My Talking Angela 2

The game needs Android 7.0 or later, so most phones still in use will run it. It is free to download.

You look after Angela, a talking cat, and the daily care covers cooking, dancing and other activities. Because the game uses virtual currency for some purchases, it is worth checking early which items cost currency and which cost real money.

It is also sensible to look at the notes Outfit7 attaches to the app. The publisher says the game contains advertising, promotion of its other products, and links to its websites and other apps. Subscriptions exist too, and they renew automatically unless cancelled before the period ends. You can manage and cancel one in your Google Play account settings.

The publisher also says that every function can be reached without spending real money, so paying is an option and not a requirement.

The strongest point is variety inside a small, gentle setting. Angela can dance, bake, practise martial arts, jump on a trampoline, make jewelry and plant flowers on a balcony. Each of those gives a short task, which suits quick sessions on a phone.

Food has its own thread. You bake and cook treats for her, from cakes to cookies. Travel is another: she can visit new destinations and go shopping there. The store text also mentions hair, makeup and outfits, including dressing her for fashion shows, so there is a clear creative side for players who like styling characters.

For players who want a little challenge, the game includes mini-games and puzzles that test reflexes and strategy. Sticker albums add a collecting goal, and completing them unlocks rewards and new content.

Google Play gives the game a 4.4 rating from about 3.7 million ratings. That is a large sample, though the score alone says nothing about which features people liked.

Angela 2 suits players who enjoy caring, cooking and dressing up. If you would rather stay with a different character from the same studio, Outfit7 also made My Talking Tom, My Talking Tom 2 and My Talking Tom Friends. They sit in the same Talking Tom & Friends universe, so the care-and-play idea should feel familiar.

Talking Tom is also an alternative, along with Cat Runner. Check the Cat Runner page before choosing it for a particular reason.

Someone who dislikes advertising or links to other apps should think twice. Both are part of this game, and there is no way to switch them off.

Outfit7 Limited makes this game, and its content rating is Everyone. Ads appear during play, in-app purchases are on offer, and some links lead to Outfit7's own websites and other apps, so a parent may want to read the privacy policy before a child starts caring for Angela. Support contact details are on the developer's support page.