My feedback for Cook Out!:
What the game does well:
The gameplay is fun and has charm. The soundtrack combined with the art adds some humor.
You did a great job letting the player know when a threatening animal is IN and when they're out. You also did a good job of letting the player know when an attack is coming.
The controls felt responsive and balanced. Initially I disagreed with making the character always follow your pointer, but after a second play I found it to be the best way to handle the movement.
What the game doesn't do well:
The opening dialogue was a bit difficult to read due to the center-text alignment. Would recommend changing that to left alignment.
I mentioned you did a good job with attack indications, but there's one exception: the frog. It took me a while to figure out it attacks when I enter its range, but there's no warning or indicator that it's preparing to attack.
Areas of Opportunity:
There was no main menu that I saw. Not sure if there was any. Would be a good place to store the sound settings you have tucked in the corner, and a leaderboard like you expressed interest in.
I hope this feedback helps!