Weyrdlets might look like a typical virtual pet game, but if you look beneath its adorable exterior, you’ll find it’s secretly helping you to become more self aware, acting as a useful reminder to be more mindful about your own wellbeing. Alongside Stardew Valley, Summerhouse and Animal Crossing, Weyrdlets’ relaxed vibe naturally makes you want to slow down when you dive into your island pet paradise, but if you don’t have time to spend in the game itself, then you can still take care of your pet on the side as they occupy your desktop. They’re truly virtual pets in that sense, as they can wander exactly where you don’t want them to, and they’ll be interested in the most random items when you’re performing your everyday PC tasks.
If nothing else, it’s a fun and easy way of having a bit of company during your day, whether you’re studying, working from home, scrolling through endless emails or, ahem, writing a guide. I’ve been playing a lot of Wuthering Waves for work recently and, and over the last week, my Weyrdlet has joined me on my adventures, minding its own business on top of my game while everything played out underneath it. Despite encounters with several fierce Tacet Discords and one misadventure where my Resonator fell off a very high cliff, my Weyrdlet whiled away the time fishing off its little boat – it has its priorities sorted.
Regardless of whether you’re playing the game or just hanging out with your Weyrdlets on your desktop, your companions will need to be kept fed, clean, exercised and entertained. But, unlike a real pet, you can (thankfully) forget about them for a weekend and they’ll be all right when you turn on your PC again after a few days away. If you’ve had a virtual pet experience with a Tamagotchi then you’ll be pleased to know a Weyrdlet is not as high maintenance as they are, which makes the experience of caring for these little creatures much more enjoyable and, more importantly, stress-free!
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