Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends

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  • Summary: Players care for and train their puppy by petting it, walking it and buying it supplies to play with. As a puppy competes in obedience and agility trials, owners can win money to purchase other puppy breeds. The pups will vary in gender, coloration and personality. Players purchase one ofPlayers care for and train their puppy by petting it, walking it and buying it supplies to play with. As a puppy competes in obedience and agility trials, owners can win money to purchase other puppy breeds. The pups will vary in gender, coloration and personality. Players purchase one of several breeds available at the beginning, then start spending time with their pup. They throw flying discs and balls to improve the pup’s agility, bathe it when it gets dirty and use their own personal voice commands to train the dog to do tricks. If players train it well enough, they will excel in obedience and agility trials and disc competitions, which will earn money that they can use to buy other supplies and puppy breeds. When players earn enough cash, they can buy even more puppies to live with their original pup. Players can socialize their pups by walking them around the town, where they will meet neighborhood dogs, and maybe even find new toys. Trips to the park and gym offer valuable training time to prepare for agility trials and disc competitions. Over time, the pup's stamina will increase so players can explore farther and farther. Players also can interact wirelessly with their friends' Nintendogs – they can set their DS to bark whenever another puppy is within wireless range. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    100
    10 / 10 / 10 / 10 - 40 platinum [April 2005]
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  2. GameZone
    93
    I will defend this title to anyone who doesn't see it for its complete originality, creative gameplay and darn cute puppies. This is the game that will sell another million Nintendo DSs.
  3. eToychest
    90
    It's a very alluring piece of work, and the little virtual puppies can be very enjoyable playmates. They're lifelike and responsive, and they can learn a wide variety of tricks. It's also not too much effort to care for them.
  4. GamesRadar+
    80
    If you don't have the nurturing gene or the attention span to keep a virtual animal alive, steer clear - but if you're looking for something that's totally nonviolent and uses all your DS's whistles and bells, Nintendogs is it.
  5. RewiredMind
    80
    Nintendogs shows its attention to detail in the main game modes in so many different ways. [JPN Import]
  6. G4 TV
    80
    If you're not heartless, Nintendogs will be one of the most innovative, inimitable, and impressive games you've come across.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. DanielC.
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    Great game!
  2. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I love dogs and dachshunds are the cutest dogs ever. This is such a good game.
  4. JohnQ.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Best game i've ever played.
  5. BarneyS.
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    this game is really good with a range of different things to do and buy. i can guarentee you wont get bored of this game if you like dogs. it this game is really good with a range of different things to do and buy. i can guarentee you wont get bored of this game if you like dogs. it is absoulately brilliant!!… Expand
  6. YelL.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    The bubble maker in this game is enough to give this game a ten! It took a while for me to figure out how to use it because I did not think The bubble maker in this game is enough to give this game a ten! It took a while for me to figure out how to use it because I did not think that it's possible (literally blowing on to the screen).… Expand
  7. OliverH.
    Feb 16, 2006
    9
    Great Game. Dogs are really cute. So much to do. Reccomend to any DS owner. Apart from Dog Haters!
  8. BobB.
    Nov 1, 2006
    2
    I got the game thought it was awesome and taught my dog every trick in the game, I lost my video game priviledges for 2 weeks then I play it I got the game thought it was awesome and taught my dog every trick in the game, I lost my video game priviledges for 2 weeks then I play it again and the 3 weeks I spent playing 5 hours a day was wasted, he had forgotten all his tricks (and his name.) And when I got him they said he was smart. Lame game.… Expand

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#11 Best DS Game of 2005
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#15 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005