Trophy thoughts

[G4Knight]

Actually real this time.

[Maxie_M0us3]

How long do we bet it’s in the store until we find out it goes delisted because an unauthorized release?

Edited April 1, 2021 by MaxieM0us3

[Xylobe]

I can't believe it, you can actually go buy it on PSN right now.

 

For those not in the know: Office Create, the creators of Cooking Mama, licensed Planet Entertainment to create Cookstar for Switch, but they released the game in an unsatisfactory state without Office Create's approval. Legal stuff happened and the game has been delisted from the Switch's eshop since. Planet was never licensed to develop a PS4 version of the game in the first place, so I'm blown away that they've actually gone and released it, especially given this notice in a big red banner at the top of Office Create's website:

 

http://www.ofcr.co.jp/ofcr/ImportantNotice_en.html

[Nameless600]

I've been playing this a bunch before the trophies were fully available and I'm about 80% through. Couple of notes

 

1) about 70% of the trophies are "story" related and will unlock just by finishing all 50 recipes. If not, while you are going through Cookstar mode.

2) The game does require a 2nd controller as you need to play the party mode which is local only.

3) The main "Challenge" is completing all 50 recipes on Cookstar mode getting a 3 star. Cookstar mode is a rapid fire mode that gives less instructions then the normal mode. As well, if you fail any step you have to start over. In order to get 3 stars overall you need to get 3 stars on every step of the process. So if you get a 2 star at any point its best just to start over. This may sound tough but given the average recipe only takes about 2-3 minutes to complete you can easily play it in normal mode, learn the steps, and do Cookstar immediately after. If you do the math it should only take about 4-5 hours tops to complete. You can also use practice mode for any tough ones (For example, rolling/placing meat on parchment paper & cracking eggs are a bit obnoxious and require really specific movements).

 

Overall, the plat is probably about 10-12 hours and about a 3/10 difficulty. Its a blast for anyone that loves cooking mama.

[Dr_Mayus]

I always  thought cooking mama was a first party Nintendo game

[HMS_Victor]

21 minutes ago, Dr_Mayus said:

I always  thought cooking mama was a first party Nintendo game

 

Same. I was always interested in it even though I never had a Nintendo console. I might pick this up. Especially if all that drama above is happening. Might get delisted quickly

[Charizarzar]

Loved Cooking Mama on the DS, surprised to see this getting a PS release. Looks like it's not on the UK store though.

[APCGrayLocked]

56 minutes ago, Xylobe said:

I can't believe it, you can actually go buy it on PSN right now.

 

For those not in the know: Office Create, the creators of Cooking Mama, licensed Planet Entertainment to create Cookstar for Switch, but they released the game in an unsatisfactory state without Office Create's approval. Legal stuff happened and the game has been delisted from the Switch's eshop since. Planet was never licensed to develop a PS4 version of the game in the first place, so I'm blown away that they've actually gone and released it, especially given this notice in a big red banner at the top of Office Create's website:

 

http://www.ofcr.co.jp/ofcr/ImportantNotice_en.html

 

whoa, that's some bullshit right there. Release a game in an incomplete state for Switch and then, publish a PS4 version without permission. Where are the handcuffs for those?

Edited April 1, 2021 by APCGrayLocked

[sealightbreeze]

Wasn't that series specifically Nintendo only? Did I miss something?

[BGriff1986]

14 minutes ago, Charizarzar said:

Looks like it's not on the UK store though.

Gutted! I’ve been looking for an app to help my PS4 start crypto farming

[zizimonster]

 Gold Cookstar Challenge might be tough, or is it actually easy? I've never played this title before. 

[Dr_Mayus]

1 hour ago, HMS_Victor said:

 

Same. I was always interested in it even though I never had a Nintendo console. I might pick this up. Especially if all that drama above is happening. Might get delisted quickly

Too expensive now. I remembered these games were like 20 bucks on the ds

[Frontzie]

Wait, is this seriously coming out??? I preordered this last year, and kept my Switch version sealed, waiting for the slight chance for this to be released...

[DonnieDunzos]

How does game play on the PS4 without the touch screen controls like on the Nintendo DS?

[BGriff1986]

8 minutes ago, DunDonnie said:

How does game play on the PS4 without the touch screen controls like on the Nintendo DS?

Based on the trailer, looks like it’s mostly driven by the analog stick 

[Roronora_Zoro666]

The $39.99 price tag kills me

[LoveInHell]

Oh my God, a bit too excited for this. ? I will definitely get this when it’s a bit cheaper, the trophy list is very straightforward. Looks like a list where you just gotta play the game and enjoy it. I believe the recipes can be used in real life as well. ?️??️

[TheSleepyBeauty]

I heard really bad reviews of the switch version. So they decided Playstation was their last resort. Tread carefully with this game kids. 

[DrakeHellsing]

3 hours ago, Charizarzar said:

Loved Cooking Mama on the DS, surprised to see this getting a PS release. Looks like it's not on the UK store though.

Looks like, according to the game page on the main page, they have it set for April 28th for the EU. So hopefully that's the right release date, cause I'd like to play it too.

[Nameless600]

4 hours ago, zizimonster said:

 Gold Cookstar Challenge might be tough, or is it actually easy? I've never played this title before. 

 

Just got the platinum (currently showing 1st in the world).

 

It's overall pretty easy if you play the 50 recipes before even starting cookstar. There are only about 10 different minigames in various forms with a few one offs (such as spinning/throwing a pizza). Once you get the basic feel for how each mini game works they are all fairly simple.

 

Some of the grilling ones (putting items on the grill, flipping, and returning) are tough as the symbol for when something is ready is pretty small (its just a puff of steam). The egg cracking takes a bit to get used to, and putting meat onto parchment paper is really particular and tends to screw up.

A few of the time trials a tough, specifically the deviled egg cutting section, pizza tossing, and most of the pouring sections. But all are manageable with practice.

[SpaceCoresDad]

To anyone who wants to maybe give this a shot, I recommend buying it now and not waiting. Seeing as how it was removed from the Switch store just days after it went up, and how Planet is literally undergoing a lawsuit right now for a game they weren't supposed to make, I can't see this staying up very long. Maybe it'll last, but I'd rather keep this piece of weird gaming history instead of let it be lost to time.

[sealightbreeze]

I’m not going to buy it. Too expensive right now for my budget. If they yank the game off PSN, does that effect the trophies? 

Edited April 1, 2021 by sealightbreeze

[Anxiety]

31 minutes ago, sealightbreeze said:

I’m not going to buy it. Too expensive right now for my budget. If they yank the game off PSN, does that effect the trophies? 

Trophies will stay the same, most games has been delisted but you can still play them E.G Minecraft Story Mode Season One and Two

 

I might not buy this game because of the legal issue I know it doesn’t effect me in anyway but that’s just me, I have a friend who might want to buy it because he liked Cooking Mama as a kid, who knows ?

[You]

I loved this on DS, weird to see it on PS4, although it's not for sale on the UK store though.

[DonnieDunzos]

I ordered a physical copy because a major video game retailer was surprisingly selling them. It was the same price as the digital version - so yeah, it was expensive. But it’ll be rare for how limited and messy this game’s release is.

Edited April 2, 2021 by DunDonnie