Gaming for Grown Ups: A Tail Towns Friends Review

My kids have been long fans of Webkins so when I heard Ganz, make of our beloved Webkins was coming out with an interactive collection for grown-ups, I had to sign up to review it.  Don't let the cutesy characters fool you, the Tail Towns Friends are for adults.

Social media games are all the rage on Facebook and Tail Towns Friends  will not disappoint.  My friends are always sending me invites to help them harvest the plants on their fave Facebook games and this was the first time I found myself doing the same.  The game reminded me of some of old computer mystery games I played as a teen.  There's a story line and once you get into it, it's quite addictive.  

Here's what the game manufacturer has to say:

Combining the fun of social media gameplay with timeless charm and unparalleled beauty, Tail Towns Friends offers players drama and juicy, soap opera-inspired storylines and the photo-realistic art allows players to become landscape artists to create the home and garden of their dreams.

 
Here is what you can enjoy while playing:

· Players help friends and supply city businesses amidst unfolding tales of soapy drama
· The ability to create the ultimate landscaped country getaway
· Intertwining storylines, featuring cinematics and voice-acting


 Tail Towns Friends also delivers a total gaming experience with custom-designed collectible fully hand-painted beautifully crafted figurines, bridging the real world with the virtual one.

Register Tail Towns Friends figurine to unlock the character’s exclusive storyline and “Secret Diary Goals,” which gives players insight into his/her life. Each figurine rewards users with an exclusive specialty virtual item as well. Registering other collectible figures’ secret codes unlocks even more Secret Diary Goals and exclusive items. The figurines are not only a great addition to the game, but also stand alone as a wonderful addition to any collector’s shelves.

My Thoughts:
I'm a huge gamer and although Facebook / role playing games are not my genre of preference, Tail Towns Friends did not disappoint.  The graphics and storyline are pretty awesome and the reaction time was outstanding!  The figurines may lead you to believe this is some cute little game for the kiddos but the game is definitely for older players as there is a lot of online dialogue.  It's kinda like a "Animal-themed soap opera" if you will.   The game is more fun when you invite family and friends so I sent a few invites to a some of my family and friends who are constantly sending me game invites.  

I found myself sneaking in a few minutes of game play while waiting at the doctor's office and am eager to progress along the game so I can meet more of the fab cast of Tail  Towns Friends.  Well, that and make my farm as pretty as that of some of my online Tail Towns Friends. 

Although you may play on Facebook for free, you can purchase figurines with access codes to enhance your gaming experience. 

Be sure to connect with Tail Towns Friends online at:

• Facebook:  http://bit.ly/SnPb9R
• Twitter @tailtowns 
• Pinterest at TailTowns

 

 

 

Disclosure:  Many thanks to Childs Play PR for the Tail Towns figurine and the opportunity to review the game.