Tomodachi Life

 3DS
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

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  1. MegaMattTyrrell
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    Tomodachi Life is a fun game. Overall, I enjoy the feel of it. Its happy, silly and fun! 10/10. Also, don't mind the social justice warriors. They tried too hard to hurt the game.
  2. Beastprogamer
    Aug 7, 2015
    9
    This is a really fun game I've been playing recently as of this review's date, and the possibilities I'd say pretty much endless. Tomodachi Life is more than just a game, it is basically a Sims game based off of Mii characters. The graphics are good for the 3DS. The voices are okay. The Concert Hall is awesome, and they even let you have uncensored profanity for certain words. The clothsThis is a really fun game I've been playing recently as of this review's date, and the possibilities I'd say pretty much endless. Tomodachi Life is more than just a game, it is basically a Sims game based off of Mii characters. The graphics are good for the 3DS. The voices are okay. The Concert Hall is awesome, and they even let you have uncensored profanity for certain words. The cloths are awesome. The imports are cool. The interiors are cool and the golden one; I FRICKIN' want that! The foods look realistic. The Compatibility Tester is a piece of crap. Tomodachi Life is a very good "Game" and you should buy it and if you hate it, you're silly as JB.… Expand
  3. Aozz101x
    Jun 14, 2014
    8
    Tomodachi Life is one my fav games by Nintendo i love the things and taking care of miis as well it may feel like a sims game but it different towards then that it more a "friendly game" of The Sims,
    i hope that we get more Tomodachi here in the future. the game was fun play and very relaxing game just to play
  4. GoombaJMR
    Jul 5, 2015
    7
    I found Tomodachi Life to be a pleasant, albeit repetitive experience as I put my 20 hours into this game. The game starts off slowly, but quickly picks up momentum. It’s not really a game meant to be played for long periods of time, so don’t expect to be able to play it for two days and complete + access all the materials and events. The customisation for apartments is very detailed, andI found Tomodachi Life to be a pleasant, albeit repetitive experience as I put my 20 hours into this game. The game starts off slowly, but quickly picks up momentum. It’s not really a game meant to be played for long periods of time, so don’t expect to be able to play it for two days and complete + access all the materials and events. The customisation for apartments is very detailed, and what you can do with your citizens are quite fun. While it becomes slightly mediocre and boring after the 10-15 hour mark, it still serves a good 10-30 minute dose of play when you have literally nothing else to do. The music is alright, though nothing special comes out - and the implementation of the robot voice leaves me with no opinion. If you need a life-sim game such as animal crossing, but with your precious miss, then take the time to get this game! If not, well then… it’s up to you!

    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: N/A/10
    Music: 6/10
    Presentation: 8/10
    Length: 7.5/10
    Overall: 7.5/10    … Expand
  5. Cooby
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Tomodachi Life is a great game. It may not appeal to every kind of gamer but if it clicks with you, it will be a fun experience. I think you're able to enjoy the game much more if you have a lot of real life friends or a lot of favorite famous people/characters to add. The game has made me laugh so many times and even when I've played more than 10 hours it I still want more, though I'mTomodachi Life is a great game. It may not appeal to every kind of gamer but if it clicks with you, it will be a fun experience. I think you're able to enjoy the game much more if you have a lot of real life friends or a lot of favorite famous people/characters to add. The game has made me laugh so many times and even when I've played more than 10 hours it I still want more, though I'm starting to feel it a bit repetitive. I'd recommend adding few characters first, specially if you want a special pairing/relationship, cause the more characters you have the hardest is for them to "find" each other. Then you should add tons for more random relationships. I'd recommend this game to everyone who isn't really into violent or action games.… Expand
  6. TheFredinator
    Jun 20, 2014
    9
    This isn't a game I would see myself getting but I love the Sims and I NEEDED This. I love this game. I had so much fun while I played and I love how it gives you the feeling of a classic sims game. Its way better than My Sims. You are going to want to go back and replay a lot to see what else you can do with different Mii characters. I also loved how it was possible for your Mii's to haveThis isn't a game I would see myself getting but I love the Sims and I NEEDED This. I love this game. I had so much fun while I played and I love how it gives you the feeling of a classic sims game. Its way better than My Sims. You are going to want to go back and replay a lot to see what else you can do with different Mii characters. I also loved how it was possible for your Mii's to have feelings. I really liked how they took Tomodachi Life just like real life or the Sims. The only flaw is that after you unlock everything there isn't much to do. You also cannot control what your Mii's do. If you like the Sims, you will like this and it is a MUST BUY for the 3DS.

    Tomodachi Life gets a 9/10    … Expand
  7. Ohlookitskame
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    Addicting, entertaining and well designed, Tomodachi Life is a fun way to integrate all the people you know into the game in a way that actually adds to the game play, and a great way to spend your time.
  8. imtryingmybest
    Jul 14, 2018
    8
    When I started this game, I had high expectations. Those expectations were definitely met, but around now I have played for almost 80 hours, and it gets rather repetitive. This isn't saying that it wasn't fun to play. This game is such a cute little game you can pop open and play for an hour. I love this game, and it deserves the praise it gets, but soon situations repeat, and after aboutWhen I started this game, I had high expectations. Those expectations were definitely met, but around now I have played for almost 80 hours, and it gets rather repetitive. This isn't saying that it wasn't fun to play. This game is such a cute little game you can pop open and play for an hour. I love this game, and it deserves the praise it gets, but soon situations repeat, and after about 40 hours, it loses it's originality. I would give it an 8, definitely a must-own.… Expand
  9. ChugJugWithYou
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    really good
    kind of repetitive after a while, but one of my favourite games.
  10. Wargears
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    Fun game and enjoying watching the everyday interactions of miis. But sad to say you will either love or hate this game. The game is fun, silly, funny but can also be shallow, weird, and bizarre at times, I cannot really recommend it to everyone.
  11. kdkade
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    This game is probably going to get a lot of hate because of all the social warriors. The fact is, this is a great game. It's very funny and random, like an ultimate tamagotchi. It's also uncanny how easily this game puts a smile on your face! Tomodachi Life is both more and less than just a game, and I believe it's worth trying it out to see what could happen to your Mii's. There's notThis game is probably going to get a lot of hate because of all the social warriors. The fact is, this is a great game. It's very funny and random, like an ultimate tamagotchi. It's also uncanny how easily this game puts a smile on your face! Tomodachi Life is both more and less than just a game, and I believe it's worth trying it out to see what could happen to your Mii's. There's not much to hate in this game, unless you expected something completely different.… Expand
  12. Evit
    Dec 25, 2014
    5
    There's not a whole lot to do in this game. Half the time everyone is asleep or just standing around. Occasionally the characters will ask you to play a game or ask you to buy them something. That's pretty much it. I came in expecting the Miis to interact more and for things to actually happen. Nothing happens.
  13. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    7
    A very fun game but it absolutely has it's problems. It's got tons of weird, strange features and experiences that will really take you off guard and make you laugh.... the first time you see them. It has a lot of these, so it takes time to have really seen them all, but after a while they really get sorta tiresome. I've also never really seen a game that's had such an annoying way ofA very fun game but it absolutely has it's problems. It's got tons of weird, strange features and experiences that will really take you off guard and make you laugh.... the first time you see them. It has a lot of these, so it takes time to have really seen them all, but after a while they really get sorta tiresome. I've also never really seen a game that's had such an annoying way of giving bonuses after leveling up that I've specifically went out of my way to not level up as much as I can. At first it seems like a good idea- you get to pick a bonus item to have when you level up! However, as soon as you run out of the bonus interiors and music and you've given your character 8 items, you can choose between clothes, hats, and replacing one of your 8 items with a different item. Which either means I have to give up one of my already chosen items, or I have to accept a piece of clothing and then go back to the clothing menu to get back the outfit I was already wearing, which once you've collected enough clothes, can be a fairly annoying task. However, a lot of the clothes are fairly cute, so it can be nice to get a large collection, even if it makes changing outfits a much bigger task.
    It also has a very similar sense of time as Animal Crossing, in the sense that it uses your clock to figure out when real day and night are, and the Miis will act accordingly, making the game quite boring to play at night unless you've made so many Miis that you've managed to make a few of them night owls.
    There are also some issues such as that they purposely made it so that gay relationships aren't allowed (although you could do what I did and just list some of your female character as male and some of your male characters as female), or how random cultural items are thrown in there in a way that doesn't have much context and feels a lot like cultural appropriation.
    Overall, I would be lying if I said the game wasn't fun, but it has big enough problems to take note of, and after a while, gets kinda stale and repetitive.    … Expand
  14. Mega_Panda
    Aug 15, 2014
    6
    Tomodachi Life is a life sim. you can put your MII's in the game and give them food, cloths and songs they can preform. you might think to put your friends in the game but don't i made the mistake and now my one friend fell in love with someone he dosent know in real life. but after 10 days Tomodachi life gets really boring and that really holds this game back. Tomodachi Life gets a 6/10
  15. DCMetatron52
    May 3, 2015
    7
    You will have a blast the first week or so that you play this. Once you spend enough time on it and earn all of the buildings, it can start to feel boring. Even though there are tons of things to do, each thing doesn't hold its own to complete an experience. That may just be me though. That being said, it's really cool to go to all of the shops and see the clothes/food of the day andYou will have a blast the first week or so that you play this. Once you spend enough time on it and earn all of the buildings, it can start to feel boring. Even though there are tons of things to do, each thing doesn't hold its own to complete an experience. That may just be me though. That being said, it's really cool to go to all of the shops and see the clothes/food of the day and buy stuff for your people. I would give it an 8 because I think this game may just not be for me, but it is my review so I'm giving it a 7.… Expand
  16. XV_
    Mar 8, 2020
    6
    I didn't mind this game that much until I found out that it has some value and I was lucky enough to get a cheap copy of it.

