Kantan! Tanoshii! Okashi Navi DS

Kantan! Tanoshii! Okashi Navi DS (かんたん！たのしい！お菓子ナビDS; literally: "Easy! Fun! Sweets Navigation DS ") is a step-by-step instruction simulator for creating homemade sweets. It requires user participation in one's own kitchen to fully experience the program.

Unlike Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi Marugoto Teikoku Hotel, the entire game is dedicated to desserts and strives to make recipes very easy to follow for beginners. Toddlers and adults are encouraged to try this program together.

The title offers 111 different recipes from the publishers of the cooking magazine, Lettuce Club.

Gameplay

This simulation shares similarities to the other cooking navigation, but it has some attributes that set it apart from the latter.

For one, the overall interface is bright and cartoonish. Each screen is surrounded by soft felts and stitches, the in-game instructor is a smiling hand-puppet, and the voiced narrations are delivered in a cheerful manner. Caricatures of food will often congratulate players throughout the cooking process.

Profiles can be created before beginning the simulation with four being the maximum. Each profile is dedicated to one of two instruction modes within the game: single (teens or adults) or pair (adult and child). They can choose one of twenty-four avatars to represent themselves, each looking like simplistic and colorful cutouts. Profiles help keep track of completed recipes and assess players using a gentle scoring system for their level of experience in the program. With this in mind, the option to award half stars has even been included.

The main menu is expanded slightly to include a detailed "What to do" section. If a person should experience distress while trying a recipe, they are advised to seek help here. It lists common questions regarding certain desserts as well as basic tips for a magnificent presentation. "How to do" videos also do not have to be earned and are already available in the options menu. Other notices for the recipes and common tips can be found in the miscellaneous section.

While microphone responses are optional, players can always rely on them this time around. The volume of the instructor's voice is adjustable through the settings menu. A calendar option is also installed so that users can plan their desserts for a month. Holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and White Day are automatically put on notice on the menu screen.

To reinforce the simulation's emphasis on aiding beginners, cooking steps are broken down more than before. Additional advice pops up at a frequent basis. Warnings for burns will also appear before or after steps requiring the stove, toaster oven, or oven. A detailed search option for recipes exists for those who want specific needs for their desserts. These search results can be made based on any one of the eight sub-categories prior to selection.

Ingredients - Lists all the ingredients in the game and lets the player choose a recipe including a single item of their choice.
Seasonal - Allows players to choose from the four seasons or dishes that may be served at anytime of the year.
Approximate Time - Separates recipes by the time needed to prepare, cook, and serve. Starts as low as anything under thirty minutes and rises to anything above one hour and thirty minutes.
Calorie Count - Tracks amount of calories (kcal) found in given recipes.
Limitations - Provides a list of certain omissions based on food preference or available equipment (ie: "Doesn't use oven.").
Social event - Sorts recipes for the occasion. Categorizes sweets as those being sent away as gifts to everyday treats.
Difficulty - Located in a separate menu than the prior options but has the same intent. Ranges from easy, normal, difficult, or challenging.
Pick of the Day - Located in a separate menu than the prior options but has the same intent. Randomly assigns a recipe for players to test.

Navigation

Recipes

Image Song

Niji - Used for commercials.

Performed by Kanon

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