Purr Pals (2007). Play online

Summary

Purr Pals lets me adopt a virtual kitten and nurture it right on the DS screen. The game offers forty breeds and a dizzying array of facial and body tweaks, so my cat always feels uniquely mine. I spend time feeding, grooming, and cleaning up after the furball, then drag out the laser pointer or fishing string to keep it entertained. Mini‑games like ping‑pong and cheesy “meow‑a‑long” sessions add playful breaks between caretaking chores.

Beyond the cat itself, I can style the living area and outfit my pet with a parade of accessories, turning the whole experience into a personal cat café. Crave Entertainment marketed it as a furry counterpart to Nintendogs, backed by Purina’s branding, and it landed a modest 67 score on Metacritic for its DS version.