Cooking Mama: Cookstar (2020)

Developer: 1st Playable Productions
Publisher: Ravenscourt, Planet Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Simulator
Rating: 2.6 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A cheerful, hands-on cooking sim with simple minigames and a bright, approachable tone.

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About

Cooking Mama: Cookstar keeps the basic Cooking Mama formula with a few new features. The new vegetarian mode lets players avoid cooking meat-based recipes. Players can also show off their creations in the in-game social media network and build their clout over time. Players can use motion controls while the system is in docked mode, or alternate touchscreen controls while playing handheld.

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