    My only "sim" experience before Tomodachi Life was Animal Crossing and I don't think they're that similar, so this review is for an amateur simulator player. The premise is simple, you create or download miis and have them in a building, they can interact with    I didn't mind this game that much until I found out that it has some value and I was lucky enough to get a cheap copy of it.

    My only "sim" experience before Tomodachi Life was Animal Crossing and I don't think they're that similar, so this review is for an amateur simulator player. The premise is simple, you create or download miis and have them in a building, they can interact with another miis if you're lucky, feed them, give them items and different apartment skins and that's pretty much it. Occasionally, they'll fall in love and in some cases, they get married, which I assume is the main goal of the game.

    At first, it was fun, I enjoyed quite a bit making friends and relatives and give them personality traits and clothes that match them, but then when I was making my 40/100 mii I have a realization, that I was having more fun making miis than playing the game. There is certain charm to it, but it can be easily transformed into a chore, if I can wrap this game into a word it may be 'repetition', you'll be hearing or reading the same dialogues and interactions over and over, there are some "mini-games" or cutscenes (which come through dreams mainly) but they get old way too fast, the game updates its content once a day with new food, clothes, and apartment skins, but by one week of 30 minutes a day you'll find out that is basically a resume of what will be the game for the rest of your gameplay.

    That said, I have some really good moments which I won't spoil and it has some charm to see people you know interact in a similar fashion like their real counterparts, although your fun is also dependant on how creative you can get with certain things, the game doesn't help you that much.

    Maybe I'm missing something but from a mechanic and technical view this game falls short, it can be repetitive and boring way too fast and it relies a lot on padding with its daily mechanics, hard to recommend only if you're into rare game collecting.    … Expand
  17. MEMESAREPEOPLE
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Tomodachi Life is definitely one of the quirkiest games I have ever played. With your mii characters in the center, quirky wits, and handfuls of weird activities, you should definitely consider playing this game if you’re into the life simulator genre, or if you want something a little more quirky.

    You get a real sense of customization when you realize that you can customize your miis    Tomodachi Life is definitely one of the quirkiest games I have ever played. With your mii characters in the center, quirky wits, and handfuls of weird activities, you should definitely consider playing this game if you’re into the life simulator genre, or if you want something a little more quirky.

    You get a real sense of customization when you realize that you can customize your miis looks, voice, and even personality, to make each mii unique in their own way. You also have the ability to customize the clothing they wear, the look of their apartment room, their catchphrase, and even the lyrics for their next greatest song at a concert. You can put any type of mii into the apartment for your mii to get along with, from your family, to friends, to celebrities, to complete strangers or made up people, or even video game characters. This ability gives off a strange vibe that no other life simulator gave me before, and I can’t explain it, but it rocks.

    When your miis move into your apartment, you can feed them, solve their problems, change their attire, let them sing their heart out at a concert, or you can watch any action unfold by simply seeing what your miis are up to. Your miis even have the chance to romance and make babies, which is really cool to witness.

    One feature I loved is the concert feature, where you can give your miis the ability to sing at a concert, with you being able to change the lyrics to whatever you please. With 8 different genres to choose from, and enough lyrics to customize, the possibilities feel almost endless. I could go on and on about the amount of weird activities that your miis can do, but that would take forever.

    My only problem with the game is repetition. Once you put enough time into the game, you eventually see events begin to repeat themselves, and eventually you’ve seen everything the game has to offer, and it loses its appeal. However, it doesn’t occur for a good while and the amount of content in this game to begin with is astonishing on its own, so don’t feel repelled by the eventual sense of repetition.

    All in all, Tomodachi Life is a wonderfully quirky and unique life simulator that puts your miis at the center and creates an experience unlike anything else. Although it isn’t perfect, it is definitely a game to pick up if you enjoy life simulators, quirky experiences, or both.    … Expand
  18. Kanazawa
    Jun 7, 2014
    7
    Kind of feels like an extremely limited animal crossing. Can't control the characters, only suggest things to them. There is a real lack of things to do. Even so, it has a certain charm to it..
  19. kiwikelly
    Aug 2, 2015
    3
    It's the sort of game you're meant to check up on, but not really play.
    It looked fun but I regret buying the game.. I put mine up for sale now, it got too annoying.
    It's cute but there's no 'real' thing to do, no goals and you can't plan the way things are going, it's just like watching a Mii movie or something.
  20. ashequer
    Jul 8, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the simulation, but I hate the animations. This game has a lot animation errors. The developers don't know how to rig Miis. I never saw the future spouse and baby's face. The future spouse has a blank white face with a question mark, and the future baby's face is not shown due to the orange screen blocks it (the future baby barely tries to look at the camera). If I have the ability to break the game's code, I will see the future spouse and baby's face to see what they actually look like. In the ending, I saw an animation that is easily shown, when the baby crawls, the legs go through the body, that animation is terrible. It came out 2013-2014, but why is the animation old and terrible. They want to release that game now. They should delete Tomodachi Life, and make a better version of it. It should be called Friend Life. There will be no animation errors, and we will get to see the future spouse and baby's face look like.… Expand
  21. Trainzfan333
    Dec 25, 2015
    0
    I created a Mii. I created 5 more. I wrote a song. I wrote 5 more songs. I waited...........

