Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Helixe
- Publishers: THQ
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy (2007)
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy is a cookery simulation-styled minigame compilation video game developed by Helixe and published by THQ for the Nintendo DS. It is based on the film Ratatouille. The game was released in North America on October 23, 2007, and in Europe on November 2, 2007.
The game features over 50 minigames, each of which is based on a different cooking task, such as chopping vegetables, stirring soups, and grilling meats. Players must use the Nintendo DS stylus to control Remy, the rat protagonist of the film, as he completes each task. The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against each other in cooking competitions.
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s charming graphics and engaging minigames, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of depth. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy is a minigame compilation game in which players control Remy, the rat protagonist of the film Ratatouille, as he completes a variety of cooking tasks. The game features over 50 minigames, each of which is based on a different cooking task, such as chopping vegetables, stirring soups, and grilling meats.
Players must use the Nintendo DS stylus to control Remy as he completes each task. The stylus is used to perform a variety of actions, such as chopping, stirring, and grilling. Players must carefully follow the on-screen instructions in order to complete each task successfully.
The game features a variety of different modes, including a story mode, a challenge mode, and a multiplayer mode. In story mode, players progress through a series of levels, each of which features a different cooking challenge. In challenge mode, players can compete against their own best times or against the times of other players. In multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in cooking competitions.
Reception
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s charming graphics and engaging minigames, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of depth. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Critical reception
- IGN: 7/10
- GameSpot: 6/10
- Eurogamer: 7/10
- Nintendo World Report: 8/10
Sales
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy is one of the best-selling Nintendo DS games of all time. The game has been praised for its charming graphics, engaging minigames, and multiplayer modes. It is a great game for fans of the film Ratatouille and for anyone who enjoys cooking games.
Conclusion
Ratatouille: Food Frenzy is a fun and challenging cooking game that’s perfect for fans of the film. The minigames are varied and engaging, and the graphics are colorful and charming. The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, making it a great choice for parties and get-togethers. If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly cooking game, Ratatouille: Food Frenzy is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7/10