The game is a 30.7Mb download that installs to 37.7Mb. Installation was a breeze; activation is automatic on installation of the game.
Time management games were all the rage a few years ago; however, hidden object games seem to have taken over the roost recently. This one is slightly different to the run of the mill dinner dash clone so is probably worth downloading. The game is designed around an American TV program of the same name.
Unfortunately I left it a little late to write a full review this morning, so all you'll find below is a collection of links to several gameplay video's, images and a couple of decent reviews written by professional reviewers that are well worth reading.
Introduction
Whether you're a gourmet know-it-all or a culinary novice, you're invited into the Top Chef kitchen - and the competition is just heating up. Take on the role of a contestant in Top Chef the Game, compete against a line-up of tough and talented chefs, and have your dishes judged by the Host Padma Lakshmi and Head Judge Tom Colicchio.
Top Chef Season 5 in New York premiered November 12, 2008 at 10pm ET on Bravo. Enjoy the new season of Top Chef, then play Top Chef the Game and find out if you have what it takes to become the next Top Chef!
System Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Vista
HD Space: 80 MB
CPU: 800MHz
System Memory: 256MB
DirectX: DirectX version 7.0 or higher
3D Graphics Card: Required
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Conclusion:
I did find the game a little repetitive at times and the music got on my nerves after half an hour of playing. (Using a audio converter you can change the music to something a little mellow; however some may find the upbeat music helps to focus on the fast gamrplay. Each level is timed, so you do need to concentrate) Also some of the dialogue, for example "I'm really looking forwards to taking/tasting that dish, that's a great technique and Clearly you paid attention at school" repeated so often I wanted to turn off all sound effects. however the game is different to the run of the mill dinner dash clones so in my opinion is worth trying out. If you are a time management fanatic you'll probably love this game. An unbaased score would put this in the 8 out of 10 braket.
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Alternative freebies
Browser game
The following browser game is loosly based on a time management chef game. Disclaimer Warning…. You may be offended buy some of the characters you are supposed to serve.
http://www.dailyfreegames.com/flash/arcade-games/top-chef.html
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