is a
life simulation game
Life simulation games form a subgenre of simulation video games in which the player lives or controls one or more virtual characters (human or otherwise). Such a game can revolve around "individuals and relationships, or it could be a simulation ...
for the
Nintendo 64
The (N64) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on June 23, 1996, in North America on September 29, 1996, and in Europe and Australia on March 1, 1997. As the successor to the Super Nintendo E ...
, developed and published by
Culture Brain
is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded on October 5, 1980. In 2016, it was renamed Culture Brain Excel.
History
Culture Brain was founded in 1980 as Nihon Game Corporation. In 1981, a subsidiary to handle the sales operations ...
. It was released in Japan on April 6, 2001, and is part of the ''Hamster Monogatari'' series.
Gameplay
''Hamster Monogatari 64'' is a
life simulation game
Life simulation games form a subgenre of simulation video games in which the player lives or controls one or more virtual characters (human or otherwise). Such a game can revolve around "individuals and relationships, or it could be a simulation ...
where the player raises and takes care of a
hamster
Hamsters are rodents (order Rodentia) belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains 19 species classified in seven genera. They have become established as popular small pets. The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian ...
. The player can give the hamster attention, and depending on the level of care, the hamster's personality will develop, becoming either lovable or aggressive. As the hamster matures, it gains new abilities for participating in hamster competitions. Players can raise up to four hamsters, which they can care for in a variety of ways.
References
External links
''Hamster Monogatari 64''at MobyGames
''Hamster Monogatari 64''at GameFAQs
''Hamster Monogatari 64''at IGDB
''Hamster Monogatari 64''at Metacritic
''Hamster Monogatari 64''at GameSpot
2001 video games
Japan-exclusive video games
Life simulation games
Nintendo 64 games
Nintendo 64-only games
Single-player video games
Video games developed in Japan
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