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Yesterday, Gamertell started our look back at the 10 cutest games Nintendo has helped develop and produce. Today we’re going to continue that list starting with number five and ending with what, in our opinion, is the cutest Nintendo title.

We last left off at #6 - Pikmin 2 for the GameCube. Today, we’ll pick up with #5 - Yoshi’s Story. So join us for our look back and see if one of your favorite games made our list.

#5 Yoshi’s Story
Platform: Super Nintendo
Release Date: March 9, 1998 (also released on Virtual Console on September 17, 2007)
Claim to fame: Yoshi was the sole star for the first time in Yoshi’s Story. It also has a unique presentation, where it looks like a pop-up book or like it was taking place in an all fabric world.
Why is it cute? First of all, Yoshi is cute. Especially when you see the different color variation of the yoshis. Second, the whole environment is soft, fluffy and pastel. It looks like a children’s book brought to life - definitely adorable.

#4 Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
Platform: Game Boy Color
Release Date: April 8, 2003
Claim to fame: It was an anime/manga game both developed and produced by Nintendo. It also is mentioned in Super Smash Brothers Brawl‘s Vault section.
Why is it cute? Well, aside from the fact that the star is a hamster, one of the cutest and teeniest animals, the star also has tons of hamster friends who all are also equally adorable. Look at their huge black eyes! Their adorable expressions! Its irresistible! Plus the premise - reuniting hamsters with their other hamster friends! Plus, the whole world is shown through a hamster’s point of view. It is just too much.

#3 Nintendogs
Platform: DS
Release Date: August 22, 2005
Claim to fame: It is one of the most successful DS games and was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Five different versions of the game were released in the US.
Why is it cute? You get to take care of and play with adorable puppies, who will never grow up. They always stay in a state of perpetual puppydom. You also get to enjoy the dog without the real life mess or training.

#2 Chibi Robo!
Platform: GameCube
Release Date: February 6, 2006
Claim to fame: Chibi Robo made doing chores fun. It is also a cult classic.
Why is it cute? He’s a cute, silent, tiny protagonist who just wants to make everyone’s (be they human, toy or robot) life a little bit better. What adds to his cuteness is that his “tools” are really normal items like a toothbrush or spoon, but because he’s so tiny, they serve as a mop or shovel for him. He also has incredibly adorable costumes.

#1 Animal Crossing
Platform: GameCube
Release Date: September 15, 2002
Claim to fame: It has become a signature Nintendo title, appearing on the GameCube, DS and soon the Wii. It is a very relaxed, social simulation where players can live however they want in a virtual town filled with anthropomorphic animals.
Why is it cute? The animal neighbors are cute and have funny personalities. Also, the ability to design outfits, build friendships and create a place for yourself is incredibly entertaining and addictive.

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