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Cooking Mama
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Simulation |
| Developer | Cooking Mama Limited |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Cooking Mama is a simulation game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Cooking Mama Limited and published by Taito.
Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Cooking Mama Limited also made Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends, Gardening Mama and Crafting Mama for the DS.
Cooking Mama is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want clear goals and a defined ending
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cooking Mama 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.
Cooking Mama cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | A4000130
000001FF
0210C8E8
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Time's Up | 94000130
FDFF0000
D3000000
0210C8E4
F210C8E8
00000004
D2000000
00000000 |
Cooking Mama walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
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Cooking Mama FAQ
Who made Cooking Mama?
It was developed by Cooking Mama Limited and published by Taito.
Is Cooking Mama multiplayer?
No. Cooking Mama is a single-player game.
How long does Cooking Mama take to play?
As a simulation game, Cooking Mama 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 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.