Amaru: The Self-Care Pet

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Amaru: The Self-Care Pet is a single player casual simulation game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Amaru: The Self-Care Pet is a single-player simulation game that invites players to nurture mindful self-care habits through a charming virtual pet. Featuring a masterful story, engaging gameplay, ingenious graphics, and a delightful soundtrack, the game offers a highly emotional and immersive experience focused on personal well-being.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,185 reviews

story28 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game is adorable and helps with mental health by encouraging self-care practices.
Amaru is a cute companion that motivates players to complete daily self-care goals.
The app offers a variety of guided meditations and journaling options that are helpful for managing anxiety and stress.

A significant amount of content is locked behind a paywall, which can be frustrating for users.
The tutorial can be long and confusing, making it difficult for new users to navigate the app.
Some users experience technical issues, such as the app crashing or freezing during gameplay.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around the adorable character Amaru, is praised for its engaging and heartwarming elements, with players appreciating the gradual unlocking of Amaru's backstory as they progress. While many find the narrative to be a delightful addition that enhances the self-care experience, some express disappointment over the paywall restricting access to the full story and the emotional weight of certain themes. Overall, the combination of storytelling, art, and interactive gameplay creates a unique and enjoyable atmosphere, though some players wish for a longer narrative and more accessible content.
- “I love the art, story, customizable goals, and interactions with Amaru.”
- “Amaru captures the feel of virtual pet browser games and virtual pets in general in a way I've never seen other apps of its kind do; the art is really incredible, there are different worlds, and there's an actual lore and story element to it.”
- “It's a genuinely beautiful app; Amaru is absolutely precious, and I love his backstory, and how he bonds and heals with you.”
- “My one complaint is that there's this weird wraparound storyline that hints at a bunch of tragic drama that I don't think belongs in an app for people with PTSD, etc. We pick these to help us take care of ourselves, not to jump on yet another psychological rollercoaster, thanks.”
- “I'm bummed that the story doesn't continue and the bond with Amaru maxes out.”
- “You make a game for self-care, then you put a paywall for advancing the story of Amaru and self-care. Wow, aren't you one... never mind, I don't care about textures or colors or even the story, but if even the self-care is put behind a paywall, then don't advertise it as a self-care app, because not everyone has an account lying around to pay you!”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and calming art style, which features charming hand-drawn animations and cute character designs. Many users find the visuals to be a significant selling point, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a soothing atmosphere that aids in self-care. While some mention that the graphics could benefit from further polishing, the general consensus is that the artwork is beautifully done and adds to the game's appeal.
- “The hand-drawn animations blow me away, and the art style is so adorable, from the kitties to even the backgrounds and item designs.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the game runs smoothly, Amaru is super cute, and my favorite feature is when he sleeps.”
- “Beautiful app with gorgeous visuals, gentle guided mindfulness, and a very cute winged cat.”
- “The only thing I would upgrade are the graphics.”
- “But because it's new, the art style is not really polished.”
- “The game is good itself, nice visuals and etc. sadly, it didn't help me with depression or anxiety.”
monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
16%
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The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of ads, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. While there are some optional in-app purchases, they are considered affordable and not necessary for gameplay, which many users appreciate, especially those who are financially constrained. However, some players express disappointment over certain features being locked behind a paywall, suggesting a desire for a more accessible model without heavy reliance on purchases.
- “As someone who struggles financially, I appreciate this in the face of microtransactions being the norm.”
- “None of the self-care is behind a paywall, no ads, and paying for anything optionally is largely to support the creators ”
- “There's no microtransactions as far as I can tell, just one down payment for the game which I personally find refreshing.”
- “I wouldn't have minded it so much if it didn't add so many microtransactions that are needed to progress.”
- “Game and advertising is misleading and you have to pay money to experience the full thing.”
- “The only thing I don't like is that the main advertisement for this game is locked behind a paywall.”
music
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience of meditation and gameplay. While many users appreciate the peaceful ambiance and variety of soundtracks, some express a desire for more musical diversity and better control over audio settings. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's relaxing atmosphere, although there are suggestions for improvements in variety and functionality.
- “The music is awesome, very pleasing to the ear.”
- “The music is peaceful and stirs your emotions.”
- “The music that accompanies the meditations is so soothing, I could just listen to it by itself.”
- “Also the background music in the games and activities could have more variety, in my opinion.”
