Before leaving the inn, players can feed grub to their Miis, with the incentive being that each food item raises one or more of the six stats: HP, MP, Attack, Magic, Defense, and Speed. After defeating monsters, they often drop monster-specific food, or 'grub'. Miitopia figures out how to do this in a way that's cute, accessible, and friendly for all ages.
What sets JRPGs apart from Western RPGs is the focus on stats. Players can use grub to make their Miis well-rounded. Miis and grub Find a Mii's heart through their stomach Your Miis become fleshed-out people who are all part of the funniest ant farm I've ever seen. Kind Miis may share snacks which raises affection, while laid-back Miis might throw others under the bus, raising resentment and resulting in a quarrel. The personalities you assign to your party members also play a part in how their relationships develop. Miis will often request to hang out with each other, give each other silly gifts, exercise together or gossip. The more these relationships develop, the more they interact, and it's both endearing and amusing. The game greatly encourages players to build relationships between Miis (and your party's horse) by placing them in the same room at inns and going on outings or Jolly Jaunt trips.
Whether your party members are friends, family, or random video game characters, it's super charming to see them interact, form relationships, and quarrel. Miitopia Horse Outing (Image credit: iMore)
