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Kitchen Sync: Aloha!NewsNew Demo Update and a Wholesome Games Celebration
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New Demo Update and a Wholesome Games Celebration

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! · published 15 Aug 2024, 17:00 UTC

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Summer is in full swing and it's about time to release a new update for the Kitchen Sync demo! If you're new to Kitchen Sync: Aloha! now's a great time to jump in. If you're a returning player, you'll notice a whole host of quality of life improvement as well as some new content!

UI/UX Update

  • A new look for tickets, better control for pause/resume, and more!


New Side Quests and Kitchens

  • Learn to manage your chefs' abilities at the Showroom in 'Study Hall'
  • Finish the demo story and looking for a challenge? Give two new kitchens a try in 'Close Quarters (Hard)' and 'Of Ferns and Factories (Hard)'! Train up your chefs - that '(Hard)' tag isn't just for show!


Gifts

  • Gifts are now integrated into kitchen management! Send chefs to claim them when they appear - don't take too long or they're gone!


Fixes and tweaks

  • Various tweaks to numbers across the board to make chef progression clearer and more satisfying.
  • Whole lotta bug fixes. Thanks to the Tastetesters on Discord!

If you're interested in weekly updates on the game's development or joining the playtesting community, join us on Discord!
Hope you all enjoy the updated demo, and looking forward to seeing you all on the Island!

--Lemonpepper Fine

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