The Official Overwatch Cookbook is the sort of cookbook that an adventurous cook will find exciting, whether the cook is a fan of the video game, Overwatch, or not. This book is filled with the favorite recipes of the heroes and villains in the game, and since those character all hail from different parts of the world, the selection of recipes is remarkably diverse. These recipes present a rich selection of various ethnic and traditional foods, and the instructions are easy to read and understand. Some recipes are quite complex and require either some previous cooking skill or the patience to follow instructions very carefully while braving new cooking territory. Others, however, are so simple that even a novice cook can use them to whip up a delicious main course or snack.

This book is also colorfully illustrated, with artwork from the Overwatch game and, more importantly, with a photograph illustration of every recipe. Since the selection of recipes contains both familiar things and more exotic fare (and which is “familiar” and which is “exotic” will vary depending on what region or country a reader calls home), these photographs are very useful when determining if the recipe is being prepared correctly. The tidbits about various characters from the game, and their stories, compliment the recipes nicely, and a fan of the game will find much to enjoy as they cook their favorite character’s food, but this book is really a treasure trove for anyone who loves exploring the culinary tastes of foreign culture.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  None

Violence/Gore:  Report of a death in battle; report of humans destroying robots; brief mention that a character likes explosions and blowing things up; a few reports of murders.

Sex/Nudity:  Female characters wear skin-tight bodysuits in a few illustrations, and one of these is very low-cut; mention that characters have significant others.

Mature Subject Matter:

Mention that some characters are outlaws, criminals, computer hackers, or assassins; brief reference to homosexuality (mention that a male character has a boyfriend and a female character has a girlfriend).

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Some recipes are for alcoholic mixed drinks or include alcoholic ingredients; mention of characters drinking; a character smokes cigars in illustrations.