While it may not feel like a true sequel, with 28 new pinata species and lots of tweaks and improvements, Trouble in Paradise is near papery-perfection.

Available on: Xbox 360
Genre: Family
Release date: Sep 2, 2008
Published by: Microsoft
Developed by: Rare

Franchise: Viva Pinata
Multiplayer Modes:

Offline

2 player CO-OP

Online

4 player CO-OP

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Pinatas are freaking magical

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While it may not feel like a true sequel, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise is near papery-perfection. Everything that was great about the original Viva Pinata is back, with more pinatas and a few tweaks and improvements. Some additions disappoint, like the finicky, nearly impossible to use “pinata vision” which requires a vision cam and special trading cards. ...

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