    And waited..................

    And then played Star Wars Battlefront.
  22. Delta46
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Very fun game. If you can challenge yourself and let the game make experiences for you, you'll have a great time. It's a fishbowl game, you don't really do chores in the same way you would in Animal Crossing.
  23. TheExtraGuy
    Oct 3, 2014
    8
    People have been saying that this is the Sims meets Animal Crossing. I wouldn't go that far, but I can certainly see the connection. It's a simulation of life and relationships with Japanese charm and quirkiness. You don't really have power over what your people do but you do influence them by giving them incentives and approve or disapprove their decisions. Though sometimes I got a bitPeople have been saying that this is the Sims meets Animal Crossing. I wouldn't go that far, but I can certainly see the connection. It's a simulation of life and relationships with Japanese charm and quirkiness. You don't really have power over what your people do but you do influence them by giving them incentives and approve or disapprove their decisions. Though sometimes I got a bit annoyed that a character of mine disliked a food they actually liked in real life or in fiction. And that's really the only thing wrong with this game is that they are too free willed. I can't freely set their likes and dislikes, it's all on chance. Also getting people to be friends or lovers takes a long time, mainly because again it happens on chance whether or someone will talk to the person you want and whether or not they like them. Not only that but you've also got no option to make a character gay or bi, so if you have a gay friend or you like a character that's gay, either you have to deal with them being straight by default or you can cheat and make a female looking guy character or vice versa.
    Other than that it's a game that really should be played in short bursts or every once in awhile, it's a quick game where you pass time by playing the little minigames, sorting out each of the islanders life problems, buy the new clothing items and food, see what else is happening on the island then check the next day and do the same thing (which is where the Animal Crossing parallel comes into play).

    Overall it's a game with a lot of potential if Nintendo change up the formula a bit and fix the frustrating things. It's the type of game where either you'll have fun or won't, and if you can ignore the control of little people being taken away from you and you don't mind playing in short bursts. (fingers crossed) If there is a sequel, hopefully it'll also get a Wii U release because this would be a great game for the Wii U also.    … Expand
  24. parenter
    Oct 19, 2016
    0
    Grandparents can **** with their grandchildren.
    In fact you can do all kinds of incest. At the end everyone ends up ****ing each other and created a strange community.
    Who has programmed this have a serious problem. They could have done better and more beautiful.
  25. thanaton
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    I've been following this game for a while before it released so I thought it looked cool and put my pre-order in, at first I didn't know what to think of the game when I started playing it. But After a few hours of playing it it grew on me and I really love Tomodachi Life it's very fun and addicting, hours past in mere seconds I don't think I've ever had so much fun with a video gameI've been following this game for a while before it released so I thought it looked cool and put my pre-order in, at first I didn't know what to think of the game when I started playing it. But After a few hours of playing it it grew on me and I really love Tomodachi Life it's very fun and addicting, hours past in mere seconds I don't think I've ever had so much fun with a video game before but in the end that's all that matters in a video game the fun factor.

    The only CON for me was there were a couple of scenarios, characters, story elements that were weird and I didn't understand at all and the game makes no attempt to explain it, I won't spoil it buy the game to find out :P it's strange, amazing and weird. But it doesn't affect the overall game.

    Tomodachi Life is a lot of fun and addicting, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  26. MWHentrich
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    I've been gaming for most of my life and this is easily my favorite game. Good gameplay, easy to enjoy, and filled with new surprises. Plus I've only played the demo!
  27. Mintgreen
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    I was excited about the game before its release, and a year after the release I was still excited about it. I finally bought it, and I was not disappointed. The trailer and the gameplay that others put online seemed promising and not overhyped. After three days of playing the game to see for myself if it was really what I hoped it would be, I was not disappointed! I was hooked. This gameI was excited about the game before its release, and a year after the release I was still excited about it. I finally bought it, and I was not disappointed. The trailer and the gameplay that others put online seemed promising and not overhyped. After three days of playing the game to see for myself if it was really what I hoped it would be, I was not disappointed! I was hooked. This game was very addicting. It's interactive, refreshing, stimulating, and I feel attached to characters that I've put in this game. It's adorable. If you're into the Sims and you're observant and love to interact, this is your kind of game! :)… Expand
  28. 1x1ismath
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    Endless. The game is creative but proposals are rare which kinda upsets me. I have like 30 miis still no proposal
  29. JosTheReal
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Tomodachi Life is a casual simulation game made and published by Nintendo. Tomodachi Life was some kind of a risk, because this game is a one of a kind nobody would know what people would think of the game and actually like it or not.

    In Tomodachi Life you have a Island with all your favorite Miis. You start the game by giving the Island a name and after that you have to import your    Tomodachi Life is a casual simulation game made and published by Nintendo. Tomodachi Life was some kind of a risk, because this game is a one of a kind nobody would know what people would think of the game and actually like it or not.

    In Tomodachi Life you have a Island with all your favorite Miis. You start the game by giving the Island a name and after that you have to import your first Mii.

    When you have imported your first Mii the game can begin. The game shows you a simple basic tutorial. The tutorial is easy to follow and there are no hard things to do. The basics of this game is mostly, giving your Mii some food, play with them, giving them gifts (clothes, new rooms, items etc.). Because you only have 1 Mii at the moment, it can get very boring quickly so it’s time to add some more Miis.

    TIP: It’s funnier to add in some real life friends and watch them do funny stuff, but celebrities can work as well. Nothing is funnier to see Gordon Ramsay and Michael Jackson dance the Tango.

    The game itself isn’t that hard to play. The more Miis you have the more food you have to buy and the more you have to play with them. It’s fun to see the Miis starting to have their own lifes. Making relationships, go out etc. Ofcourse they do need some help from the player, with love advice, giving them things to say when they are angry and ofcourse to give them stuff so people can play together.

    For example when you give a Mii a football, they can go to the park and play together with that ball.

    Tomodachi Life is a very interesting game. It offers something I haven’t seen in a long time in the gaming market lately and that’s just to have a casual game that is playable from age 3 – 99. Anyone can have fun with this game it’s only up to the player to play the game as he wants.

    Thoughts:
    I really would recommend Tomodachi Life to people that want a casual game to laugh with. It’s fun to import friends and celebrities and watch them mingle. You do need some time to play the game though. When the amount of Miis on the Island grows you spend more time each day to take care of them. My advice would be start with 10 Miis (Like I do in my Tomodachi Life serie). If you still think the game is starting to get boring, just add more Miis.

    Because the community of custom Miis is really big, you can add alot of your favorite celebrities into the game. All the way from Albert Einstein to Darth Vader, nothing is impossible in Tomodachi Life.    … Expand
  30. harryjc
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    I gave this game a 7. But it is a strong 7, and I enjoyed this game. It's good fun. A casual title, but it's interesting seeing how your characters are growing, and changing, and interacting with each other. I especially like how they all talk to you through their electronic voices.

    However, the game does have minor problems. Since the game is so simplified it can be limited at times.    I gave this game a 7. But it is a strong 7, and I enjoyed this game. It's good fun. A casual title, but it's interesting seeing how your characters are growing, and changing, and interacting with each other. I especially like how they all talk to you through their electronic voices.

    However, the game does have minor problems. Since the game is so simplified it can be limited at times. There isn't always a lot to do, but there's enough to be entertaining. My main criticism of this game is that I feel there wasn't enough for the price.

