Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise
Encyclopedia
Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise is a life simulation game
developed by Rare, for the Nintendo DS
video game console
and based on the original Viva Piñata
, rather than being an all-new game in the series.
This version was developed by Rare's handheld team, as opposed to Viva Piñata: Party Animals
and the PC version of the original game, which were developed by separate third-party developers. This is Rare's second Nintendo DS project, after Diddy Kong Racing DS, which was developed by the same team.
Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise is, like its predecessor
, a sandbox game that tasks the player with turning a neglected plot of land into a beautiful garden. The game retains the majority of features and all of the piñata from the original. As the game was built from the ground up for the DS, Rare’s handheld team took the opportunity to add additional features and changes.
The game also makes use of the two screens on the DS where, for the majority of the game, the main garden view is displayed in the lower screen of the DS. In the upper screen, there is a context sensitive information panel that is unique to this version of the game. The information that is displayed dynamically changes to reflect what is currently selected - ranging from an individual piñata's romance requirements to a percentage breakdown of the garden's floor tiles. It is even possible to swap the screens around and interact with the information panel, to view a comprehensive piñata encyclopedia, a journal, an awards page and a piñata pyramid (amongst other things).
Other than control changes, there are also a handful of design changes that are unique to this version of the game. First off, it is no longer possible to buy fertiliser or romance sweets. Fertiliser (which is now accessed via the main tools pallet) is only produced when a Taffly is made to interact with a piece of fruit - the colour of the fruit dictates the colour of the fertiliser. Romance sweets are now earned by completing Viva Piñata Central challenges, putting much more emphasis on what was originally a purely optional aspect of the game. Another major difference between the DS version and the original is the addition of an overhead map that not only enables the player to view the whereabouts of their piñata instantly, but allows them to zoom in on any pinata by simply tapping their icon.
A new game mode has also been added that mirrors the "Just for fun" mode in Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
, named “Playground”. This is a no-pressure version of the main game (set on a beach) where young or inexperienced players can experiment without having to deal with the challenging aspects of the game, such as Dastardos or Ruffians, or having to pay for items.
Rare explains on their website that "you'll also be given free rein with an expanded selection of tools and tool actions, upgraded forms of the Journal and Encyclopedia... and Episodes (tying in more closely to the TV series and allowing fans of the show to spend quality time with familiar faces)." They also state that “DS wireless connectivity... lets you send prime Piñata specimens to your friends, making the act of parading your Doenut around in a humiliating pirate outfit easier than ever."
Players that have played Viva Piñata, the original may realize that Miss Petula's Paper Pets, Ivor Beggar/Bargain and Fannie Franker's Post Office were taken out of the game. In Pocket Paradise, Gretchen Fetchem sells the accessories (Miss Petula) and Mail Boxes (Fannie Franker) which can be sent wirelessly to other people's copies of the game. Lottie sells Ivor Bargain's goods also. However, Ivor Beggar is still included but has many more needs than just an amount of chocolate coins, the currency on Piñata Island.
Seven new species of pinata have been added from Trouble in Paradise
they are as follows
reported that Rare was hard at work on two projects for the Nintendo DS. Their first Nintendo DS game released was Diddy Kong Racing DS, so that game and Viva Piñata were most likely the two projects mentioned.
Viva Piñata for the Nintendo DS was first hinted at in an interview between Microsoft Game Studios
and 1UP.com
at the DICE 2007 Summit in Las Vegas
. “A Kameo or a Viva Piñata on a DS makes a lot of sense in a lot of ways from a franchise perspective. I think it’s fair to say that we’re going to continue to invest in that property [Viva Piñata]. Whether that is in the form of a sequel, a product line extension or through merchandising, whatever the case may be, that’s something that we’re going to stick with.” ” Whether you’re talking about [publishing games on] mobile or the DS — you probably won’t see it on the PSP, though.” - Shane Kim Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Game Studios
The game was announced later at Comic-Con
2007 and on May 13, 2008 THQ
officially announced the release of Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise in the Fall of 2008. On May 22, 2008 Rare opened a dedicated Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise section on their website.
