Viva Pinata

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  • Summary: Viva Pinata is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages and skills to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in real time. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and takeViva Pinata is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages and skills to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in real time. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and take control of their environment to attract and host more than 60 species of wild pinata, utilizing hundreds of customizable elements to create their very own distinctively unique thriving paradise. Viva Pinata gameplay continues to evolve with new content available via the Xbox Live service and the ability to play, trade and interact with more than 2 million gamers via the online service. [Microsoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. XboxAddict
    96
    The most surprising part about Viva Piñata is that once you've gained higher levels of experience, you keep them. Even if you start a new garden. Which means you carry over all you coins and all the items you've unlocked during the course of your previous gardens, so you don't have to start that all over again. Killer!
  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    At the end of the day, if you’re willing to dismiss Viva Pinata on the basis that it looks a bit kiddy, then you’re kidding yourself out of a fantastic adventure that has already shaken Rare to its roots, thanks to the departure of two of its three founding members after poor sales of this game. Shame on you, shame on you.
  3. 1UP
    90
    Rare has certainly recaptured its former glory itself here, and in producing one of the most misunderstood games of the year, it has also produced on one of the finest in its history, and certainly one of the most intriguing on 360.
  4. Armchair Empire
    85
    It’s one of the most unique strategy/sim titles to appear on a console in recent memory, and fans of those genres should definitely consider giving it a look, however old they are.
  5. The A.V. Club
    83
    A Mallowolf in Goobaa's clothing; killer fun masquerading as a crappy cartoon tie-in.
  6. Games Master UK
    80
    It's an acquired taste but Rare have created something unique and massively fun. [Christmas 2006, p.82]
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  7. netjak
    62
    The premise behind Viva Piñata is solid, but irritating gameplay and sound issues hindered the overall execution. What could have been a true classic ends up being a remarkably average game.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 49
  3. Negative: 5 out of 49
  1. TeraldB.
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    Beautiful and brutal, exhausting and exhilirating. Cute, sweet, sour. The deepest gameplay this side of Oblivion. Perfect.
  2. Daniel_N
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing this game for years, and, although it’s meant for kids, Viva Piñata has actually captured my attention, ranking this game asI’ve been playing this game for years, and, although it’s meant for kids, Viva Piñata has actually captured my attention, ranking this game as my all-time favorite farming & simulation game ever! Microsoft and Rare also have a 2009 version to the game, but I would definitely love another version in the next few years!… Expand
  4. TheBareMin1mum
    Jan 26, 2012
    10
    Viva Pinata is possibly the best, if not one of the best, life simulation games of all times. Conjuring up cuteness that The Sims could neverViva Pinata is possibly the best, if not one of the best, life simulation games of all times. Conjuring up cuteness that The Sims could never handle, the graphics and animations are fluid and vibrant, and the mating dance is always a spectacle. The controls are simple and easy to use, but hard to master. Combine that with some helpful tips and a range of pinatas to bring into your garden, and you end up with a gem of a video game. If you're sick of all the shooters and hack-n-slash games, and you feel the need for some relaxing, full of depth gameplay, purchase this video game.… Expand
  5. Jonathan
    Jan 11, 2007
    9
    I was joking about how dumb this game looked and joked about her getting it, but my sister took it seriously, and I laughed my a** off when I was joking about how dumb this game looked and joked about her getting it, but my sister took it seriously, and I laughed my a** off when she brought it home but when i started playing it, I realized that it wasnt that bad, and it is kinda cute. Anyone who likes animals, stuffed animals, and stuff like "the sims" has to play this game.… Expand
  6. Breegullbeak
    Jan 18, 2013
    8
    First thing is first the show was made to hype the game just like with Pokemon. Now the game is fun once you figure out how to turn a profitFirst thing is first the show was made to hype the game just like with Pokemon. Now the game is fun once you figure out how to turn a profit and bring in the big Pinatas, but I'd be lying if I said that wasn't time consuming. From Chewnicorns to Buzzlegums this game is full of strategy and problem solving that will make you rethink what the target audience should have been.

    The game is beautiful and the characters are fun. The trademark Rare Humor is here slipping in jokes only the older players will get. I'd say get the sequel but that may be harder to find.    … Expand
  7. RedXIII
    Dec 30, 2006
    8
    Fun, a very nice welcome from the other ultra-violent titles out now. The graphics are nice, gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, I Fun, a very nice welcome from the other ultra-violent titles out now. The graphics are nice, gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, I applaud the effort to make something truly unique and different. A very fun game if you are looking for something entirely different then any other game out there. On the down side some of the camera angles are a little annoying (you cant zoom out that far), which makes it hard to find what your looking for sometimes.… Expand
  8. skinnyocean4
    Jan 5, 2012
    0
    Me parece un juego lamentable, basado en dar palazos en la tierra para arreglar un jardin y quitar basura... en dos palabras, muy malo. CreoMe parece un juego lamentable, basado en dar palazos en la tierra para arreglar un jardin y quitar basura... en dos palabras, muy malo. Creo que es un juego para niños o con poco criterio en la vida.… Expand

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#11 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#10 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006