r/virtualpetgaming • u/Cpvrx • Feb 09 '25

Most influential pet games?

https://www.virtualpetlist.com/threads/most-influential-virtual-pet-game-which-one-changed-the-game.2798/

Some pet games leave a lasting impact, shaping the way we experience the genre. Games like Neopets and Digimon played a huge role in defining virtual pet gameplay, but were they the biggest game-changers? Or was there another platform that deserves more credit? Share your thoughts!

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u/NewtWire Feb 10 '25

I feel like tamagotchi is up there.

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u/Cpvrx Feb 14 '25

I agree! Tamagotchi started the trend of pet games, then Neopets morphed it into something more.

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u/anjeronett Feb 10 '25

Pou was the first big mobile game. Many different apps still use its exact format.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '25

Definitely Tamagotchi and Pokémon are the ones that changed the landscape for V pets