Viva Piñata: Difference between revisions

The series was a [[Sleeper Hit]] on the Xbox 360. Microsoft wanted the game to be its answer to ''[[Pokémon]]'', but it didn't work out. Why? Well, the game ''looked'' like a children's game but actually comprised challenging Sim management tasks that kids just couldn't handle. At times, the games dip into [[Nintendo Hard]] or [[Guide Dang It]], with the in-game [[Ninja Butterfly]] actually ''lying'' to the player at points to mislead them. The original game was also launched with [[Viva PinataPiñata (Animationanimation)|a tie-in animated series]] (featuring [[Talking Animal]] Piñatas throwing parties) that wasn't even slightly representative of how the games actually play (although occasionally a reference to a game mechanic is made, and is even the main plot point of a few episodes). The game was also much more morbid than it seemed at first appearance, with a food chain of Piñatas killing each other and feasting on their candy innards being required to progress in the game.

* [[Informed Ability]]: The Pigxies are supposedly hideous, deformed mutants who are forever scorned by the other Pinatas for their horrible appearances. Their in-game description openly ''scolds'' you for bringing about this freak of nature. Compare that to their [http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/05/Salute%20to%20Swine/Assets/Pigxie--article_image.jpg actual appearance.]{{Dead link}} D'aaaaw! Don't you want <s> one</s> <s> a couple</s> <s> a dozen</s> an entire flock of them?

* [[Stop Helping Me!]]: Leafos.

{{quote| Imagine scorching the furniture when you sit on it. Imagine having to move every few seconds because if you don`t, the ground underneath you sets alight. What kind of life is that? Who is responsible for this?}}