Abstract: Mama’s new career choice still has some weeds to pick out. I was completely enamored with the Cooking Mama series the moment I played the first title on the DS. It was a unique concept at the time, and the game was a quick, easy, and fun pick-up-and-p...
Abstract: While it’s not as satisfying as the Cooking Mama series, there’s a lot to love about Mama’s garden. Gardening Mama’s mini-games are fun in short bursts but totally cute enough to show you and your Stylus a good time.
Abstract: The nice thing about Gardening Mama is that there is always something to do. There is always a plant that needs tending to, so whether you’re planting your first grape vine or your ninth squash, there will always be a flower that needs to be watered o...
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Published: 2009-04-10, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: After years spent toiling away in the kitchen, Mama is long overdue for some outside time. In Gardening Mama, she heads outdoors to tend her fertile gardens (plural!) and reaps a full harvest of brand-new minigames that range from educational to dull, ...
Your garden grows and reflects your progress, Needy plants keep the action moving, Minigames are mildly educational, not too difficult, Pleasing variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Minigames can become repetitive, Gameplay is fairly shallow, Lame multiplayer, Mama still has an awkward accent.
Mamas minigames bloom nicely in their new garden thanks to improved game design. ...
Abstract: Fiery-eyed Mama is back in action on the Nintendo DS, but this time she's traded in her spatula and mixing bowl for a watering can and shovel. Gardening Mama keeps the step-by-step instructions of Cooking Mama but applies them to a new set of recipes: ...
Gardening Mama is more Mama and more mini-games, but it lacks the charm and appeal of her kitchen-based outings. Devoted Mama loyalists will find the new settings and visuals a nice change, but anyone else even remotely interested in checking this out ...
