Order Up!
Encyclopedia
Order Up! is a cooking
simulation
-styled mini-game compilation developed by SuperVillain Studios
and published by Zoo Games and Funbox Media. It was released on July 22, 2008 in North America and October 24, 2008 in Europe for the Wii
. An enhanced port titled Order Up!! will be released for the PlayStation 3
on November 18, 2011 and Nintendo 3DS
on December 16, 2011. The game has also been confirmed for iOS
devices sometime in 2011.
The cooking portion of the gameplay sees the player using the motion controls of Wii Remote
(or PlayStation Move contol and 3DS touchscreen
, respectively) to prepare dishes for customers. Although similar to the gameplay in the Cooking Mama
series, Order Up! focuses more on speed, multitasking and time management to ensure a table's order of multiple dishes is sent out on time rather than to simply successfully complete a single dish. In addition, there are a number of non-cooking minigames such as washing plates and shooing away rats.
and was dubbed as "Cooking Mama meets The Sims
meets Diner Dash
" by some critics. Lee Cummings, who was previously creative director for the games Grand Theft Auto
and Bully
was working as director for Order Up!.
On May 20, 2010, SuperVillain Studios released a teaser image for a possible sequel to Order Up!. It was later confirmed on March 9, 2011 that an enhanced port of the original game would be released for the PlayStation 3, for the Nintendo 3DS as Order Up! 3D, iOS
as Order Up!: Take Out Edition and another "TBA" platform. The final title for the port was later confirmed to be Order Up!! on May 18 alongside promotional images for the game. It was also announced on June 20, 2011 that Robb Mills would be composing an original soundtrack for the game after composing the music for the games Fat Princess
and its sequel
.
, and a score of 76% from 26 reviews at GameRankings.
1UP.com
awarded the game a "A-", citing that it is much more fleshed out than most cooking games. Order Up! also received a 4.25/5 from GamePro
, a 7.75/10 from Game Informer
, a 7.5/10 from GameSpot
, while IGN
gave it a 7.7/10, calling it a "surprisingly fun restaurant sim".
Cooking
Cooking is the process of preparing food by use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions. Cooks themselves also vary widely in skill and training...
simulation
Construction and management simulation
Construction and management simulation is a type of simulation game in which players build, expand or manage fictional communities or projects with limited resources. Strategy video games sometimes incorporate CMS aspects into their game economy, as players must manage resources while expanding...
-styled mini-game compilation developed by SuperVillain Studios
SuperVillain Studios
SuperVillain Studios is a video game development company that develops for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and the PlayStation Portable.-Company Profile:...
and published by Zoo Games and Funbox Media. It was released on July 22, 2008 in North America and October 24, 2008 in Europe for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
. An enhanced port titled Order Up!! will be released for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
on November 18, 2011 and Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
on December 16, 2011. The game has also been confirmed for iOS
IOS
iOS is an operating system for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV.IOS may also refer to:-Companies and organisations:* Illinois Ornithological Society, American state-based bird club...
devices sometime in 2011.
Plot
The player assumes the role a budding chef who has landed in Port Abello, one of the most important locations on the culinery map. After learning the trade in a local fast food joint, the player decides to buy his/her's own diner. But, being a proud owner of a restaurant isn't the player's only goal. The Fortified Chef Competition is about to visit town and winning it would launch the player to the centre of the culinary stage.Gameplay
The game sees the player purchasing and managing various restaurants and trying to earn 5 stars at each by completing goals such as unlocking recipes or impressing a food critic. Certain customers that appear frequently will have special requirements for their meals and the player will have to buy different spices and seasonings to get a bigger tip from them.The cooking portion of the gameplay sees the player using the motion controls of Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
(or PlayStation Move contol and 3DS touchscreen
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
, respectively) to prepare dishes for customers. Although similar to the gameplay in the Cooking Mama
Cooking Mama
is a cookery simulation-styled minigame compilation video game for the Nintendo DS and iOS developed by Office Create and published by Taito, Majesco Entertainment, and 505 Games. It was awarded IGN's "Best Of E3" award for 2006 and was joined by a sequel for the DS, Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with...
series, Order Up! focuses more on speed, multitasking and time management to ensure a table's order of multiple dishes is sent out on time rather than to simply successfully complete a single dish. In addition, there are a number of non-cooking minigames such as washing plates and shooing away rats.
PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS versions
In addition to those mentioned above, the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS versions also have additional features:- The PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS versions will feature a turn-based multiplayer option.
- There is an extra resaurant available in the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS versions.
- Order Up!! features higher resolution textures, enhanced scene lighting, and other additions and alterations.
- New characters, such as ninja waitors will be added.
Development
On April 23, 2008, Order Up! was announced by SuperVillain StudiosSuperVillain Studios
SuperVillain Studios is a video game development company that develops for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and the PlayStation Portable.-Company Profile:...
and was dubbed as "Cooking Mama meets The Sims
The Sims
The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Its development was led by game designer Will Wright, also known for developing SimCity...
meets Diner Dash
Diner Dash
Diner Dash is a strategy video game and time management game initially developed by New York City-based American game development studio GameLab and published by San Francisco-based PlayFirst. It is now owned and published by PlayFirst...
" by some critics. Lee Cummings, who was previously creative director for the games Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto (series)
Grand Theft Auto is a multi-award-winning British video game series created in the United Kingdom by Dave Jones, then later by brothers Dan Houser and Sam Houser, and game designer Zachary Clarke. It is primarily developed by Edinburgh based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games...
and Bully
Bully (video game)
Bully, also known as Canis Canem Edit for the PAL PlayStation 2 version, is an open world video game released by Rockstar Vancouver for the PlayStation 2 on 17 October 2006 in North America, and 25 October 2006 in the United Kingdom...
was working as director for Order Up!.
On May 20, 2010, SuperVillain Studios released a teaser image for a possible sequel to Order Up!. It was later confirmed on March 9, 2011 that an enhanced port of the original game would be released for the PlayStation 3, for the Nintendo 3DS as Order Up! 3D, iOS
IOS
iOS is an operating system for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV.IOS may also refer to:-Companies and organisations:* Illinois Ornithological Society, American state-based bird club...
as Order Up!: Take Out Edition and another "TBA" platform. The final title for the port was later confirmed to be Order Up!! on May 18 alongside promotional images for the game. It was also announced on June 20, 2011 that Robb Mills would be composing an original soundtrack for the game after composing the music for the games Fat Princess
Fat Princess
Fat Princess is a downloadable video game for the PlayStation Network made by Titan Studios and sold by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in North America and Europe on July 30, 2009, and in Japan on December 25, 2009....
and its sequel
Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake
Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake is a downloadable video game for the PSP made by SuperVillain Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment...
.
Reception
Order Up! has received a generally favorable response from critics, garnering a Metascore of 76 from 25 reviews at MetacriticMetacritic
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, and a score of 76% from 26 reviews at GameRankings.
1UP.com
1UP.com
1UP.com is a video game website owned by IGN Entertainment, a division of News Corporation. Previously, the site was owned by Ziff Davis before being sold to UGO Entertainment in 2009....
awarded the game a "A-", citing that it is much more fleshed out than most cooking games. Order Up! also received a 4.25/5 from GamePro
GamePro
GamePro Media was a United States gaming media company publishing online and print content on the video game industry, video game hardware, and video game software developed for a video game console , a computer, and/or a mobile device . GamePro Media properties include GamePro magazine and...
, a 7.75/10 from Game Informer
Game Informer
Game Informer is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. It was formed in August 1991, when FuncoLand started publishing a six-page magazine, free in all its retail locations...
, a 7.5/10 from GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
, while IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
gave it a 7.7/10, calling it a "surprisingly fun restaurant sim".