- “The only criticism is the meditation music; during a guided practice, it will fade out and then restart, and the restart is a bit loud and sudden.”
- “I'm aware this is early access, but I think it's missing a lot; the game needs more music, things often feel awkward, and it is lacking sound effects.”
emotional
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its emotional support and self-care features, with many users finding it helpful in managing depression and enhancing their mental well-being. The character Amaru serves as a comforting presence, encouraging players to engage in self-care activities and fostering a sense of community. Overall, the game is described as wholesome, charming, and effective in promoting emotional healing and personal growth.
- “It's a really helpful game. I suffer from depression that has corrupted my mental, physical, and emotional health, and this app/game really helps. When I do the meditation, it feels like Amaru is with me physically, helping me fight the depression.”
- “Amaru is cute and customizable, but they are also a reflection of yourself. This makes you feel comfortable taking care of your emotional needs and potentially understanding what you can do to help yourself heal.”
- “This app has made me feel so much better about myself. I have major depressive disorder, and some days it's so hard, but this helps me, even if it's something small and simple that for most probably wouldn't matter.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, simple mechanics and charming graphics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. However, some users note that it can become repetitive once reaching the maximum level without additional content, and they suggest improvements such as more music, sound effects, and clearer instructions. Overall, the game effectively incorporates self-care elements and encourages positive engagement, though it currently feels somewhat lacking in depth and variety.
- “Fun, simple, easy gameplay.”
- “Cool game, love the graphics and the gameplay.”
- “They have perfectly blended the therapeutic elements into the gameplay.”
- “If you are more in it for the gameplay aspect, it gets a bit boring once you reach the maximum level that you can without having to pay to continue.”
- “Cute design and easy mechanics.”
- “I really do like the mechanic of having a self-care pet that grows and develops with you, but the gameplay can feel repetitive after a while.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as warm, calming, and gentle, contributing positively to players' mental well-being. Users appreciate the charming and cute elements, along with features like guided meditations and daily goals that foster a sense of learning and growth. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a significant factor in enhancing the gaming experience and providing emotional support.
- “The atmosphere of the game, having daily goals and writing in a gratitude journal every day... it has been helping me so much.”
- “There is always a gentle atmosphere and the dialogue is set for learning and growth.”
- “It's helping my mental state quite a bit with the guided meditations and the relaxing atmosphere in the game.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting various glitches such as freezing during tutorials and issues with features like journaling. While the developers are responsive and actively working on fixes, many players still experience significant bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly on certain devices. Overall, the game offers a charming experience but requires further stability improvements to enhance user satisfaction.
- “Update 8/14/24 still love the same but I'm having trouble getting through the tutorial because when it says to go to the beach and I click on it, it just freezes now.”
- “The game still is buggy; however, with Amaru going from 15 to 0 energy with a 15-minute exploration.”
- “This app is adorable, but it doesn't work on my LG Stylo 6 phone. It's very slow and then freezes and crashes when it opens the written slides before the tutorial.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for improved replayability, indicating that the current gameplay experience may not be engaging enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes make replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's focus on improvement and content variety, which helps avoid the repetitiveness often found in similar self-care games. However, some users find the lengthy tutorial to be tedious, impacting their overall experience.
- “I would like this game if the tutorial wasn't so long and tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth performance, indicating strong optimization. Players appreciate the thoughtful design that enhances their experience, particularly highlighting the charming character Amaru and its engaging features.
- “This game seems optimized to help you in the best ways, and I appreciate that.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the app is noted for being sweet and effective in aiding social interactions, with users finding it amusing and supportive, particularly for those in the furry community seeking validation.
- “She's so sweet and funny; it really helped me out with socializing with people.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the stunning animation and character design as standout features. Many consider it one of the best in its genre, appreciating the overall aesthetic and attention to detail in character portrayal.
- “The animation and character design are absolutely gorgeous!”
- “Out of all the self-care apps similar to this, this one is definitely my favorite. I love everything about the animation and character design; it's one of the best I've found.”

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Amaru: The Self-Care Pet is a casual simulation game.

Amaru: The Self-Care Pet is available on Phone and Tablet.

Amaru: The Self-Care Pet was developed by Six Wing Studios.

Amaru: The Self-Care Pet has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Amaru: The Self-Care Pet is a single player game.

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