Dog's Life

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    60
    There's always something to do in this game. The pace may not be frenetic and the challenges are relatively easy but they are well balanced making the gameplay appear random in a realistic way.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    50
    There are a lot of interesting ideas in here. Roaming in smellovision mode is the game's greatest tool for making you feel like you're piloting an animal. It makes exploring a dull path feel way more exciting than it should be. [Jan 2004, p.102]
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  3. eToychest
    65
    It won’t win any awards for the way it looks, plays or sounds. But, the devil really is in the details this time. A lot of work went into crafting a game that is considerably different in style than anything else on the market, even if the gameplay itself is stale.
  5. Eurogamer
    60
    The structure of each area is pleasingly freeform, allowing you to wander around and tackle the various tasks in the order of your choosing, and the standard of the visuals is well above par for what we expect from kids games.
  6. Game Informer
    70
    There are few games I would sooner recommend to parents for their kids, and if those parents happen to be gamers, they might very well be sneaking down after bedtime to get their own fix. [Sept 2004, p.107]
  7. GameSpot
    70
    The game is simply designed and has a few annoying quirks, but it's got a genuine charm that helps to balance it out.
  8. GameSpy
    60
    And if you've ever owned a dog, you're sure to get at least a laugh or two from the game's interpretation of how our four-legged friends view the world we live in.
  9. Gamestyle
    70
    As an experience, as well as a smartly-written and smartly-presented game, A Dog's Life is a great example of off-beat European software. Gamestyle greatly enjoyed being Jake for a while, and hopes that more imaginative titles will come around.
  10. IGN
    70
    This game keeps it clean and keeps it fun and is something that we can recommend for kids and not feel all weird about it. So go out and be a dog.
  11. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's also eye-rollingly funny in a fart-pee kind of way. [Oct 2004, p.32]
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  12. The New York Times
    70
    Fun but forgettable. I was expecting something more: the feeling of complete and utter admironishment.
  13. Yahoo!
    70
    Though it suffers from control issues and won't be to everyone's taste, Dog's Life delivers on its promised subject matter.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#56 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 174 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 174
  3. Negative: 111 out of 174
  1. PamelaG.
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    It is really good at it feels like im in the game.
  2. AngelG.
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    Cool game to realize how dogs feel.
  3. Zackermeister
    Apr 25, 2013
    10
    You play as a dog and you save your dog gf from an evil cat lady who owns a cat food corporation. How could you not love this game? 10/10You play as a dog and you save your dog gf from an evil cat lady who owns a cat food corporation. How could you not love this game? 10/10 would buy again and replay GOTYAY… Full Review »
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