Nintendogs review:
You can do all the things that you would do in real life with a dog. You can teach it to come when you call it using the microphone, teach it tricks, pat it, and play with it, the whole nine yards. When you walk the dog, you are brought to a map where you can use the touch screen to plot your route, and you can then pick up presents, meet other dogs, or go to a discount shop for necessities, or even head to the park to play Frisbee and engage other dogs. There is also an agility arena that you can use to train your dog for agility trials. Walks are the primary source of items for your pet, such as toys, records, or accessories, including cool toys with Nintendo themes, such as Mario/Bowser/Peach karts, though some items are unique to certain games. Getting cool collars, bows, hats and wigs for your dog is half of the game.
Nintendogs review:
Essentially, Nintendogs is a warm, gentle pet sim when you're in the mood for a diversion in that mild style. Though I clearly have several bones to pick with certain aspects of the title's gameplay, these problems do not ultimately neuter the game's fun factor. - Michelle Thurlow, Grrlgamer.com
Nintendogs review:
There's no doubt that Nintendogs is an acquired taste. It's not much of a game unless you are willing, on one level or another, to care about your canine charges, and to just enjoy their behaviour. It might hold your interest for a week, a couple of months, or more - it depends how much you care. If you like the idea of a virtual puppy - and you should - then it's unconditionally recommended.
Nintendogs review:
But we challenge any child, dog lover or generally soppy individual not to enjoy Nintendogs, and not to fall in love with their fluffy little bundles of fun. Not a perfect game, no, but one of the freshest, most innovative and all-round entertaining titles we've played for a while.
Nintendogs review:
The fact that Nintendogs virtually demands you play it daily might make this a great "test" for parents of kids who want a real puppy. If they can keep their virtual dog happy and healthy (and not get bored in the first month) then it might be time for a visit to the real pet store or local shelter.
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