Who of you do not know Tamagotchi? Tamagotchi is a game that is very popular by children in the era of the 90's. Inside this toy you can keep a virtual pet that can be taken anywhere. Interestingly, now the game re-emerged for smartphone devices titled My Tamagotchi Forever, and can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store or App Store. So, now you do not need to play Tamagochi through a special device but just by using your own smartphone.

After two decades passed, Bandai Namco has finally relaunched this once popular and lovable mobile game with a fresh look. The lovers of Tamagotchi or at least the children of today are finally getting the chance to enjoy another mobile game that was booming in the 90s, which owns and cares for a cute virtual annoyance that is not troublesome.

Like the original Tamagotchi game, My Tamagotchi Forever mobile games also bring a similar tamagochi-like experience. But to provide a different playing experience, the game developed by Bandai Co and Sync Entertainment also provides many interesting features; among them is Tamatown, where you can meet other Tamagotchi characters in this mobile game. In addition there is also a virtual store feature where you can buy various accessories to give to your tamagochi.

Then, if in the original version you can only get and take care of one type of tamagochisaja, in this latest version you can maintain many tamagochi and interact with other players. Not only that, the tamagochi can also evolve and compete with each other.

Gameplay

The goal of My Tamagotchi Forever is to nurture a virtual pet that has a variety of cute and unique shapes. Very different from the old Tamagotchi device that had to push the physical button to do all the interaction with the tamagochi, in this mobile version you can interact directly with your pet just by touching the screen only.

Here you will still be given the responsibility to make sure your pet lives happily. You have to pay attention to the pet when they need to go to the bathroom to defecate, bathe, eat, get enough sleep, and entertain them by playing the various mini games available. You can monitor all their needs on the information listed at the bottom of the smartphone screen.

Every time doing various activities with your pet, then you will get a coin. This coin is useful for buying items that can also be used to beautify Tamatown or play area that your pet can use. Unfortunately the coins earned are very few, so you must be patient and often complete various activities every time in order to buy the desired item. However, for those of you who do not want to bother, you can also buy it instantly using real money.

Graphic

If in the past Tamagotchi only appeared with black and white graphics (B / W aka black / white), now in the version of My Tamagotchi Forever you will be spoiled with bright colors that are very interesting to see. Visualization, the sound of the tamagochi, and the musical instruments presented will evoke a nostalgic impression on a much more modern device, your smartphone.

Features

Adapting other mobile games, in My Tamagotchi Forever you will also get rewards every day. Various rewards can be found; such as coins, gems, and more. In addition to caring for pets, you can also get a feel for some other exciting mini-games in this game; such as Match 3, Planet Hop, Band Practice, and Hide and Seek. There are also two other mini-games that can be obtained through third-party applications that you must download first. Unfortunately, this mini-game has limited time so it can only be played a few times. To be able to play it again, you are required to watch video ads whose duration is quite long enough.

Conclusion

Those who spent their childhood in the 90s would have been familiar with virtual pet games in the form of this LCD sailing device. Tamagotchi itself was first launched in Japan in 1996, then followed released in the United States a year later. This product records global sales of 82 million units as a whole.

My Tamagotchi Forever also still presents some mainstay activities; such as bathing, feeding, lulling, to playing, so for you who ever played Tamagotchi must feel the same feel when tasting it.

On the other hand, comes with a more fresh look, Tamagotchi mobile experience this mobile version will be slightly different. If in the past you just focused on taking care of pets to not die, then in the game My Tamagotchi Foreverini you can give sweetener items to beautify your tamagochi. Indirectly you are actually seduced to spend money in order to get a variety of funny items, and to give time to see video ads that must be very annoying to get a coin.

Broadly speaking, My Tamagotchi Forever is a mobile game that is quite fun to be played by all walks of life, including by those who really love casual gameplay. While trying to play My Tamagotchi Forever myself the author is like a memory of the 90s where almost everyone plays tamagochi. Very nice! However when it reaches a high enough level, the excitement of caring for this pet is actually reduced, as you will begin to focus on other items and pets that grow up.