Remember Tamagotchis? You probably had one as a kid; a cute digital pet that lived in a little plastic egg and demanded your unstinting attention as you carried it around. Well, good news! They’re back, and have escaped their egg confines for something a little more modern – your iPhone.

Look after your Tamagotchi friend by caring for its every need – from feeding and washing it regularly, to monitoring its levels of happiness and cleaning up its daily number twos. Ew.

It sounds easy, but keeping your virtual friend alive and well is no simple task. Your Tamagotchi has food cravings that can't be satisfied with just any old meal and pretty soon you'll feel like a nagging parent wishing that it would just eat more greens.

Once you’ve tackled your Tamagotchi’s needs, venture out and explore Tamatown. It may only be a street, but it’s packed with a grocery shop, playground, a clothing store and more to help entertain your little friend.

Along the way, you’ll meet other Tamagotchi characters and complete tasks that will earn you rewards and Gotchi coins (the game’s currency) to purchase food and new objects to decorate the town.

Struggling to restock on pizza slices to satisfy your Tamagotchi’s fussy eating habits? Then take a trip to the Arcade and play one of the cute mini-games to boost your entertainment meter and gather more coins. Remember to monitor your sleep though – you need energy to play.

Depending on how well you look after your Tamagotchi, it'll evolve into different characters for you to care for. Like a proud parent attending their child's graduation, you'll watch your Tamagotchi grow to enjoy new snacks, hobbies and pursue new careers.

Whether you want to rekindle memories from your childhood, or are new to the 90s phenomenon, My Tamagotchi Forever is a welcome blast from the past. And with the added bonus of app notifications to remind you of your Tamagotchi's needs, you're even more likely to succeed.