Utilizing food in video games as a way to heal, increase specific skills, or provide any sort of buff has been a core mechanic for decades. So it’s hard to encounter a game nowadays that doesn’t have some cooking mini-game or challenge. But aside from impressive feasts of medieval meats or the foraged greens of open space, there’s still a mass of sugary treats to tempt any sweet-toothed ga

Yet, in most games, we don’t even pay a second thought to why the characters don’t need to eat to keep on going. Thankfully, there are some games out there where not only is food essential, but having the player prepare it is integral to the gameplay. Whether it’s cracking up an egg or letting the NPCs do it for you, you won’t get far without food h

Glavenus is one of the four mascot monsters from Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Guide|Https://Monsterwildlands.Com/ Hunter Generations , which was first released on the 3DS as Monster Hunter X . Compared to the Astalos, Mizutsune, or Gammoth, Glavenus is the most fearsome of the trio. With its Great Sword-like tail, Glavenus is especially tough to face if you let it sharpen while preparing to attack, giving it the edge over players… litera

Given that Dragon Quest 11 is filled with delightful humor, it shouldn’t surprise you that it also has a great joke weapon. First appearing when you meet the disciples of Pang, you learn that the Naughty Stick was used thousands of times on your party member, Rab, in his training (which, if you know Rab, checks out). Thankfully, this legendary tool of discipline can, in fact, be obtained as a usable wea

This gorgeous gear is acquired in the game’s third act and, in terms of stats, beats basically all other armor by miles. It’s also unique to the Champion’s class – Mage, Warrior, or Rogue – so the look doesn’t necessarily get repetitive on your second or third playthro

I’m not a huge fan of Breath of the Wild as a game . I am, however, a humongous fan of Breath of the Wild as a world that exists on the Nintendo Switch and could be filled with Pokemon. Pokemon Legends: Arceus was supposed to be the delivery of ‘Pokemon but Breath of the Wild’, but it now seems to be more like ‘Pokemon but Monster Hunter: Rise’. That’s disappointing – Breath of the Wild is much closer to my hypothetical perfect Pokemon game than Monster Hunter – but it might just be for the b

While this Flying Wyvern doesn’t actually do that much flying in combat, its charging attacks can be surprisingly speedy. They also tend to burrow underground, only to re-emerge and surprise unsuspecting hunters. That is dangerous enough as it is, if only the Diablos weren’t also massive and powerful. Make sure to stock up on potions before heading into any fight with a Diablos or its varia

Despite its questionable ingredient list, this devilishly indulgent cupcake is one of Breath of the Wild ’s most delicious-looking items . Harnessing the power of healing it’s also a valuable addition to any Hylian’s inventory if they find themselves in a sticky situat

One of the most lauded party games in recent memory, Overcooked brings all the stress and hecticness of a real kitchen environment directly into the player’s living room . Players must work together to prepare meals for their guests, dealing with shifting environments and many, many ingredie

Regarded as one of the best armors for PVP gameplay, the Cairnhurst Set offers elevated physical defense, as well as defense against blood attacks . Look both intimidating and kick-ass as you garb yourself head-to-toe in polished st

Typically, Sweetrolls take inspiration from a Gugelhupf cake, but in more recent additions to the Elder Scrolls series, they’ve appeared more like a Bundt cake. But either way, fans of the series struggle to go a day without wanting to sink their teeth into o

No matter the combination, this adorable dessert, and its accompanying catchy cutscene have created severe stomach aches for any hungry hunter. So whether it’s used to increase HP or to encourage a longer Wyvern riding time , these soft, spherical rice balls are incredibly invit

Maybe one day we’ll get a full open-world Pokemon game, and maybe it’ll be great. For now though, a Monster Hunter structure seems like the best balance, and means Pokemon Legends: Arceus can be Pokemon’s next great leap without falling over its own feet Kleavor still looks bad tho

I’ve wanted an open-world Pokemon game for as long as I can remember – longer than I can even put into words. I remember playing the very first Assassin’s Creed and thinking ‘I hope they put Pokemon on the PlayStation one of these days’. What a fool I was. What an absolute buffoon of a 14-year-old. But that was what appealed to me more than any gameplay conventions – can I get it on my TV. With the Switch and the likes of Let’s Go and Sword & Shield, that’s now a reality, but the open-world hankering remains. Legends: Arceus , which is now going back on its open world promise , might be the perfect middle gro