I've never really seen the attraction of Tamagochi-type pets although I must admit to never having tried one. Who knows, I might get hooked?

I suppose, though, that in a way, the VV and VF games are really based on that sort of game with the added complications of the fact that we are looking after more than one - over 100 in the case of some VV games - and the addition of puzzles/challenges. We look after our villagers/families, and feed them, teach them, and so on. We tend to care about what happens to the peeps, are sad when they die, and our proud of them when they succeed. The two Tycoon games are also variations on the theme, with the addition of trying to make money (and solving puzzles, etc.)

I'll certainly give Lonely Pets a try, just because it's from LDW, even if I don't end up buying it.
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