Nintendogs is a dog simulation video game, similar to a virtual pet, for the Nintendo DS portable game system. The player is given the ability to interact with virtual puppies using the DS's touchscreen and microphone. It began as a project for the GameCube, but was later scrapped and re-worked for the dual-screen portable. The game made its debut at the 2004 E³ as a tech demo for the system. At one time, the North American version was to be titled Puppy Times, but this was changed back to Nintendogs before the game's release.

Versions and reception

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There were originally three different versions of Nintendogs. In Japan, their subtitles were Chihuahua and Friends, Dachshund and Friends and Shiba and Friends. In North America and Europe, two of the game subtitles are maintained, but Shiba and Friends was changed to Lab and Friends, a more recognizable breed in North America and Europe. Nintendogs has since had a new version bundled with teal and pink (in the US, the pink version was only available at Target and Toys "R" Us) Nintendo DS models, titled Nintendogs: Best Friends. This bundle has been used in both North America and Europe. Nintendogs: Dalmatian and Friends was released on June 16, 2006 in Europe. This version includes the most popular breeds from the other versions as well as the Dalmatian available for purchase from the beginning of the game.

The game has been well received by critics. In the May 2005 edition of the Famitsu, a popular Japanese gaming magazine, Nintendogs received a perfect 40/40 score. Only five other games have attained this score: Ocarina of Time, Soul Calibur, Vagrant Story, The Wind Waker and Final Fantasy XII. It was also one of the four DS games to earn an Editor's Choice award on GameSpot, with Dual Strike, New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS. It also received an 8.5 out of 10 in Nintendo Power.

Gameplay

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The gameplay variety in Nintendogs makes for great interaction between the user and the puppy. Using the touchscreen, the owner can play with, train (a dog can learn up to 14 dog tricks), pet, walk and wash the dog. Using the microphone that is built into the DS, the player can create voice commands that the virtual puppy will understand and (assuming it is properly trained) follow. Outside of the player's virtual home, the puppy can be put on a leash and taken for a walk around the neighborhood. Competitions are also an entertaining aspect of the game, as one can play flying disc with the dogs and enter them in agility contests or obedience shows.

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sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:14:24 -0000
Nintendogs Help and Advice: New game, first dog (http://bit.ly/4N0Ys4)
Nintendogs Help and Advice: New game, first dog (http://bit.ly/4N0Ys4)
sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:14:24 -0000
Nintendogs Help and Advice: New game, first dog (http://bit.ly/4N0Ys4)
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Played a little Lego Batman and then tended to my beagle on Nintendogs for mah DS. Off to get a good nights rest. Hopefully. Sweet dreams.
seuljechante (Amber Lawrence) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:04:20 -0000
Played a little Lego Batman and then tended to my beagle on Nintendogs for mah DS. Off to get a good nights rest. Hopefully. Sweet dreams.
Playing Nintendogs On My DS. Long Time I Never Play It. My Dogs Are Filthy. Beautiful, Dirty, & Rich! :D
iWillNeverFly (PhyLLis JeLLy) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:41:18 -0000
Playing Nintendogs On My DS. Long Time I Never Play It. My Dogs Are Filthy. Beautiful, Dirty, & Rich! :D
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What is the point of Nintendogs?

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