A Hamster Without The Stink By Mean_Queen on Nov 09, 2007 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

I owned a hamster as a kid and know I never want a real one again. But this virtual version is cute without the little pellets to clean up. Hamsterz Life lets you pick your own pet from a few different breeds. You then raise this pet by giving it a home, caring for it, and playing with it. You play mini-games to earn food, water bottles, clothes, and even new homes. One thing I like about this game is it allows you to interact with your hamster. You speak into the built-in microphone in the Nintendo DS to teach the hamster words, like "good morning," "I'm sad," and various holidays. It's a very easy game for all ages, though parts do require reading. You can hook up to other Nintendo's so that your hamster can play with friends. This isn't a game that is very challenging nor will it hold your interest for long. But it is a nice diversion. I think if you can get a deal on it, this is a good game to get.