    Yes. The characters have apartments, which you can change, but you cannot custom design homes, and arrange furnitures like in 'The Sims.' Should every life simulator game try copying The Sims? No, but in this case it would have been appropriate. It would have added a greater depth to something already enjoyable.

    Also, the choice of faces, and body characteristics were limited. Sure, it seems like there's enough at first, but then you quickly realize only a few things are suitable. For a sequel they will need to expand the options.

    Third, not much of a story line. It's not to say there has to be something complex, but each character should have a goal, or a life dream. Maybe they could try to become a doctor, or teacher, or artist, and so on. It would give you something to work towards.

    As for the rest of the game, ignoring some minor flaws, I think we have a very nice title here. I enjoy the concept, and all the little touches. Giving your characters food, and toys, and seeing what they're up to is much more interesting than it sounds.    … Expand
  31. GoreSmasher
    Nov 10, 2014
    7
    I like this game i played about 5 days on it and i think its worth buying. If you think you're going to be interested in playing it buy it and if you think its not for you then i would suggest to take something else.
  32. Yaysuz
    Aug 29, 2014
    9
    For some reason I never get tired of this game. I have basically filled my entire apartment with family and friends. The endless stuff you can do is amazing. The best part has to be the songs.
  33. Nerpco
    Nov 29, 2014
    7
    Tomodachi Life has the charm that I look in video games these days, but the charm breaks off half way.

    In Tomodachi Life, you first make the role as you, making your Mii and moving in the apartment building, and after that you can create any character to populate your island; being it a fictional character, friends, family, enemies, and more. Even though the game revolves around real    Tomodachi Life has the charm that I look in video games these days, but the charm breaks off half way.

    In Tomodachi Life, you first make the role as you, making your Mii and moving in the apartment building, and after that you can create any character to populate your island; being it a fictional character, friends, family, enemies, and more.

    Even though the game revolves around real time, it doesn't feel like it, as for trips/honeymoons, the trips only last that day, so the novelty of being in real time shatters over small aspects of the game.

    The game is flawed at certain parts, but the charm shows, and I definitely recommend it to 3DS players.    … Expand
  34. midipon
    Aug 27, 2017
    9
    I recommend watching videos of this game before trying it yourself, that said, it is oh so weirdly fun.Any and all characters and *things* that can be made into Miis have been and just taking it easy and going with the flow of Tomodachi Life is truly enjoyable. If you have an active and dramatic imagination for making up stories, this is the game for you.
  35. SableSoldi3r
    Oct 12, 2017
    9
    It's kind of hard to call it a game but, as an experience, Tomodachi Life is fantastic. Being able to watch your friends and family develop individual lifestyles independent from the real world is extremely entertaining. While you don't have a lot of input on their lives, the interaction doesn't seem all that limited and you're able to influence a lot of their decisions, mainly involvingIt's kind of hard to call it a game but, as an experience, Tomodachi Life is fantastic. Being able to watch your friends and family develop individual lifestyles independent from the real world is extremely entertaining. While you don't have a lot of input on their lives, the interaction doesn't seem all that limited and you're able to influence a lot of their decisions, mainly involving connections with other islanders.

    There is an overwhelming amount of content in this game; from mini games, to dreams the islanders can have, to the amount of different context that shows up from your islanders, it consistently feels fresh. There are many different places to visit on the island, each with their own events that take place at certain times of the day. The item catalog is quite impressive as well, and the trial-and-error process of finding out which food each islander likes and doesn't like is addicting and worthwhile. You can also trade items with friends in an attempt to collect everything that the game has to offer, and you get one special "export item" that you can distribute to other islands via StreetPass. The sense of humor is very wacky and the game never ceases to put a smile on my face.

    It's difficult to put into words, but this game just has that Nintendo charm to it; you know it when you see it. Everything from the humor to the art style just gives it a unique feel and creates an atmosphere that makes me feel like a kid. This is an excellent 3DS title and a quintessential Nintendo title, and I strongly encourage anyone who's looking for something hilariously offbeat to give this one a shot.    … Expand
  36. JJTX
    Apr 22, 2019
    6
    Tomodachi Life starts off with an addictive gameplay loop, but it gradually becomes repetitive and annoying to the point of frustration. I grew to hate my little village of Mii islanders, and I quit the game for good once I realized there was no way to make them leave or otherwise punish them for their clingy behavior.
  37. LazyCharmander
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    This game is oozing charm and character. Some of the things your miis do are downright hilarious, and it's great fun adding characters from videogames, books, movies, etc and seeing how they interact
  38. ohrid2000
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    Überraschend gutes Spiel hatte es eigentlich aus der Laune heraus für meine freundin als kleine Überraschung gekauft da sie sims animal crossing etc schon gut fand
    Als ich die Packung geöffnet hab lagen 2 demo download codes mit dabei, ach testen kann ja nicht schaden
    Die demo fand ich schon so dermaßen sympathisch und voller charm das ich direkt nochmal zum laden bin und mir das game    Überraschend gutes Spiel hatte es eigentlich aus der Laune heraus für meine freundin als kleine Überraschung gekauft da sie sims animal crossing etc schon gut fand
    Als ich die Packung geöffnet hab lagen 2 demo download codes mit dabei, ach testen kann ja nicht schaden
    Die demo fand ich schon so dermaßen sympathisch und voller charm das ich direkt nochmal zum laden bin und mir das game für mich selbst nochmal gekauft hab.
    Ich spiele es jetzt sozusagen mit meiner Freundin seit ca ner Woche und hab Mittlerweile wohl mehr stunden damit verbracht wie mit so manchem Mega Blockbuster aaa Titel

    Es gibt einfach so viele Momente wo absolut in der art einfach einmalig sind
    Und auch wenns kein spiel ist was man stundenlang aktiv zockt , nehm ich den ds alle halbe Stunde zur hand um zu sehen ob wer hunger hat oder ob ich meinen Schützlingen beim verkuppeln helfen kann

