Sorry it’s been so quiet here…
January 25, 2010
There hasn’t been much to report from the Red Fly world lately. None of our current projects have been announced to the public, so we can’t share much about what we’re doing day-to-day.
But here’s a well-written review of Cook or Be Cooked from Stars and Stripes. Author Brian Bowers makes an interesting point I’d never considered before:
“It’s a dangerous thing, playing a cooking game alongside your wife. Strong play on your part guarantees increased expectations on your real-life kitchen aptitude.”
Stacks of new desks
January 6, 2010
Stacks of new desks, originally uploaded by Red Fly Studio.
We’re filling them as quickly as we can install them. It’s a good thing we planned ahead when we chose the spot for our studio. We’ll need every square foot of real estate at this rate!
Fan mail is good for the soul
December 21, 2009
It’s always a delight to hear from people who enjoyed our games.
Dear Red Fly Studio team,
I usually don’t write this kind of e-mail, so I kinda don’t know how to put this – I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed playing your two “Mushroom Men” games. I was fascinated by the great character design since I first saw preview pictures on the net. When I recently found out the game had been released for Nintendo’s Wii console in spring, I went straight to the store and got it… and I loved every minute!
What a fantastic world you have created there. It’s been quite a while since I couldn’t let go of a game until I had finished it (mind you, I’m in my 30s and probably not your ‘core’ target group), but there was just so much to discover. With its detailed graphics, the fantastic tracks by Les Claypool, this game literally screams “labor of love” at the player.
Immediately after I had finished the Wii game, I bought the DS prequel, just to spend a little more time in the world of the “Mushroom Men”.
From what I have read on the internet, the two “Mushroom Men” games have received a lot of flack from the press, so I just thought I let you know how much I enjoyed these titles. Thank you very much for making them – I really hope I will get a chance to experience more “Mushroom” adventures on my Wii or the DS in the not-to-distant future.
Greetings from Munich,
J Z
Ninjas in the kitchen
December 7, 2009
Loot Ninja’s BJ Schwinghammer rates Cook Or Be Cooked 3 out of 5. While he is an old-school hard-core gamer, he also likes to cook, so there was just enough appeal to cross the boundaries. He points out an important fact about the game:
“… although this game lacks mass appeal, it does what it does admirably.”
We knew from the beginning that this title would not fit into any existing genres. That’s why we’ve had far more reviews in local newspapers and cooking magazines and blogs than in game periodicals or websites. But for the most part, those people who give it a try tend to genuinely enjoy the time they spend in our kitchen.
New York Post review of Cook or Be Cooked
November 29, 2009
Zoey Sachs gives a positive review for Cook or Be Cooked in the New York Post.
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“… this game is paradise for those who find cooking therapeutic.”
Ghostbusters Wii is available outside the US
November 29, 2009
After a long exclusivity period, the versions other than the PS3 are available worldwide.
| DS-X2 reviewer Chris Coyne reports on his experience.
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Good review for Cook or Be Cooked
November 25, 2009
| Nintendo World Report’s Neal Ronaghan wrote a good review of Cook or Be Cooked. |  |
“There might be some games in the genre out there with more content, but I doubt they are as enjoyable as Cook or Be Cooked.”
Mushroom Men is a “punk rock Wii exclusive”
November 24, 2009
A fascinating article by Jonathan Holmes at Destructoid talks about No More Heroes HD. He points to Mushroom Men (among other games) as an example of the sort of game that could only sprout on the Wii.
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More Cook or Be Cooked press
November 22, 2009
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Gail Ciampa, Food Editor for the Providence Journal, gives high praise to our unconventional game. |
| CNET’s review of the game is extremely thorough. Reviewer Shaun McInnis understands our goal, identifying Cook or Be Cooked as: “… a game that will leave you eager to test out what you’ve learned in a real kitchen.” |
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An encouraging review from Game Vortex
November 19, 2009
| Fights with Fire (AKA Christin Deville) at Game Vortex enjoyed Cook or Be Cooked, giving high praise to the graphics and summarizing:
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