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For people who can not own dogs.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Nintendodogs is the reason why I forked over $125.00 on payday.
I started the game in eager wait to see my new pup and picked a black female Pug. As I got in my car it asked me what I would like to name her and to call her name... WHAT THE....!

When I bought this game I had no idea that you could talk to your dog and they would listen(well no not really but you know what I mean)
This game is perfect for people who love dogs,violence-free games, or just simulation games in general. This game might not be for everyone though, if you hate games that run slow or become repetive this is not the game for you.

Edit: After playing for a while now I still enjoy Nintendogs but have a list of things they should change.

1.For one you should be able to put all your dogs in the dog hotel, one dog always has to stay with you. Lets say a person is sick and can't get to their dogs, it means one will always starve and be in a rotten mood when you return.

2.The music and backround never change. It would be neat if the whether changed acording to the date and time. Also I get tired of hearing the dog walk music.

Well thats about all for now though, like I said before I still enjoy the game.
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Sidenote: After reading all the reveiws I noticed that some reveiwers put up things saying get a real dog. I find that rude of them. Some people have no choice but to have a fake one. To those people who said get a real dog, try thinking about the ones who just can't next time you post a reveiw.

A game worth finding!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ok I currently have the pink best friend bundle. The game is great a bit repetitive but find more items and buy more dogs. The only problem with this game is FINDING it! I have went to 5 stores before I found it.

Now as of gameplay I think it really shows off the DS's abilitys. With the touch, mic, and wireless ablitys it is a better one of the games. If you have friends to play with in bark mode the fun goes on.

As of the people who can't tell the difference between the versions the have different breeds.

Only fun if you're in the 8 and younger crowd

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 17
Date: July 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I would highly suggest this game for kids 8 and younger. Anyone older than that (like myself) might find this game to get old very fast.

Basically, you have a dog which you can take care of, socialize and enter into competitions. Sure, it's fun for awhile, but you are stuck doing literally the same stuff everyday. Then when you become bored with the game, you start feeling guilted into taking care of the dog. I gave my copy of Nintendogs to my little cousin (ten years old) and even she got bored with it.

I wouldn't really say this game is a good replacement for a dog. It's just not realistic. I have two dogs and I will say that the game hardly represents what it's actually like to take care of a dog. Nintendogs is easy. All you have to do is walk your dog and feed it and sometimes give it a bath if it gets fleas. Real dog ownership is so much more than that. I guess it's good if you don't want the real responsibility of a dog, but it can be deceiving to little kids who think "wow, this is great!" and all the sudden they want a little puppy and they come to find out that cleaning up dog poo and pee at 5 AM while the dog is crying isn't quite as fun as petting your dog on Nintendogs.

It should be noted that your dog NEVER gets older. It doesn't die. So this is essentially a never ending game. What a scary concept...being guilted into taking care of a virtual pet forever? No thanks.

Like I said, I think this game would be a good purchase if it's for a younger kid. They don't really realize the repetitiveness of the game and think "wow, dogs are great!" so they get sucked in. However, anyone who is older WILL get bored of this game and will want their $30 back.

Do some careful considering before buying this.

STOP READIN AND BUY IT ALREADY!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: August 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

NAME:ADRIEL RAHMAN
AGE 12

NINTENDOGS IS 1 OF THE BEST DS GAMES YET.THE DOGS HAVE DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES. YOU CAN WALK YOUR DOG,ENTER IT IN CONTESTS,GROOM IT,PLAY WITH IT. YOU CAN MEET OTHER TRAINERS AND DOGS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.
IT HAS COOL TOYS LIKE AN ELECTRIC KEYBOARD YOU COULD PLAY WITH YOU STYLUS,A HELICOPTER,EVEN A MARIO KART! YOU CAN RENOVATE YOUR HOUSE, EVEN BUY A PRIVATE BEACH!
GRAPHICS: 9/10 YOU WILL CRY WHEN YOU SEE THOSE PUPPIES
SOUND: YOU HEAR BIRDS CHIRPING,POLICE SIRENS, AT THE BEACH YOU HEAR SEA GULLS CHIRPING AND WAVES CRASHING, THE DOGS BARK LIKE REAL DOGS.
GAMEPLAY:9.2/10 VERY INNOVATIVE

NINTENDO DID A GREAT JOB HERE. THIS GAME HAS ONE FLAW THOUGH, YOU MUST FEED YOUR DOGS EVERY DAY OR THEY WILL RUN AWAY.
AFTER AWHILE THIS GAME WILL FEEL MORE LIKE A REPONSIBILITY THAN A GAME. OVERALL, IF YOU HAVE A DS BUY IT.

