Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends

 DS
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
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  2. games(TM)
    70
    It’s cute, and a bit silly, and extremely easy to play and enjoy. It’s a relatively new sort of videogame, and one whose premise doesn’t have much to do with hours of play or complexity. [Nov 2005, p.122]
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  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    Nintendogs is comparable to "The Sims" in the respect that it’s all quite engaging and entertaining at first, but then everything just becomes an aimless chore.
  5. Next Level Gaming
    70
    If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.
  6. Edge Magazine
    70
    There’s more to be got out of this new kind of play than Nintendo has found this time around, and some of it could be better implemented. But, for now, it offers an experience that can’t be matched. [July 2005, p.89]
  7. Yahoo!
    70
    So if you're looking for a traditional gaming experience, you're likely to find Nintendogs lacking in gameplay and variety. Those with more open minds stand a better chance of being captured by its undeniable charm.
  8. GameSpy
    70
    Nintendogs is good, but after the novelty of the voice recognition wears off, there's just not a lot to do.
  9. Stuff
    70
    Indeed, the game requires constant shouting into the mike; so you can forget about ever playing this cart on public transporation... unless of course you don't mind being mistaken for an insane person.
  10. Game Revolution
    58
    Nintendogs captures the essence of puppydom in its adorable stars and genuine charm, but focuses so much on being a cutie that it forgets to be a game. DS owners thirsting for companionship will certainly find some here, although it’s really just a virtual pet without enough interesting gameplay enhancements.

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#9 Best DS Game of 2005
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#14 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
19
#19 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 92
  3. Negative: 12 out of 92
  1. LilMissyWillis
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    I love this game i thik it is very creative and i love the dogs in this game i have 3 dogs name daisy, Luca , and lats but certainly not I love this game i thik it is very creative and i love the dogs in this game i have 3 dogs name daisy, Luca , and lats but certainly not least my baby dog semore. i like this game because it kinda teaches responsibility like when you have to walk the dog or give it a shower or feed the dog you no i think this game is also very fun. when i gt this game i couldnt stop playing it i got very addicted to it and each and evry time i play i asways play untill the battery runs out and when that happens i even play while the battery is charging i LOVE THIS GAME and i reccomend this game to alot of people out there with game boy ds's!!!… Full Review »
  2. sunsetlilly
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    This game is so much fun. even though i gave a high vote it can be very boring if it is the only game u have. the dogs are very life like an This game is so much fun. even though i gave a high vote it can be very boring if it is the only game u have. the dogs are very life like an cute.it can be very hard to earn money sometimes! SO CUTE.… Full Review »
  3. JustinA.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    This is an amazingly realistic game! It's like owning a 2 inch tall puppy that will never die. It is great for all ages, from kids who This is an amazingly realistic game! It's like owning a 2 inch tall puppy that will never die. It is great for all ages, from kids who need to learn a little responsibility to my dad who might want to have a nice change apart from the shoot em' up games.… Full Review »
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