Could You Be A Cookstar For Cooking Mama?

Another shout-out to our fellow 2000s kids coming up! I enjoyed playing the original Cooking Mama game on my pink Nintendo DS when I was a preteen [1] [6]. I especially liked making a sandwich and combining meatballs with spaghetti while many of us witnessed the horrors of PETA’s own edition of the game that was created to encourage vegetarianism and veganism [6] [20]. I was even aware of how Mama was also into gardening, camping, crafting, and babysitting as a teenager who played Cooking Mama Friends’ Cafe on Facebook and Cooking Mama Lite on an iPod Touch [3] [4] [5]. As a young adult in 2017, I was quite fascinated at Mama’s sweet shop business that must have stimulated the sweet teeth of many Nintendo 3DS players [15]. However, was it a sign of the franchise becoming quite stale like uneaten bread? If that was the case to some of you, perhaps preparing a meal with Mama on the Nintendo Switch can be almost as refreshing as a glass of cool strawberry milk before its expiration date on the carton [2] [9]. With high hopes for Mama’s first game for the Switch, I urge you all to remain polite. Otherwise, there will be no dessert for you!

The title of Mama's new chapter is "Cooking Mama: Cookstar Star" [2] [9], which sounds quite motivating. [9]

Is anyone up for cosplaying as Mama soon [19]? [9]

A few screenshots of the upcoming instalment were leaked back in 2019 [2]. I can say that the graphics look quite vibrant [9]. The textures for the foods may not be the most realistic at times, but they are at least convincing. The realistic texture on the chopping board, leaves on the plant, and so on in the gameplay meet up with today’s expectations of 3D graphics in video games. Strangely enough, the food’s textures are absent in the recipe selection screen, which must be just to make them look like selective icons [2]. I can tell since the large variety of recipes to choose in the selection screen in the original Cooking Mama for the Nintendo DS somewhat looked like what you would see in a 16-bit game [1]. Despite how blurry the view of the kitchen seems in the main menu of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, the colour palette of it truly brings out those family-friendly vibes for fairly causal gamers [2]. As long as the same graphics from the Cooking Mama games for home consoles are used to keep that child-friendly charm for casual gamers who enjoy cooking [5], the game ought to receive praise for its faithfulness to what the franchise recognisable.

Want a bite of rather realistic rendering? [2]

Oh. Did I mention that I also admire this clear view of the kitchen behind Mama? Thank goodness they did not drastically redesign her as we may not be ready for that yet. [2]

As shown in the trailer, the player who takes on the role of a chef will once again be presented with a variety of challenges when it comes to cooking a variety of recipes [2] [9]. The indication that would usually be at the bottom right corner during some of the tasks is solid evidence of the game featuring compatibility with motion controls [9]. An example of motion controls that can bring out the feeling of being a chef would be flicking the right Joy-Con left and right to tame fire under the grill with a fan [9]. Even though some gamers believe that motion controls are not as relevant as they were since the Nintendo Wii era [27], at least movements with the Switch’s Joy-Cons can still make gameplay feel active. There is also the challenge of pressing a certain button for a certain task at the right time [9], which reminds me of how I would follow instructions as well-timed as I can in the original Cooking Mama for the Nintendo DS [1]. At least the controls will be likely to be far more responsive than the wooden spoon in Cooking Mama: Mama Kills Animals [20]. Thank you for those splendid times, PETA.

Another example of motion controls in Cooking Mama: Cookstar is titling a chopping board as show here. [9]

When life gives you lemons, make motion controls. [2]

The most important aspect of establishing a cooking simulation game is, of course, the food. The new grilled cheese sandwich that consists of multi-coloured cheese and is one of the recipes the player will be able to cook in the game reminds me of iJustine’s green grilled cheese sandwich recipe back in early 2018 [9] [13], along with the rainbow grilled cheese sandwich her sister Jenna back in 2016 [14]. Could one of the unlockable recipes also be the pink heart-shaped marshmallows we prepared in a demo of Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop [12]? As much as plenty of us loathed PETA’s Cooking Mama game [20], at least Cooking Mama: Cookstar has been praised by the organisation for featuring a special vegetarian mode for vegetarian gamers [10]. Additionally, I also think the mode should also feature a few vegan recipes so that it can appeal to players who also do not eat any other animal products. Aside from a promising variety of recipes for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and possibly vegans, there is also an option to take a photograph of a finished meal and perhaps add a filter and some stickers to it after a series of challenges in the gameplay [9].

