Today, I'm going to introduce how to play the cooking feature in Digimon Source Code. Although cooking may seem like just a part of daily leisure, it actually plays a crucial role in the Digimon nurturing system. The growth of Digimon cannot be separated from meticulous care, and the delicious food produced by cooking is the key element to enhance their status and strength. These dishes not only replenish the energy of Digimon but also significantly increase their intimacy with the player. Next, I will detail the gameplay of cooking.

Firstly, regarding ingredient acquisition, players can obtain ingredients through various means. Gathering is the most basic method; in the game world, players can directly gather all kinds of basic ingredients, which is an important way to get ingredients in the early stages of the game. Completing recommended tasks and daily missions in the game is also a significant way to obtain ingredients or food. Missions usually reward high-experience value foods, but these are mostly finished products, while gathered ingredients need further processing. As the game progresses and players unlock the home feature, they can then plant crops in their own homes.

Next comes the cooking process. When choosing recipes, due to the relative scarcity of ingredients in the game, choices must be made. It's suggested that players prioritize making higher-quality food first. Orange quality food is usually a good choice as it greatly increases the intimacy of Digimon. If your Digimon has a preference for purple quality food, you can consider making purple quality food as well. However, foods below purple quality generally offer lower cost-effectiveness and are not recommended to avoid wasting precious ingredients. Players should try to upgrade their workshop level. After upgrading, not only can they cook higher-quality food, but they can also have more machines, thus improving cooking efficiency.

Giving the cooked dishes to Digimon plays an important role. It can increase the affection of Digimon, thereby enhancing their strength and unlocking more attribute bonuses. It's important to note that different Digimon have different taste preferences. Giving them their favorite food can double the intimacy. Therefore, players should understand the taste preferences of their Digimon and cook and give food accordingly to achieve the best effect.

I've now introduced how to play the cooking feature in Digimon Source Code. Players accumulate proficiency by cooking corresponding foods. Once the proficiency reaches a certain level, they can unlock higher-quality recipes. With continuous cooking and unlocking, eventually, they will be able to make the highest quality delicacies.