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The player arrives in
Badgetown, a seaside town in Oob, where they are greeted by Mayor Tinstle and given a basic starting farm. In Badgetown there are several shops including Meed's Seeds, Kibbonbon, Manatweee and Cuddlecups Cafe. Players can purchase furniture and decor for their house, as well as
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has received frequent updates to fix bugs and introduce new features and locations. On June 12, 2021, the Port
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Ooblets, little creatures that the player befriends, can be grown from seed and used to perform tasks, like farming and machine operating, or dance-battle with other
Ooblets. Unlike other life simulation games such as
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