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A Mom's take...Just give in and Buy it already!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 245 / 273
Date: September 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

My son actually had a "Dogz" and "Catz" game similar to this for our computer some years ago. Very fun...very cute but wow, how far the technology has come in a few short years! First of all, the images are amazing and very crisp and clear. Secondly, he'll play it for hours on end (if I let him) and really seems to be doing something constructive rather than just shooting things and running in circles finding coins. The voice recognition is really genius, he's the only one that can train the dog he's chosen, even if his friends decide they'd like to try the game. It also teaches responsibility before the fact if you are thinking of getting a pet. No...it's not "real life" but it's the coolest virtual thing I've seen in a long time! It's not a bad price as games go, and it really will keep the kids occupied for a long time. I just think it's really neat and hey, it's not annoying like a Furby.

This game is so much fun and adorable!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 77 / 88
Date: June 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

We are americans living in japan and currently have the japanese dachsund version (there are 3 different versions in japan). Each version allows you to own over 4 different dogs.
After figuring out how to use it (we don't read japanese) my daughter spent a lot of time teaching her dog his name and how to do tricks. The game incorporates a voice recognition function so the dog only responds to it's owner. The dogs act like real pets, it took my daughter a whole day to teach the dog it's name (like a real puppy) so it would respond to her. It gave her a taste of what it's like to own a real dog. She has to feed it and clean it's mess or is fined "money". There is not one problem my daughter has had with this game and it can be reset if you want to start over. This is such an awesome interactive game, the graphics are outstanding and the puppies are sooooo cute! You can also detect other DS puppies if you're walking around town with your DS on. The puppies start barking to each other then you can link up and let them play together....Well worth the money!

The new Pokemon, Furby, and Tomagatchi.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 29
Date: August 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is the new hype from Japan (sold 700.000 units so far before reaching USA) and is the best so far! It's as if u own a real dog. When i first played it i didn't think the dogs would act that much lik a real dog but to my suprise, they did! Their movements were random and behaved how a reguluar dog should. When u first get ur dog u first have to teach it its name which may or may not take a while. To do this you simply use the microphone inside your DS and eventually it will respond to it. The microphone in the Ds will be usual to teach ur dogs many commands and once you feel ur dog has been trained well enough you can enter your dog in competitions. Of course you'll have to assist your dog in the training but it heavely relies on how trained your dog is. If you win the competition you win money which u can spend on eithr items for ur dogs, or a whole enw dog!

You can also of course play with ur dog with a frisbee, chew toy, pet ur dog, and other stuff that u would normally do to paly with ur dog. You can also take ur dog for a walk and may even meet new friends (in game and real life friends!!!) You can meet new dogs in the game and ur dog can interact with other ppl playing the DS no matter wat version they own. By meeting an owner's dog from a different version u can unlock the dog in your very own version. There are 3 version of Nintendogs(much like Pokemon) and each include different dogs. You can check the box cover or read the detailed description on this site to find out what dog u DON'T need to unlock. The dogs named on the box are the ones instantly available. The ones not mentioned or are on other version u must unlock. But all Nintendog version contains all the dogs. U just have to unlock them.

To meet other Nintendogs player u set ur DS in bark mode and close your DS (ur not actually turning it off. it's sorta like a sleep mode) and ur DS will bark when another Nintendog player is nearby. You can exchange gifts and even send messages to each other!

f you have never owned a dog or wish you could take your dog wherever you go then this is the game for you! It's an excellent dog simulator. If you want to test it out before you buy it, i believe Toys R Us and Gamestop has a demo that you can try out. It doesnt allow you to do everything but it gives a great taste of the game. I already found it addictive when i tried just the demo.

As for the so called "PSP version" one will never exist. The keyword is NINTENDOgs. Its owned by Nintendo and its actaully one of them reasons its outselling the PSP. The graphics for this game are already great on the DS and i can't imagine much a change on the PSP. The PSP also lacks the touch screen which is used very well is used very well to interact with ur dogs and the PSP also lacks a microphone.

But overall this game is great and is actaulyl worth something to be hyped up about!

WALKIN' THE DOG, WALKIN' THE DOG.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 18
Date: November 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is one of those "love it or hate it" games, but the majority tends to be in favor of the "love it" verdict. But I can see why some people don't like Nintendogs. Yes, it gets repetitive after about a week. Yes, it's Tamagotchi minus the key chain. Yes, it'll make you constantly recharge your DS. But for the people who like simulation games, or just dogs in general, it's an automatic must-have, and the reason why the DS is doing well in sales finally. In fact, this was the reason we got a DS. After tons of pointless games that try to wow people with two screens, one that actually works came around and won our hearts.

There's no story to Nintendogs. None. So I won't waste time trying to describe its nonexistent plot. When you boot up the game, you're given one of several choices on what puppy you want. After selecting your favored breed, you take it home, give it a name, teach it tricks, pamper it, go for walks, and more. You know, the usual stuff you'd do with a real dog. That's all there is to the game. And it's a great alternative to those who can't afford a real dog, or have conditions that don't allow them to have one, be it parents or living environment. But, there's a lot to do for your dog. During walks, you'll find presents that are usually either new items for your dog to play with, or a new accessory to decorate them up with. You'll find shoes, tissue boxes, viking helmets, tennis balls, Santa hats, books, and much more. And this is 1/3 of the fun found in Nintendogs. The rest lies in training your dog. In order to make money for supplies, you'll have to enter him or her in contests, of which there are 3 types: disc, agility, and obedience. And each contest has 4 different levels, Championship being the hardest. You can practice for any of these competitions while walking your dog, taking it to a park to catch flying discs, and a gym to have the dog run obstacle courses. Obedience relies in your dog's ability to understand commands for tricks, of which there are a lot to learn. Sit, shake, lay down, spin, sneeze, flip and many more are here to learn. On top of all of this, you're given a score. Giving your dog a bath, walking it, and contest results boost your Trainer Points, which results in you getting a new house model to buy and a new breed of dog once a certain amount of points has been earned. This is the easiest way to get new dogs rather than buying different versions.

As you can see, it doesn't sound like there's a lot to do, and yet there is. I didn't think I'd have so much fun teaching my dog how to sneeze over and over again, only to take it out to practice catching a shower cap frisbee. All of this does seem like a chore after playing it for a while though. Which is why I can see a lot of people hating the game. That, and them not wanting to look stupid in public when trying to teach their dog tricks with the voice recognition. To teach it a trick, you'll have to say the name of something they just did after clicking the appropriate icon. This is a lot of fun, as boring as it sounds, and you'll get a kick out of seeing a pug do a back flip, only to stumble because you talked too quiet. Simply put, it's a lot like Animal Crossing- if you have the patience and time for a game like this, you'll love it. But if you want something that requires action, look elsewhere. This is one of those games that never ends. And with the added in Bark Mode, you can leave the game on while the DS searches for other Nintendogs on people, so you can exchange items with them, and maybe unlock new extras. It may not be much for the whole interactive thing Nintendo was going for, but at least they gave us something.

The game looks pretty good for just a handheld game. All of the dogs look realistic while having their own unique style of graphics. The way they react and move is unbelievable, and you can tell that a lot of time went into the production of this game. It's just too bad that not as much time went into the scenery. While going out on walks, the backgrounds change after a certain amount of feet, despite the map showing a big variation in the city you live in. For example, when you see that you're about to walk by a beach on the top screen, you can see it on the actual walking screen a good minute or two after walking past it. Backgrounds seem to change at random, and that's just lazy programming. There's also a bit of slowdown at times, like when you meet new dogs, the frame rate drops quite a bit. But other than that, it usually runs at 30 fps. As for the audio, there's not much in this department. A few little ditties, lots of barking, and some small sound effects don't give me much to work with.

I can easily see this being the must-have toy for the holiday season. Kids everywhere are loving Nintendogs, and it's causing a few adults to purchase a DS as well. If Nintendo would spend more time on making games that use the two screen gimmick like this, then they wouldn't be in the rut they're in right now. It took a year before we got anything really good for the system, but it's a hell of a must-have. Plus, if you're a guy gamer who's having trouble getting your woman into games, Nintendogs could be that quick boost you've been looking for. My girlfriend absolutely loved this game before I started doing more in it than her . It's that addicting. If anything, get it for cute puppies.

