Viva Pinata - Is Anyone Playing/Trading?
11-13-06, 08:49 AM
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Viva Pinata - Is Anyone Playing/Trading?
I've been messing around and trying to build up my garden a bit. I was just wondering if anyone was up for trading stuff in the game. I know a few people were curious about the game but with everything else that came out recently I wondered if anyone picked it up.
11-13-06, 09:58 AM
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I picked it up, and my wife has put in quite a few hours already. I've played it a little bit, but the hectic beginning of sim-type games usually puts me off. I'm going to stick with it though, since my wife said that it gets a lot easier once you level up enough to get the helpers.
It's a very nice-looking game as well, and the gameplay isn't so kiddish, with the expection of the romancing mini-games.
It's a very nice-looking game as well, and the gameplay isn't so kiddish, with the expection of the romancing mini-games.
11-13-06, 10:18 AM
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The 1up podcast really raved about the game. Sounds like a real sleeper hit and maybe the best Rare game in years. Hopefully it will catch on because it sounds pretty awesome.
11-13-06, 10:29 AM
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This is (don't laugh) my most looked-forward-to title of the fall. I actually started the Viva Piņata entry on Wikipedia. 
I haven't picked it up because I have too many games on backlog (99N, Saints Row, LotR:BFME II, Marvel UA) but I see myself getting this sometime before the holidays.
I haven't picked it up because I have too many games on backlog (99N, Saints Row, LotR:BFME II, Marvel UA) but I see myself getting this sometime before the holidays.
11-13-06, 11:35 AM
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My wife was interested in this. I was thinking about picking it up so she can fool around when I am not playing. Is there a good site or deal to buy it?
11-13-06, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I should be getting a copy this week from Microsoft. I'm really looking forward to it, and will definitely trade with anyone who wants to.
11-13-06, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jon-w9
I was thinking about picking it up so she can fool around when I am not playing.
11-13-06, 01:00 PM
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Been meaning to buy a game for the wife. Is it safe to assume if she likes Sims and Animal Crossing she'll like this one? I think we got screwed here in Canada, websites are showing Nov 30 release date here.
11-13-06, 04:47 PM
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I've been playing this a bit (up to level 11) I think, and so far really enjoying it. I wasn't picking it up, but listening to the 1Up Yours podcast I was surprised how much they were liking it so I had to try it out.
11-13-06, 09:43 PM
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I am around level 16 now I believe and still finding new things. It's pretty sweet when a animal eats a certain item and morphs into another animal. I was able to tame one sour so far and I can't wait to do it again.
The pace of the game is relaxed and I sure can use that break after all the shooters I've been playing lately.
Edited to add:
You can send items and animals to other people kinda like the GameCube version of Animal Crossing not travel around like the DS version. I bought a crate last night to try it out but had nobody on my list who had played the game yet from what I saw.
The pace of the game is relaxed and I sure can use that break after all the shooters I've been playing lately.
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You can send items and animals to other people kinda like the GameCube version of Animal Crossing not travel around like the DS version. I bought a crate last night to try it out but had nobody on my list who had played the game yet from what I saw.
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11-13-06, 09:43 PM
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It is a lot of fun but VERY hectic! Is anyone else having the disappearing animal problem? One of my birds disappears. The only way I can find him is when he sleeps. I see the "zzzzzz..." coming from a blank space. lol I'm willing to trade once I have something worth trading. :-)
11-13-06, 10:03 PM
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Consider me interested. Unless you want some older titles (see thread) I'd trade you Marvel: UA or Saints Row. But you probably have those.
11-14-06, 05:50 PM
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I told myself that I would just rent this game, but I was reading the editor blogs on 1up yesterday, and the more positive impressions I read, the more I wanted it. Since I have no self control, I picked it up on the way home last night and I'm really digging it so far. I'm only up to level 4 IIRC, but it's been a fun and relaxing experience - a nice counter to Gears and COD 3. I doubt I have anything worth trading yet, but if you're playing this game, feel free to add me to your friends list.
11-14-06, 06:29 PM
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I'm up to level 21 so far and my garden in a madhouse. There are creatures everywhere and I don't have room to build houses for all of them. I'm trying to attract a sour with mushrooms but each time I plant them other animals eat them and get sick. Getting one sour is going to cost me thousands in house calls.
11-15-06, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
I'm up to level 21 so far and my garden in a madhouse. There are creatures everywhere and I don't have room to build houses for all of them. I'm trying to attract a sour with mushrooms but each time I plant them other animals eat them and get sick. Getting one sour is going to cost me thousands in house calls.
11-15-06, 10:19 PM
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At times the game is aggravating because I leveled so fast at first and then it kinda stopped happening as often. I'm level 22 now and haven't seen a new animal for a bit. I'm trying to lure in a Cinnamonkey but he just doesn't want to stick around.
11-16-06, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by edstein
I think Target has this game for $49.99 and comes with a $10 gift card.
11-16-06, 01:20 PM
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I just picked this up at Best Buy, they didn't have it in the games section. I was told to ask the cashier for it, she thought the game looked cute. She was also happy to see something else besides a shooter game as she called them being sold.
11-16-06, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mok
I just picked this up at Best Buy, they didn't have it in the games section. I was told to ask the cashier for it, she thought the game looked cute. She was also happy to see something else besides a shooter game as she called them being sold.