CCG writes – “For those old enough to remember, there was a toy called a Tamagotchi, where you could raise a digital pet. Back around 1997-1999, the PlayStation had two games similar in concepts called Monster Rancher 1 and 2. Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is an updated for modern audiences version of these games, though their quality is mixed.”
Source: N4G PC Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX review – ChristCenteredGamer