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Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
Amaru is an interactive game that aims to support self-care by offering various activities and rewards. Players can feed, pet, customize, and play minigames with the adorable Amaru character while engaging in goal-setting, mindfulness, and journal activities. The game provides a fun way to develop focus and resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Through exploring the mysterious world of Enso, players can earn Collectibles, unlock Amaru's story, and assist him in finding his way home. The game has received positive feedback for its emphasis on promoting positive long-term mental health habits and its visually appealing artwork.
The developers of Amaru have demonstrated a commitment to helping people through their focus on self-care and the player's well-being. The app includes a free trial, and none of the self-care elements are behind a paywall. Additionally, the game offers a program called Keys for Those in Need, allowing individuals facing financial difficulties to apply for a free copy of the game.
Amaru features a virtual pet that players can care for, along with customization options such as custom colors and skins. The game's hand-drawn animation evolves as the bond between the player and Amaru grows stronger. It also includes a goal-setting system that rewards self-care, journaling modes for free expression and well-being support, and guided breathing and mindfulness meditation recordings scientifically shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Players can enjoy low-pressure minigames with Amaru and immerse themselves in beautiful environments with unique and relaxing soundscapes. The game also offers lore-rich items revealing details about the fantasy world of Enso and hundreds of player-submitted affirmation messages to brighten the player's day.
While currently available only in English, the developers have plans to localize the app to new languages in the future. Players can stay updated and communicate with the developers through their social media accounts and Discord.