PETA’s Cooking Mama game
Was quite an online dud.
Player discretion was advised
As there was lots of blood. [17] [20] [28]

But this Cooking Mama game’s
New mode sounds pretty sweet.
It can appeal to gamers
Who simply don’t eat meat. [17] [20] [28]

There also seems to be more customisable features, such as the option to change Mama’s apron and kerchief [2]. I do not think she will wear other accessories as she did in Crafting Mama [7], but I can see it will help her maintain practicality when it comes to cooking. As someone who loves changing outfits of characters in video games, I am very pleased that the player will be able to dress her up again [8]. I like how you can also change several items in the kitchen [2]. Furthermore, the player can feel like Mama’s kitchen seems like their own once they change the appearances of the cooking items to their favourites. To be honest, I would like an option to change the interior decorating of the kitchen, similar to how I could change many decorative aspects of the rooms in Laura’s house once she waves a magic wand in Laura’s Happy Adventures [26]. If I ought to play the game later this year or two, my boyfriend might as well nag me to buy more aprons and kerchiefs for Mama like how I nagged him to buy more clothes for Travis Touchdown in No More Heroes [21].

Mama would be very delighted to have a fashionista in the kitchen. [2]

The player will also be able to share images of food on Facebook and Twitter [2]. Just look at how obvious the reference to Facebook is on the right. [2]

Looking back to cover, I can say the next chapter of Mama’s life as a housewife can look promising on shop shelves. I think the way Mama is holding a smartphone and taking a picture of the rainbow grilled cheese sandwich might be a sign of trying a bit too hard to appeal to the youth of today [2]. Nevertheless, I suppose it can be related to the option to take pictures of the recipes as shown in the gameplay. I also like how the word “Cookstar” is surrounded by a lovely palette of pink, purple, and blue that reminds me of the Crazy Eight’s design in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [18] [24], as well as how its font matches the Cooking Mama logo. I think having one of the newest recipes as the one Mama is taking a photograph of makes the cover look more refreshing to those who remember playing any of the previous Cooking Mama games. It can also make the game already seem appealing to sims with the grilled cheese aspiration [11] [25]. With a promising cover, it ought to stand out in its own way as a new Switch game and an addition to the Cooking Mama franchise.

Grilled cheese! Grilled cheeeeese! GRILLED CHEEEEEEESE!!!!!! [2] [9] [11]

By the way, you can tell by this screenshot that the cover is definitely not misleading. I am just throwing that out there as if it is a bone to keep the dog out of the kitchen while I cook. [9]

Cooking Mama: Cookstar is to be released on the 13^th of March 2020 with the potential to continue Mama’s legacy in a new decade [2] [9]. Aside from how I think Mama’s new cooking experiences for the early 2020s can welcome new Cooking Mama players to the franchise, I also admire the colour of the new carol Nintendo Switch Lite [16], which is another great thing about 2020 so far besides the live-action movie based on Sonic the Hedgehog turning out to be enjoyable [22]. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak is likely going to heavily affect the marketing of the new addition to the Switch Lite pack in Japan [16]. I sincerely wish those who have been affected by the disease a full recovery, along with several helpful ways to maintain positive thinking and good mental health, such as looking forward to upcoming films and such. Despite a rough start of the year for some of us [16] [23], we can still look forward to new things, such as a new addition to our favourite video game franchises. Once Cooking Mama: Cookstar is part of your Switch game library in your country, bon appétit after a few challenges for preparing a delicious meal!

Despite the mishaps that may have decreased our motivations at the very start of a new decade [16] [23], we can still look for positive vibes in quite a proactive way. [2].

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A Human’s Thoughts On A Bandicoot’s Upcoming Mobile Game

After some wild racing in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled in 2019 [3] [13], early 2020 is the time when we witnessed some spillage of a mobile game advertisement based on the life of Willie the Wombat [8]. Oops! I meant Crash Bandicoot! Strangely enough, the app is being developed by King, the company that simulated the fingertips and taste buds of many casual players with the Candy Crush Saga franchise [21] [28] [29] [30] [31]. Ah, the way I matched those sweets in the original Candy Crush game on my fourth-generation iPod Touch when I was in college. Good times. Anyway, this is not the first time Crash has been playable on mobile devices of course [7]. Crash has been there for mobile gamers in:

•       Crash Nitro Kart [7]
•       The mobile version of Crash Twinsanity [7]
•       Crash Racing [7]
•       The mobile version of Crash of the Titans [7]
•       Crash Nitro Kart 2 [7]
•       Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D [7]

The first signs of advertising for the upcoming app have occurred in Brazil and have been leaked during some beta testing [25] [27], so there must have been planning to release it later this year. As someone interested in another expansion on the bandicoot’s legacy, I shall state my thoughts on his upcoming mobile game.

I really would not expect the company that brought us Candy Crush Saga to bring us a Crash Bandicoot mobile game [28]. [4]

2019 was the year for Crash returning to racing. As for 2020, I suppose he can give a different type of game a try. [3]

Aside from how its name has been theorised to be “Crash Bandicoot: On The Run” [4], the supposed genre of the app appears to be an endless runner that involves swiping your finger across the screen to make a character switch lanes. I am aware that the following franchises have done the same genre too:

•       Tomb Raider [39]
•       Sonic the Hedgehog [34] [35]
•       Looney Tunes [46]
•       Despicable Me [22]

Despite the majority of disappointment towards the upcoming mobile game, I can say it at least does not look like it has been heavily recycled from another instalment. I am looking at you, Rayman Mini [42]. As a modern mobile app user and game player, I have nothing against endless runners, but I suppose they might have been a bit done to death to plenty of us. Furthermore, the aspects of an endless runner would suit Crash’s ways of running, gathering wumpa fruit and breaking crates with his spin attack [4] [26]. And let us not forget that the TNT boxes to avoid will be a hazard that will increase the gameplay’s challenge [27]. Even though an endless runner may not be every gamer’s favourite genre, plenty of recognisable elements ought to make the app faithful to the Crash Bandicoot franchise.

A screenshot of Lara Croft: Relic Run I took on my iPad before engaging in its gameplay back in 2015. [39]

An endless runner may not be every hardcore gamer’s can of fizzy pop, but this sure looks promising. [4]

Will appearances of other characters and a decent reward system make the app worth playing? There also seems to be a base for the player to build with Crash and his younger sister Coco [4] [21]. I can see that the player can receive steady progression for each aspect shown in the map if they keep playing the game, thus accomplishing various small lists of tasks. There will need to be some satisfying results for doing a list of tasks as part of a motivating reward system because that will make the app more likely to be fairly popular among modern mobile gamers who are either into Crash or have only just been introduced to him. Dr. Cortex will also be appearing in the app as our usual antagonist [4] [21]. Hopefully, he will not be seen smacking Crash’s bum like how he did Crash Twinsanity [43]. Speaking of Dr. Cortex, the way the player can make different combinations of potions after harvesting some crops to serve justice against him could lead to another reward system [26]. Aside from appearances of other characters, including Aku Aku, let us look into the new design of the main star.

From collecting pods in a volcano to repairing a space rocket [26], you name it! [4]

What do I think of the proposed design of Crash for his modern mobile adventure [4] [26]? While I admire the vibrant choice of colours that can help him blend in the style of the 3D backgrounds excellently [4] [26], I can agree that its outcome can potentially balance all sides of the Crash fandom’s spectrum [6] [24]. The joggers, maroon sneakers, fingerless gloves, and roughly rendered hair make him resemble the modern interpretation of his classic design from N. Sane Trilogy [2]. However, I guess if Talking Tom and his friends can ditch the detailed textures they used to have [18] [19] [40] [41], Crash can too. The fur at his cheeks appears to be inspired by the face of the late 2000s Crash with tribal tattoos [3]. The shape of the ears reminds me of his guest appearance in Skylanders: Imaginators [23]. As for the sneakers, their style seems to be loosely based on the sneakers he wore in Crash Twinsanity, but without the “C” in the circle on each one [3] [4]. His pose and goofy facial expression in one of the renders show that he is still going to be the energetic adventurer we loved since 1996 [5]. Furthermore, I think the design is pretty cute.

“Pancakes!” [3] [4]

If the mobile app is also set to be released in Japan, the exclusive design for the loveable bandicoot that was there to help his franchise appeal to Japanese audiences ought to make a kawaii return [6]. If it does so, then it will need to once again consist of those beady Pac-Man eyes to make him look cuter and those black eyebrows that at least look better than the eyebrows Ratchet had for Ratchet and Clank players in Japan [10] [11]. Additionally, the Japanese Crash would still need to feature five-fingered hands in order to not offend those who were affected by distressing ways of losing a finger in Japan [14] [44] [45]. As much as I adore remarkable anime-like eyes, I completely understand how ethical it would be to give four-fingered characters an extra finger for each hand in Japan [14]. If there could be the cuter version of Crash of the Japanese release of the upcoming mobile game, chances of it being a success in Japan may increase [6] [10] [11]. Perhaps there could be an option to play as Japanese Crash for Western mobile game players who would ironically prefer that version of him.

Kon’nichiwa, Kurasshu Bandikuu-san! [6]

In all regional releases of the app, the premise and other features ought to stick to what has been revealed a little too early. Apparently, Dr. Cortex is planning to take over different dimensions [21] [27]. Could this mean Spyro the Dragon, a bunch of Skylanders or the previous incarnations of Crash could make brief cameos [3] [15] [16]? Probably not since Cortex’s evil plan will only happen in a mobile spin-off. Aside from Crash’s duty of stopping him, the ideas of finding secret hideouts during the gameplay and receiving new tracks for more challenges will not only make the game more interesting by disregarding some linearity, but they can be another way to make the player feel rewarded for finding secrets [27]. The ability to play as Fake Crash in any secret tracks would be priceless [1]. On second thought, I would be thrilled to team up with Coco who may use her machine to send dastardly minions back to their own universes [21] [27], which may be a somewhat rehash of how she was playable in the N-Sane Trilogy [2]. Even after an advertisement gets leaked, there should be no invalid excuse for anything hugely misleading for the actual release soon.

If there ought to be any updates in the future after the app’s official release, I think Baby Crash ought to be playable for fans of infant counterparts. [3]

And as previously mentioned, Crash’s Japanese counterpart could be an unlockable playable character for Western players who may prefer his design. [6]

Aside from a leaked advertisement of the upcoming Crash mobile game being developed by King during some testing with other mobile games in Brazil, there will be some hopes for a completely new main Crash Bandicoot game for the PlayStation 5 [20]. After all, he and Spyro the Dragon started fantastically on the first PlayStation [5] [38]. Speaking of the PlayStation 5, I am also hoping that there will be a brand new Ratchet and Clank game that could be a chronological sequel to the re-imagining of the first game from 2016 [36]. I also think Spyro could have another reboot that may combine aspects of the original, Legend of Spyro and Skylanders series to appeal to all sides of the Spyro fandom’s spectrum for the PlayStation 5 [32] [37]. But as for Crash Bandicoot in his upcoming mobile app with a design that could please plenty of Crash fans who adored more than one previous incarnation of him, should we let him speak in an upbeat Australian accent for the final outcome or not [15] [16] [17] [33]? Either way, it ought to briefly stick to what has been promised to avoid even more disapproval from a fraction of the Crash Bandicoot fanbase.

More about the upcoming mobile game that is likely to be titled “Crash Bandicoot: On The Run” is yet to be revealed later this year. Perhaps if an official trailer for it comes out, our thoughts on it could be expanded. [4]

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