COOKING MAMA 4 KITCHEN MAGIC (NINTENDO 3DS)

Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic is the debut of the Cooking Mama series on 3DS; after numerous spin-offs, Mama has returned to the kitchen. Like its predecessors, it's a game that simulates cooking through a variety of recipes. Different stages of the cooking process are imitated by simple mini-games such as chopping, stirring, kneading and tossing. Boasting 60 recipes and over 200 mini-games, Cooking Mama 4 uses the familiar DS touchscreen feature as well as the new 3DS gyroscope feature. The gyroscope gives players new abilities such as cracking eggs, flipping pans, balancing plates, and grating cheese. New recipes include corn dogs, cherry pie, and gourmet cupcakes. New activities are available after cooking, such as stacking plates, balancing cups, and washing dishes. There is also a cooking mode, allowing up to 4 players to compete to perfect new recipes.