I love sushi, so when I saw the press release for this title it piqued my interest.  It supposedly teaches you the art of preparing sushi (over 35 unique dishes) with interactive challenges throughout the game.  Apparently you have to race against the clock to prepare some of these dishes.  Now, I’m all for pseudo-games like this, especially ones that attempt to inform people around the world of different cultures and foods.  However, I worry that this game will make sushi preparation look quick and easy.  Its not.  Sushi chefs go through years and years of schooling and apprenticeships just to become a master chef in the field.  That’s not really something you can replicate in a game.  Of course, the same thing could probably be said for Cooking Mama, and that seems popular enough.

What is also cool about this title is it includes a “Sushipedia”, which showcases the history and culture behind the food, as well as explaining the etiquette behind ordering and eating this delicacy.  I realize sushi isn’t for everyone, but I like the fact that the developer, City Interactive, is at least attempting to educate people about the art of preparing this food.  It looks like we’ll see this title hit the DS in North America in October.