Cooking Mama [a] (stylized as cookıng mama) is a video game series and media franchise owned by Cooking Mama Limited. The series is a cookery simulation-styled minigame compilation of many video games and adventures for Nintendo gaming platforms. Generally, the gameplay revolves around performing different kitchen tasks, through the instructions of "Mama", to cook various meals. The series so far consists of five main games on Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS, two spin-offs on Wii, two spin offs on DS, and a spin off on 3DS. It also spins off into the Gardening Mama series. The original Cooking Mama game was also ported to iOS. A sixth main series game, Cooking Mama: Cookstar, was released for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2021. [1] Gameplay [ edit ] A screenshot from the first game in the series for the Nintendo DS, showcasing the player slicing an octopus leg for a dish Cooking Contest: The player can compete with friends over wireless multiplayer with up to 4 friends. A puzzle game released on February 18, 2016 for mobile devices running Android, iOS, or iPadOS. Similar to Disney TsumTsum and Candy Crush, the Player must connect various ingredients called “Foo-Dons” to make foods and dishes and feed them to the customers at the restaurants. There is a little store called the “Foo-Don Shop” where the Player can use earned coins to buy more Foo-Dons. The game was produced for both Apple and Android. Currently it is only available on Apple. Mason, Lisa (October 2006). "Cooking Mama (DS)". Game Informer. No.162. p.114. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008 . Retrieved February 4, 2016. The original Cooking Mama sold more than 500,000 copies in the United States as of August 15, 2007, [18] and sold more than 1 million copies in PAL regions. [19] It received a "Double Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), [20] indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom. [21]

To cook with Mama, just select the recipe you’d like to make and touch, slide, rub, or drag with your stylus on the Touch Screen (and maybe blow into the microphone) as instructed - don’t worry if you manage to mess it up, Mama will sort you out. But if you want to perfect a dish, then you should try practising the techniques before you give them a shot for real - after all, practise makes perfect! If your creation turns out well, you might even discover a new recipe to make next time. Mastrapa, Gus (November 6, 2006). "Cooking Mama". X-Play. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007 . Retrieved February 4, 2016. As of January 30, 2008, the Cooking Mama series sold more than 2.6 million copies worldwide. [22] Majesco also credited it, among other games, for an increase in revenue in early 2007. [23] By May 2009, over four million copies of the series were sold in North America. Miley Cyrus was found to be a huge fan of the game, and even gained a large number of fans due to how much she enjoys it. [24] Criticism [ edit ] Follow Mama's instructions and recipes and learn to cook with Mama. Make delicious meals in Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends! This fantastic game even allows you to create your very own dish without any instructions!Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends for Nintendo DS". Nintendo. Archived from the original on 2018-12-06 . Retrieved 2018-12-06. Released for Apple iOS on December 21, 2012, Cooking Mama Seasons superseded Cooking Mama Lite and allowed the player to make their own dishes. Some of them were featured in the original game, while others got their start with this game. The player could also view their album and collect cards to decorate. A "Pro" version of the app superseded the paid version of the original Cooking Mama mobile app. They have since been removed from the Apple App Store. Using a script or add-on that scans GameFAQs for box and screen images (such as an emulator front-end), while overloading our search engine Two new modes: Friends and Foods of the World , in which the player battles against 10 foreign friends in a cook-off and Friends and Food, in which the player battles head-to-head against someone in multiplayer mode.

The third Cooking Mama on DS and the fourth game in total. Released in October 20, 2009, Shop & Shop introduced a new mini-game feature allowing the player to visit the supermarket as Ichigo.

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Making puddings and sweets is lots of fun in Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop! Players make and create a wide assortment of delicious looking sweets and puddings, then serve customers in the shop to keep them happy. Create 60 different recipes by taking part in over 160 different minigames, using the Nintendo 3DS Touch Screen and even the microphone to cool, slice, stir, bake and decorate their creations. And just like always, don’t worry if you make a mistake – Mama will fix it for you! The third Cooking Mama game and second for hand held versions. In America, it was released exactly 2 days before the Japanese version on November 13, 2007. The customization and trophies aspect came into play here for the first time in the series. Released on November 25, 2010, the player can help Mama babysit a group of adorable babies in this cuddly spin-off. Modes included are: