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The Cooking Class First Course

The Cooking Class - First Course, is a story driven short game. A rainy, foggy night in the Nova Scotian suburbs, a girl at home, alone. What can go wrong?

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July 21, 2024
2 years and 11 days ago
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Positive19 reviews94.7%

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About the Game

The Cooking Class First Course is a short game, the prequel of "The Cooking Class", it sheds some light on some of the characters and the events of the "The Cooking Class" universe. Play the game from the point of view of Jessica Parker Smith, an investigative journalist, discover more about what's behind the Dupont Family and The Sigil, there's more than what meets the eye, hidden in plain sight.
Explore Jessica's house in this story driven horror game. Connect the clues and solve the mystery behind the strange disappearances around Nova Scotia.
The gameplay is story driven and the hidden details around the house will add to the lore of the franchise, you can choose what path to take, a small decision can change the outcome of your storyline. Something is lurking around you, will you be able to find the missing piece of the puzzle?
Interaction with items is going to be a fundamental part of your exploration, every missed detail, from props to dialogues, are a little piece of the puzzle you leave behind. Have a watchful eye if you wish to see the full picture.

The game includes two endings. One of which is canon to the main storyline.

NOT JUST A GAME


With its ARG component, The Cooking Class First Course is a multi media game. Lose yourself in the rabbit hole, the Duponts are l̶o̶o̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ waiting for you.