Pretty Pet Salon
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Pretty Pet Salon is a strategy video game
developed by Dream Cortex and published by Animoca, both Hong Kong
-based companies. The game was released in January 26, 2011 for the iOS
. An HD version was released for the iPad
in February 26, 2011, followed by an Android version on May 13, 2011.
In the game, players must run a pet-grooming salon by micro-managing their staff. Pets must be groomed correctly to maintain customer satisfaction and to make sure that the salon is making money.
The game is a freemium
application, and it is the pioneering title in the "Pretty Pet" series of apps. The series has earned over 13 million downloads within its first 6 months, with 11 million belonging to Pretty Pet Salon alone.
The objective of the game is to increase the salon's level.
Each game day lasts for approximately 2.5 minutes, during which a number of customers will automatically enter the salon with their pets. Upon entering, an icon will appear on top of each customer’s pet to indicate which service they require. The player must then drag the pet to the appropriate station, after which an exclamation mark icon will appear on top of the pet. At that point, the player must tap on the pet in order for their staff to attend to it, and only afterward will the service be completed. Each pet may require more than one service per visit.
Customers and their pets have a limited amount of patience, which serves as a time limit for each service. If pets are not served within the time limit, the owner along with their pet will leave the salon without payment.
Once all services for the pet are completed, the customer and their pet will move on to the cashier to pay. Players must then tap on the cashier in order for their staff to collect payment. For each customer that successfully completes payment, the player will gain a certain amount of "happiness" and in-game currency
.
. Requirements for the next level will be displayed at the end of each game day. As the salon gains levels, the game will also increase in difficulty.
based on 25,053 votes. On the iTunes US App Store, the game earned a user rating of 3 out of 5 stars for all versions of the game on the US App Store (iOS) based on 20,058 votes.
On February 11, 2011, Pretty Pet Salon reached #6 on the global Top iPhone Games chart and #11 on the global Top Apps chart, both based on number of downloads.
edition of the game for the iOS
. The application offered special Easter-themed graphics. In September 12, 2011, a Moon Festival
theme was released for the game, and on October 4, 2011 the game was updated to feature Halloween
-themed music and graphics.
-themed graphics in a beach setting.
edition of Pretty Pet Salon was released on October 12, 2011 under the name Pretty Pet Salon Spooky Party. On top of the regular game play found in the original, the game featured Halloween-themed graphics and music, with customers and pets appearing as ghostly figures.
Strategy video game
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developed by Dream Cortex and published by Animoca, both Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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-based companies. The game was released in January 26, 2011 for the iOS
IOS
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. An HD version was released for the iPad
IPad
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in February 26, 2011, followed by an Android version on May 13, 2011.
In the game, players must run a pet-grooming salon by micro-managing their staff. Pets must be groomed correctly to maintain customer satisfaction and to make sure that the salon is making money.
The game is a freemium
Freemium
Freemium is a business model that works by offering a product or service free of charge while charging a premium for advanced features, functionality, or related products and services...
application, and it is the pioneering title in the "Pretty Pet" series of apps. The series has earned over 13 million downloads within its first 6 months, with 11 million belonging to Pretty Pet Salon alone.
Gameplay
The game is set in a virtual grooming salon presented in a fixed, third person, one-point perspective view. The player has a full view of the entire salon at all times, where service stations are affixed. Players start off with one staff by the name of Piglina.The objective of the game is to increase the salon's level.
Each game day lasts for approximately 2.5 minutes, during which a number of customers will automatically enter the salon with their pets. Upon entering, an icon will appear on top of each customer’s pet to indicate which service they require. The player must then drag the pet to the appropriate station, after which an exclamation mark icon will appear on top of the pet. At that point, the player must tap on the pet in order for their staff to attend to it, and only afterward will the service be completed. Each pet may require more than one service per visit.
Customers and their pets have a limited amount of patience, which serves as a time limit for each service. If pets are not served within the time limit, the owner along with their pet will leave the salon without payment.
Once all services for the pet are completed, the customer and their pet will move on to the cashier to pay. Players must then tap on the cashier in order for their staff to collect payment. For each customer that successfully completes payment, the player will gain a certain amount of "happiness" and in-game currency
Virtual currency
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.
Levels
Levels are earned by achieving a certain amount of "happiness" and accumulating a certain amount of in-game currencyVirtual currency
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. Requirements for the next level will be displayed at the end of each game day. As the salon gains levels, the game will also increase in difficulty.
Upgrades
At the end of each game day, players are also given the option to upgrade or purchase more stations, and upgrade or hire more staff. Purchases can be made using premium currency called "Pet Points" or using the free, in-game currency earned throughout regular game play.Reception
As of November 14, 2011, Pretty Pet Salon has received a user rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on the Android MarketAndroid Market
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based on 25,053 votes. On the iTunes US App Store, the game earned a user rating of 3 out of 5 stars for all versions of the game on the US App Store (iOS) based on 20,058 votes.
On February 11, 2011, Pretty Pet Salon reached #6 on the global Top iPhone Games chart and #11 on the global Top Apps chart, both based on number of downloads.
Pretty Pet Salon Seasons
In April 1, 2011, Pretty Pet Salon Seasons was released as a special EasterEaster
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edition of the game for the iOS
IOS
iOS is an operating system for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV.IOS may also refer to:-Companies and organisations:* Illinois Ornithological Society, American state-based bird club...
. The application offered special Easter-themed graphics. In September 12, 2011, a Moon Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival , also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival or Zhongqiu Festival, is a popular lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese people. A description of the festival first appeared in Rites of Zhou, a written collection of rituals of the Western Zhou...
theme was released for the game, and on October 4, 2011 the game was updated to feature Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
-themed music and graphics.
Pretty Pet Salon Summer
On July 8, 2011, Animoca officially announced the launch of Pretty Pet Salon Summer as a separate application. The game featured the same game play as the original Pretty Pet Salon, with new summerSummer
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-themed graphics in a beach setting.
Pretty Pet Salon Spooky Party
A separate HalloweenHalloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
edition of Pretty Pet Salon was released on October 12, 2011 under the name Pretty Pet Salon Spooky Party. On top of the regular game play found in the original, the game featured Halloween-themed graphics and music, with customers and pets appearing as ghostly figures.