This is a very, very nifty little game based off of the ever-popular Moshi Monsters website. (I myself don't have an account on this particular site, but this game is still fun even without an account or any prior knowledge of the Moshi Monsters.)
In this game, you work as the caretaker at a zoo for Moshlings, which are the Moshi Monsters' pets.(One could say that Moshlings are to Moshi Monsters as Petpets are to Neopets.) The main object of the game is to travel to different locations and collect various Moshlings for the zoo. Found in each area are various objects that can be used to attract certain Moshlings, but it isn't always apparent how to do so. Hints are given by your associate, Colonel Catcher, as well as in the Monsteropedia; there's also a store in Monstro City that sells hints, which can be handy in particularly tricky situations. While some Moshlings are available from the beginning, others become available after the zoo reaches certain levels.
...and then, there are critters like THIS!
There are also baby versions of each Moshling species, the eggs of which can be found in each area. Once an egg is found, it's taken to the baby care center in the zoo, where it's looked after until it hatches.
Moshlings occasionally require some maintaining; players can tap on the Moshlings they own to check their status and see if they need fed, bathed, or played with(baby Moshlings require a special kind of care, too). Moshlings can be levelled up by being cared for and by playing the either of two different mini-games available on each Moshling's status page. Players can also enter their Moshlings in the Ulti-Moshling Contest(also availabe via the status page). Players choose one Moshling to compete against two others in tests of speed(a race), intelligence(varous logic puzzles), and culinary skills(a cooking challenge) or a chance to win a gold trophy.
Upgrades for the zoo's areas can be purchased at a construction shop in Monstro City, and there's also a shop that sells decorations for the Moshling's living areas.
Pros:-A fun, entertaining game with next-to-no learning curve.
-The graphics and sound effects are top-notch.
-Like other games of this genre, collecting, training, and caring for the little critters is a lot of fun(Much like a certain other very popular and very good game of this genre).
Cons:-Like other games of this genre, collecting all the little critters is also very tricky.
-Some of the logic puzzle games involve higher math, which wouldn't be so bad, except that you're given a limited amount of time to finish the games.
-Some of the Moshlings(such as Humphrey and Scamp) are a little high-maintenance, making it difficult to keep them happy.
Overall, a good, well-made, and highly enjoyable game for Moshi Monster and non-Moshi Monster enthusiasts alike.
For some reason, this Moshling reminds me of Bogart from this Pound Puppies book.
Probably because he, like Bogart, appears to be a bloodhound.
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