Talking Ben App

Ben stood up and walked over to his test tubes. He mixed a blue liquid with a yellow one. It fizzled, turned a violent shade of purple, and exploded in a cloud of smoke. Ben coughed, waving the smoke away with a paw, his glasses askew.

: You must poke Ben's newspaper repeatedly to get his attention. Once folded, he will repeat what you say in his own voice.

: Talk to Ben, and he will repeat what you say in a funny voice. Physical Interaction

: Pressing dedicated buttons allows you to feed Ben dog food or give him a drink, which often leads to him belching.

The longevity of Talking Ben is a case study in "ironic appreciation" turning into genuine affection. The graphics are dated, the animations are stiff, and the gameplay is repetitive. By modern standards, it shouldn't work.