80
But it took Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream dozens of hours to finally drain my creative spark, and some of the Switch players on my friends list are still going after more than 100. Even if the joke set up was all me, I still laughed more at Tomodachi Life than any “witty” triple-A experience from this generation. It’s a cosy game you can instil with the exact attitude you want, at the pace you want, and that’s why you shouldn’t overlook Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
70
Thanks to a simple but sensible approach that prioritizes giving each Mii a little push on their way to happiness with a myriad customization options, there’s plenty to do here in a comedic fashion that inevitably can start feeling a tad too repetitive at moments, even when keeping in mind this is an experience best enjoyed in shorter sessions, but the game's formula and incentives are well tuned and the interaction is simple and welcoming for everyone, especially those with a creative eye.
75
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a solid entry for both fans and newcomers. The new relationship and personalization options are very welcome, but the lack of sharing features and online play is a major flaw, as is the absence of Portuguese as a language option.
2
just go outside and live your life, boring ass game just hyped by tiktok but after a couple hours there's nothing to do, just make characters talk, be friends or fall in love
10
Speechless, honestly. As someone that plays action, adventure, JRPG game, this game never cross my radar at all. But somehow that quirky situation got me intrigue to try it out and what a silly game. I would say this is Nintendo take on The Sims but with more comedy flavor in it. I mean there's no progression, no mission, no story. All you do is create the characters from all universe (movie, series, games, public figure, etc) and they all live in a single island, and you'll see how weird they can interact with each other, having a crush, be friend and more silly things that you will never think that can happen in real life. All in all, it was an absolute palate cleanser after some heavy games you've finished. Because there's no thinking, no strategizing, no intense moment. Its just you watching a comedy shows that you create on your own. I've spent 20 hours in just 4 days, that definitely indicate something about this game.
9
Es ist verdammt lustig und bietet viel kreativen Raum, da verzeihe ich auch die sich wiederholenden Dialoge. Werde definitiv wieder reinschauen.
Ich liebe das Spiel so sehr wie seinen Vorgänger! Ein bisschen mehr Inhalte hätte ich mir noch gewünscht, aber Nintendo kann da ja noch nachlegen, aktuell 9/10! :D
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Apr 16, 2026
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Apr 15, 2026
100
Kick back, relax, and get completely stupid, wacky, and weird, because the best game of 2026 is here. I can’t put this game down, and if you’re a fan of life simulators, I just know the same will be true for you, too.
Apr 15, 2026
83
If attempting to describe what Tomodachi Life: A Life of Dreams actually is proves complicated, venturing to evaluate it feels like an almost subversive act. It can be one of those games that ends up sneaking its way into the routine of daily life, or an experience that feels immediately off-putting. I found it both adorable and challenging—challenging in the sense that its particular brand of humor would put anyone to the test—though I happen to be the kind of person who enjoys being destabilized by a bit of culture shock.
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8.2
78% Positive
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337 Ratings
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35 Ratings
Jul 30, 2026
10
Speechless, honestly. As someone that plays action, adventure, JRPG game, this game never cross my radar at all. But somehow that quirky situation got me intrigue to try it out and what a silly game. I would say this is Nintendo take on The Sims but with more comedy flavor in it. I mean there's no progression, no mission, no story. All you do is create the characters from all universe (movie, series, games, public figure, etc) and they all live in a single island, and you'll see how weird they can interact with each other, having a crush, be friend and more silly things that you will never think that can happen in real life. All in all, it was an absolute palate cleanser after some heavy games you've finished. Because there's no thinking, no strategizing, no intense moment. Its just you watching a comedy shows that you create on your own. I've spent 20 hours in just 4 days, that definitely indicate something about this game.
Apr 20, 2026
80
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream delivers exactly what fans want: a chaotic, creative, and relaxing life sim full of charming, unpredictable Mii moments. The expanded creator and island customization make it a strong return for the series. While it still thrives on its unique charm, missing features like the concert hall and limited distinction between child and adult Miis hold it back slightly. Even so, it remains incredibly fun, the kind of game you pick up for minutes and end up playing for hours, making it an easy recommendation for fans.
Apr 15, 2026
80
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a delight, with superb character customization and plenty of charming humor. Its hands-off nature won’t be for everyone, and the lack of a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version is a missed opportunity, but there’s still no other game that offers its special brand of unapologetic weirdness.
Apr 15, 2026
80
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is an excellent life sim I can’t put down. Nintendo clearly listened to criticism and feedback since the last Tomodachi Life and offers plenty of variety to keep people coming back. Each day brings its own challenges, thanks to the personalities you’ll cultivate and watch grow on your island, so it’s enlightening to help each Mii find what they want and pursue it. There’s quite a bit to do, too, so be ready to pull out your island design tools. Once you catch the remodel bug, all you want to do is make the perfect destination for your Miis.
Apr 22, 2026
70
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is an enjoyable simulator of managing society from the advantage of an overlord who can play with the characters as if they were dolls, but never fully control the unhinged nature of human interaction. The dialogue and events are full of silly whims and this funny mood gives form to its comfortable experience. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that much of what it offers depends on how much the player dedicates to it and the repetition may boggle it down.
May 17, 2026
50
Tomodachi Life proves beguiling and boring in equal measure. [Issue#424, p.110]
Jun 28, 2026
10
Excellent game have not stopped playing it yet and it is really fun to play
Jul 23, 2026
7
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a good game that expands nicely on the original. But this game also has a lot of flaws. Just watching your miis can get boring quickly, which is more so a problem with the games concept than with any aspect of the game itself. However, the game also has many other flaws, such as island expansion being locked behind how many residents you have, mii customization options sometimes feeling a bit lacking, and the game overall leaning too much into the customization aspect. Plus, many features from the previous installment were removed. All of this overall makes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream a fun but overall imperfect experience.
Jul 13, 2026
7
Very funny game I really hope they add more content it does seem like it's missing things that could be added to make it a more full game.
Jun 19, 2026
4
Really disappointing and absolutely not worth the steep price. Very little gameplay content that quickly begins to feel repetitive. Tedious tasks that begin to feel like chores instead of actual gameplay. Little items to decorate with, and “wishing well” system quickly becomes obsolete as there are very few upgrades to actually obtain. Really, really disappointed and wish I had just saved my money.
Apr 29, 2026
4
I don't get what's so exciting about this game.
The game is all about creating Miis, chosing their clothes and decorating a flat island with 0.1 % of them items you get in Animal Crossing.
There's absolutly nothing else to do. No farming, no fishing, no collection, no craft, no gameplay.
If you watch some livestreams you will see that every island looks the same and that people spend 99.99% of their play time in the Mii editor.
And yes, it's fun to create Mario or Shrek but if you want something else than a Mii editor, it gets boring really fast.
SummaryThe Tomodachi Life series is back with its first brand new entry in over ten years. Create your own Mii characters based on yourself, friends, family - anyone! - and watch them live their lives on an island out at sea. Get involved with their relationships and experience all the weird and wonderful ways these Mii characters interact.... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
