Petz Rescue: Endangered Paradise

Petz Rescue: Endangered Paradise is an animal rescue simulation game with a focus on environmental conservation. Players take the role of either Leo or Lila, two young residents of Atlas Island who are recruited to join the Earth Rescue Team (ERT), an organization of specialists who respond to ecological emergencies around the world. Atlas Island is an idyllic tropical locale inhabited by a small village population and a diverse array of wildlife species, but it is thrown into chaos when an explosion at an offshore oil rig causes widespread environmental damage across the island. Faced with contaminated water sources, numerous oil spills, and an animal population in danger, the player (and ERT) work to reverse this damage through cleanup efforts, wildlife rehabilitation, and assistance with community environmental practices. Atlas Island is divided into four ecological zones: forest, savanna, desert, and taiga. As the player continues to clean up each area, they are also drawn into the mystery of an eccentric hunter on the island and the mysterious creature that he seeks.

Navigation and interaction utilize the Nintendo DS stylus and touchscreen. Players direct character movement by holding the stylus down on the character's intended destination, and interact with environmental objects or characters with additional taps. Most tasks trigger mini-game sequences tied to specific environmental tools and actions. Removing oil contamination involves using the stylus to scrub away an oil spill on the touchscreen before a timer expires, while planting flora to restore native habitats involves dragging water droplet icons to the roots of the plant while tapping to remove pollutant icons. Wildlife care mechanics include a mini-game where players maneuver an animal around the screen to collect heart icons while avoiding hazards and card-matching memory games for nutrition and medical procedures. Additional components of the game include gathering waste items scattered throughout the environment in order to upgrade equipment and completing sidequests for villagers to unlock seeds for native plant life. Players can access guidance on their current objective by contacting their partner character (whichever of Leo or Lila was not selected by the player) stationed at the ERT base of operations.

The game features cel-shaded three-dimensional visuals. Progress is measured through the systematic cleanup of all four ecological zones and the rescue of various wildlife species, with environmental improvements reflected in the island's recovery and changes in village practices toward conservation. The game also includes a Carbon Footprint Calculator to complement its environmental themes, allowing players to answer questions that contextualize their real-world carbon output.