Nano-Buddy EX

Assume the role of an average man/woman who finds a Tamagotchi-type game called "Nano-Buddy EX". They discover that Nano Buddy is self-aware and full of life. What sort of crazy antics will you and your new Nano Buddy get into?

This game was made in RPG Maker MZ and was made for the One Map Challenge hosted on the RPG Maker Forum.

This game was made in RPG Maker MZ and it is my first game made in MZ. I have made all previous games in MV. It is a casual simulation game where you play a player playing with a Tamagotchi device. This game is roughly 15 minutes long.

This is the first game I made for the One Map Challenge. Before this game, I struggled to come up with the story and mechanics for a game I wanted to make. I think the problem was I was thinking a little too large scale, so I decided to scale it back and think of something really simple. Then I was struck with an idea that I experienced in a game I played during my teenage years. The game in question was "Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean" and "Baten Kaitos Origins". In these games, the main character had a spirit they would talk to for input on certain events. That spirit was you, the player. I thought this was an interesting idea to play around with, so I decided to go with that. After that, the setting of the world the Tamagotchi would inhabit fell into place because in those types of games you don't travel at all.

Characters
Avil: The titular "Nano Buddy" you will be interacting and bonding with. She is very excitable and tends to be childish at times. Although when her player is in distress, she will do her best to put a smile back on their face.

Player Character: This character you will get to name and their gender is left ambiguous so the player can make them any gender they feel like. The Player is calm and collected, but many years of working a job they don't like has made them cynical. Although, they have hidden parental instincts when they see Avil feeling down or she does something dangerous.

Controls
Arrow keys: Move and scroll through the menus

Space bar, Z key or Enter key: Interact with objects or people

X Key: Cancel choices/Save your Game