Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360
Region: NTSC-U
Country: United States of America
Developer(s): Rare, Ltd.
Publishers(s): Microsoft Studios
ReleaseDate: 2006-11-09
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Viva Piñata [Special Edition]
Also know as: Viva Piñata [Bonus Disc] | Viva Pinata
Special edition of Viva Piñata that includes a bonus disc containing demos for LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Frogger, Time Pilot, and Marble Blast Ultra, along with a full-length episode of the animated Viva Piñata series. Viva Piñata is a 2006 life simulation game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. The game revolves around the player tending to a neglected garden in Piñata Island, in which different variations of piñatas based on animals must be bred whilst fending off disruptive interlopers. The project was headed by Gregg Mayles and the team behind the Banjo-Kazooie series, based on an idea from Rare co-founder Tim Stamper. Microsoft wanted the game to become a key franchise for the platform, and developed a tie-in television show to accompany the series. Viva Piñata was released in November 2006. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the graphics, color palette, and numerous types of piñatas. They disliked the disruption caused by frequent autosaving. A Windows version, handled by Climax Group, was released in November 2007. The game started the Viva Piñata series, with a direct sequel and a portable version both released in 2008. Viva Piñata is included in Rare's 2015 Rare Replay, a compilation of 30 games for the Xbox One.
Trailer: YouTube
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
Genre(s): Life Simulation