    Ich bin gespannt wie lange es mich noch motiviert allerdings hat mich das game absolut überrascht
    Da ich immer dachte das es mir zu schräg ist, wirkt auch absolut so
    Kann aber nur jedem raten mal die demo zu testen und sich ein paar Männchen zu erstellen ( bei mir zb freunde und verwandte oder bekannte)
    Ein herrlicher zeit vertreib den man mehrmals am tag zur hand nimmt
    Ich mags nicht mehr missen :)    … Expand
  39. ThingThatReview
    Jul 16, 2014
    7
    Tomodachi Life is a very fun little game. I have played around 30 hours so far. It's really good to waste a few minutes here and there. There is enough content to keep you entertained for a few hours, but after that, it just gets a bit boring. The same stuff happens over and over again. There is not really much to do after the initial 'check all islander's problems, make people fall inTomodachi Life is a very fun little game. I have played around 30 hours so far. It's really good to waste a few minutes here and there. There is enough content to keep you entertained for a few hours, but after that, it just gets a bit boring. The same stuff happens over and over again. There is not really much to do after the initial 'check all islander's problems, make people fall in love, get married, have babies' sequence. It has got a bit dull for me.… Expand
  40. iam12741
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    This is a very good game showing Nintendo at it's very best. It has some love it or hate it humour (I get the wackiness of the various situations while my friend/classmate doesn't) so if you're on the former side of the fence you'll love the game but if you're on the latter, then good luck not wanting to break the game! But everybody will agree that it's one flaw is the repetitive natureThis is a very good game showing Nintendo at it's very best. It has some love it or hate it humour (I get the wackiness of the various situations while my friend/classmate doesn't) so if you're on the former side of the fence you'll love the game but if you're on the latter, then good luck not wanting to break the game! But everybody will agree that it's one flaw is the repetitive nature of the game and the lack of control over the Miis actions! Otherwise, a good game that multiple people will love!… Expand
  41. sonicheroes123
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Tomodachi life is a (you gessed it) a life simulator where you look after mii's on your island you can get married go into space, eat food or even play on the wii u. If a married couple has a baby you can choose it's gender, look and name so overall it's my favourite 3DS game.
  42. shimby
    Sep 27, 2014
    7
    It's fun i guess but you have very little control over what happens so if you wanted like one of your mii's to be friends with another you have no control and also the baby's are really amazingly annoying
  43. astonthemad
    Oct 20, 2014
    6
    I must say it intrigued me for about 4 days. I made my town and added people but then I realised....Is that it?
    The concept of this game is good fun but not for a very long time because it simply gets boring.
    When I got it I was super happy and then I'm like I want more than going to a house looking at their cat ,buying groceries and waiting ages to level up to unlock more things. It    I must say it intrigued me for about 4 days. I made my town and added people but then I realised....Is that it?
    The concept of this game is good fun but not for a very long time because it simply gets boring.
    When I got it I was super happy and then I'm like I want more than going to a house looking at their cat ,buying groceries and waiting ages to level up to unlock more things. It needs more attractions.    … Expand
  44. didihere
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    this game is super fun, its a bit like sims. i had really enjoyed it in the beginning, but after a hwile of playing it, i kinda got bored due to the repetitiveness that it was showing. i later sold the game, got bored. but the cool thing about the game is that you can have kids and you can dress up your residents to whatever you want, and also you can get whatever mii you want due to miithis game is super fun, its a bit like sims. i had really enjoyed it in the beginning, but after a hwile of playing it, i kinda got bored due to the repetitiveness that it was showing. i later sold the game, got bored. but the cool thing about the game is that you can have kids and you can dress up your residents to whatever you want, and also you can get whatever mii you want due to mii qr codes. its neat.… Expand
  45. TSW
    Oct 29, 2014
    7
    People might say it's weird to have your girl friend marry Mario's creator. Some might say that having Armin and your mother marry it's demented and sick. well they can be quiet. Buy this game
  46. dkxcalibur
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    I would not call Tomodachi Life much of a video game. It's a time waster life sim, but it's really good at this. It's very funny at times and it's cool to jump on and update all the Miis living on your island; but when it's all said and done, there's no end or ultimate goal that you're trying to accomplish; you're merely playing with Miis and putting them in funny situations. TheI would not call Tomodachi Life much of a video game. It's a time waster life sim, but it's really good at this. It's very funny at times and it's cool to jump on and update all the Miis living on your island; but when it's all said and done, there's no end or ultimate goal that you're trying to accomplish; you're merely playing with Miis and putting them in funny situations. The street pass function is good, and I would say that this is better in this then other games. When two Miis have a baby, the baby grows into a child and can then travel to other people's islands via street pass. You also receive new clothing items via street pass.… Expand
  47. AbsurdReviews
    Nov 29, 2014
    7
    Tomodachi Life is an engaging game that enables endless creativity. You can create anybody you like, and simply sit back and let the drama unfold! I enjoyed playing this game, and I intend on playing it for a whole lot longer.
  48. Godlygamer
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This used to be one of my favourite games of 2014. After I got it in July, I've been slowly drifting away from the game. But something keeps bringing me back. Whether it's the endless charm, endless character customization, endless clothing option, (about 500) or the events that occur over time. This game is almost endless. Sure, it's a bit repetitive, but if you give it a try, you might just love it to! But if you don't think you'll like it, you probably won't.… Expand
  49. Frankazar
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    This game is really enjoyable and fun, especially when you make your Miis sing your own written songs. It is really funny and imaginative because random things can happen at any time. The oly things bad about this game is that sometimes it will get boring and repetitve.
  50. magikarpow
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    Amazing, Tomodachi Life is definitely on the same level as Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but it's so crazy and fun and goes in some many directions. This game may get a bit boring eventually, but nearly all life sims do. If you see it for a reasonable price, pick it up.
  51. nintendowolf
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    Tomodachi Life is a very good game. When I got it, I played it so much the next day someone got married! It is very fun and silly. The only reasons I gave it a 9 is because your Miis can break up, divorce, and stop being friends. That makes me and them sad. Also the game gets a little boring once you play a lot. But overall it is a great game and I highly recommend it.
  52. DBPirate1129
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    Tomodachi Life is a quirky, fun, and clever experience that is every bit as enjoyable as I had expected it to be: and that's very enjoyable.

    Tomodachi Life gives your Mii characters life. In the Wii series, they may be staring off into space while bowling or just smiling while sword fighting. Now, your Miis can make friends, have their own personality types, sing their favorite tunes,    Tomodachi Life is a quirky, fun, and clever experience that is every bit as enjoyable as I had expected it to be: and that's very enjoyable.

    Tomodachi Life gives your Mii characters life. In the Wii series, they may be staring off into space while bowling or just smiling while sword fighting. Now, your Miis can make friends, have their own personality types, sing their favorite tunes, or even get married and have kids! Some may call it a toned-down Sims for kids but I think it's much more than that.

    Right when you start, the game thrusts you into a new Mii maker which is easily the best Mii maker we've ever seen. There are new personality features and speech features added to give your Miis character. Your Mii could end up being a lone wolf, a designer, a leader, or maybe even an adventurer. It's fun to see how your real personality would line up in the quirky Tomodachi world. Of course, you don't have to just add friends and family. I myself have added characters like Mario, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and Katniss Everdeen which makes for some really strange situations.

    There's not as much to do here as you could in Animal Crossing, but the game's quick check in nature makes this a nonexistent problem. You could always see what your Miis are doing or you could make a song for them, get food and clothes for them, and even take them on an 8-bit RPG quest. There are also two fun minigames here called Quirky Questions and Judgment Bay. In the former, a question layout is given to you and you can fill in the blank. For example, you might get: "Who hides ____ in their closet?" and can put anything (well, most things) in the blank. In Judgment Bay, you can make all of your Miis pick between two, three, or four things and they'll pick which is their favorite.

    Relationships are perhaps the biggest and best part of Tomodachi Life. Miis can make friends and some can even become their best friends, if you're lucky. They'll be seen hanging out at their apartments a lot. It gets really special when a Mii has a heart above their head, meaning that they have a crush on someone. They could eventually break up, marry, have kids, or divorce. It's very fun watching your Miis grow even if the couples are a bit...strange.

