This is the first cooking game I've ever played and it's surprisingly fun. The graphics are what you'd expect from a DS game and the music is interesting to say the least. Learning how to play will probably take mere minutes due to the fact that the only thing you use is the stylus. However, if you want to get a gold coin for every dish, you'll find yourself spending hours tapping and sliding that stylus of your's. If you're good with the stylus, this game will be simple, if you're not, this game can be practice. The only bad side I can see in this game is how short it is. If you're looking for a game where you can just sit back and enjoy, go for it. If you're looking for a challenge, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. Overall, this game is pretty fun and hey, it might even teach you how to cook a little, although it's not that realistic, at least it tells you what ingredients to use.
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