Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Negative: 4 out of 8
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  1. Apr 15, 2020
    80
    As somebody who suffered through the middling Sweet Shop, who grew irate at the cynical cash-grab of a mobile game, and who wanted fresh blood in this series again, Cookstar delivers - and then some. I haven't been able to put this thing down, and it's taken valuable hours away from Animal Crossing, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and quite a few others.
  2. Apr 20, 2020
    75
    While there’s definitely room for improvement and expansion, I can see kids liking this game quite a bit. There’s plenty to unlock, and hearing that you did something better than Mama brings a smile. As someone new to the series, Cooking Mama: Cookstar felt reasonably fresh to me. But vets may find it more so resembles leftovers. Hopefully, the rights holder and publisher can work things out.
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  1. Apr 20, 2020
    Cooking Mama: Cookstar is a mess, and isn’t worth the controversy around its release. There is little to no reward for success, or even for trying. The motion controls don’t work. The content is often recycled from past games. The fact that it was somehow released in this state is kind of interesting, and physical copies may become collector’s items, but that will only be due to their rarity, not any value in the game itself.
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. Jul 24, 2020
    3
    Poor graphics, horrendous controls, off putting voice work. I am well aware this game was never authorized to be released.
  2. Apr 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I played the previous Cooking Mama games growing up, so this release evokes nostalgia. I love how Cookstar has been updated with trendy recipes and cute new sayings from Mama. The motion controls are smooth and natural. My favorite part that I've discovered is at the end of the burger recipe - you can continue to add a ridiculous amount of fries until Mama tells you it’s too much! I love this game and will continue to come back to play. Full Review »
  3. Apr 5, 2020
    9
    Just got this game for my kids (6 and 13) and all
    I can saw is wow! My 6 year old always loved cooking and would ask to stir things etc so now
    Just got this game for my kids (6 and 13) and all
    I can saw is wow! My 6 year old always loved cooking and would ask to stir things etc so now he can cook things along with us! Great game and would highly recommend.
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