Cooking Mama - Nintendo DS

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 777 ratings

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Last update: 05-23-2024


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Create 76 real dishes or combine recipes to create more advanced meals
Use the stylus as your master kitchen tool to chop, slice, pan fry, knead, grate, mash and more!
1-4 Player
Cool down hot food by blowing into the Nintendo DS microphone

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Top reviews from the United States

Alivia
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun and wholesome
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
Remembered loving this game when it first came out and then nostalgia held up - it’s super cute and has the satisfying “tap here” vibe of phone games but without any ads.
JenJen
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2007
I ordered this game a couple of weeks ago. I must admit ever since then I've enjoyed it. I would not reccomend this game if you like fast-paced action games. If you are one of those who enjoy fast-paced games, this game may not be for you. But I definetly love it!

In the game you have to cook different dishes. Each dish you have a different set of "instructions" So for one there may be "chopping" "boiling" "pooring water"...etc. You must complete each of the tasks for each dish, and depending on how well you do it, you receive more points. I have read that the game is kind of sensitive. I will admit during some of tasks, there is some sensitivity. But your hand starts to remember exactly where to place the stylus. As they say, "practice makes perfect." But there are much harder tasks to complete, I have the hardest with peeling potatoes and putting a certain amount of food into wraps. (kind of confusing, sorry) But even if you can't do very well on just one task you can still complete the dish, but won't receive the same amount of points, and may be able to open a "new dish."

All in all it's a fun game to play. I would definetly suggest it!
Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
I ordered a boxed, used version of this game, but it's like new! The cartridge has no signs of use on it, and the user data had already been wiped from it, so I could start fresh. The box also has no cosmetic problems, and will fit in perfectly on my game shelf. My package also arrive four days earlier than expected, which was a nice surprise!

In terms of gameplay, Cooking Mama can get very intense at times. It makes for a nice challenge when I'm wanting to play something a bit different on my DS. Most of the actions that you have to perform are on the touch screen, but I tried playing this on a 3ds XL and a DS lite. They both worked exactly the same, despite the size difference in the screens. I would definitely recommend playing this to anyone that will be buying a handheld from the DS family.
Lydia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Fans of Cooking Games
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2018
If you love cooking games, then you have to try Cooking Mama. It's great fun! Loads of fun and interesting recipes await you. There's even a game mode where you can combine recipes to create new and more interesting dishes! :)
I love playing these games. Although this is the first and original game in the series, it isn't my favorite. This is just my personal opinion. There are flaws with the game. The controls are slow to respond from time to time, which can make it difficult to complete set tasks. You also can't customize Mama or anything else in game.
You try it despite this. The content makes up for it. Don't forget to try other entries in the series if you enjoy this one. I've bought other Cooking Mama games here on Amazon too. They're fun and affordable too. :)
Trendy Pencil
4.0 out of 5 stars A Game for Iron Chef Wannabes
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2007
Cooking Mama is a great game for cooks of all skill levels from instant noodle munchers to iron chef wannabes. You needn't be a master in the kitchen to do well in this game, but it does require some stylus skill to be a cook in mama's kitchen.

Players are required to complete a variety of basic cooking techniques which you will have the opportunity to practice till you are ready to get started. From chopping and slicing, to wrapping and breading, mama has you you do it all.

Dishes range from salsbury steak to sushi rolls. Degree of difficulty is primarily dependent on the type of task or number of steps required to complete a dish. Some require one or two steps to a combination of several techniques. The more you play, the more dishes you unlock. Depending on how well you do, mama gives you a bronze, silver, or gold medal. However, don't get mama mad or you shall feel her wrath!

Cooking Mama is a really fun game that's extremely addicting. It's hard to stop playing. They make you really want that gold medal! The fact that you are able to see the very basics of how to make a cool looking meal is a plus. I think it's a nice intro to those afraid of culinary arts. The only thing that prevented me from giving this game a 5 is the fact that we finished it so quickly. I wish there were a lot more dishes and greater degrees of difficulty. There were alot of dishes of course, but if you get as addicted to this game as we were, those dishes aren't enough!
Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
I love cooking without the mess. Super fun and very easy to get the hang of
Livinez
5.0 out of 5 stars I almost blew this game away. Literally.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2006
Ok. Now I know I'm not the brightest star in the sky but whodathunk that when the game calls for you to 'blow', while stewing or boiling something, that you are actually supposed to blow into the mic! I failed at so many recipes just because I didn't know what to do when the recipe called for 'blowing'. Yes, I know what you are saying, "Did you read the instructions before you played the game?" Of course not! This game appears juvenile and primative, but it has proven to me at least, to be the most advanced NDS game to date. Even if you don't enjoy puzzle games or you are a Teen/Mature gamer, this game is worth owning just to experience the full capabilities of your DS. I'd hate to know what the Mature Game Developers are doing with this whole 'blow' thing. Yuck!

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