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Viva Pinata
Xbox 360
Microsoft Game Studios
Release Date:
Also On: PC
Metascore
84
Based on
65 Critics
User Score
8.1
Based on
115 Ratings
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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 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. VivaViva 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
Starring: Gregg Mayles, Grant Kirkhope, William Bryan
Developer: Rare Ltd.
Genre(s): Virtual Life
# of players: 2 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
63
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
96
XboxAddict
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!
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90
XGP Gaming
Viva Piñata is more than just a game…it’s an experience.
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90
Boomtown
To hear a paper deer making sounds was one of the highlights in my gaming world for a long, long time. This should tell you something about this game, which is entirely in a league of its own.
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85
Play.tm
If you are looking for a gentle, charming distraction that can be picked up and put down with as much frequency as you like, I strongly recommend you give it a go. It's certainly one of the better looking titles about, and makes for a relaxing counterpoint after all the gritty realism in the likes of "Gears of War."
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83
The A.V. Club
A Mallowolf in Goobaa's clothing; killer fun masquerading as a crappy cartoon tie-in.
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80
X-ONE Magazine UK
With buckets of replayability and a big heart to match, Rare has finally come good and delivered a belter of a game. Wipes away rancid memories of "Perfect Dark" and makes you smile inside. [Issue 14, p.78]
62
netjak
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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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
34
Mixed:
1
Negative:
2
10
Nyteowl
Nov 11, 2006
Not a bad title at all, it's pretty much like playing the sims. The visuals are excellent and the mechanics are easy to follow and use. Not a bad title at all, it's pretty much like playing the sims. The visuals are excellent and the mechanics are easy to follow and use. The piñatas don… Expand
10
KaylaB.
Jun 22, 2007
Its genius! and so unique! Thats a good game!!
10
TheBareMin1mum
Jan 26, 2012
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
9
DavidH.
Dec 18, 2006
The game is not perfect, but it is absolutely brilliant, Rare's best since the original Perfect Dark. The characterisation of the The game is not perfect, but it is absolutely brilliant, Rare's best since the original Perfect Dark. The characterisation of the Pinatas, the control scheme, the voice acting, the animation, the learning curve... it's all top-notch. This deserves to sell by the truckload. The only faults are an occassionally cumbersome interface, and play area that can grow too small too quickly (presumably so younger players don't get too swamped). Overall: buy it!… Expand
8
Breegullbeak
Jan 18, 2013
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
8
WilliamJ.
Mar 27, 2007
It's a cute and cuddley, and i found the horse sexy.
0
skinnyocean4
Jan 5, 2012
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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