It seems like the upcoming game will function similarly to how
the original Tamagotchi worked.
Unlike
the original Tamagotchi mini handheld game, Bandai Namco has added an extra element in playing the game.
Now, however, the company has plans to re-release
the original Tamagotchi, complete with the OG pets, features, colourful egg designs, and most importantly, the fun of cleaning virtual poop every 10 minutes.
Today Bandai America has celebrated the 20th anniversary of
the original Tamagotchi.
Not exact matches
Like the
originals, the mini
Tamagotchi device offers six different shell designs from the initial Japanese launch, and each contains six characters.
An example of this is in Final Fantasy VIII, where you could raise your chocobo friend on the PocketStation, like a
Tamagotchi or the
original Digimon toys.
However, there's a big difference in size — the new
Tamagotchi is roughly half the size of the
original and has a square LCD display instead of a rectangular one.
My
Tamagotchi Forever is an adorable take on the
original principle of the
Tamagotchi.
Of course, the new Digivice will also preserve what made the
original such a compelling purchase when compared to the more popular
Tamagotchi, as players will be able to battle each other using the Digimon they have raised.
Back in 2013 Bandai Namco released an updated version of the keychain virtual pet called
Tamagotchi Friends and then later even an Apple Watch app based on the
original device.