Overview
- Estimated achievement difficulty: 3/10 (though finding 3 others to boost with is probably a 10/10).
- Offline: 7 (120)
- Online: 5 (80)
- Approximate amount of time to 200: 5-15 hours (dependant on boosting and skill).
- Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1 (Level select).
- Number of missable achievements: None (level select; though “Now we're cookin'!" must be done in one sitting).
- Do cheat codes disable achievements?: No Cheats
- Does difficulty affect achievements?: Yes (You need to obtain expert scores).
- Glitchy achievements: None
- Unobtainable achievements: None
- Extra equipment needed?: A second controller and account.
Note: This game is no longer listed in the Marketplace.
Introduction:
Diner Dash is a console version of the beloved PC game. Like the PC game, it is point-and-click for actions, but with the switch to an Xbox controller comes shortcuts not found in PC versions. selects the line, to allow for quick seating. sends Flo to the drop off line, sends Flo to the food bar, and sends Flo to the dishwasher. This makes things a lot easier for Diner Dash vets that are used to the instant mouse clicks as opposed to moving the cursor around to click with the analog sticks.
Abbreviated Walkthrough:
Diner Dash can really be taken in three steps, though two of the steps will require a few hours investment. Simply purchasing the game will unlock "That's what I call an upgrade!"
Campaign:
For this, just start up Flo's story. Play through the four restaurants (40 levels) for "I ate the whole thing!" If you did not do this in one sitting, you may have to go back and play until you get two Food Critics in one sitting (one comes to each restaurant). Once you're finished with this, if you missed any expert scores along the way, now's the time to go back for them to get "I really ate the whole thing!" Once this achievement pops, you will have unlocked the secret 5th restaurant, Vishnu's Garden Café. Play through these additional 10 levels for "Secret Diner Award;" all you need is to hit goal. Expert isn't necessary.
Endless Mode:
This mode is the shortest of the three, and will only take a little over 10 minutes. Last 10 minutes to earn "Endless, Schmendless," and once that pops, just stop playing. Let all of your hearts run out for "There's always tomorrow Flo.”
Online:
This will probably take the longest of all the steps. Jump over to the boosting thread to grab some partners. Load up Team Dash (requires 3 players; 2 can be extra controllers), win 10 games, and snag "That's what I call team work!"
With a partner, load up a 1v1 Head to Head match, select Time Wars, and win 10 times. This will earn you "Will Flo please stand up?!" and "There's no time like the present." Rinse and repeat with tip wars to earn "Here's a tip for you...."
Finally, the most challenging achievement of the game, "Workin' nine to five..." You need 3-7 other players (depending on if they have second controllers). You need to win 20 team dash games with at least 3 other teams to net this bad boy.
Conclusion:
Well, that's it. Now you've got your full Diner Dash 200, a restored appreciation for the PC version, and a new hatred for boosting. You're welcome!
[XBA would like to thank BadWolfTommie for this Roadmap]