Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends

 DS
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
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  1. 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]
  2. 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.
  3. GameSpy
    70
    Nintendogs is good, but after the novelty of the voice recognition wears off, there's just not a lot to do.
  5. 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.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
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  7. 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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  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 67
  3. Negative: 7 out of 67
  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I love dogs and dachshunds are the cutest dogs ever. This is such a good game.
  2. SophiaD.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Nintendogs is the best game I have ever played! The cute little dogs the fun toys,collars,toys,etc. I think it is much better than raising a Nintendogs is the best game I have ever played! The cute little dogs the fun toys,collars,toys,etc. I think it is much better than raising a real dog. The onlt thing i don't like is that you can only have puppies they don't grow up or anything.… Full Review »
  3. SamanthaM.
    Aug 20, 2007
    9
    Nintendogs certainly takes a lot of work and patience, but the rewards are endless. What's cooler than telling your dog dog to "flip Nintendogs certainly takes a lot of work and patience, but the rewards are endless. What's cooler than telling your dog dog to "flip out' and he does a backflip. The tricks take a while to learn, but they are fun once you get them down. The items are also very innovative and make good use of the stylus (for things you throw) and the microphone (for recording and blowing bubbles and balloons). The DS features are used so much in this game that it really shows how amazing the technology is.… Full Review »
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