The world is your kitchen.
A brash young girl, Emma Barrett, and her more accomplished older sister Annabelle start life anew in the vast continent of Parmadom, the land of herbs and spices, after a careless mistake in her hometown gets both of them evicted. She takes up residence in the quaint Honeymint Hills village, and to help pay rent, she finds work at the Hot Iron Hive, a newly-opened restaurant owned by the jolly Cole Adams.
Emma must develop a sense of responsibility as she travels across the land to gather quality ingredients, and a love for culinary arts as she is taken under Cole’s wing. During her journey of growth, she discovers many new places and faces, like a downtrodden band of mercenaries who find new purpose in working with Emma at the Hive, and an uptight librarian who she is determined to befriend. Lead Emma through her new life on Parmadom, and help her turn the Hive into a success and prove herself to Annabelle.
Helping Cole’s fledgling enterprise thrive is no easy feat, as Emma will have to travel across Parmadom to acquire a wide variety of cooking ingredients so that the Hive can serve up some truly decadent meals. A massive array of produce, meats, grains, herbs, spices, and oils can be harvested from Parmadom’s wondrous regions, like the arid Cayamin deserts, the bustling port town of Aruga Station, and Frozemary’s colossal mountains and snowy metropolis.
These treasured goods may be guarded by fearsome monsters, but Emma won’t face them alone. Select members of Cobalt Ribbon, the mercenary group, to accompany her on expeditions and engage in addictive real-time combat. Return to the Hive after gathering ingredients, and combine them into delicious dishes using an intuitive mix of strategy and technique. Consume some of Emma’s food to open up new areas of Parmadom, increase your chances of earning rare ingredients, or gain an advantage in battle.
Residents of the continent’s various settlements will call upon the assistance of Emma and Cobalt Ribbon, who may be tasked with gathering rare items, overcoming a threatening foe, or preparing a high-quality dish. Fulfill their requests to receive handsome rewards and strengthen Emma’s bond with the locals. Emma’s confidants may also present her with challenging tasks, and she can also engage in heartfelt conversations to learn more about them and potentially grow friendlier with them. Considering why she moved to Parmadom, it is in Emma’s best interest to build a strong reputation with the people.
Emma: Spice of Life – Game Design Document
Dialogue Sample (Emma Leaves Town)
Dialogue Sample (Emma’s Knife Accident), Item Descriptions, Dialogue Barks
Michael Martin | Gameplay/Content Designer 