I found this to be the best way to play the game; it got too repetitive for me. The Delicious games are classic for a reason (Yvonne already wrote about them many years ago), and even I can remember playing at least some of them, at least 10 years ago. The original Delicious came out in 2006, and the new version feels a bit like 2006. The visuals of the remake are sharper and cleaner, as they should be, given today’s graphics. The way the game is set up feels exactly like the original game. The controls are intuitive and snappy, and the soundtrack is pleasant enough for a game of this type.

Delicious – The First Course has basic audio and video settings. The game has Steam achievements, but no trading cards yet.

Whether you are a new or returning fan of the Delicious games, Delicious – The First Course is a treat for fans of restaurant sims and time-management games. It’s worth watching if the developers release more remakes in the future.