Were you hooked on your precious Tamagotchi as a child" Well, now you can worry about your virtual pet all over again and more, with My Tamagotchi Forever [Free]. As before, you're carrying for a small quirky creature, encouraging it to evolve into something bigger and more impressive. The difference here is that there are mini-games and side quests to complete, alongside general daily care. Want to get ahead and avoid spending real money along the way" Here's our tips on how to get the most out of My Tamagotchi Forever.

Getting into the routine

Routine is a key part of My Tamagotchi Forever. Like caring for anything virtual or real, you need to maintain your pet's basic needs.
There are four to be considered at all times, each requiring certain minor tasks to be completed. On the bottom of the screen, you're informed of each of these. Kind of like in The Sims. Each of the four buttons has a colored background with green meaning the task isn't really required, with red meaning it needs to be urgently completed. The green background reduces in size as the need grows, so it's worth completing a task before it gets too low. The needs from left to right are - entertainment/happiness, hunger, hygiene, and energy.
Hunger is easily solved. Pick out some food and then drag it with your finger to the Tamagotchi's mouth. Pay attention to the thought bubbles that rise above your Tamagotchi's head. It gives you an indication of what food they're craving. If you feed them ...