Watch Pet: Widget & Watch Pets
Get on Play StoreWatch Pet: Widget & Watch Pets is a virtual pet game that allows players to adopt, raise, and care for cute pets. The game features the ability to hatch pet eggs and social chat rooms where players can interact with one another. Players are responsible for feeding, grooming, and providing medical care for their pets, while also having the option to customize their pet's living space.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The pets are adorable and provide a cute experience.
- The app offers a fun way to keep track of your pet's needs and activities.
- The concept has potential for future updates and improvements.
- Gameplay is extremely limited, with only a few actions available and long wait times between interactions.
- The app is plagued by intrusive ads and a subscription model that restricts access to multiple pets.
- Many users report bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
- monetization35 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its intrusive and excessive advertisements, which often disrupt gameplay and appear immediately upon starting the game. While players can pay a fee to remove some ads, many feel that the experience remains cluttered with forced ads and additional in-app purchases, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a "cash grab." Despite some positive remarks about the game's quality, the overwhelming presence of ads has left many users dissatisfied.
“I love this app! I love that there are no ads and you can play offline. 5 stars!”
“The option to remove ads is great, but I wish it wasn't tied to a subscription fee just to have more pets and access to customer service.”
“And the ads have become horrendous and incredibly intrusive.”
“This app exists to push ads alone.”
“Just another ad filled cash grab.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking meaningful interaction, with players expressing disappointment over the limited activities available and long wait times between interactions. Many feel that the game does not justify any associated costs, suggesting that it currently offers little more than a free mode experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as basic and unsatisfying.
“The graphics are nice, but the gameplay is basic.”
“Thought this was going to be a decent game that didn't ask for ridiculous subscription payments, but sadly I was wrong. There's nothing really worth paying for; it's not like you can interact with the pet much apart from feeding them, watering them, and playing. I was expecting to be able to actually stroke the pet using my fingers and walk them, something closer to Nintendo Pets, but I was highly mistaken. I suggest not buying anything until this game actually has gameplay in it; for now, you're better off playing the free mode.”
“You give 10 seconds of gameplay then ask the player to wait for 5 hours for another interaction.”
“5-hour timer for 15 seconds of gameplay.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality, but players find it repetitive and short-lived, leading to quick fatigue. Additionally, the absence of varied sound effects, such as animal noises, contributes to the monotony, with some activities ending abruptly with loud music that can be jarring.
“The music is very nice, but it only plays for a short period of time before it repeats.”
“Some of the activities, like meditation, end with blasting loud music.”
“I would like it if the music played longer before restarting.”
“There is only music for sound, no animal noises, and my goodness did that music get old fast.”
“Some of which are: the fact that when you do one of the activities like meditation, once you finish there is the blasting loud music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and animation, with a cartoonish style that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the visual appeal, noting that the graphics complement the gameplay well, despite it being basic. Additionally, the game's cute pet designs contribute positively to the graphics experience.
“There are not a lot of ads like you would expect; it has great animation and quality graphics. It's a cartoon type of game, plus you can widget it on your phone!”
“I love this game; the graphics and sound are really good. The pets are cute, and the games are great. Thanks for making this game!”
“The graphics are nice, but the gameplay is basic.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, particularly when realizing the significance of caring for pet ghosts, which evokes strong feelings and even tears despite the simplicity of the gameplay mechanics.
“Look, I read the description knowing this was about the rainbow bridge, but when my silly brain actually connected that they are all little pet ghosties, it made me cry.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the app's features and gameplay but report frequent glitches and freezing issues that disrupt the experience, requiring them to restart the game. Additionally, there are problems with widget functionality, contributing to overall stability concerns.
“The game sometimes glitches and freezes, making it impossible to move, which forces me to reopen the app. It can be pretty annoying over time.”
“I've also been experiencing glitches with the widgets.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, providing a lighthearted experience that players find amusing. Additionally, the inclusion of a pet adds to the comedic charm, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“It's a funny game and you can have your own pet!”
“Funny game”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The app suffers from significant optimization issues, as users report frequent crashes shortly after launching. Additionally, there are expectations for more interactive features, such as petting and acquiring pets, which are currently lacking. Overall, the app requires further development to enhance user experience.
“I just downloaded this app, and after two minutes it kept closing. It needs optimization. I expected more from this app, such as the ability to play with your pet and pet it. It feels emotionless too. There should also be an option to get puppies or kittens. It needs more work in my opinion.”
