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254 of 275 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Mom's take...Just give in and Buy it already! , September 19, 2005
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
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.
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82 of 92 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game is so much fun and adorable!, June 28, 2005
Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
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!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Responsibility Builder for All Ages, October 1, 2005
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
If you've always dreamed about having your own dog, be sure to give Nintendogs a try for your Nintendo DS. The game helps to teach you the skills necessary to care for a pet!
There are three different types of Nintendog games out there - Chihuahua, Dachshund, and Labrador Retriever. Each game has a different group of dog breeds available in it. If you get all 3 games you get the full collection of dog types - but there are plenty enough to choose from with just one game.
You start out by choosing a dog and naming it. The simple interactions come first of course - tossing a tennis ball, petting the dog, teaching it to sit. Your pet learns to respond to your voice commands, and develops a personality depending on how you interact with it. You take your pet for walks, feed it, give it water, and most of all provide it with love and affection.
As you progress with your pet, you can teach it more tricks, play frisbee with it and enter it in a variety of competitions. You can earn money, buy new treats for your pup, and even customize the home you live in. If you have other Nintendo DS owners in your area, you can even share pet time together and exchange information!
I've played many pet games before this one - Catz, Dogz, Creatures, NeoPets, you name it. It's impressive how far the graphics have come in these games. The Nintendog pet is very emotive - from the hopeful eyes to the wagging tail, you really get a sense that this is a live creature anxious for affection. You can pet the pup, nuzzle it under the chin, tickle its belly. When you throw the ball or toss the frisbee, it really reacts the way you would think it should.
It's delightful to see a game that doesn't involve violence or destruction. Sure, if you neglect your pet it will get upset. But in general, you can go as slowly as you wish, caring for your pet, knowing that it will unashamedly love you back completely.
There are millions of people out there who simply cannot have a real pet. Some are allergic to pets, some have tiny apartments where there is not enough room for a pet. Some kids are simply too young for a real pet and have parents who will not take on the responsibility. There are many, many reasons that a real pet would be impossible - and the Nintendog is the perfect solution!
Highly recommended - 5/5
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