Can Your Pet? A Game Review
Can Your Pet? is a flash game created by Korean developer GameAde, released around 2010. It is a twist ending game that has been played by many popular YouTubers, such as PewDiePie, Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, and DanTDM. The game is available for free on various websites, as well as on Google Play Store as Can Your Pet Classic.
Gameplay
The game starts with the player choosing a name and a hairstyle for their pet chick. The chick is yellow and fluffy, and can be customized with various accessories, such as hats, glasses, bows, and necklaces. The player can also change the background of the game to different scenes, such as a garden, a beach, or a city.
The player then has to take care of their pet by feeding it, bathing it, and playing with it. The game has four icons at the bottom of the screen: a food bowl, a shower head, a ball, and a bicycle. The player has to drag the icons to the chick to interact with it. Feeding and bathing the chick will increase its happiness meter, while playing with it will unlock more activities.
The first activity that is unlocked is a video game console, which allows the player to play a mini-game of Pong with their chick. The second activity is a soccer ball, which allows the player to kick the ball with their chick. The third and final activity is a bicycle, which appears to be the ultimate goal of the game.
However, when the player drags the bicycle icon to their chick, a shocking twist occurs. Instead of taking their chick for a ride, the player activates a machine that chops their chick into pieces and cans it. The game then reveals its true title: Can Your Pet? The screen then shows a shelf full of canned chicks with different names and hairstyles, implying that the player has been unknowingly killing their pets all along.
Reception
The game has received mixed reactions from players and critics. Some have praised the game for its dark humor, clever twist, and emotional impact. Others have criticized the game for its misleading title, graphic violence, and lack of warning. Many players have recorded their reactions to the game and uploaded them on YouTube, where they have garnered millions of views.
The game has also spawned several parodies and spin-offs, such as Can Your Dog?, Can Your Cat?, Can Your Grandma?, and Can Your Fish?. Some of these games follow the same formula as the original game, while others subvert or invert the twist.
Conclusion
Can Your Pet? is a game that challenges the expectations of players who are looking for a cute and relaxing pet simulator. It is a game that can make players laugh or cry, depending on their perspective. It is a game that can be enjoyed by anyone who likes surprises and does not mind gore. It is a game that can be played in less than 10 minutes, but can leave a lasting impression.