Virtual pet app for android?
November 9, 2015 11:55 PM Subscribe
I'm looking to adopt a virtual pet for an Android device! Got suggestions?
Up until a month ago, we had a workplace cat. We can't have a pet at home, so I got pretty attached to the little fluffball, but for health & safety reasons, we had to find a new home for her (she's very happy and safe-- her new owners, friends of ours, love her dearly).
I miss her very, very much, though; I work night shift, and she was my only company for 2+ years. And silly as it sounds, I'm wondering if a make-believe pet won't help a bit in getting over missing her.
Any recommendations for virtual pet apps for Android would be greatly appreciated.
Up until a month ago, we had a workplace cat. We can't have a pet at home, so I got pretty attached to the little fluffball, but for health & safety reasons, we had to find a new home for her (she's very happy and safe-- her new owners, friends of ours, love her dearly).
I miss her very, very much, though; I work night shift, and she was my only company for 2+ years. And silly as it sounds, I'm wondering if a make-believe pet won't help a bit in getting over missing her.
Any recommendations for virtual pet apps for Android would be greatly appreciated.
Best answer: Neko Atsume (mentioned on the green before there was an English version)
posted by exogenous at 4:05 AM on November 10, 2015 [8 favorites]
posted by exogenous at 4:05 AM on November 10, 2015 [8 favorites]
Best answer: Seconding Neko Atsume! I've been playing it since May and still find it charming. The kitties are cute and they have cute little butts and you can buy them things. It's pretty great.
posted by phunniemee at 5:40 AM on November 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by phunniemee at 5:40 AM on November 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
In addition to Neko Atsume, if you were into Tamagotchis twenty years ago, they're back...
posted by curagea at 12:14 PM on November 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by curagea at 12:14 PM on November 10, 2015 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Pou is very cute, but also making me a bit anxious-- what if I can't check in & feed him?-- but I love the games, and being able to pet him. Neko Atsume is lower-maintenance, and KITTIES.
Will have to test-drive both for a while-- thank you!
posted by ElaineMc at 10:40 PM on November 10, 2015
Will have to test-drive both for a while-- thank you!
posted by ElaineMc at 10:40 PM on November 10, 2015
Yes, a nice thing about Neko Atsume is that you can leave the game alone for a day or a week or ten and there's no permanent repercussion. Put out more cat food the cats come back with no hurt feelings.
posted by exogenous at 3:51 PM on November 11, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by exogenous at 3:51 PM on November 11, 2015 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: So many kitties. Kitties everywhere! And so happy looking!
posted by ElaineMc at 1:20 AM on November 12, 2015
posted by ElaineMc at 1:20 AM on November 12, 2015
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