In a May 2008 interview with members from the team, the question "Was it always the plan to transfer Viva Piñata across to the DS, or did it take some prompting?" received the response "In discussions for a follow-on project for DKR DS it became a greater focal point, and in hindsight, seeing what we came up with, it's proven to be a complete no-brainer. We love it." from the game's producer, Paul Machacek.
Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise also received a pair of 2009 BAFTA nominations for Best Strategy Game at the Game Awards and Best Video Game at the Children's Awards
list of pinatas
Arocknid,
Badgesicle,
Barkbark,
Bispotti
Blue Flutterscotch,
Bonboon,
Bunnycomb,
Buzzenge,
Buzzlegum,
Candary,
Chewnicorn,
Chippopotamus,
Cinnamonkey,
Cluckles,
Cocoadile,
Crowla,
Doenut,
Dragonache,
Dragumfly,
Eaglair,
Elephanilla,
Fizzlybear,
Flutterscotch,
Fourheads,
Fudgehog,
Goobaa,
Green Flutterscotch,
Hootyfruity,
Horstachio,
Jameleon,
Jeli,
Juicygoose,
Kittyfloss,
Lackatoad,
Lickatoad,
Limeocerus,
Macaracoon,
Mallowolf,
Moozipan,
Mothdrop,
Mousemellow,
Newtgat,
Parmadillo,
Parrybo,
Pigxie,
Ponocky,
Pretztail,
Profitamole,
Pudgeon,
Quackberry,
Raisant,
Red Flutterscotch,
Rashberry,
Redhott,
Roario,
Salamango,
Shellybean,
Sherbat,
Sour Bonboon,
Sour Cocoadile,
Sour Crowla,
Sour Macaracoon,
Sour Mallowolf,
Sour Profitamole,
Sour Shellybean,
Sour Sherbat,
Sparrowmint,
Squazzil,
Swanana,
Sweetooth,
Syrupent,
Taffly,
Tigermisu,
Twingersnap,
Whirlm,
Yellow Flutterscotch,
Zumbug
Life simulation game
Life simulation games is a sub-genre of simulation video games in which the player lives or controls one or more virtual lifeforms...
developed by Rare, for the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
video game console
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device to display a video game...
and based on the original Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata is a life simulation game developed by Rare, for the Xbox 360 video game console. The project was headed by Gregg Mayles and the team behind the Banjo-Kazooie series, based on an idea from Tim Stamper. Although rumors of the title circulated among fans for some time, Viva Piñata was...
, rather than being an all-new game in the series.
This version was developed by Rare's handheld team, as opposed to Viva Piñata: Party Animals
Viva Piñata: Party Animals
Viva Piñata: Party Animals is a video game developed by Krome Studios for the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console and set in the world of Viva Piñata...
and the PC version of the original game, which were developed by separate third-party developers. This is Rare's second Nintendo DS project, after Diddy Kong Racing DS, which was developed by the same team.
Gameplay
Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata is a life simulation game developed by Rare, for the Xbox 360 video game console. The project was headed by Gregg Mayles and the team behind the Banjo-Kazooie series, based on an idea from Tim Stamper. Although rumors of the title circulated among fans for some time, Viva Piñata was...
, a sandbox game that tasks the player with turning a neglected plot of land into a beautiful garden. The game retains the majority of features and all of the piñata from the original. As the game was built from the ground up for the DS, Rare’s handheld team took the opportunity to add additional features and changes.
Controls
The most obvious difference between Pocket Paradise and the original is that the entire game is controlled using the stylus, giving the player a very direct, intuitive method of interacting with their garden. It is now possible to simply ‘draw’ grass onto soil, or double tap a flower to remove its head.The game also makes use of the two screens on the DS where, for the majority of the game, the main garden view is displayed in the lower screen of the DS. In the upper screen, there is a context sensitive information panel that is unique to this version of the game. The information that is displayed dynamically changes to reflect what is currently selected - ranging from an individual piñata's romance requirements to a percentage breakdown of the garden's floor tiles. It is even possible to swap the screens around and interact with the information panel, to view a comprehensive piñata encyclopedia, a journal, an awards page and a piñata pyramid (amongst other things).