    Overall, Tomodachi Life is a very quirky and fun game which happens to be just what I was looking for. If you're a fan of lime simulators, pick this up. If you're expecting something along the lines of The Sims, this may not be for you.    … Expand
  53. Mariofan
    Jul 3, 2015
    6
    This game is okay. Can get boring at times, but still good. The graphics are okay. The compatibility tester was trash. The island is cool. The food, clothing, and interiors are mostly awesome. Tomodachi Life is overrated, but it is still a good game. I would say it's worth getting.
  54. jenifire73
    May 5, 2015
    9
    This was a well put together game but can have some mixed feelings. On one hand it is not as action packed as other games on the platform like majora's mask, monster hunter 4, xenoblade chronicles, or final fantasy it had a calm an collected feel like animal crossing new leaf or nintendogs + cats. I felt as though the game was charming and a good way to make my friends laugh with it'sThis was a well put together game but can have some mixed feelings. On one hand it is not as action packed as other games on the platform like majora's mask, monster hunter 4, xenoblade chronicles, or final fantasy it had a calm an collected feel like animal crossing new leaf or nintendogs + cats. I felt as though the game was charming and a good way to make my friends laugh with it's weird sense of humor. I do not play the game as much now as I did when it first came out but I still like the small details and relationships my miis get into.… Expand
  55. blueandyellow
    Jul 4, 2015
    8
    Tomodachi Life is a very offbeat but addicting game, with a weird sense of humour but a lot of content and unique experiences. I really enjoyed this game, aside from one major drawback: your Miis cannot enter into same-sex relationships. The game is still enjoyable, but in comparison to the Sims games doesn't give you as much control over the characters (however they are lower-maintenance)Tomodachi Life is a very offbeat but addicting game, with a weird sense of humour but a lot of content and unique experiences. I really enjoyed this game, aside from one major drawback: your Miis cannot enter into same-sex relationships. The game is still enjoyable, but in comparison to the Sims games doesn't give you as much control over the characters (however they are lower-maintenance) and you don't see them grow and develop as much. The StreetPass feature does nothing for me, only receiving one traveler in the 6 months I've had it on (maybe the game is too rare for this?) and that makes me afraid to send out my own. Overall a fun game, with good replay value and the QR code feature lets you get lots of fun pre-made Miis online.… Expand
  56. JustAr3v13w3r
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    Tomodachi Life is outstanding, I really like this game, I've spent a lot of time on this, and it feels like a mix of some of nintendo's games like Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, Hey You Pikachu, and Mario Party. They also added a reason for Miis on the 3DS, rather than being the soulless, empty shells that they were on the 3DS.
  57. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    Tomodachi Life is a fun, quirky, sometimes funny, and always weird little game. It's fun making Miis and watching their lives happen on an island somewhere. The game does get old and very repetitive after a while, but somehow it doesn't lose charm.
  58. Terrastrike
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Tomodachi life is a great time waster, funny simulator, and overall just plain fun! It doesn't feel very limited at all, and you can fill up your apartments with up to 100 Miis! If you enjoy Animal Crossing, you will most likely love Tomodachi life.
  59. TheSpacecat
    Feb 28, 2016
    8
    It's more of an app that you check through out the day than a full fledged video game, but if it sounds like something you'll enjoy then you'll love it without a doubt. If it doesn't sound like something you'll enjoy, well then it isn't for you.
  60. Captain_Heropon
    Mar 4, 2017
    5
    Truth be told, I only got this because of the funny and crazy screenshots I saw of the game. It's fun for awhile, taking care of your Miis and whatnot, and including them in some neat activities. However, after awhile it just sort of feels like a chore. The fun fades away and everything turns out to have a lackluster feel once you know how everything and everyone works. Nothing new happensTruth be told, I only got this because of the funny and crazy screenshots I saw of the game. It's fun for awhile, taking care of your Miis and whatnot, and including them in some neat activities. However, after awhile it just sort of feels like a chore. The fun fades away and everything turns out to have a lackluster feel once you know how everything and everyone works. Nothing new happens and a lot of the things the Miis do can be annoying and have no base. This would be more fitting as an eShop sort of game. It's truly unfortunate, and there was some potential in it, but it's just not that good. Getting this game may be tempting, but trust me, it's really not worth it.… Expand
  61. Robloxiancritic
    May 21, 2016
    9
    This is so fun and I had so much fun. I praised mine and I kinda got bored with my current cast so i added more characters such as Zelda characters and Yandere simulator characters. My only complaint is that there is less control over the miis and no it is not a sims or animal crossing rip off.
  62. RoboElle
    Jun 23, 2016
    7
    I see a lot of potential in Tomodachi Life. Its spell is the comedy, and it successfully pulls out the unusual side of life outta the hat! It did lack in variety regarding some aspects, but I didn't tire of it as quickly as I thought. I thoroughly enjoyed making girl bands and typing in their lyrics!
  63. TazmilyKoala
    Sep 21, 2016
    7
    Tomodachi Life is an odd game to say the least. It has a relaxing feel with a quirky tone. It loves to crack jokes and, I'll admit, I smiled at quite a few of them. The music is ear-bleedingly catchy, you'll be humming the main themes until you die. The visuals are good enough, nothing spectacular but passable. As for gameplay, you populate an island with your Mii characters and watch asTomodachi Life is an odd game to say the least. It has a relaxing feel with a quirky tone. It loves to crack jokes and, I'll admit, I smiled at quite a few of them. The music is ear-bleedingly catchy, you'll be humming the main themes until you die. The visuals are good enough, nothing spectacular but passable. As for gameplay, you populate an island with your Mii characters and watch as they make friends, fall in love, and get into all sorts of wacky antics. For the first few weeks of playing this game, you'll be hooked! Everyday you'll be checking back on your island, expanding it and helping out the locals. But after those precious first few weeks, enjoyment takes a nose dive. Every once in a while you'll see something new and smile, but other than that it's the same thing over and over and over again! After a while, it just loses its charm. One day, you'll set it down and never really play it again. Unlike Animal Crossing, where there's new things to do everyday Tomodachi Life provides you with things to do, and unlocking them and using them the first few times is the fun part. After you've unlocked everything, there's no reason to keep playing. In conclusion, you'll be bored with Tomodachi Life after the first few weeks but I can't deny that charm before then! If your really curious, give Tomodachi Life a look but if you want a deep and expansive life simulation game you won't find it here (If you really want something like that for the 3DS I personally recommend checking out Animal Crossing: New Leaf)… Expand
  64. LalsakWolas
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. It gives you the freedom to create your own and dreamed island, where you can put a character of whoever you want.
  65. Taylor1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It is a very cute and charming game. It is very random, yet it adds to the charm. You can dress them how you like, choose their personality, move in many many miis, feed them a great range of food, watch them get married, have children, watch them grow friendships. It's nice to go back to this every once in a while to check in on them.
  66. MonkiReviews
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is one of the funniest games I have played. The use of Mii's makes my friends and fictional characters look funny. The combination of tasks and mini games makes it a must have.
  67. vvmax
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    I love this game. I got it 2 years ago and still playing because it's so quirky and fun! but can get a bit boring every once and a while. It is a game that you check on every once and a while and it can be sooooooo sweet at times and I hope for a sequel for the Switch!
  68. MrTacoBob
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Tomodachi Life is such a charming game that is way too simple. Simple in a good way. It's a bit odd in some parts but the gameplay is relaxing and rivals Animal Crossing New Leaf.
  69. Knavish
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    This game reminds me so much of a Tamagotchi. It's an app that you check on throughout the day, and the more miis you add the more you get out of it. It's why I bought it digitally rather than physically, and I still haven't regretted that purchase.
  70. GameGrapeGrevie
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Charming game that has endlessly amount of fun and enjoyment definitely worth the play. I really enjoyed how the Miis were used in Tomodachi Life. They were witty, funny and kind characters.
  71. IndieCrit
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    Hilarious. A must buy on the system. Need I say more other than the fact you get to scare your miis when they have hiccups.
  72. Bowser902
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    I couldn't put it down after I started playing! The characters start to feel important to you and as you unlock new things the game starts expanding with all sorts of things you can do with your Miis. However the only thing hurting my score is how they sleep, not giving me enough time to interact with them. Overall, this gets a 9.9 out of 10.
  73. TJ_of_Carolina
    May 29, 2019
    7
    I can understand why some would say this game runs out of activities fast but I had fun with it. Part of it is making your own fun by adding Miis from various shows/games/movies or miis of famous people or politicians and watching them interact.
    The comparison to Animal Crossing isn't very accurate although they likely have similar demographics. In Animal Crossing you have decent control    I can understand why some would say this game runs out of activities fast but I had fun with it. Part of it is making your own fun by adding Miis from various shows/games/movies or miis of famous people or politicians and watching them interact.
    The comparison to Animal Crossing isn't very accurate although they likely have similar demographics. In Animal Crossing you have decent control over events and control a character directly, in Tomodachi Life you are a disembodied character that oversees, caters to, and kind of parents multiple characters and what happens is random. One similarity is the quirky cultural localizations    … Expand
  74. GrimStomper
    Sep 3, 2019
    7
    This is one of those games you can pick up after not playing for a while and get hooked to it. There is a lot of things to do in the game and the dialogue is funny.

