Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreSimulation
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesCooking Mama
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop is a simulation game released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Taito.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

It is part of the Cooking Mama series; on the DS you can also try Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends. Taito also made LostMagic, Arkanoid and Arkanoid DS for the DS.

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

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Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop FAQ

When did Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop come out on the DS?

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop multiplayer?

Yes. Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop supports up to 2 players.

How long does Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop take to play?

As a simulation game, Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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