You'll mimic real, intense chopping action by moving the Wiimote up and down, or stir concoctions with real and powerful circular stirring motions. Mixes would take away from gameplay options, you see.Īll of this ingredient mixing and manipulation is handled by Wiimote-gesture mini-games.
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Surely you know how to make scrambled eggs, right? Not Mama's way, you don't! Prepare to add milk, cream, and, yes, even crab to those mundane morning breakfast proceedings, and then stir the whole thing in a frying pan as if it were a cake mix, while stealthily adding seasoning the entire time! Nothing's instant here, either - get ready to use extracts and spices of various kinds. One should be warned, though, that Mama will have you make everything from scratch, and often with far more details than you're used to. There's an incredible amount of variety here, and it's to be appreciated. From popcorn to hotdogs, from lasagna to custard, to lobster and sushi, if you've vaguely heard of it, odds are it's here to be made right off the bat, or is an unlockable dish. You're given the choice of a large variety of recipes around the world. It's not perfect, but people who've always dreamed of being on Iron Chef can get their start here, without running the risk of burning down their kitchens.Īs with most Wii mini-game collections, the object of Cooking Mama is simple, all told. I suppose that the havoc that Mama wreaks on my gastric emotions is a testament to how well this game sometimes does its job. Is this some kind of sick joke? My stomach is not amused. In place of the yummy, you get to look at barely convincing cartoon renditions of food while some overly cheery lunch lady speaks to you in jilted Engrish. You get all of the work, and none of the yummy. This game gives you none of that, and is, therefore, a horrible, horrible tease. Oh, and let's not forget eating the great-tasting food that you've just produced that goes toward nourishing your body so that it does not die. This is the whole point of cooking, is it not? Yes, it's fun in a creative sort of way, and looking at your creation for a couple of minutes gives you a small sense of accomplishment, but half the joy of cooking is in the payoff - the sights, the smells, the feel of the ingredients in your hands, the rise in kitchen environment temperature.
See, maybe I'm crazy, but if I'm going to expend real hand and arm energy toward the cooking process, then I expect to be able to have something to eat afterwards.
Cooking Mama: Cook Off screws with my brain in the worst way, and it frustrates me.