    Over time the problems get repetitive and you suddenly run out of things to accomplish and do in the game, so after a while you start to get bored and stop playing it. When you pick up the game again, however, it becomes    This is one of those games you can pick up after not playing for a while and get hooked to it. There is a lot of things to do in the game and the dialogue is funny.

    Over time the problems get repetitive and you suddenly run out of things to accomplish and do in the game, so after a while you start to get bored and stop playing it.

    When you pick up the game again, however, it becomes fun and it's like the first time you've played it.

    If the game got constant updates that added more into the game to extend it's replay value; then I would've given this game a higher score.

    Nonetheless, the game is still very fun to play and is a nice, casual game to play; especially on a rainy day.    … Expand
  75. M0NST3R_G4MING
    May 11, 2019
    8
    You shouldn't expect too much from Tomodachi Life. If you know that it doesn't offer a lot of content and you know how to have fun with it, then you have fun. Tomodachi Life is a very sweet game in which you can play with your virtual friends (Miis), feed them and have fun. You shouldn't expect a second Animal Crossing or Sims at Tomodachi Life. It simply doesn't offer enough for that.You shouldn't expect too much from Tomodachi Life. If you know that it doesn't offer a lot of content and you know how to have fun with it, then you have fun. Tomodachi Life is a very sweet game in which you can play with your virtual friends (Miis), feed them and have fun. You shouldn't expect a second Animal Crossing or Sims at Tomodachi Life. It simply doesn't offer enough for that.

    The gameplay is repetitive after a while. You can visit the Miis, feed them, play mini-games and make friends with them. The Miis can also fall in love with each other and get married. That is also very beautiful! This is all very funny and fun - but after a while very monotonous. Tomodachi Life is obviously not a game that you play for several hours at a time. It's a game you play from time to time. And that's what makes the game so interesting.
    I had about 100 hours of fun with Tomodachi Life by restarting several times. This gave me a whole new experience again and again.

    In summary I can recommend Tomodachi Life for the little fun in between. Who doesn't expect a second Animal Crossing or Sims will have fun with Tomodachi Life! I would definitely like a new Tomodachi Life for the Nintendo Switch with more content. Because the content problem is actually the only problem with Tomodachi Life.    … Expand
  76. CadBaneBadName
    Aug 20, 2019
    7
    Tomodachi Life is a fun game but it's ultimately not a replayable game. That doesn't mean it's a bad game. It just needs a little more to keep things interesting for a long amount of time. Because once you've done everything there's really nothing left to do but start over. And even that can be a little boring. This is not an average game, But it's not a great game either. I would say It'sTomodachi Life is a fun game but it's ultimately not a replayable game. That doesn't mean it's a bad game. It just needs a little more to keep things interesting for a long amount of time. Because once you've done everything there's really nothing left to do but start over. And even that can be a little boring. This is not an average game, But it's not a great game either. I would say It's definitely a good game. Sadly after playing it several times ove it gets stale and leaves me wanting more.… Expand
  77. RalphcCiurczak
    Nov 27, 2021
    7
    +Unique take on simulation games
    +Some funny moments
    +Uses miis,so no big deal for gamers
    +Great time waster

    -Kinda lacking in some aspects
    -Voices are computerized
    -Pain to unlock stuff
    -Not in depth as The Sims games
  78. Julian0505
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is the best game on 3DS, I’ve played for hundreds of hours over the years and it never ceases to amuse me. Play it, I beg you!
  79. DaBomb21
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    I love the quirky dialogues in this game! It's also fun to just watch your miis interact with each other. After a while though the miis can get a little repetitive with what they say and there is only so much that your miis can do on your island. Overall though, I love this game and would definitely recommend it!
  80. GameBoy66
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Tomodachi Life is an original game that deserves a remake. It has tons of charm and characteristics that make the game stand out. The game gets stale after playing it daily and it loses charm the longer you play it, but it also gains it too. The more you play, the more cool stuff you find and discover. This game is a classic, but an underrated one at that.
  81. Erick561
    Jun 11, 2020
    7
    Tomodachi Life is a game where you run your own island. Its quite a nice time with plenty of features that you can unlock and new events happening. With that being said, no game is without it's flaws. The main issue is that the events repeat over and over a lot. To be honest, I cannot think of any other things I didn't like about this game. I'd love to see a fleshed out sequel to this onTomodachi Life is a game where you run your own island. Its quite a nice time with plenty of features that you can unlock and new events happening. With that being said, no game is without it's flaws. The main issue is that the events repeat over and over a lot. To be honest, I cannot think of any other things I didn't like about this game. I'd love to see a fleshed out sequel to this on the switch.

    7/10 Might play again    … Expand
  82. Dani_l
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    The game is simple but fun and enteraining, for me, the miis felt emotionless in other games like wii sports, in wii party they had reations, but still, they were still kinda emotionless for me, until i played tomodachi life, i felt sad, happy, or angry at the miis, as they also had more emotions, for me, the experience of finally interacting with a mii deeper is great.
  83. Eduardo3DS
    Oct 31, 2020
    7
    I bought this game a few years ago, It kind of gives me sims vibes but not really, what you do in this game is that you create characters and give them apartments, from there on you can give them food, give them a costume and interact with them quite a lot! Also you can visit the other places to do more things like in the hat store for an example, you can buy a hat for your mii! I think itI bought this game a few years ago, It kind of gives me sims vibes but not really, what you do in this game is that you create characters and give them apartments, from there on you can give them food, give them a costume and interact with them quite a lot! Also you can visit the other places to do more things like in the hat store for an example, you can buy a hat for your mii! I think it gets a bit repetitive though, not a bad game overall!… Expand
  84. YDS
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Great game, I'm not complaining about the LGBTQ aspect because in Japan it is not normalized to kids.
    It has variety of things you can do, yet it gets kinda boring boring after you accomplish everything, and boy do you accomplish everything fast, there is no end to the game, it just goes on. A life in a cartridge, but definitely a great game that had a high nostalgic value.
  85. RoyJorelia
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    When this game came out I played it non-stop, I still play it a lot, but it's not as fun as it was when I started playing it. For me, it took a LONG time for me to get bored of the game. It's still have fun when I play it, and I love the fact that you can put literally anyone on your island. The most fun part for me is waiting for them to marry and have children. It's all like a weirdWhen this game came out I played it non-stop, I still play it a lot, but it's not as fun as it was when I started playing it. For me, it took a LONG time for me to get bored of the game. It's still have fun when I play it, and I love the fact that you can put literally anyone on your island. The most fun part for me is waiting for them to marry and have children. It's all like a weird fanfiction since anyone can hook up with anyone. It's a really good game.… Expand
  86. michaela7
    May 2, 2021
    4
    If you want to pick up a simulator game for Nintendo 3ds, consider picking up Animal Crossing New Leaf instead. This isn't from a biased standpoint either, as I actually experienced Tomodachi Life BEFORE ACNL.
    In terms of anything you can actually do in this game, it's extremely limited. Yes, you can buy lots of clothing and food to feed your islanders. In fact, I appreciate this game for    If you want to pick up a simulator game for Nintendo 3ds, consider picking up Animal Crossing New Leaf instead. This isn't from a biased standpoint either, as I actually experienced Tomodachi Life BEFORE ACNL.
    In terms of anything you can actually do in this game, it's extremely limited. Yes, you can buy lots of clothing and food to feed your islanders. In fact, I appreciate this game for the amount of variety they put into the foods, including lots of foods from different countries and backgrounds, even some I never heard of! However, the set back is that there's not much control you have over the food other than to feed it to your characters. Whatever food your character likes is purely RNG and if your character doesn't like the food OR clothing you give it, your money goes down the drain.

