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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. ChugJugWithYou
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    really good
    kind of repetitive after a while, but one of my favourite games.
  19. 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
  20. Miila
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Retrasados todos los que no Dan 10

    Es un juego para divertirse, no para ser serios, malditos tryhards
  21. 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!
  22. ToadMario
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Good Game W Game W Nintendo W Nintendo 3ds W Europe W Asia Everything Playing This Game
  23. 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...
  24. 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!
  25. Squiggy64998
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Goated game really funny how all the miis interact and the cutscenes are hilarious
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#29 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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Metascore
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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