If there is one thing that annoys Mom Brain about City Folk, it has to do with the Miis. While you can play as your Mii, you can't put on any accessories. If you have a hat you want to wear, forget about it. I don't think this is some sort of amazing technology that is far beyond Nintendo's grasp...I think the implementation of Miis in City Folk was bare bones. A lazy approach, if you will.

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