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Urso 1.0 — A Tamagotchi-bear that cares for your well-being
Turn your daily routine into a fun game with Urso! Track your goals, build habits, and master self-care, one tap at a time. Earn rewards, collect cool outfits, decorate your cozy den together. Unwind and enjoy a mindful journey with your virtual self-care pal.
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@anton_shayakhov Hey Anton, congrats on launching Urso! Turning daily routines into a fun game with a virtual self-care buddy is such a cool idea! Love it! Great work👍
@anton_shayakhov Congrats on launching Urso 1.0! 🎉 As someone keen on gamification design, I’m curious how do you balance creating engaging mechanics while ensuring they foster intrinsic motivation for self-care rather than over-reliance on rewards?
@tonyabracadabra Yes, we also believe it’s crucial for the user not to become overly dependent on excessive gamification in the app. To address this, we introduced the travel mechanic. When Urso gathers enough energy (after completing several tasks), he goes on a journey. At this point, a cooldown begins—Urso is out exploring, and the user is encouraged to close the app and return after a few hours when the bear has had his fill of wandering and comes back home.
Glad to see gamification & fun is used for something actually important and helpful :) great job guys!
@paul_shuteyev Yes, exactly! We believe that gamification can make our lives more enjoyable. Thank you so much for your support! 😊
Urso is so cute and fun! 🐻
I love how it makes taking care of yourself feel like a fun adventure. It's perfect for when you're feeling a bit down or stressed. Urso is like a happy little buddy in your pocket, always there to cheer you up!
Great job, Urso team! Can't wait to see what new things you add to make our bears even happier!
@ivan_baidin Thank you so much for your warm support! I really appreciate how well you connect with Urso—that’s exactly the spirit we’re putting into it.
Congrats on the launch @je_suis_yaroslav @anton_shayakhov @megadrone86 @shouldgo @lebiadzevich.
I like how you gamified self-care 👍🏼️
@je_suis_yaroslav @megadrone86 @shouldgo @lebiadzevich @ashitvora Thank you for your support, Ashit!
Big kudos to our team! It’s not AI-driven, but there’s something truly special about crafting things by people, for people 😊
The bear is adorable!
Love your releases for the insanely good illustration quality!
@kostyabolsh Thank you so much for your support! We absolutely love our bear too :)
@samalyx Thank you for your support! Yes, that’s exactly what we plan to integrate at the beginning of 2025. Friend invitations, joint tasks, item exchanges, and much more.
Hi @anton_shayakhov and the Urso team! Congrats on the launch on PH!
It's unexpected for me to see such a well-designed 3d world in the game, not a pixelated one! You must have good optimization for iOS and Android?
P.s. special hello to hunter @je_suis_yaroslav!
@je_suis_yaroslav @julia_zakharova2 Yes, we’re really proud of the graphics in the app. You know, it was quite challenging to make sure that Urso and his surroundings look great not only on high-end smartphones but also on budget Androids or older iPhones. And, of course, we had to ensure that the battery doesn’t drain immediately after launch.
And it seems like we’ve managed to pull it off!
Thank you so much for your support!
Hi Anton! Urso sounds like a delightful way to make self-care engaging and fun. I love the idea of customizing a cozy den and building habits with a virtual friend. How did you come up with the concept of a Tamagotchi-bear for self-care?
@web3_antivirus That’s a great question!
Five years ago, we created an app called Practico, which was a classic meditation app (similar to Calm or Headspace). However, we noticed that the retention rate wasn’t very good, so we came up with the idea of improving retention by adding a touch of gamification.
Within our team, we brainstormed and decided on a concept—a creature that would explore the world around it while also tidying up its own den. We shared this idea of a bear with a few concept artists, and one of them created the design of a bear that we named Urso.
Initially, the app only featured meditations and a bear that gained energy through meditation. But now, we’ve decided to add daily goals so users can not only meditate with us but also organize their day more effectively.
And thank you for your support!
I feel like 10 yo when I bought those eggy colourful things and tried to keep it alive.
You brought a nostalgic era here. :D
@busmark_w_nika Oh yeah! I feel the same way. I remember how my mom used to wake me up in the morning, and the first thing I’d do was rush to check on my pet—clean their room, feed them, and play together. It was amazing! So now, we want to bring those feelings back. 😊
@anton_shayakhov The only unsuccessful thing for me was that I couldn't pair my Tamagochi with anybody cause nobody had it from my friends. I hope this time it will be easier :D
@busmark_w_nika Oh yes, I totally agree with this!
You know, right now in Urso, you can’t visit a friend and do something fun together. But! We’re planning to add this feature at the very beginning of 2025. You’ll be able to invite friends, exchange items, complete tasks together, and much more. It’s going to be amazing! 😊
@dsolodukha We really put all our love into the visuals of this app. Thank you for your support!
This is an exciting update, and there has been significant work done over the year. This team is incredible, and it's wonderful to be a part of it!
@lebiadzevich We really do have an awesome team! And there are even more amazing releases ahead!
Urso makes self-care and habit-building so much more exciting! Turning daily routines into a fun, rewarding game is such a creative way to stay motivated. The idea of decorating a cozy den and earning cool rewards adds a unique and personal touch. Can’t wait to start this mindful journey with Urso! 🐻✨
I recommend Urso 1.0 to anyone who wants to turn self-care into a fun game! It's a virtual teddy bear that helps you track your goals, develop good habits, and develop self-care.
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