Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. It's sad to have to say that, since we still think Nintendogs is an amazing achievement and a great game - it's just not a great game for very long. In other words, if you're a grown-up, if there are limits to your patience and your time, and if you want a game that's not just for Christmas, it's probably not a good idea to pick Nintendogs.

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#31 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. Jul 2, 2013
    5
    It's weird, i just cannot get into this game at all, i find it incredibly boring, but i love the sequel. Though this game has more problemsIt's weird, i just cannot get into this game at all, i find it incredibly boring, but i love the sequel. Though this game has more problems than it just being boring, for example, this game has not option as far as i know to delete your save. The graphics, while impressive for the Nintendo DS, are not nice to look at. And getting dogs to obey to an name is incredibly annoying as the game will sometimes not register what you say correctly. I know a lot of people who enjoy this game, but i just can't get into it. Full Review »
  2. Jan 20, 2012
    10
    I just lost this game somewhere and made me cry. I wonder how my Chili (my golden retriever) is coping with no food and no bath. I just can stand it.
  3. StephanieF.
    Jan 14, 2008
    7
    Nintendogs is a great game but like many people I also think the dogs should grow up and another thing is that I'd like to be able to Nintendogs is a great game but like many people I also think the dogs should grow up and another thing is that I'd like to be able to breed them and they also never die as well which is a downpour as you can inly keep 8 dogs and if you're really attached it's hard to donate them. Full Review »