NIS America announced that it will release the strategy RPG Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook in North America on May 23, and in Europe on May 26 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature English and Japanese dubbing, and English texts. A trailer introducing the game’s systems, battles, and mechanics was also revealed on its official YouTube.
Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook is a roguelike and strategy RPG that spices up the classic formula by adding peculiar cooking mechanics, as taking advantage of all the materials obtained in the apparently endless dungeon is the key to progress and improving the characters. The game was first released in Japan on January 27.
▍Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook System Trailer
▍Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook Editions
In addition to the standard version of the game, a Limited Edition and a Deluxe Edition are available for pre-order:
■ Limited Edition: USD $89.99
– Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook Deluxe Edition
– Survival of the Fullest Art Book
– Chef’s Select 2-disc Soundtrack
– Avid Adventurous Eater Apron
– Spice It Up Salt and Pepper Shakers
– Greetings from the Dungeon Diners Art Cards (Set of 4)
– Collector’s Box
■ Deluxe Edition: USD $49.99
– Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook Deluxe Edition
– Digital Soundtrack
– Softcover Artbook
– Reversible Cover
▍Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook Gameplay
Joining the strategy RPG ranks, Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook brings new flavors of strategy and adventure to the Nippon Ichi Software mix.
All You Can Eat
Defeat and devour monsters in combat or use their meat to cook meals at the campfire to recover HP, boost your skills, and raise your stats!
Choose Your Own Adventurer
Create up to four characters and head out on your journey once you’ve put together your party. Choose a hairstyle, face, voice, and class at the start of the game using the Character Builder. These features can also be changed during the game by using craftable items.
A Flavor of Its Own
Experience a unique combination of gameplay from the strategy RPG, roguelike, and survival game genres!