Players Say Peter Molyneux’s New God Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama
Veteran game designer Peter Molyneux has launched Masters of Albion in early access, presenting it as his final game and “the culmination of [his] life’s work.” Released by his studio 22Cans, the god game is the designer’s attempt to overcome his reputation for over-promising and under-delivering on ambitious visions.
The game draws heavily from Molyneux’s design legacy, blending mechanics and aesthetics from his celebrated titles including Fable, Dungeon Keeper, and Black & White. It features a gentle, quaint art style with arch British humor reminiscent of Fable and is set in a place called Albion, establishing clear thematic connections to his previous work.
Early reactions have been mixed. While some reviewers praised Masters of Albion as a “proper game” rather than a monetization experiment, players have noted comparisons to Cooking Mama, suggesting unexpected similarities to the casual cooking simulation series. The game is described as a god sim that successfully resurrects elements from Molyneux’s greatest hits, though it requires significant development before completion.
Since Masters of Albion is in early access, the game is expected to evolve considerably as 22Cans implements additions and changes to its systems. Molyneux’s latest venture represents both a retrospective on his design philosophy and an attempt to deliver on the ambitions that have defined his career.