I'll be honest, it's not really a virtual pet game. It's more of a MMBN inspired arcady action game, with a farming game as character building, and some aesthetic virual pet elements. As it is though, it's a really fun and addicting game. But when you're looking for a virtual pet experience, the core design does not scratch that itch. Virtual pets are more passive experiences that integrates into your day with short sessions. Here, the main thing you do is the battle minigame, everything else in the game depends on playing it. And runs can get pretty lengthy. When I launch the game, I think "let's do one or two runs" and not "let's check on my pet".