Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop, known in Japan as Tamagotchi's Little Shops-tchi (たまごっちのプチプチおみせっち Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisetchi), and in Europe as Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop, is a shop simulator game published by Bandai for the Nintendo DS, and was developed by NanaOn-Sha.
It was first released on September 15th, 2005 in Japan and later released in North America on January 31st, 2006, followed by June 16th in Europe. The game spawned the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series. Out of the five sequels (not including remakes), only two were translated into English.
In Japan, the game was remade with 3D and new characters on the Nintendo 3DS. There was also a mash-up remake that returned to 2D graphics and added many characters, including ones from the Tamagotchi m!x. It included several shops from this game in addition to shops from other games in the series.
Gameplay[]
The game focuses on Tamagotchi characters running shops. It is played almost completely with the stylus, except for the start button. It was the first Tamagotchi-based game to not focus on caring for the character. Instead, the player's Tamagotchi partner works in the various shops, performing minigames to help customers. Users can earn gotchi points from working in the shops and use them to buy food, clothing, furniture and decorations for their Tamagotchi's living space.
The player may choose either Mametchi, Memetchi, or Kuchipatchi as their partner. Mame City, Guruguru Town, and Patchi Forest each have their own selection of shops. The goal of the game is to upgrade the shops until each one is granted the 'royal' status by Princess Tamako visiting them. Before that, the partner's father will appear before upgrades instead, wearing various disguises to hide their identity from their children.
List of Shops[]
Mame City[]
Dentist[]
The player must clean the customer's teeth and perform other procedures, such as drilling cavities, replacing teeth, and removing and cavity bugs that come out.
Cleaners[]
The player cleans and repairs clothing the Tamagotchi brings in. This involves placing the clothing into a washing machine, ironing the wrinkles out of them, and repairing any holes with patches.
Music Club[]
The player and their Tamagotchi partner perform a song for other Tamagotchis to hear. There are six instruments to use and they must be tapped at the right time according to the rhythm given by the Tamagotchi. In the middle of the song there will be a brief break to determine the performance so far.
Dental Salon[]
This shop is a combination of the Beauty Salon and Dentist Shop. There is only one upgrade for the shop which is the royal status. The player decorates the customers' teeth to their request. This includes adding colored glaze to the teeth, symbols, and various accessories.
GuruGuru Town[]
Beauty Salon[]
The player gives customers a makeover with makeup and accessories. This involves moving the Tamagotchi's facial features in the right place, applying makeup and eyebrows, and adding various accessories. The given makeover must match what the customer requests.
Bakery[]
The player and their Tamagotchi bakes cakes for customers. This involves picking the right flavor mixture, baking the cake for the right amount of time, and then decorating it to the customer's specifications with icing and cream. Some customers will ask for the cake to be cut a certain way.
Flower Shop[]
The player and their Tamagotchi arrange flower bouquets for customers. This is done by selecting the right flowers, wrapping paper, decorations, and putting it all together. Customers will ask for bouquets in specific sizes and colors.
Patchi Forest[]
Accessory Shop[]
The player and their Tamagotchi make necklaces and brooches for Tamagotchi customers. This involves picking the right shape of necklace or brooch, selecting stones and nuts to decorate it with, and threading it all together.
Takoyaki Shop[]
The player and their Tamagotchi cook Takoyaki for Tamagotchi customers to eat. This involves oiling the grill, adding dough and requested ingredients, turning the Takoyaki over to avoid burning it, and then placing it into a container with toppings.
Spa[]
The player and their Tamagotchi run a hot spring for Tamagotchi customers to soak in. As the customers relax in the spring, they will request various things such as bath powders, shampoo, and drinks. The player must also keep the water temperature at a comfortable level, by adding more water to cool it down or adding firewood to heat it up.
Florist Jeweler[]
This shop is a combination of the Flower and Accessory shops. Like the other combination shop, it only upgrades to the royal status. The player and their Tamagotchi create necklaces and brooches, this time using flowers. If the player takes too long in placing the flowers, they will wilt.
Care Mode[]
In this mode, the player can change their Tamagotchi friend's room using the money earned in the main game. The room can be seen on the menu screen after choosing a file. The care mode does not affect the main game in any way, and the Tamagotchi cannot die, get hungry, or unhappy. The player may also feed their partner, buy clothes that are worn by the partner in the shops, or tickle them by tapping them with the stylus.
After purchasing an item, the Tamagotchi will say their opinions on the change. The player will need to pay for an item every time they use it, even if they had paid before. Some items need to be unlocked by use of password or by giving gifts to friends through the "gift" option.
List of Passwords[]
| Password | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 4957050328 | Hamburger |
| 1359678841 | Apple Pie |
| 0265745901 | Steak |
| 9463780207 | French Fries |
| 6487792064 | Donut |
| 1678405478 | Hot Dog |
| 5449149607 | Pizza |
| 9702643570 | Popcorn |
| 3705468902 | Tacos |
| 6654179018 | Turkey |
| 5973098764 | Blue Sofa & Desk |
| 2068994292 | Roller Skates |
Gallery[]
- For character, item, and location sprites see Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop/Gallery
Promotional Images[]
Gameplay[]
Trivia[]
- If the player upgrades all shops to royal status, they will be given a password (6353286367) to unlock the Roller Skates item for the Tamagotchi Connection Version 3.
- If the player is partnered with Memetchi and they run into Makiko in the Beauty Salon, she and Memetchi will begin to argue after Makiko insults her.
- The English translation of the game contains several oddities in its translation. For example, the tempura scraps (天かす tenkasu) at the Takoyaki Shop is mislabeled as "crouton."
External Links[]
| Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series | ||
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| Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series | ||
| Nintendo DS | Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop • Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 • Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 • Tamagotchi no Kira Kira Omisetchi • Tamagotchi no Pichi Pichi Omisetchi | |
| Nintendo 3DS | Cho~ritchi! Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisetchi • Tamagotchi no Doki Doki Dream Omisetchi • Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisetchi Ninki no Omise Atsumemashita | |
| Nintendo Switch | Tamagotchi Plaza | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Tamagotchi Plaza: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | |
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