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developed by indieszero and published by

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for the

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. It was released only in Japan.

Brief information

The software contains numerous Japanese recipes with step by step instructions, and the user can use the Nintendo DS's microphone for voice-recognition commands like turning pages. All the instructions are read out loud, while some instructions are video recordings showing how to do some tasks like chopping. It is possible to choose recipes based on a number of calories, the ingredients the user has and so forth. The simulator also keeps in memory what dishes the player has already made. It also features a timer. As a bonus, the

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game, ''Chef'', can also be played in this DS title.

Reception

''Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi'' received an Excellence Prize for Entertainment at the 2006

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Sequels and spin-offs

''Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi'' gave birth to numerous sequels. Nintendo developed a Japan only sequel , an internationally released sequel in the 2008 titled '' Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?'', and the North America-only 2010 release ''America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking'', based on the

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program,

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after ''

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'' magazine helped the publisher to write the game.

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released two Japan-only follow ups, including and .

Legacy

A musical remix based on this Nintendo DS title was used in ''

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'', where it was heard in the Kirby Final Smash update. This was only heard on the Japanese version of the official website, but the song was added to all versions of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as one of the songs for the PictoChat stage.

References

External links

Official website (Japanese)
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