Since the first Tamagotchi exploded onto the virtual pet scene over ten years ago, these adorable aliens have politely evolved from rudimentary three-button toys to full-fledged videogame mascots.
GamesRadar talk to Nobuaki Taguchi, localization manager for Namco Bandai, about the third and latest installment in the Corner Shop series, and find out why gamers should still care about sugary-sweet minigames and the virtues of Tamagotchi.
Sfronzols is a cute & fun Tamagotchi app to care for your colorful little character and be joyous with them. You’re responsible for playing with them, feeding, bathing, giving them rest and overall happiness. Explore the Sfronzols world in this review.
Sfronzols… try saying that three times fast! It’s a Tamagotchi app to keep a small cuddly character in good spirits. Tasks are pretty simple and you swipe through the screen to get to each activity. You’re responsible for feeding, bathing, putting to bed to restore energy and playing games with them. There are mini games cleverly embedded with many of the developer’s other apps; such as Sfronz The Mole, Flappy Fly, Lights OFF or prompts to download other apps. Completing these tasks earns you coins to keep your little character happy. With these coins you can go to the town and replenish stock like food, medicine, or buy clothes and items to customize, etc. If there’s a bit of neglect going on, you’ll receive notifications throughout the day. There are other things you can do to stay entertained like taking selfies with the Sfronzol!
AceGamez: " Children's games can be something of a curse for reviewers; I mean, honestly, what adult really wants to review the latest Barbie game or groom a horse for a few hours and then write about it? The best children's games are arguably those that are accessible to children but entertaining for adults as well - something that Nintendo is famous for doing incredibly well. While Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop 3 isn't one of those universally appealing kids' titles, it still provides a fair amount of enjoyment and challenge for its junior target audience."
Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc., announced today that Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 has been shipped to North American retailers for Nintendo DS. Based on the popular virtual pets, help run over a dozen shops with adorable Tamagotchi pals. The Nintendo DS' intuitive touch screen controls add a level of immersion the franchise has never seen.
"Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 is a great way to teach the responsibility of running a business in a way that everyone can enjoy," said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Namco Bandai Games America. "Its fun mini-games, distinct art style and atmosphere will bring a smile to anyone's face."
