Nintendo released their first mobile title, “Miitomo”, for iOS and Android on March 31. However, it is more of a social tool than a game, so I do not plan on giving it a formal review. Instead I will be giving my thoughts on the app.

“Miitomo” starts with you creating a Mii to use as your avatar. You can do this manually, auto create one by taking a selfie, use a preexisting Mii by scanning a QR code generated on a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U or using the Mii assigned to your Nintendo Network account or My Nintendo account.

Once you have created your Mii, it will ask you questions about your life. None of these are overly personal, but rather they are “icebreaker” questions meant to start conversations. Your answers will be shared with your friends. Like other social networks, you have to register friends to your friend list in order to see their answers. This can easily be done by linking your “Miitomo” account to your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Once you do so, any Facebook friends or Twitter followers who also have “Miitomo” will be automatically be added to your friend list. You can also register friends using what the app calls the “Face-to-Face method.” This will allow you to add friends by placing your smartphone or tablet close to your friends device.

In addition to sharing answers with friends, you can also customize your Mii’s outfit. The clothes can be obtained by purchasing them from the in-app store using Miitomo Coins obtained by answering questions and commenting on friend’s answers, or by purchasing coins with real money. You can also play a mini-game called “Miitomo Drop,” which is basically a game of Plinko, in order to get special themed clothes. However, the clothes are really hard to reach no matter where you drop the Miis.

The other major feature of the app is the ability to create Miifotos, pictures with your Mii and those of your friends in them. You can either use a background from the app or an actual photograph either saved to your smartphone or tablet. You can even take a new photo and add your Miis. You also have a variety of expressions and poses available. Once you are happy with your Miifoto, you can post it to Facebook or Twitter for all of your friends and followers to see, not just your “Miitomo” friends.

“Miitomo” does exactly what’s advertised, but your enjoyment will depend on how many friends have the app and who’s answering the questions. They can range from mundane to completely off the wall. If you do not have many people interested in the app, then it will be a lonely experience as you can only see comments from friends of friends, not their actual answers. At the end of the day, “Miitomo” is what it is. I only wish there was more to do. However, your activity in “Miitomo” will also earn you My Nintendo points, which count as platinum points, so I cannot complain about that. Just do not go into the app with unrealistic expectations.