Some virtual pet games focus on lifelike behavior, growth cycles, and environmental needs. Does realism increase immersion or make gameplay feel restrictive? How do simulation mechanics change your emotional connection compared to simpler pet systems
We have some pet games that are more realistic based, especially horse games, dog games, and pony games. These games are generally based around real life aspects. They tend to have more realistic aspects than regular virtual pet games.
Pet games itself tend to be more fantasy based. There's a huge difference among these two type of games, but they all fall under the same umbrella. If you enjoy raising horses, and ponies with growth cycles, and possibly death of these pets, then simulation games are more up your alley. However, if you enjoy pet games that don't have death cycles, then regular pet games are more your type.
Environmental cycles are also apart of some pet sites as well, there are some with weather systems, however, many do not have them. Realistic features are included in a lot of pet sites too with their restocking and economy features too. Especially considering the fact that we restock our shops, sell items, do trades, and sell items in auctions houses.
With the emotion connection aspects, every pet can form the same connection.