Best game ever! so COOL!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 13
Date: September 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

LETS GET THINGS STRAIGHT- ok first of all this game will so NOT come out on PSP anyone who thinks it will is a dork. so don't wait for the PSP version because there won't BE one.and this game will NOT make you ignore your pets so buy it trust me!and NINTENDOgs hello it is not for PSP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is not called PSPDOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PRICE- so it's a little expensive but it is worth it. well lets say your a kid who has been saveing all your money to buy this game and a DS. well go for it! unless you want to wait for christmas or your B-day . if it is a long time away from eather of these than get it NOW you won't be sorry.and if you are a parent and your child wants this game get it for them now. it will entertain your child for HOURS and you will be happy ;)

AGE-this is so not a little kid game if you are over 19 than it might be a little weird but if you think you MIGHT like it than go for it! but I think it is more for ages 8-17 (16 year olds don't be ashamed if you like this because it is so cool) it is also for boys and girls!of ALL ages!

GAME- this is the fun part! ok each game has all of the dogs so you only need one version you just start out with different ones
and eventualy you can unlock all of them. this also has voice recognition so you can teach your dogs tricks and call them! the contests are really fun if you win you get money to buy more dogs or stuff for the dog you alredy have! you can go on walks to places like the park,gym,and the store. there are also secret breeds but they won't tell you what they are!

OVERALL- if I could give this game a million stars I would! it is not a waist of money you will not be sorry!

(please rate my review I would love to know if this has helped you at all. if you talk about me in your review please call me COOL!)

YOU NEED THIS IT IS THE COOLEST GAME ON EARTH DON'T BELIEVE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nintendogs Shines!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: August 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Many DS owners have voiced their complaints about 'not enough innovation on the DS'.Well,Nintendogs is about innovative as you can get.
Pet simulators have been around for a looong time.But none have provided the interaction you get with Nintendogs.The dogs seem so lifelike,so lifelike that you almost forget it's only a game.Despite what the review critisizing Nintendogs for lacking 'action and adventure'says, it is rather fun to take care of your viritual doggie.There's more to it than changing water bowls.I will admit though, this is not a game if you want to top the high score list and beat the game several times over. You just can't do it on Nintendogs.There is no clear ending to it.
Overall,Nintendogs is a GREAT product for anyone-male,female,young or old. It's easily a system seller, and maybe we can even expect GBA add-on packs and 'sequels'-so to speak.
Finally to the reviewer who stated,"Get a real dog, whoever buys this game must be lonely. I have two real dogs, and it's much more satisfying to play with a REAL dog than a stupid AI controlled one.".You need to grow up and realize NOT EVERYONE CAN OWN A DOG! This is as close as some people can get, and even pet owners can appriciate the similarities.Even I myself have 2 dogs, and I love this game!Potential buyers, do not let him discourage you.Nintendogs is truley a fantastic expirience!

Really awesome!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: September 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

My brother got this game for his birthday, but it came late, so when it came it was a big deal. Then, I was really excited for him, so I wanted to watch him play it. I did, and it was so much fun just watching! The day after that, I bought myself the game, and am so excited to start playing it!!! The only thing I didn't like was that it took a long time to teach your puppy tricks and its name, etc. My brother let me try to do the voice commands and it's really fun! It's just kind of frustrating to get the dog's attention and teach them things. Overall, it's a GREAT game. I bought the DS basically for the game only. You can love this game even if you don't love dogs. It's very realistic. I hope everyone who wants it will get it!!!!! It rocks my socks! : )

Cute, Fun Addictive Gameplay...but has one big flaw...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Raising a dog can be fun...and Nintendogs prooves it. You play with your dog, feed it, walk it, grrom it, train it...basically it's like a raising a real dog but it doesn't pee on your clothes and eat your furniture. The best draw about this game is acquiring trinkets from dog walks and competing in competitions. The one draw back is that this game punishes you if you don';t play it. Just like in real life, if you ignore your dog, it will get dirty, hate you, and eventually run away. Well if you don't oplay Nintendogs for a week or so, your dog is filthy, it won't obey you, it's near starving...and it hates you. So often times you feel obligated to play the game even when you don't want to.