Nintendogs Is Awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: August 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Comparing Nintendogs to somthing like Tomagotchi is an insult! Nintendogs is more like Tomagotchi times 1,000,000,000, and here is why-

Graphics- 9.5/10, The graphics for the dogs are PHENOMINAL. But the background graphics could've been a little more detailed. But who's looking at the back ground anyway? Its all about your puppy!

The Touch Screen- 10/10, Near no buttons are used in Nintendogs, just the touch screen and the voice rec. The touch screen is used to the fullest in this game. You can pet your dog, and scratch his belly. You can play tug of war with him/her, throw frisbees, balls, and take your dog(s) for walks as well

The Voice-Rec- 9.5/10, To teach your dog its name, you must speak into the DS's microphone. With determination, youre dog will eventually learn its name. To teach your dog tricks, with a little help from the players manual, you will be able to have your dog sitting, laying, and rolling over in a days time! You may seem a little skitsophrenic though, if you're seen yelling into a DS in a public area, so be warned...

Sound Effects/Music- 10/10, The music of this game is great. When you're walking youre dog the music is more relaxing and adventerous, but when you're competing with your dog in a tournament the music sounds more competative, to give you more of a competative vibe. The sound is great as well. Youre dogs make all kinds of noises, and they sound just like a real dog.

Replay Value- 10/10, Even if you are sick of your little pup, you can reset your game and start over from scratch! As you get more money by competing in competitions with your dog, you can buy your dogs new collars or hats. But your dog will find most of its accesories when you're on a walk. When you earn more money from competitions you also will have the chance to purchse another puppy for the puppy that you have currently to hang out with! Or, if you would like to get a bigger house, you can remodel with your money as well.

All in all Nintendogs Dachshund and friends is THE best game for The Nintendo DS. Final score- 10/10. If you're confined to a little dorm, or are renting a house where dogs arents aloud, Nintendogs is the next best thing!

Nintendogs

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: October 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I remember when I first saw this game. I was bored and then my friend pulled out nintendogs and asked me if I'd like to try it. I had so much fun with it I wanted to get it right away, of course, if your like me, and spend your allowance on gum, that's just not gonna happen. So I had to wait for Christmas, figures, but the wait was deffinately worth it! Most people say things like " if you can't have a dog this game if right for you!" or "this game can get boring after a while..." but that's not true! I have a dog, so I should know... Anyway, first you have to pick which version is right for you, I picked Dachsund and friends because I had a Goldend Retriever, and I always thought those "weiner dogs" were so cute. And I got a dog that was simaler to my actual dog and named it Millie, the name of my actual dog. That way I could say that I was carrying my dog in my pocket all day. Anyway, here are the things that make nintendotgs so sweet:
*Bring it anywhere
*Many dogs to choose from
*Use bark mode to meet and greet other nintendotgs owners
*So realistic
*No two dogs are the same
*Respond to your voice
*Tons of things to do
*Really care your dog, feed, give it water, and pick up (eww) poo
*Teach it tricks
*Many Easter Eggs (AKA: secrets)
*Take your dogs on walks
*Enter competitions to make moola
*Too many dogs, drop some of at the Doggy Hotel
*Upgrade your apartment
*Many,many,many toys.
*Any questions, ask me!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a cute and fun game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: September 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much fun! I love it!! And, all of you people who think this is a waste of time, maybe reading your review is a waste of time, you may not be, but 100's of people are allergic to dogs! Some kids can't have dogs because they're too young, if you have a kid who really wants a dog, buy this game (and the nitendo-DS is they don't have one cux they'll need it), your kid will live it! My neise loves it! I got it for her for her b-day and she loves her new puppy, her dad is allergic to dogs and can't be around them, but with this virtual puppy, you can love a dog and take care of it like a real dog, you guys who say it's a waste of time, maybe you haven't played it and you think it sounds dumb, I'm 24 and I have one, I love my puppy, I have a german sheperd named Abby and a chocolate lab named Alley, oh, and if you read my book which will be coming out in a couple of months, you'll see the same kind of dogs in that book, it's called "Abby's new home".

