Playstation Vita Pets
SCORE: 85
One part dog pet simulator, one part puzzles, one part ancient
mystery, one part island exploration, and one part a tiny bit of spice.
What does all of that stir into? Playstation Vita Pets. Like the name
implies this downloadable hand held video game is exclusive to the
Playstation Vita (Note: there is a physical UK version of this game).
First and foremost Castlewood Island looks great in Playstation Vita
Pets. The dogs look great, and animate wonderfully. There is playing
with the dog, and going out on an adventure. There was a king on this
island many years ago. He had a faithful dog, and they hid treasures for
us to find.
We follow the king's journal as we are lead from page to page. We also
unlock maps and keys while playing Playstation Vita Pets. Which show us
the way, and unlock new areas. Tunnels instantly connect us to different
parts of the island.
Your puppy has to learn skills like fetching, and pulling. These are
important to opening doors, and performing out on the island. The
sniffing mini game is one of the coolest in my opinion. Hidden items are
found. These are taken back to the house and sold for money. This money
is used to purchase additional content like toys, and food.
Doing things with your puppy daily in Playstation Vita Pets will earn
buddy points. These can also be used on certain things, and unlocks
tricks. Certain tricks are needed to solve puzzles on the island. Once I
got past the beginning stages it all flowed really well.
We are taught to care for our talking puppy in Playstation Vita Pets. We
feed, bath, clothe, and play with the puppy. The game has to look at
your face every time to let you play with your puppy. I found this
system was generally pretty kind in terms of different facial angles.
Walking around the island can be a bit of a pain. We are stuck to
certain walking areas, and movement is sluggish for us at best. The
puppy is easily distracted by anything and everything. Although he also
does bring up good reminders of what we need to do next to progress the
story.
There are spots of peril in Playstation Vita Pets. Like when the puppy
is on a rickety bridge that breaks. We spend time in a cemetery, and
dark caves. We even see a ghost dog at one point. The dogs also make
snide remarks to you from time to time. Overall Playstation Vita Pets
has a lot of things going for it.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 80%
Replay/Extras: 90%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System:
PS Vita
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Spiral House
Rating: ‘E' -
Everyone
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