To the uneducated reviewer S. Alix

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I don't blame you for rating this review lower for I don't own the game but I must get some points across to rabid PSP fanboy S. Alix.

First things first, Nintendogs got better reviews than both Death Jr. and Coded Arms.

Second, this isn't exactly their KILLER app, it would've been a difficult game/sim to market in America regardless so they're pushing it whatever way they can.

Third, there are plenty of people above the age of 13 who play this game. It's funny that you imply it's for kids yet you're wasting your time immaturely rating a game you haven't even played. I'm sure you love San Andreas because you can kill things right? Yeap those kinds of games are much more mature, also considering I saw a little kid no older than 9 preorder.

Fourth, don't rag and stereotype a whole country. Even if you do, get the stereotypes right; Japanese people don't eat "domesticated" animals. Also the game is a huge hit in Japan because Japan is a tiny country with a lot of people hence the need for apartments. Most of these apartments don't allow pets so that's why tamagotchis and the like were so popular.

That's how Japan is, I'm sure people from other countries will look at americans and think oversized SUVs or backyard barbeques are stupid.

Who's "we in america"? I enjoy plenty of Nintendo games and chances are you've played an enjoyed Japanese games too like.. Metal Gear ac!d? So you're also a hypocrite!

I don't rag on the PSP, people can choose for themselves but your blatant and blind fanboyism is frustrating

In closing, here is a page with many reviews for nintendogs

http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/ds/review/926847.html

Who Let the Dogs Out?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Have you ever dreamed of having your very own puppy, but your parents say you'll forget about it and never take care of it, and bla bla bla about all that stuff. Well have I got good news for you. Nintendo DS has come out with a new game that allows you to a puppy to call your own!

I would have to say the main reason I recommend this game is just because it's a real life experience especially for kids that have never owned a dog. They'll find out that having a dog isn't always easy and can some times be a real drag. And for you parents out there that don't like dogs, but your kids have always wanted there own puppy, maybe you can spend a few bucks on the game and get them to shut up for a while!

Another reason I believe kids will really love this game is because it has such good graphics. For example when your petting your dog the hair actually moves like it would move on a real dog, it's not like rubbing a statue like it is with most video games dealing with animals. In some animal games they look like they are tied to strings, while in this game the dogs look and move as if they were actual dogs.

Also for you parents out there that are looking for a game for your children that doesn't have all the violence of most today's video game. And not only the fact that it has no violence it also teaches responsibility, while they have fun. All they think is that they finally get to play their game. While they actually are being responsible for their dog because they have to feed and water their dogs, but don't tell the kids that their actually learning something they'll never want to play it.

Ok, I know what your sitting there thinking "this is a pretty boring game, I mean all it is is you have a dog, and oh goody I get to feed it and water it, oh fun." Well guess what YOUR WRONG! This game has much so much more than that; so much that I'll have to start from the beginning. So, you start off with just enough money to buy a dog and a few supplies. Now you're probably thinking"how do you get more money" well I'm getting there. After you get your puppy home, name it, feed it, water it, and teach it to sit you can take it out for its first walk (don't ask me why it has to learn to sit). You can take it for a walk to the park, dog supply store, or to the gym to work on agility. If you train your dog for agility you could go home and sign your dog in for an agility trial. You can also sing your dog up for disc competitions and obedience trials. Depending on how you place depends on how much money you make.

Finally, I would have to say that from personal experience that the girls usually like this game more than the guys. Not saying that the guys don't like it don't get me wrong, but the girls normally like it better than the guys, and normally kids of the ages of seven to fifteen like it the most. So give a puppy a chance and try Ninten Dogs.

By:
Jessie Leigh

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