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The first pet simulator that really explores pet ownership

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 309 / 358
Date: August 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First off, some of the reviews on this product is astonishing, this game's rating is being brought down because of senseless opinions, not on gameplay. This is a game, it has nothing to do with adopting homeless pets from the shelter, someone could say the same thing about the Sims. So if you played the Sims should you go out and adopt a homeless person or adopt a child? This game was created to bring joy to the person who plays it, I would even recommend it for anyone who is thinking about owning a pet, but don't want to get in over their heads. Some people are allergic to dogs, so this is a great way to "pretend". It is a very innovative and thoughtful game, I see that a lot of time and study of canine personality went into the development process. I think this game is wonderful and I hope to see more from this genre of games, you definitely will not be disappointed!

ACTUAL Review of a Nintendogs Owner.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: December 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Oi! Tired of those "get ths gam., it rox" Reviews? Look no further. Hi, I am a Dog/Nintendog owner, just usin' the kiddie review system. I'll tell of the pros,cons,gameplay,graphics,and replay value of the game.

Pros:
Very good graphics-My Shetland Sheepdog looks like a real Sheltie pup!!

Contests- Disc,Obedience, and Agility!!

Own up to 8 dogs- 3 in the house, and 5 in the hotel centre.

Here's the kicker: All game breeds unlockable in EVERY version!!

Cons:
Teaching the pup her name/new tricks *can* be frustrating

Only 3 Contests may be entered daily.

Only 2 ways to make money, selling items via the Secondhand Shop, and Competition.

Graphics: Perfect 10/10- Crisp and Lifelike

SFX: 9/10- You can even hear the noise of city life outside the window!(cars,sirens, and barking)My only peeve is that there's no soft BG music. That's where it loses that point.:)

Gameplay: Perfect 10/10 It's good for a young'un who you think isn't ready for a dog. Heck, I'm 13, and I'm hooked!

Replay Value: 9/10 Yup. It's official. Sunday night: Let's watch college ball, Fred! -- Can't! Gotta feed Fido!

Average: 10/10

There ya go. Helpful? Thanks.

Ndogs

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 14
Date: August 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Nintendogs is a great game. It uses all of the DS's functions. The dogs look pretty good but i thought that the backrounds could have been more detailed. At first this game is a bit slow because your dog can't walk and u dont have many items but, as soon as you can get your dogs to win contests and walk far it is very enjoyable. The are so refreshing because every one of them has some cool characteristic(Ex. rubber mushroom bounces all over the place, rocket ship zooms across the room, frisbee spins around).

Pros:
-the dogs act like real dogs
-the toys are so fun to play with
-the dogs look good
-walking dogs around the town is a blast
-Caring for your dog is fun
-Dog's AI is good same with their personality
-lots of dogs and coloration of dogs
-this game has great rewards for good trainers

Cons:
-backrounds could have been detailed more
-teaching your dogs commands and getting them to fully understand them gets somewhat frustrating(minor problem)

I give it a 9.3 out of 10 don't pass this one is a must-buy for all ds owners and dog lovers.

Ps. All dogs are unlockable in all version plus if yo ufind a fireman hat you unlock the dalmation.

Fun, entertaining, great for your kids who aren't ready for a real dog!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: August 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love this game! Remember the virtual pet craze a few years back? When everyone had these little black and white egg shaped keychain thingies? Nintendogs is like that, but a hundred times better!

Now you have can raise realistic 3-d dogs that need cleaning, bathing, walking, playing, and more.. They even go potty! If it were only this easy to clean up after a real dog... I really like how you use the ds's microphone to teach the dogs tricks. You can use the touch screen to pet your dog and to give him a bath. It's simple, nonviolent fun that teaches a little bit of responsiblity.

The good:

Great graphics, realistic dog actions, fun game, inovative use of the microphone and touch screen--good clean fun! I can't stress enough how great it is to see that most DS games are games that I'm happy to let my neice and nephews play. Thanks Nintendo!

the bad:

I'm an adult gamer and I think I'll tire of it easily, but my 11 year old neice loves it. I guess if you're not into having a virtual pet, the game will lose interest.

P,S. In the other review, the person who said wait for the PSP version doesn't know what he's talking about. This will be a DS only game! Nintendo making games for the PSP-ha, ha, ha!

PSP version...poop free?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 14
Date: September 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ok... lets start off with the reviews saying there is going to be a PSP version of NINTENDOgs.... all of us DS people know there is not going to be one but all you PSP fanboys just won't give up. There is never going to be one!!! Are you forgetting that to play this game you use the MICROPHONE and the TOUCH SCREEN. There is never going to be one PERIOD!

Omg that review made me laugh..Poop free??? Ok... Its not like you have to get the pooper scooper pick it up and clean the sidewalk! Even then it would still be simple. All you do is touch it and goes in the bag. Whats so bad about that???

You don't have to rate my review.
Anyways Love the game!!

fun game, gets boring after a while.... by Alyssa T. (Virginia, USA)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: December 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

hi.
I've had this game for a few months now, and it's really great. The dogs are adorable, and I love playing fetch with it. The competitions are pretty cool, I don't like the announcers though. They're dumb and don't know what they're talkin' about. My best friend loves it too.
But, I think, after a few weeks of playing the game, it gets kinda boring. You do the same things over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I love the game, but I just think it gets boring after a while. Especially if you play it for 2 hours a day.
But, this game rocks, and if you don't find it boring, then that's fine with me. Just givin ya'll my opinion.

Best game ever!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: August 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a very good game. At first, you go to a Dog shelter and you get to pick any dog youi want out of the six species the version comes with. Then you get to take your dog home with you and name it using the microphone in the DS. Then you teach it sit and after that you can do anything you want with your dog!!! You can enter it in up to three competitions a day and you can teach it up to three tricks a day, but sit doesn't count because you HAVE to teach your dog sit in the beginning of the game. You can also go shopping and take your dog for a walk. When you are taking a walk, you may pass a present on the sidewalk. Right after you pass it, pull your dogs leash backwards and it should notice it and bring it to you. THIS GAME IS NOT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!! Oh, and by the way, when you are telling your dog to sit, or whatever command you taught it, try to say it the same way as when you were teaching the dog that trick. I hope you like the game!! I know I do!!

9.99/10

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: December 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a game the hole family can get in to, my mom, sister and i have all loved our dogs Zara and Chichi. I'd give it a 9.99/10 because it's missing a couple of things, the jumping on your lap when your down and the hugs and kissing and the face-licking goodness. For the most of it, it's a pretty good deal.

great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i play this game and i keep thinking that im playing a console game like playstation or xbox the graphics are great and the puppies are sooo realistic from the things they do to the sounds they make, this is the best game

?????

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 23
Date: December 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

*************** ATTENTION**************
FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE A NINTENDOG I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS SO PLEASE ANSWER!!!

* WILL YOUR NITENDOG DIE FROM ANYTHING? LIKE RUNNING INTO A WALL WHEN THROWN A BALL TO OR FROM WORMS ECT....

* IF YOU RESTART YOUR GAME DO YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE WHOLE GAME AND RENAME YOUR DOG TEACH TRICKS OVER ECT....

* dO YOU GET TO PICK THE GENDER OR IT CHOOSES FOR YOU

* IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHOSE DOG IS A BOY AND YOURS IS A GIRL, AND THEY BECOME FRIENDS WILL THEY START TO LIKE EACHOTHER AND ..AND DO THE NASTY? and have pups
JUST askin

Please answer asap!!! thank you for you time

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