Tomodachi Life

 3DS
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 172 out of 258
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 258
  3. Negative: 22 out of 258
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  1. Squiggy64998
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Goated game really funny how all the miis interact and the cutscenes are hilarious
  2. Sockifed
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    It's been a while since I've played this game yet It's left a lasting impact on me. I absolutely loved this game even though I didn't know how it worked in full. This game is unique in every way possible and definitely worth a try.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. acethebased
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    If you like Animal Crossing, you'll love this game. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but the people that like cute games like this will get addicted. Such a fun game!
  6. muJ
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    One of the most charming, and entertaining 3ds games, but heavily lacking in content. Putting your family friends, and celebrities on a island is fun, until your realize that you can do almost everything this game has to offer in a few hours, and after playing for a while it gets really repetitive.
  7. nejnej55
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    A fun and unique game, which made me laugh and smile countless times. The game can get quite repetitive after a while.
  8. 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...
  9. ToadMario
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Good Game W Game W Nintendo W Nintendo 3ds W Europe W Asia Everything Playing This Game
  10. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  11. Miila
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Retrasados todos los que no Dan 10

    Es un juego para divertirse, no para ser serios, malditos tryhards
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. ChugJugWithYou
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    really good
    kind of repetitive after a while, but one of my favourite games.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#29 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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71

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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