Fantasy Life is the role-playing game where you can be a chef just as easily as a mercenary (preview)

Slaying monsters in a fantasy world has its perks, but a new frontier is opening up in the realm of action-RPG chefs.

The “fantasy” in the action role-playing game Fantasy Life, from Level-5 and 1-UP Studio, provides for just as much culinary exploration as it does sword-swinging or spellcasting. Your role is your profession (or “Life Class”), which can range from the expected fighter or wizard to more domestic roles like a fisherman. More than 12 classes are available from the start, and you can freely switch between them at any time.