Dog's Life

 PlayStation 2
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
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  1. AngelG.
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    Cool game to realize how dogs feel.
  2. PamelaG.
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    It is really good at it feels like im in the game.
  3. LauraB.
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    This is the best PS2 game I have ever played. It has adventure and great gameplay.
  4. JarodW.
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    I think the dog's life is one of the best games 10 ever played.Jake does funny comments, you get to control other dogs. This game is totally worth 10 stars.
  5. hunnigirl
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I love this game! I especially love the guy sitting on the side of the rivers music!
  6. JoanneG.
    Jun 5, 2005
    10
    I think Dogs Life is ace its great for kids and even some aduts like it.Ive completed it four times and I only got it about three weeks ago.I can't stop playing it , it's fab!!!!
  7. 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? 10/10 would buy again and replay GOTYAY
  8. Adshanway
    Jan 16, 2004
    10
    This is by far my favourite game. You get to have sexual intercourse with gay looking dogs! See the one on the front cover? He's a sexy beast! I stuck my winky in his sinky!!! Like me, well this game is actually the most horible game i have ever played in my whole, pathetic life...well, thanks for your time and to Sony, WHYYYYYYYYYYY WHY DID YOU DO THIS?!?!?! NEVER AGAIN! SEEThis is by far my favourite game. You get to have sexual intercourse with gay looking dogs! See the one on the front cover? He's a sexy beast! I stuck my winky in his sinky!!! Like me, well this game is actually the most horible game i have ever played in my whole, pathetic life...well, thanks for your time and to Sony, WHYYYYYYYYYYY WHY DID YOU DO THIS?!?!?! NEVER AGAIN! SEE THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LET EUROPEANS ON THE LOOSE!!! YOU NEED GUIDANCE!!!! Well, not by those stupid american bastards but you know what i'm saying...CANADA POONS!!!!! WORD LIFE TO MY JIZZY FIZZY KA PA TIZZY LIZZY AFAFAFIZZY...yep, thats about all for today folks...so if your interested in sexually harrassing young k-9's buy this game:) have a nice day...i hate this game
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  9. Yoavben-dov
    Apr 15, 2004
    8
    Fun game with alot of thing to do . also its kind of boring to do all the time the same thing.
  10. Joruto
    Aug 22, 2012
    9
    A very underrated game. Can be kinda gimmicky and the voice acting is terrible.

    But the game is very fun to play.

