With this self-care virtual pet app, you can feed, pet, customize, and play minigames with Amaru while engaging in mindfulness and journal activities. Includes goal-setting features, storytelling elements, and customizable skins.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 4.7. Trustworthiness 70 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 30 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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5 star
84%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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High user satisfaction
84% of sampled ratings are 5 stars
About Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
Feed, pet, customize, and play minigames with the adorable Amaru while being rewarded for taking care of yourself! The game contains engaging goal-setting, mindfulness, and journal activities that provide a fun way to build focus and resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Explore the mysterious world of Enso to earn Collectibles, unlock Amaru’s story, and help him find his way home!
“Finally, a game that promotes (and reinforces) positive, long-term mental-health habits! It's enjoyable & the artwork is beautifully done. Daily goals are customizable, but there is a variety of preset goals to choose from to get you started. It's calming at the end of your day and refreshing at the beginning. Doesn't leave you frustrated and mentally depleted like most other games. Plus, magic kitties!”
“It's clear that the people behind this app care about helping people. I am genuinely floored about how focused the game is on self-care and the player. This is especially apparent in the 'free trial' aspect of this app- none of the self-care elements are behind a paywall, and they have an entire system for people to donate full copies of the game to those in financial need. The game is reassuring and never unhealthily pressures. also the animation is so good. I'd say more but I have no more space.”
FINANCIAL NEED? READ BELOW!
Want the full version but can’t afford it? No problem! All the self-care features in the app are completely FREE, and the game contains NO ADS! There will be points where you will be asked to pay to unlock story features or optional skins, but if you have financial need, you can apply for a free copy through our Keys for Those in Need Program. You’ll be given a place in line, and when a copy becomes available, you’ll receive it for FREE! We just ask that you pay it forward when you can!
WHAT’S INSIDE:
• A virtual pet to feed, pet, and care for!
• Make Amaru your own with custom colors and skins!
• Beautiful hand-drawn animation that evolves as your Bond grows stronger.
• A goal-setting system that rewards you for self-care.
• Journaling modes that promote free expression and support well-being.
• 20+ guided breathing and mindfulness meditation recordings scientifically shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression with voicing and subtitles.
• Fun, low-pressure Mini-games to play with Amaru
• Gorgeous environments with unique, relaxing soundscapes like ocean waves or falling rain.
• 100+ lore-rich items revealing details about the fantasy world of Enso and its inhabitants.
• Hundreds of player-submitted Affirmation messages to brighten your day!
LANGUAGES:
This app is only in available in English, but we will be localizing to new languages soon.
FOLLOW US:
@fogofmaya on IG and TikTok. You can communicate with us via Discord (link is in the app).
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Reviews for Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
No no gun
Awesome
I love this game because it allows me to have a friend to do things with but a little update. I would like to be added would be if you could fly with him as a mini game
stellitism
There is nothing to complain about
It’s just great. There’s a subtle storyline to follow along to, if you like that. You can customize Amaru to your liking for free to some degree. Change your three main goals to whatever you’re working on. Play mini games which are actually pretty fun. And if you do want the premium but can’t afford it there’s a waiting list pool to get one for free once some get donated. It’s pretty customizable and flexible, and fun. Works well for me as an AuDHD person. Overall, it’s worth a download.
