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Protect the health and well-being of the virtual cat known as Tom via various methods

Protect the health and well-being of the virtual cat known as Tom via various methods

Vote: (35 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Outfit7

Works under: Windows

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(35 votes)

Free

Developer

Outfit7

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Android

Pros

  • The game is very colorful, offering players a wide array of backgrounds, sound effects, clothing options, and more. Tom himself is adorable and has a lovely personality with which you will want to interact.
  • A wide array of mini-games that are bound to keep you entertained. You can also play these mini-games with your real-world friends.
  • The ability to talk to Tom and have him repeat what you say in a funny voice will keep your kids entertained for hours.
  • Tom can look like whatever you want him too. Indeed, this customizability is a blast.

Cons

  • The game is designed for kids. If you aren't a kid, you'll probably get bored, fast. Indeed, many of the game's functions - including the language it uses and its games - are all relatively simple and will offer adults no real challenge.
  • The game offers in-app purchases despite the fact that it is obviously geared towards children. This means that adults will either have to monitor their kids' use of the game or have a long talk with them ahead of time to ensure that they don't make any purchases.
  • The game's subscription service is the only way to access some of the game's content. Good luck telling your children that they can't have it. However, it does offer some very useful features for the purposes of using the game, so it's understandable that they will want this feature.
  • While it's great that you can play mini-games against your friends, you can't actually play all of the games - just two. This leaves you feeling like you aren't getting the most out of the game.

My Talking Tom is a virtual pet app designed by developer Outfit7, which has developed an array of these types of apps.

Tom is a cat who, like any virtual pet, requires constant attention and care. This means that you have to feed him, make sure he has enough water, regularly take him to the bathroom, make sure he has enough rest and manage his mood. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what this game asks of you.

Of course, like any virtual pet app these days, the game offers much more. It has a slew of mini-games, including adventure, puzzle, action, and sports games. You can actually play some of these games with your friends who are also on the app, a relatively rare feature when compared to other virtual pet games. Unfortunately, those games are limited.

You can change Tom's clothing and take him on a wide amount of in-game adventures. You can also make him dress like a variety of professions, including policemen, superheroes, and more.

One of the cooler features of this game is that you can talk to Tom, and he will repeat everything you say in a silly, goofy voice. This is a great feature for kids.

The game is free to download but does offer in-app purchases. There is also a subscription service, and that service is the only way to access some content.

Pros

  • The game is very colorful, offering players a wide array of backgrounds, sound effects, clothing options, and more. Tom himself is adorable and has a lovely personality with which you will want to interact.
  • A wide array of mini-games that are bound to keep you entertained. You can also play these mini-games with your real-world friends.
  • The ability to talk to Tom and have him repeat what you say in a funny voice will keep your kids entertained for hours.
  • Tom can look like whatever you want him too. Indeed, this customizability is a blast.

Cons

  • The game is designed for kids. If you aren't a kid, you'll probably get bored, fast. Indeed, many of the game's functions - including the language it uses and its games - are all relatively simple and will offer adults no real challenge.
  • The game offers in-app purchases despite the fact that it is obviously geared towards children. This means that adults will either have to monitor their kids' use of the game or have a long talk with them ahead of time to ensure that they don't make any purchases.
  • The game's subscription service is the only way to access some of the game's content. Good luck telling your children that they can't have it. However, it does offer some very useful features for the purposes of using the game, so it's understandable that they will want this feature.
  • While it's great that you can play mini-games against your friends, you can't actually play all of the games - just two. This leaves you feeling like you aren't getting the most out of the game.