Unique features
A new game mode has also been added that mirrors the "Just for fun" mode in Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise is the Xbox 360 sequel to the critically acclaimed life simulation game entitled Viva Piñata. The title was officially announced on May 13, 2008 with a September 2, 2008 release date in North America and a September 5, 2008 date in Europe.-Plot:The second Viva...
, named “Playground”. This is a no-pressure version of the main game (set on a beach) where young or inexperienced players can experiment without having to deal with the challenging aspects of the game, such as Dastardos or Ruffians, or having to pay for items.
Rare explains on their website that "you'll also be given free rein with an expanded selection of tools and tool actions, upgraded forms of the Journal and Encyclopedia... and Episodes (tying in more closely to the TV series and allowing fans of the show to spend quality time with familiar faces)." They also state that “DS wireless connectivity... lets you send prime Piñata specimens to your friends, making the act of parading your Doenut around in a humiliating pirate outfit easier than ever."
Players that have played Viva Piñata, the original may realize that Miss Petula's Paper Pets, Ivor Beggar/Bargain and Fannie Franker's Post Office were taken out of the game. In Pocket Paradise, Gretchen Fetchem sells the accessories (Miss Petula) and Mail Boxes (Fannie Franker) which can be sent wirelessly to other people's copies of the game. Lottie sells Ivor Bargain's goods also. However, Ivor Beggar is still included but has many more needs than just an amount of chocolate coins, the currency on Piñata Island.
Seven new species of pinata have been added from Trouble in Paradise
they are as follows
New Species List
- BisBiscottiBiscotti more correctly known as biscotti di Prato , also known as cantuccini , are twice-baked biscuits originating in the Italian city of Prato...
potti - ChocChocolateChocolate is a raw or processed food produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Mexico, Central and South America. Its earliest documented use is around 1100 BC...
strichOstrichThe Ostrich is one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member of the genus Struthio. Some analyses indicate that the Somali Ostrich may be better considered a full species apart from the Common Ostrich, but most taxonomists consider it to be a... - HootyOwlOwls are a group of birds that belong to the order Strigiformes, constituting 200 bird of prey species. Most are solitary and nocturnal, with some exceptions . Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish...
fruityTutti frutti (food)Tutti frutti is a colourful confection containing various chopped and usually candied fruits, or an artificially created flavouring simulating the combined flavour of many different fruits... - JelFruit preservesFruit preserves are preparations of fruits and sugar, often canned or sealed for long-term storage. The preparation of fruit preserves today often involves adding commercial or natural pectin as a gelling agent, although sugar or honey may be used, as well. Prior to World War II, fruit preserve...
iYetiThe Yeti or Abominable Snowman is an ape-like cryptid said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, and Tibet. The names Yeti and Meh-Teh are commonly used by the people indigenous to the region, and are part of their history and mythology... - LimeLime (fruit)Lime is a term referring to a number of different citrus fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and...
ocerosRhinocerosRhinoceros , also known as rhino, is a group of five extant species of odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of these species are native to Africa and three to southern Asia.... - ParmaParma VioletsParma Violets are a British violet-flavoured tablet confectionery manufactured by the Derbyshire company Swizzels Matlow. The sweets are hard, biconcave disc-shaped sweets, similar to the Fizzers product from the same company but without their fizziness...
dilloArmadilloArmadillos are New World placental mammals, known for having a leathery armor shell. Dasypodidae is the only surviving family in the order Cingulata, part of the superorder Xenarthra along with the anteaters and sloths. The word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one"... - TigerTigerThe tiger is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to and weighing up to . Their most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with lighter underparts...
misuTiramisuTiramisu, , , literally "pick me up", is an Italian cake and dessert.It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone, and flavored with liquor and cocoa...
