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On September 4, 2008, Neopets began a Petpet Park mini plot to promote their new virtual world.[5] During this plot, users were asked to act as agents of the Petpet Protection League (PPL) in order to help Petpets crossing over from Petaria to Neopia arrive at Petpet Park safely.[6] Missions were given by a Cloud Bruce (type of Neopet) named Weltrude. Weltrude acts as head of the Petpet Protection League Headquarters.[7]
Over the course of several weeks, users could solve various puzzles and lead the six Petpet species safely to Petpet Park. During the missions the users learned information about the Petpet species including temperament, favourite foods, and special skills in addition to the storyline of Petpet Park.[8] On October 27, the Mission Headquarters had updated and Mother Bruce gave out rewards to those players who helped the Petpets successfully. Prizes included Neopoints, a site theme and a Petpet Park wearable.[9]

Site content

Petpet Park is an addictive, Virtual Pet, Fantasy-based, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Nickelodeon Kids and Family Virtual World Group. It takes place in a new world based on Neopet Companions called Petpets. The game includes nine different species and lets you pick one of them to get into the game world. I absolutely loved PetPet Park and I would still play it so much to this day. It was just so filled with stuff to do it was extremely fun. I remember I could only play the game when I was at my grandparents’ house because my computer couldn’t handle it, and when I found out it was closing I was extremely devastated. I would personally fund.

Petpet Park revolved around Petpets, small creatures of Neopia who accompany Neopets. Once adopted, users could customise their Petpet with clothing and feed them. Users could play games to earn Park Points (the currency of Petpet Park) to buy clothing and food, like pizza. Users could also chat and interact with other users and play games.[2]

  • Petpet Park; Petpet Park. Petpet Park was a spin-off flash game from Neopets that launched in October of 2008. It focused on the Petpets of Neopia and a theme park which they inhabited. Whilst usernames were shared between Neopets and Petpet Park, that was the only common feature.
  • The second mission in the Petpet Park Mini-Plot, Operation Petpet Park, has begun! To officially get started, click the green paw print in the Petpet Park flash logo in the upper left hand corner of the main celebration page (see the non-shaded part below).

Users found breaking the rules set in the Terms and Conditions would have their account suspended or permanently 'frozen'.[10]

Petpets

There were 9 species of Petpets to choose from in Petpet Park. Each one has its own traits, though they do not affect gameplay. As of January 1, 2011, there were 9 Petpets species, three of which were exclusive to the new morphing potions and possibly potential 'limited edition' Petpets.

  • Dipni - Dipnis are timid, wary Petpets that are easily startled. Despite this, they are still affectionate and shyly inquisitive, and they make gurgling noises when they're happy.
  • Oukin - Oukins are normally tranquil Petpets, but their warning shriek can call other Oukins to their aid, making them quite a force to be reckoned with.
  • Pinixy - Pinixy are active, rambunctious Petpets, always engaged in some physical activity or another, whether it's running, jumping, wrestling, or climbing.
  • Hifflo - Hifflos are sweet, affectionate Petpets that possess great grace and a love for music. Though they like to relax, they can run very fast for short distances. It is said that a good song can lure in any Hifflo.
  • Drym - Dryms are curious, mischievous Petpets, though they are more a source of amusement than they are troublemakers. They love digging for shiny objects, and they're especially fond of burrowing through snow.
  • Kassegat - Kassegats are intelligent, clever Petpets that live in lush jungle areas. These agile Petpets love nothing more than exploring and eating jungle fruit.[11]
  • Bandalu - Bandalus are wise and friendly creatures and are only attainable through Neocash morphing potions.
  • Puxa - Puxa are swift agile creatures and are only attainable through Neocash morphing potions.
  • Mumbat - Mumbats are mischievous, and fun-loving and are also free and through morphing potions.

Exclusive Content

Certain features on Petpet Park would require a user to buy a membership to access them. As on Neopets, Petpet Park allowed use of the NC Mall to purchase items to customise a user's Petpet, but users could sample clothing before purchase. The NC Mall was open on Petpet Park since July 2009.[12]

Shutdown

On September 9, 2014, Neopets announced that they would close Petpet Park on September 18, 2014 after being purchased by JumpStart.[3]

Neopets end of control of the domain

On May 2017, Neopets failed to pay for the domain for this website, current status is an advertising page auto generates advertising content, still linked to on Neopets beta page for the park posing a risk for account and information theft. Google has since stopped listing this domain as associated with the park.[13]

Recovery efforts

In February 2018, a group of players from the now discontinued game recovered files previously cached and archived prior to the closing of Petpet Park. Due to a lack of files, many have resorted to rebuilding the rooms from the game thus reviving some members from the art community of Petpet Park.[14][bettersourceneeded]

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References

  1. ↑ Jellyneo News - Petpet Park Beta Now Open!. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22]
  2. About Petpet Park. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  3. Website. Retrieved on 2014-09-11
  4. ↑ Neopets.com. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  5. ↑ Petpet Park Guide. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  6. ↑ PPL Mission Headquarters. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  7. ↑ FGN-Guild - About Petpet Park. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  8. ↑ Petpet Protection League Mission Headquarters. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-28
  9. ↑ SunnyNeo Petpet Park Plot Prizes. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  10. ↑ Petpet Park Terms & Conditions. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  11. ↑ Neopets - PPL Mission Profiles. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  12. ↑ Petpet Park FAQ. Website. Retrieved on 2009-02-22
  13. ↑ http://www.neopets.com/petpetpark/celebration.phtml
  14. ↑ https://facebook.com/PetpetProject/
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