A Hamster without the Stink

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.