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Ratatouille for the Nintendo DS came out in 2007, published by THQ. It was one of those many licensed games that filled the shelves during the DS era, aiming to capture the spirit of the film without reinventing the wheel. You play as Remy, the rat with a passion for cooking, navigating a world that is both charming and hostile to a small rodent.

You control Remy through various environments, from the sewers to the bustling kitchen of Gusteau's restaurant. The main goal is to progress through the story by completing stages, which often involve platforming to avoid human chefs and environmental hazards. Two key mechanics define the experience: sneaking through vents and across countertops to stay out of sight, and engaging in touch-screen cooking minigames where you must follow recipes under time pressure. The pacing is generally brisk, with the difficulty spiking during some of the more frantic chase sequences or precise cooking tasks. It feels like a light, occasionally chaotic adventure that captures the scrappy energy of trying to cook in a place you're not supposed to be.