Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Reviews

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is an inclusive, funny time that, while repetitive, is lovely to dip in and out of over and over again.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a funnier, more expressive, more inclusive Tomodachi Life that nonetheless leaves real value on the table both in its own decisions and in what it left behind on the 3DS.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a chaotic breath of fresh air, even if it doesn’t offer a ton of things to do.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's gameplay isn't meaty enough, and it's disappointing that there are some features missing that were present in the 3DS version, like the Concert Hall. But the game is undeniably bursting with charm and is a decent distraction for a little while. Playing it in short bursts is the ideal experience, and while I don't feel the same kind of pull to never stop playing like I do with more well-rounded cozy games, I still plan on checking in on my Miis from time to time. $60 is too steep of an asking price for what's on offer, though.

While Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream isn't the full-blown life simulator some people may have been hoping for, fans of the original will feel right at home. Despite lacking any concrete depth, I'm still impressed by the wacky scenarios, conversations, and relationships that blossom. It's been a smash hit in the Valentine household, and that won't change for quite some time. I never thought we'd see another Tomodachi Life game, and I'm so happy that we did.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is one of the weirdest and most absolutely endearing games I have ever played. One part social simulator and one part endorphin-blasting island builder, it feels like there’s a nigh endless amount of laughs to craft and satisfying stuff to do. I just wish it were easier to share your creations and island with friends, as that’s been made bizarrely difficult.

Easily the game with the highest meme potential of 2026, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’s combination of zany (if repetitive) writing and player input makes for a memorable time. The open-ended play is balanced with a steady flow of bite-sized activities for structure, and while the game could have used a bit more substance, it’s surprisingly addictive nonetheless.

Nintendo has two sides -- there's the company that makes broadly appealing, polished entertainment like Mario and Zelda, and then there's that weird side that makes stuff like Tomodachi Life. While the last Tomodachi Life was a surprising success, moving nearly 7 million units on the 3DS, not many expected a follow-up to the Mii-focused life sim, as it kind of felt like the series’ time had come and gone. There's no keeping the weird side of Nintendo tamped down, though, and so, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game in development in one form or another for nine years, drops this week.

Are you ready for a very silly game? Well, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is here and it's one of the funniest cozy games you'll ever play.

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.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a weird but strangely addictive title that continues to surprise each time you dip in. The level of customisation helps create a truly unique experience, where the Miis, clothing, and more are shaped entirely by your choices, letting you fine-tune every detail to reflect your own quirky vision. This leads to an array of wacky stories and situations that keep you coming back for more. Although there’s a lack of traditional gameplay and not much to keep you playing for longer than short bursts, it’s a successful evolution of its predecessor and a relaxing, cosy experience that’s easy to return to.

Tomodachi Life became a cult classic way back in 2014 when the second game was released on the Nintendo 3DS. Since then, fans have been waiting for a new and improved adventure. Well, Living the Dream manages to deliver, bringing shiny new upgrades that build upon the original in every way.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is the long-awaited sequel to the popular 3DS game, expanding on the setting and gameplay but keeping all the weird humour. This time set on an island, with the player taking the place of an all-powerful deity. Much like the stories of the Greek Pantheon, you can sculpt your own world and fill it will splendours, but you have very little control over that pesky little animal called man.

Nintendo delivers a great sequel to its 3DS cult classic that only falls slightly short of its full potential.

The 3DS release of the charming Tomodachi Life exceeded my expectations. The Nintendo-developed product provided a fun sandbox life-sim experience where things often ended up at their silliest and strangest possible outcomes. It felt like a fun one-off experiment for Nintendo, but I always held out hope for a new entry. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream revives the franchise, and though the technology is vastly improved and it doubles down on the weirdness, Nintendo strips any meaningful socia...

Tomodachi Life was a 3DS game from way back in 2013, and to be frank, the only reason I remember it is because it, accidentally or otherwise, labelled homosexuality as a “bug” rather than a feature. Nintendo, of course, has since apologised for that mistake and has followed through on its pledge to fix that in future releases (ie this one).

Mii characters have a lot of things to talk about, and I noticed that, despite having played the game for a couple of weeks now, I have seen very few repeated dialogue situations. It's been a lot of fun getting invested in their little lives, and I can see myself coming back to the game for a long time. I'm sure that for people with more decorating skills than I have, there would be even more to enjoy as they craft unique and beautiful worlds. Overall, I think that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is absolutely worth the wait and deserving of the hype.

While Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a lot of the same fun and quirkiness as its predecessor, its commitment to player creativity also sacrifices a lot of what made the 3DS game great.