Common Sense Media Review
By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Nurture a digital creature without the in-app purchases.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
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My Om Nom
What's It About?
In MY OM NOM, players take care of Om Nom by feeding, bathing, and playing with him and ensuring he gets enough sleep. Most of the interaction involves tapping the screen and sending him to one place or another, though there also are few mini-games that aren't too hard for kids. Doing well means in-game cash and props for your pet, such as outfits and toys. Taking proper care of Om Nom requires showing affection by rubbing its belly or patting it on the head and seeing the affection returned through the character's eyes.
Is It Any Good?
Too many Tamagotchi-style games in the app store are cleverly disguised cash grabs. After a few levels spent hooking the player, the games require them to pay for new features in the hopes that the players will spend much more than they would initially. My Om Nom takes an old-school route, charging $5 up front but nothing on the back end. And when you're making a game aimed at kids, that's an admirable trait.
Kids likely will already be familiar with the character, given the popularity of the Cut the Rope games, which will make them more interested in caring for Om Nom. The interaction with the character is fun, and, although the game doesn't have quite the same level of charm as the main series, there's plenty here to keep younger kids happy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about responsibility and the need to take care of pets. What do real pets need?
Families also can talk about the importance of budgeting. How do we save money? How do we decide how to spend it?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : March 12, 2015
- Genre : Simulation Games
- Publisher : ZeptoLab UK Limited
- Version : 1.1.4
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 6.0 or later
- Last updated : June 23, 2019
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