Viva Piñata invites gamers to create an immersive world where living piñatas inhabit an ever-changing environment. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and take control of this environment, using their creativity and imagination to attract, protect and manage over 60 different piñata species that can visit their world and make it their home. Utilizing hundreds of customizable elements, players can create a unique piñata paradise.
Features:
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Deep Xbox Live integration allows you to swap tips, items, and more with friends.
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Create your own garden and more than 60 types of piñatas.
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Use easy, basic tools to develop an enviroment that reflects you.
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Regardless of skill level, find challenge in keeping out sour piñatas, perfecting your garden, and keeping your new piñata friends happy.
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Choose how much you want to control your piñatas by letting them run free or attempting to control their daily lives.
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One Very Colorful GameJun 21, 2010 The amount of color simply on the box is astounding, and it really shows in the game too.
This game is as lighthearted as you want it to be, but if you want to be serious about your gardening and truly maximize profits, then you can do as you please.
There is A LOT of variety in this game. Initially, like all games, you start with very little, but once you catch on and start leveling up and doing new things (thus unlocking new items and pinatas), you will have a blast trying to get new stuff.
This game looks like a kiddie game (similar to Rare's other recent work, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts), but it really isn't. Like N&B, you can give a little kid the controller and they might find their way around (or you can simply plug in a second controller and give them a helping hand cooperatively). What I find most impressive is the amount of detail given to everything, things that young kids will easily miss: the descriptions of EVERY single item in the game, the clever species names, the witty dialogue, the interesting story that is unlocked as you go along, the trial and errors, etc. I've been playing for a great deal now, and I was astounded to realize one of my pinatas had a special variant simply because I decided to feed him an apple for the hell of it. Things like that may easily be overlooked by young ones, but they won't miss out on the bright colors, and cute pinatas for sure.
This game will have you working around the clock (well, not literally, in the game world at least) to tend to your garden and everything inside. If you want to keep making money and leveling up, you will not have much of a break as the action is nonstop. Thus, you will always have a difficult time putting down the controller and saving your game for next time.
Lastly, don't ignore this game because you are not a gardener/breeder/landscaper in real life. I am none of those, and find this game immensely enjoyable. Like all games, it is not for everybody, but it is worth trying. As a cheap Platinum Hit (one you can play with your family nevertheless), there is nothing to go wrong.
Also, I have not played the sequel yet (Trouble in Paradise), but I am led to believe it is very similar with some extras and maybe a bit more plot. I, personally, think it best to start at the roots with Viva Pinata, then if you enjoy it, you continue with the sequel, and if you don't, then maybe VP: Party Animals is more for you ( :P this is more of a kiddie game with simple gameplay, it got decent reviews, not like VP and VP: TiP).
Guilty Pleasure for us allDec 08, 2009 I didn't think anything could be as addicting as Animal Crossing. I was wrong. This game will never let you go. For some odd reason, taking care of pinatas and plants is the funnest thing I've ever done. This game is a must have for all 360 fans. It's easy, it's fun, you get tons of gps, and it may surprise you by putting you in touch with your gentle, caring side. Just kidding, but seriously, it's great. I recommend it for guys and girls of all ages.
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If you want this game, get "Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise" instead.Nov 07, 2009 Okay this is a good game, it's fun, I could sit and play for hours without getting bored. The problem is, it's not worth it to buy this game now that Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise is available. Trouble in Paradise streamlined the interface issues and added content, but it basically the same game. I found this out after I ordered both Viva Pinata and Trouble in Paradise and had to go through the hassle of changing my order. As it stands both games are about the same price so there's no reason to buy this title unless it's much cheaper than the Trouble in Paradise edition!
Colorful game..Oct 13, 2009 I don't know why but I purchased this game out of impulse. Im 26 years old and believe me for a kids game its pretty darn good. Easy to play and lots of animals to catch/raise and lots of fruit/vegetables and flowers to grow. It will keep you on your seat for at least a few hours.
If you like RPG games or "build games" then this would be a good addition to your collection.
Insanely addictiveOct 04, 2009 This game is so addictive and hard to put down. I love video games, from Sims/Gears of War/FallOut and if I love it, I'll play it for a few weeks, beat it a couple times and trade it in. The thing about this game is its quite repetitive. It's loads of fun but it fell flat quickly for me. Might be something I'd try to get back into later. Also, the warning in the book "If you think you're having a seizure, stop playing immediately" made me laugh. Probably not supposed to, but it did. Hah!
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