My Cat - Virtual pet simulator

My Cat is a modern evolution of the Tamagotchi concept, leveraging mobile AR (Augmented Reality) to place a digital feline in the user's living room. The app's depth comes from its 'pet personality' engine. The kitten doesn't just sit there; it reacts to movement, 'meows' for food at realistic intervals, and requires regular grooming and play. The AR implementation is surprisingly stable, with the cat correctly identifying floor planes and even 'hiding' behind furniture.

Beyond the simulation, the app includes a variety of mini-games, such as 'Summer Job' (a merge puzzle), which provides the in-game currency needed to buy accessories and food. This 'game within a game' ensures that users have something to do even when their virtual pet is 'sleeping.' For children, it’s an excellent way to teach the responsibility of pet ownership without the real-world commitment. However, like many free-to-play sims, the 'energy' system for the cat can be restrictive, nudging users toward microtransactions to keep the play session going. My Cat is very interactive and visually demanding.