CookieRun is back! And it’s snappier, sweeter, and ready for the bake-and-break action of a real-time battle brawler. Pre-order CookieRun: OvenSmash to get a taste of the game’s charms the moment it launches, fresh out of the oven. Here are a few of the App Store Editors’ favourite things about this battle of the batter.

You can’t talk about CookieRun without the Cookies—they’re the whole recipe! In the world of CookieRun: OvenSmash, Cookies play a crucial role: They determine who seizes the victory in the Oven Crown Cup. Alongside familiar faces such as GingerBrave and Cherry Cookie, you’ll come across new Cookies baked fresh just for this game. Meet Fruit Punch Cookie, who mixes various fresh fruits for explosive flavour, and Ice Pop Cookie, who swings his Ice Bat with unbearable chill. Collect these unique Cookies and frost the competition!

So, how do you seize the Oven Crowns? Mix it up in different modes. Gameplay style and objectives vary, keeping things fresh and challenging every time. In Castle Crasher, for example, you’ll escort a turtle from the centre of the map to each team’s destination. In Drop the Beat, victory goes to whoever controls the stage and scores the most points. The icing on top? Each gameplay mode generates random Spell Cards. From boosting attack power to shrinking your size, their buffs can turn the tide of battle and leave opponents crumbling!

In CookieRun: OvenSmash, your downtime is just as important as the heat of battle. Platter Plaza is an in-game social hub, featuring diverse themed zones ranging from a beach-vacation spot to an East-Asian urban setting. Walk up to Cookies waiting in corners to accept hidden quests or choose one of many mini-games to enjoy with other Cookies. You can even hop on a helicopter to tour Platter City from the sky, so strap in!