Let's Pet Pets
- April 1, 2024
- Mathew Kelly
Get on Steam"Let's Pet Pets" is a virtual pet simulation game where players can adopt, care for, and customize a variety of adorable creatures. The game encourages responsible pet ownership and provides a fun, interactive way to learn about different animal species. With a wide range of customization options and activities, players can build a unique bond with each pet and create their own virtual animal sanctuary.
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Reviews
- The game features a wide variety of cute animals, making it enjoyable for pet lovers.
- It's a relaxing and casual experience, perfect for turning off your brain and passing the time.
- The developer shows promise by actively experimenting with features and responding to player feedback.
- The core gameplay loop is generic and lacks depth, with minimal new mechanics introduced as you progress.
- The 'petting' mechanic can be tedious and may lead to repetitive strain injuries, especially with achievements tied to it.
- The game has been criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to asset creators.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as generic and simplistic, lacking new mechanics as players progress, with a notable "petting" feature that has received criticism. While it incorporates familiar idle game mechanics and offers a unique interaction method that allows players to engage with pets even when other windows are open, the overall experience feels underwhelming and could benefit from more depth and innovation.
“The developer clearly has experience with idle games, and the mechanics that someone who has played a lot of them would expect are mostly there.”
“One really cool thing that I've never seen in any other idle game is that since this is mostly a 'drag' mechanic rather than a 'click' mechanic, you can still interact with your pet even if another window is in front!”
“A game in which we can pet pets, the game has a lot of items with different power-ups, which simplifies the gameplay. We can get pets through eggs by buying them.”
“The core gameplay loop is just so generic.”
“Everything is pretty much accessible from the start, and doesn't really add any new mechanics as you progress.”
“However, the 'petting' mechanic is horrible.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their cute and minimalist style, with some artwork being particularly well-received, especially the pets. However, there are suggestions for improvement, as certain elements could benefit from refinement, and a few minor bugs have been noted. Overall, while the graphics are not broken, enhancing them alongside other game features could elevate the experience.
“I liked the idle parts and the artwork of this game; it is just cute and not too complicated.”
“About the game: a good clicker, with nice graphics.”
“Better graphics, more animals, even more kyoote, massively improved UI responsiveness, some great new features, etc.”
“The graphics are minimalist in many cases; while some pets have perfect graphics that should never be changed, others could use some work. Additionally, there are a few mild bugs, such as scientific notation not being correctly represented.”
“The graphics are minimalist in many cases; while some pets have perfect graphics that should never be changed, others could use some work. Additionally, there are a few mild bugs, such as scientific notation not being correctly represented.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for a more immersive storytelling experience, suggesting that the pacing of quests and heart-building activities should be slowed down to allow for deeper engagement with the characters. The abundance of quests and rewards indicates a structured narrative, but the fast progression may detract from the emotional connection to the story and characters.
“To be honest, I would like to see some aspects slowed down so that I spend more time actually petting and building heart levels with my favorites rather than just spamming eggs because I completed hundreds of quests and got thousands of hearts after an hour or so of playtime.”
“There are even a ton of quests for each animal, for the helpers, and for doing 'point pet bonus round', etc.”
“There is a quest system with rewards.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical portrayal of animals, often dressed in amusing outfits, which adds to the fun of collecting and watching numbers increase. Players appreciate the comedic elements that enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“If you like collecting things and seeing funny numbers go up, this game is for you.”
“This is an exciting game with funny animals; I liked it!”
“There are a lot of animals in the game, and they can be dressed in different things in a funny way.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game is labeled as idle, it requires significant grinding similar to that found in JRPGs, particularly for leveling up "heart levels." Despite this, many find the game enjoyable and a good way to pass the time, especially for fans of animals and farming.
“I know this says idle, but it might as well have been a JRPG with how much grinding I had to do to get 'heart levels'.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and asset flipping, as well as a lack of proper credit to original creators. Users have noted a pattern of suspicious reviews and accounts that appear to promote these cash grab tactics shortly after the game's release on Steam.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appearing almost simultaneously shortly after the game launched on Steam. They all have a direct purchase of the game and are consistently used to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience and adding a lively touch to gameplay. Players appreciate the musical accompaniment, which complements the fun of collecting animals.
“The music in the background is rather catchy, and I highly recommend 'Let’s Pet Pets' to anyone looking to add a little razzle dazzle to their lives.”
“A great game in my collection! I collected all the animals I could, and the pleasant musical accompaniment made it even better.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well optimized, delivering high performance on a GTX 1070. However, players have noted a significant drop in frame rates during the "pet bonus time" events, which affects gameplay.
“The game is well optimized.”
“The GTX 1070 delivers very high performance until you reach the 'pet bonus time' a few times; for some reason, it steals FPS.”
“The GTX 1070 performs well initially, but during the 'pet bonus time,' it inexplicably drops frames.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially during certain events.”
“Optimization seems lacking, as even high-end hardware can't consistently deliver smooth gameplay.”
