Pet simulation games don’t stand tall in the teeming hierarchy of video game genres and offerings, possessing a reputation that slips it right to the bottom of the quality food chain. The UK-based team at Spiral House examined this glaring issue and went back to the drawing board, aiming to mend the blemishes of its pet-raising forerunners like seasoned veterinarians. The result? PlayStation Vita Pets; a game that donates enchanting new ways to interact with your pets, but falls short of convincing you that its exhibition of simulated pups are worth fostering.