Anyway, there are 5 reasons why you or your child should get this cute game:

1. if your child is too young to take care of a really puppy, they can have fun learning with this game.
2. if you're allergic to dogs and can't be around them, but you really want one, you can get this game, sure it's not realk, but it's fun.
3. it can teach all the resposibilities of taking care of a real dog, mine barks when it wants me or needs me.
4. you don't have to clean up little messes in your house, but you do in the game, but they don't smell.
5. if your nitendog is a long hair, it won't shed real hair in your house.

If you get this game, I garantee you'll love it, I love animals and this game is so cute!!! Maybe they'll put out a nitencats, only they doesn't sound right, well, I would recommend getting this game foir you, or your child.

P.S. Oh, yeah one more thing I forgot to mention... THERE WILL NOT BE A PSP VERSION OF THIS GAME! FIRST OF ALL! IT WILL NEED A TOUCH SCREEN, HOW ARE YOU GONNA PET YOUR PUPPY! AND SECOND OF ALL, THE VOICESCREEN, I MEAN, HOW ARE YOU GONNA TRAIN IT, YOU PEOPLE ARE SO DUMB (THE ONES WHO THINK THE GAME WILL HAVE A PSP VERSION) YOU GUYS ARE JUST, SO RETARDED! DON'T BE STUPID, PSP VERSION OF THIS GAME WILL NOT COME OUT, PSP DOES NOT HAVE A TOUCH SCREEN.

Finally a game that shows off the DS & has created Many New DS owners!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: November 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Nintendogs is that rare game that both shows off what the DS is capable of and is so well done that it has caused tons of people to buy the DS solely for this game. Nintendogs has literally become a system seller just like Super Mario Kart has recently become. I am an older gamer who bought the Nintendogs teal bundle which includes a special "Best Friends" version of Nintendogs which has the 6 most popular dog breeds available from the start. I may be alot older then alot of Nintendogs owners but I am not ashamed to say I LOVE it! I am not even 30 minutes into the game and I can see how FUN Nintendogs is. It's simply amazing at how truely innovative Nintendogs is and the amount of work that was put into creating this game! If you haven't already seen a demo at your local game store or Electronics store then head on over to [...] where you can see actual video clips of the dogs in motion! It's one thing to see video of it but quite another to actually see your little puppy run up to you after you call her/his name. It's just so adorable! The ability to name your puppy is nothing special really but it's the ability that Nintendo created where you can actually speak into the microphone on the DS so you are "calling" your dog that's really special. Your puppy will "hear" you and once you have said your puppy's name several times then your puppy will learn his/her name. You will have to be careful to say your puppy's name the same way each time or at least in a similar inflection/tone of voice. One bit of advice I will pass on to everyone who might be having a problem with their dog coming over to them when they are trying to call them or perform tricks is that you shouldn't talk "cute" to them. Do not talk to the puppy like you do when you are talking to a real live dog or a baby. Simply talk in your normal voice and try to remember the tone of voice you recorded the dog's name in so it will be alot easier for your dog to respond to you when you call it.

As mentioned before, you can get your puppy to performs tricks and this is another aspect of Nintendogs that is really something to behold. I have taught my miniature dachshund only two tricks so far. It's really amazingly rewarding to see your puppy actually not only learn the trick but perform it on demand for you! All you have to do is record any name you want for the trick, call your puppy over,clearly say the name of the trick and Voila! Your puppy will be sitting, shaking, rolling over and even breakdancing with the proper dog training!

You can also unlock other puppies by buying them or smarter yet by earning enough trainer points so you can get more puppies that way too. You can also get them through Bark Mode which is a really cute option in the game where you can hook up via wireless to another nintendog owner. You can give the other nintendogs owner a gift or you can get a puppy from them. If you don't know anyone with nintendogs this feature is useless but it's fantastic that it was included in the game and shows once again how innovative this game really is. Once you have trained your dog, you can enter the lil guy or girl into contests which gain you more points and money so you can upgrade! You can get alot of really cool stuff for your dog and your home! There is a bubble blower, an item where you actually blow into the microphone and bubbles comes out of the item just like a real one! Is that cool or what? It's features like this that make Nintendogs worth playing. If all you had to do was simply play your puppy, teach it tricks and walk it well it would get very very boring I think but by adding the ability to upgrade really adds to the replay value. I haven't gotten bored with it yet but to be fair I have played in short bursts so I think it's a game to be played throughout the day if you want but in short measures of time.

