MINTROCKET recently released a new DEV DIVE video, which supplies new details on its next game, Bancho the Chef. The game will serve as a prequel to the critically acclaimed Dave the Diver.
Alongside further elaborating on the upcoming Dave the Diver movie and DLC, head of MINTROCKET Jaeho Hwang reveals new details for Bancho the Chef, initially announced during the recent PlayStation State of Play. He states that “the story takes place 19 years before Dave the Diver” and focuses on a mix of cooking simulation and adventure. You will take control of Bancho as he journeys across Asia and learns more about the art of cooking seafood cuisine.
To cook the best dishes, he’ll need to gather and study different ingredients from each region, which will include Japan, Korea, China, and other parts of the continent. The game will feature PlayStation 5 haptic feedback via the DualSense controller. While he states that PlayStation 5 and Steam are the main platforms Bancho the Chef will release on, a press release notes that those are the two consoles confirmed “so far,” which could indicate a future release for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Check out the DEV DIVE for Bancho the Chef below:
The Steam page describes Bancho the Chef as follows:
Bancho the Chef is a cooking simulation + adventure game that follows Bancho from Dave the Diver during his younger days on the road to becoming a sushi master. Travel through cities across Asia and experience the joy of cooking firsthand as you follow Bancho’s journey and learn unique local cuisines!
Hands-on from cooking to serving
In each area, you’ll find master chefs. Work in their restaurants and cook to serve the customers rushing in. Plan the order of cooking carefully to serve all dish in time.
Help locals with their troubles
Every region is filled with locals with unique stories. Help solve their problems and build your reputation to attract more customers.
Gather ingredients through mini-games
Collect new ingredients in each region through a variety of mini-games and events. The ingredients you gather open up opportunities to create new dishes.
