Dread Weight

Me enseñó dos cosas: 1) Siempre revisa detrás de la esquina 2) La munición es más escasa que tus ganas de ir a clase un lunes

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Very aimed towards achievement hunters and completionists, which I am neither. Very disappointing, as I was able to get the full story of Cooking Companions in a single playthrough. But with this sequel, it became clear very quickly I'd have to play multiple times and do different routes to even know what's the plot.

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Amazing horror visual novel with an excellent amount of lore buried within it that is tied to real world events, much like Cooking Companions. Deer Dream Studios has a talent for writing compelling fiction centered around this type of lore and I often find myself digging into history after completing a game to get a deeper understanding of the story as a whole. Much like Cooking Companions, there are some folklore elements in this one, however it expands beyond just the Baba Yaga this time! An excellent game where I was actually had to replay the game a second time to find a very important tidbit that had COMPLETELY gone over my head the first time!

"Chompettes! Let's mosey out!"

Nonsensical meandering story, i should have learnt my lesson from Cooking companions and not bothered with this. Every time the story starts getting intense or interesting some animated talking animals show up and pull the story back. They arent funny they are just annoying.

Dread Weight is a fascinating follow up to Cooking Companions, and while it does not hit the same intense horror highs for me personally, it still delivers a compelling, emotional, and beautifully crafted visual novel experience. Where Cooking Companions leaned hard into psychological terror, folklore roots, and disturbing atmosphere, Dread Weight feels more like a mystery with unsettling elements rather than a full horror experience. The scares are lighter, the tone is less frightening, and the game is noticeably short, but for the price, the length makes sense. The story and world are still engaging enough to pull you in, just in a different way! What truly shines here is the presentation. The new animations are stunning, the pixel-styled moments are charming, and the quality of life additions like accessibility settings and new inventory interactions make the experience smoother than ever. The writing remains strong, with familiar faces returning, well written new characters, and secrets to uncover for players who crave lore. The pacing occasionally reveals information in an odd order, but the narrative still keeps you hooked, and the universe continues to expand in intriguing ways. There are multiple endings, replay value, and a sense of connection to the original that fans will appreciate! While Dread Weight did not leave me feeling as unsettled or emotionally wrecked as Cooking Companions, I still enjoyed every minute of it. It may not be as intense, but it carries its own charm, its own creepy moments, and an atmosphere that grips you through curiosity rather than fear. Whether you are a returning fan or new to the series, it is absolutely worth playing, and it made me even more excited to see where DeerDream goes next. Recommended for fans of narrative driven mystery with a touch of eerie tension, and for anyone who is hungry for more from this universe! Happy Halloween too!

This game had a more in-depth story than cooking campions and a bit more world building which i always love though I dont really see how this supposed to be a cooking campion sequel seems like a lot of this game can stand on its own but eh still 10/10

i love this game so much best VN i've ever played 10/10 <3<3<3