Rare extend Viva Piñata with Trouble in Paradise and an even more generous garden, more creatures and a welcome co-op mode. The 360 receives an excellent management game for the whole family, and Rare's crayon-tinged magic remains one of the studio's loveliest exclusive offerings.
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Category
Simulation1 player3+
Description
Viva Piñata sequel by Rare and Microsoft, September 2008. The player cultivates a larger garden attracting new exotic piñata species from around the world. New piñatas to unlock, Pinata Vision system recognising physical cards via camera and co-op multiplayer. Second Viva Piñata with even more species and possibilities.
Viva Pinata - Trouble in Paradise review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,5 GB📅02/09/2008
Published by Microsoft Game Studios
Viva Pinata - Trouble in Paradise (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
Is Viva Pinata - Trouble in Paradise still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to Rare's gardening simulation, Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise enriches the formula with new desert and icy environments, more creatures, a camera capture system and a co-op mode. The soothing loop between layout, attraction and breeding gains variety and comfort. The measured pace and the learning complexity remain. An excellent simulation for fans of contemplative management, gradual discovery and creative gardening in co-op.