    I'd say it's worth checking out if you like adventure games.
  11. KevinV.
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    It has good graphics.
  12. M.G.
    Jan 20, 2004
    10
    Uuhhhhh yeah i guess its good.
  13. MikkyP.
    Jan 5, 2004
    10
    This game rules! You play as Jake, a beagle who can freely explore all the scenes at leisure, while still maintaining an exciting plot. I am having great fun exploring the various lands, and picking up clues of Daisy's whereabouts!
  14. JuliaD.
    Jun 29, 2004
    9
    Great game but kinda short i finished it too quickly so it would be better if its longer but still great game!
  15. DannieH.
    May 23, 2005
    10
    I recenend this game to people of all ages ic is great. Kids love it!
  16. DougM.
    Feb 27, 2004
    10
    It's too god but no cheats boo i clocked it u need more then 92 bones to clock no cheats no fun.
  17. SammyC.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Heaps of fun Jake is soo cool graphics are awesome havent clocked it yet though but love it!!!
  18. PaulS.
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    Top dog.
  19. MattS.
    Jul 13, 2004
    10
    This game is every kids dream game its the most fun u will have in ten years i suggest u buy it!!
  20. Rachaelpoochy
    Jul 24, 2004
    10
    Its so cool to actually feel like a real dog... GREAT HUH!!!!
  21. O.D.
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    I have this game and love it.It is the best game ever.I just don't like the way the dogalways chases you int he boomcity pound.10 out of 10!
  22. O.D.
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    I have this game and love it.It is the best game ever.I just don't like the way the dogalways chases you int he boomcity pound.10 out of 10!
  23. Josh
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    Awesome Game..Don't listen to the crictics.They have no clue on whats good.
  24. NicoleE.
    May 15, 2005
    10
    I love this game! I don't care what critics say! I really feel like I am in the Game! This game is rockin!!!!!
  25. StefanP.
    Sep 19, 2005
    10
    Good game. i have buy it for 32 euro cool game bye bye stefan.
  26. SarahJ.
    Jan 25, 2004
    9
    Fab grafics but there are no cheats as not many people have the game.
  27. Deanb
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    hmmmm so i can poo...then pick it up in my mouth....tastes much better when u dont do it for real. chihuahua isnt up to much so i should be able to tear its head off.... then mark my territory on it...ok i guess im kinda involved in the whole quadruped thing...hmmm 10/10
  28. BrendanR.
    Apr 15, 2004
    10
    Absolutely the best game ever created. It is a great game. Some action, lots of adventure. Try this game. You will love it. I'll never get tired of this game.
  29. SophiaF.
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    I think the game is fun and loads of children will engjoy this game because it is easy fun a the graphics are realy good! and I LUV THE GAME!
  30. Lozafurn
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    very adictive! love every moment of it and it keeps you busy.TOP MARKS!!!!
  31. JesseW.
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    Very good!!!
  32. TheCrisper70
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of my childhood. It shows from the minute 1 of the affection that was put into the development of the game by the entire team with a fantastic story for the entire public
  33. littlenat19
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    I see that there is 111 negative votes, yet when i click on the negative revies it says 'There are no negative user reviews yet.' ??? Fix the score.
  34. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 20, 2023
    7
    I actually found the game fun at first, as the dog moves very fluidly and does its business, lies down, growls.... Anyway, a dog simulator, but it's monotonous for hours of gameplay. The dog also has a drug addiction LooooooL
  35. GigiMarzullo
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Un gioco che non stanca mai, mi sono divertito a diventare un cane. Un gioco davvero magnifico che merita molto di più. Spero facciano un sequel.
  36. MichaelKowalski
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Basically a Jak and Daxter rip-off but almost 20 years later it's still the only video game which will really show you a proper "Dog's Life" in any sorts. Game itself is kinda cursed as well as the story in which at the beginning we are receiving tasks from guys who lost perspectively batteries and rocket parts which instead of searching them on their own in a small village decided to sitBasically a Jak and Daxter rip-off but almost 20 years later it's still the only video game which will really show you a proper "Dog's Life" in any sorts. Game itself is kinda cursed as well as the story in which at the beginning we are receiving tasks from guys who lost perspectively batteries and rocket parts which instead of searching them on their own in a small village decided to sit down cry because of that and ask random dog to find it.... Dog Catchers are literally pointless something we should fear as a dog especially after opening cutscene of the game! You can recover your bones much too quick after getting catched I expected it to be in need of playing entire level again after getting caught. Also script of Dog Catchers is cursed you can make s#!T in a shop multiple times and nothing happens but when you will be trying to get drink from the machine the game will start pursuit. Dog S#!T appearing in completely random moments like during moves training after collecting 4 red smells in first segment is very odd for the Pegi3 game but who cares. Also fact that only opening cutscene of the game have cinematics makes ma a bit curious while rest of them are based on models in game, they forget about them, don't wanted to spend too much time with this game? And the creepiest ending of video game for kids of all time ends it, I know that in other PS2 platformers you can smell from a far distance that you are on the last segment of the game but what the developers from Hip Games have created there is a completely exaggeration!… Expand
  37. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    Me and my friends laughed at this game for a good week, then we all forgot about it. Good old times.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. GameBiz
    75
    The graphics are very crisp and look great and the soothing music suits the game perfectly. It’s evident that research has been put into the game to capture the movements of dogs correctly, and it really shows in the end.
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