    The leveling system is quite weird, since there's basically no purpose for it once you figure out what you intend to get. The most useful thing you can get from leveling up is a song to sing, which you can edit your own lyrics. I do enjoy that part of the game, but the lead up to it feels meaningless. You feed your Mii a few foods that they like, and now they're a musical prodigy. Supposedly, if not everything was actually handed to you, and instead you had to actually do something it could have made the game more intriguing to play.

    Other than that, I have no hard feelings towards Tomodachi Life. It's very unlikely it's ever going to be ported to Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  87. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    This "game" is so great. Literally just put characters from all of your different shows and games inside of it and just laugh.
  88. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  89. BeefRates
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    The game has some fine humor and gameplay, the minigames are fine but really mixed about, the possibilities are randomly endless.
  90. iristhemayor
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    i played so much of this as a kid. i loved it so so much and still really do. All 5 years I've owned the game have been nothing but happy memories with it. 3/4 of my 3ds photos are tomodachi screenshots.
  91. nintendofan721
    Apr 5, 2023
    7
    A life simulator involving your mii characters is an excellent and unique idea, and this is a goofy fun game. You can populate your island with miis of yourself, your family and friends, celebrities, and anyone you can think of. You can feed them, give them clothes and apartment styles that suit them, and much more. They can form relationships with each other by becoming friends, gettingA life simulator involving your mii characters is an excellent and unique idea, and this is a goofy fun game. You can populate your island with miis of yourself, your family and friends, celebrities, and anyone you can think of. You can feed them, give them clothes and apartment styles that suit them, and much more. They can form relationships with each other by becoming friends, getting into fights, falling in love, getting married and even have little mii babies. The game takes place in real time, and there are some events that happen depending on when you’re playing such as frisbee, rap battles, and a mii RPG. You can give miis songs to perform and change the lyrics to them, which even allows you to make your miis swear which I f*cking love… well, there is a filter but it can very easily be bypassed. The game however, has it’s fair share of problems. The biggest one being there really isn’t that much to do. It’s super fun at first but after a while, it feels like you’ve seen everything and the same dialogue is repeated over and over and over again. Another huge problem is that miis are able to fall in love with their real life siblings which is extremely wrong. There should have been an option to make miis related to other miis besides you. Same with 18 year olds dating 80 year olds… disgusting. Another thing is that the fights get super annoying. They’re funny at first but after having had the game for a while, every time you turn it on there’s like 2-3 that break out at random, and it’s driven me to the point where I don’t bother with them anymore unless it’s a pairing I care that much for. Overall it’s a fun, quirky experience but gets very repetitive after a while. I would love for there to be a sequel on the switch with way more content!… Expand
  92. Ethan49
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    This is my most favorite 3ds game that I ever played and playing this game is fun and makes me happy and I have so many good memory about it 8/10
  93. CyberPhoenix1
    May 17, 2022
    6
    I give Tomodachi Life, a Mobile Tycoon Game/10

    It's fun at first, the idea of looking after an island of your own characters or whatever is fun! But eventually there is a point where you've seen everything and forget about it. And while you can do things such as send your Miis to space, it is an absolute grind to get there. Not to mention, you could just look it up. Like a Mobile    I give Tomodachi Life, a Mobile Tycoon Game/10

    It's fun at first, the idea of looking after an island of your own characters or whatever is fun! But eventually there is a point where you've seen everything and forget about it. And while you can do things such as send your Miis to space, it is an absolute grind to get there. Not to mention, you could just look it up.
    Like a Mobile Tycoon Game, Tomodachi Life is a grind at its core.
    The only other game I can recommend alike this game is Wildermyth for the character creation, but it's more of a serious tactics game.    … Expand
  94. Arey100
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    One of the most charming games I've ever played! I'm so sad Tomodachi Life never made it's way to consoles.
  95. nathnb
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    This is truly an amazing game. I have loved it ever since I gotten in a few years back. The soundtrack, the charm, everything. The only complaints that I have is that it doesnt support same-sex relationships, but other than that, it’s an amazing game. Although it gets repetitive at times, you can always take a break and play again soon. I wish they’d make this game for switch, adding evenThis is truly an amazing game. I have loved it ever since I gotten in a few years back. The soundtrack, the charm, everything. The only complaints that I have is that it doesnt support same-sex relationships, but other than that, it’s an amazing game. Although it gets repetitive at times, you can always take a break and play again soon. I wish they’d make this game for switch, adding even more features and fun to be had before. That would make me very happy. Overall, Tomodachi Life is one of my favorite games of all time. It’s filled with lots of charm, fun, and I just love Mii characters. The songs are a great experience too, how they all set the mood for everything going on in the game. Happy, sad, angry, its lovely. I love everything about this game and it will always hold a special place in my heart.… Expand
  96. Miila
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Retrasados todos los que no Dan 10

    Es un juego para divertirse, no para ser serios, malditos tryhards
  97. RanoshK24
    Jul 25, 2022
    0
    If you have some extra money laying around, spend it on Tomodachi Life. Trust me it's worth it
  98. Beny_Tube_5
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME! I love messing around with all the mii's and seeing 2 random celebrities fall in love. Please try this game if you have a 3DS and feel the joy we have!
  99. ToadMario
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Good Game W Game W Nintendo W Nintendo 3ds W Europe W Asia Everything Playing This Game
  100. onlyinohio
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This is the best game you can find on the 3DS system. I restarted my island several times and spent hundreds of hours in the game while hardly getting bored. I remember creating my whole family and all of my friends, the only weird thing was that my cousin married my sister...
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#29 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Gamer.no
    Aug 21, 2014
    50
    Tomodachi Life tries to be fun, and it sorta is. The problem is that it only lasts for an hour or three, and then the magic’s gone forever.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    Aug 19, 2014
    60
    There is plenty to philosophize about regarding Tomodachi Life. It’s an alienating product of its own time: we’re dealing with a game where the player is forced, passive-aggressively, to take the role of voyeur. But as a game, Tomodachi Life is never really fun. Tomodachi Life is no more than a stiff repetition exercise that is intriguing, yet kind of boring.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2014
    80
    Stop reading and play: you'll have more fun if you don't know what's coming. [Aug 2014, p.68]
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