Ahoy there me lads and lasses! Some friends from another crew went on a few days vacation on land. They had activities where they couldn’t take their pets, so they asked us to take care of them while they were away. Ye know how this old salt and the other buckos love animals, aye? Of course, we were happy to do it for them. Me parrot pet had an incredible time playing with them too. We were sad when they had to go back to their ship, but we knew it was only temporary that they were with us, so that was expected. As of now, beside me parrot pet, the only pets we have in the good old Jolly Roger are virtual pets. Har, har, har! If ye hearties are also looking for virtual pets, you came to the right place. Batten down the hatches and let me share with ye this app called Tiny Friends: Virtual Pet Game by Ambitious Seed.
It has classic pixel artwork
In this world where extravagant and heavy graphics are common in many games, it’s refreshing to see classic pixel games that are simple and take you back in time. The game brings nostalgia because of the pixel images, which will remind you of games from years back. There are also many things to see as there are various places to check out, different items available and lots of customization features.
There are many pets to choose from
You can choose from different types of pets ranging from cats to dogs. There are only a few free pets available when you start and you need to buy the others using coins that you can earn or get through in-app purchase. Another fun thing is that you can choose a name for each of your pets, so the game feels more personal.
You can do many things
There are various things to do in this game, so you will not get bored. Besides taking care of the basic needs of your pet like food, grooming and rest, you can decorate different parts of the house like the bedroom and kitchen. There’s also a backyard where you can grow plants, although they wither quickly if you don’t water them, which is inconvenient, since you need to check on them every hour or so to prevent them from dying. There are also different mini games that you can enjoy, which will also earn you money. However, some of them are difficult, and you also earn a few coins. So, it can be hard to collect coins you need for buying items.
It’s free and you can play offline
This game is free to download. But as mentioned, it comes with in-app purchases and you can also opt to pay to remove advertisements. The ads are not too much though, so you can keep playing without feeling bombarded by them. Once installed, you can play even when not connected to the internet. But it has no save on cloud feature, so you can’t switch from one device to another.
Thumbs up
This game has classic pixel artwork that’s simple and nostalgic. There are many pets to choose from and it offers customization. Mini games are also available and you can play it offline. This app is free to download.
Thumbs down
It’s hard to earn coins and there’s no feature to save progress on cloud.
The verdict
Try Tiny Friends: Virtual Pet Game if you are looking for a fun and simple virtual pet game that you can play for free. It has customization features allowing you to name your pets and decorate the house and environment. The classic pixel graphics will bring you back in time, and there are mini games that you can play, and will also earn you coins.
