Desktop Pets

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Desktop Pets is a single player action game. It was developed by Blizer and was released on August 4, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to Desktop Pets the ultimate virtual pet experience! In this charming and relaxing game, your desktop comes to life with adorable pets that idle, interact, and entertain you with their delightful antics. Features: Dynamic Pet Interactions: Watch as your pets engage in a variety of random actions, from playful antics to curious explorations. They interact with each other, forming bonds a…

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game provides a cute and entertaining touch to your desktop with virtual companions like cats and monsters.
Some users find it useful for streaming viewer engagement, as it can run as an overlay in OBS.
The developer appears to be active in addressing issues, such as high RAM usage and memory leaks.

The game is criticized for being a cash grab with a toxic mobile app-style cash shop that requires real money for in-game goods.
There is a lack of meaningful gameplay, with no game loops or interactive feedback, making it feel more like a software application than a game.
Many users report it as a low-effort idle game that relies heavily on RNG and microtransactions, leading to frustration and disappointment.

monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The monetization of "desktop pets" is criticized as a blatant cash grab, likening it to outdated spamware with a focus on aggressive microtransactions rather than genuine gameplay. Users feel that the primary design effort went into facilitating purchases rather than providing a quality gaming experience.
- “The most intuitively designed aspect of this game is how to engage with the microtransactions.”
- “The monetization system is fair and offers a variety of options without feeling forced.”
- “I appreciate that the game provides plenty of free content while still allowing for optional purchases.”
- “Instead of being a game, 'desktop pets' is a software application and a nasty cash grab where you get a bunch of garbage 'desktop pets', reminiscent of the Bonzi Buddy spamware/spyware from the 1990s. This is a more direct attempt to gouge money out of gamers, and we can't rule out the possibility of spyware too; it's the same general idea.”
- “The most intuitively designed portion of this 'game' is how to buy into the microtransactions.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resulting in a non-engaging experience.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”