Development
Back in 2005, Electronic Gaming MonthlyElectronic Gaming Monthly
Electronic Gaming Monthly is a bimonthly American video game magazine. It has been published by EGM Media, LLC. since relaunching in April of 2010. Its previous run, which ended in January 2009, was published by Ziff Davis...
reported that Rare was hard at work on two projects for the Nintendo DS. Their first Nintendo DS game released was Diddy Kong Racing DS, so that game and Viva Piñata were most likely the two projects mentioned.
Viva Piñata for the Nintendo DS was first hinted at in an interview between Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Studios is the video game production wing for Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Games for Windows and Windows Phone platforms. They were established in 2002 as Microsoft Game Studios to coincide with the release of the Xbox, before...
and 1UP.com
1UP.com
1UP.com is a video game website owned by IGN Entertainment, a division of News Corporation. Previously, the site was owned by Ziff Davis before being sold to UGO Entertainment in 2009....
at the DICE 2007 Summit in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. “A Kameo or a Viva Piñata on a DS makes a lot of sense in a lot of ways from a franchise perspective. I think it’s fair to say that we’re going to continue to invest in that property [Viva Piñata]. Whether that is in the form of a sequel, a product line extension or through merchandising, whatever the case may be, that’s something that we’re going to stick with.” ” Whether you’re talking about [publishing games on] mobile or the DS — you probably won’t see it on the PSP, though.” - Shane Kim Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Game Studios
The game was announced later at Comic-Con
Comic-Con International
San Diego Comic-Con International, also known as Comic-Con International: San Diego , and commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con, was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention and later the San Diego Comic Book Convention in 1970 by Shel Dorf and a group of San Diegans...
2007 and on May 13, 2008 THQ
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
officially announced the release of Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise in the Fall of 2008. On May 22, 2008 Rare opened a dedicated Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise section on their website.
In a May 2008 interview with members from the team, the question "Was it always the plan to transfer Viva Piñata across to the DS, or did it take some prompting?" received the response "In discussions for a follow-on project for DKR DS it became a greater focal point, and in hindsight, seeing what we came up with, it's proven to be a complete no-brainer. We love it." from the game's producer, Paul Machacek.
Critical reception
Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise won the award for Best Simulation Game for the Nintendo DS from IGN in their 2008 video game awards.Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise also received a pair of 2009 BAFTA nominations for Best Strategy Game at the Game Awards and Best Video Game at the Children's Awards
list of pinatas
Arocknid,
Badgesicle,
Barkbark,
Bispotti
Blue Flutterscotch,
Bonboon,
Bunnycomb,
Buzzenge,
Buzzlegum,
Candary,
Chewnicorn,
Chippopotamus,
Cinnamonkey,
Cluckles,
Cocoadile,
Crowla,
Doenut,
Dragonache,
Dragumfly,
Eaglair,
Elephanilla,
Fizzlybear,
Flutterscotch,
Fourheads,
Fudgehog,
Goobaa,
Green Flutterscotch,
Hootyfruity,
Horstachio,
Jameleon,
Jeli,
Juicygoose,
Kittyfloss,
Lackatoad,
Lickatoad,
Limeocerus,
Macaracoon,
Mallowolf,
Moozipan,
Mothdrop,
Mousemellow,
Newtgat,
Parmadillo,
Parrybo,
Pigxie,
Ponocky,
Pretztail,
Profitamole,
Pudgeon,
Quackberry,
Raisant,
Red Flutterscotch,
Rashberry,
Redhott,
Roario,
Salamango,
Shellybean,
Sherbat,
Sour Bonboon,
Sour Cocoadile,
Sour Crowla,
Sour Macaracoon,
Sour Mallowolf,
Sour Profitamole,
Sour Shellybean,
Sour Sherbat,
Sparrowmint,
Squazzil,
Swanana,
Sweetooth,
Syrupent,
Taffly,
Tigermisu,
Twingersnap,
Whirlm,
Yellow Flutterscotch,
Zumbug
External links
- Viva Piñata Official Site
- Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise page on Rare's official site
- Viva Piñata Wiki - PinataIsland.info
- Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise - THQ's Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise site