I love games that simulate something, and this is perfect for me. I wish there was a little more content on the game, but I enjoy accessorizing the cage, and it is overarm a great game.
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Hamsterz Life
(2006, Video Games - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo DS)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Talking hamsters enliven cute, easy simulation.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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About Hamsterz Life
Parents need to know that this is a good introduction to simulation games for young kids. There isn't much educational content in this cute pet simulation for Nintendo's DS, but young players will enjoy it because it offers easy, non-frustrating play. Part of its allure is the fantasy element -- the hamsters talk!
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the responsibility of caring for a real pet, and how the game demonstrates the basic needs of pets, including food, shelter, and attention. How is pretending to care for animals different? Is it easier because the hamsters talk? How do real animals communicate their needs? Does this make taking care of real animals harder? Would you like to own a real hamster or do you like these talking ones better? If you have pets in your home already, how do you think they would get along with a gaggle of talking hamsters?
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Lives in WisconsinI rate this title on for age 5 and give itAwesome Game!
Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 2 and give itI love this game!
It is such a cute game, and I really like it. There is even a Hamsterz Life 2 now! I am getting the sequel for Christmas. Anyway, this is not a review for the sequel, it is for the original. You can teach hamsters words, which is neat, but you can only play a mini game when the hamster wants. My hamster is a grey Baby and his name is Victor (named after the character on The Secret Show). The mini games are very cute and original. I'd recommend this game to anyone.
- Lives in TennesseeI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
PRETTY COOL
THIS GAME IS NEAT BUT KINDA BORING BUT IT TEACHES BASIC CARE SKILLS OF A REAL HAMSTER
- Lives in North CarolinaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
READ THIS!!!
well I think that this game could be really fun but then after a while it could get really boring so yeah you should think about that, because thats what happend to me once,It got so boring I had to give it away, but not for free!
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