The Good:
The Graphics are very well done and you will just marvel in wonder at how realistic the puppies look/act!
Interactive feature of speaking to your dog & teaching it tricks
You can buy items for your puppy & buy/unlock new ones
Contests to enter and win
Very fun gameplay and actually rewarding when your puppy responds to you
Excellent Pet simulator for young/old people who can't have a dog or want to know in a tiny way what's it's like to own one.

The Bad:
Might become tedious after repeating the same tasks
Puppies stay babies and can't grow old or breed
The background graphics could have been alot better

Overall after only playing with the game for a very short time I have to recommend this game to EVERYONE whether you are 7 or 80 years of age! If you are only into action games this might not be your cup of tea but if you are a patient gamer and want to see what the DS can REALLY do then BUY THIS GAME or the "Best Friends" Nintendogs Bundle!! Who would have guessed a little game about owning puppies would have caused such massive interest and made people who wouldn't have ordinarily bought the DS rush out and buy it? It is fantastic that the DS is finally hitting it's stride with great games like Nintendogs and I hope a sequel or a similar pet simulator is on the way!

NiNtEnDoGs RuLeS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: January 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a really great game! There are so many different things to do with your Nintendog.
1. Play fetch, catch, ball and other games with toys you can collect on walks or buy from the pet supply shop.
2. Take your Nintendog out for a walk! Make friends with other dogs, gain special toys and items, train for agility trails, find bargains at the discount shop and visit the dog park.
3. Enter your dog in a contest! Choose from Agility Trials, Disc Competitions and Obedience Competitions. Try your hardest to make it to the top!
4. Meet other Nintendogs trainers in wireless Bark Mode. Send trainer info, trainer gifts and recorded messages.
5. Take care of your dog! In order to be a good Nintendogs owner, you must keep good care of your dog(s)by feeding, washing, brushing and watering it.
6. Pet your dog and give it lots of love!

Since I have had Nintendogs for a while now, I have found successful ways to beat the system. Hope to be of help!

Nintendogs Cheats:

1. To find out if garbage or a present is approaching during one of your walks, look at the top screen. There should be a little dog symbol on the path that you drew. If the dog symbol stops and your dog is still walking, this indicates that either a gift or garbage is coming up on the floor. If it is a present, tug your puppy's leash back to make it stop and pick up the gift. The puppy will bring the gift over to you.

2. Prior to attending a competition, change your competing puppy's accessory (collar, hat, ribbon)etc. This will save your Nintendog's changes to the DS before you compete. Proceed with the contest. Make sure to pay attention to the leading dog's score and the placing score limit. If your Nintendog fails to score a place in the competition, immediately turn off the DS (press the power button) in the final seconds of the contest. This will cold boot the game giving you a free try at the competition again, not recalling your losing score. If done several times, this can help you avoid docking the daily contest limit!

3. Navigate to the screen where you brush your puppy. Instead of rubbing your puppy's fur with the brush, leave the brush over the center of your dog. For each real-time minute the brush stays on the dog you will recieve 1 trainer point!

4. While planning a dog walk, make sure you schedule a visit to the dog park (full or empty, it dosen't matter) as your last stop on your way home. When you arrive at the park, go into your Trainer Supplies and change your puppy's accessory to save any items you might have found or come across during the walk. Then, turn off the DS and then re-boot the game. Not only will you have your previously saved items, it will automatically restart your walk, allowing you to farm and re-farm the streets for gifts!

5. Unlockable: Dalmatian Puppy!
To unlock the Dalmatian breed, you must find a fire fighter's hat during a walk. Dalmatian puppies will then be available at the kennel for purchase!

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