PlayStation Vita Pets

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2014
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  • Summary: Puppy power
    Dogs with real personality
    Team up with a talking dog and embark on a quest to sniff out clues, dig up treasure and solve the mystery of Castlewood Island. Choose from a tough-talking husky, brave collie, fun-loving Labrador or giggly Dalmatian, then make friends for life as    Puppy power
    Dogs with real personality

    Team up with a talking dog and embark on a quest to sniff out clues, dig up treasure and solve the mystery of Castlewood Island. Choose from a tough-talking husky, brave collie, fun-loving Labrador or giggly Dalmatian, then make friends for life as your new puppy pal responds only to your voice and face.

    Teach your pup new tricks then help them solve puzzles - you can even bring your new (pedigree) chum into the real world to take lifelike photos together using the power of PS Vita and augmented reality technology.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. DarkZero
    Jun 3, 2014
    90
    If you’ve got kids that grown bored of Nintendogs or simply want a virtual experience of owning a puppy then playstation Vita Pets is an awesome experience and I can’t wait to see the next steps it’ll take.
  2. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Jul 4, 2014
    80
    I’d say it’s a little bit better. It has the best graphics, you can hear your puppy talk, and you can go on a little adventure. There’s no buggie, in case I haven’t mentioned that, but it’s still pretty good.
  3. NZGamer
    Jun 17, 2014
    70
    Vita Pets isn’t an original purebred, but it is a winner in the league of it’s own genre recognized for its triteness. There are a couple of problems with repetitiveness that may feel like you’re chasing your own tail, as well as the irksome voice acting. Look beyond this, and you’ll find an entertaining world of activities and a virtual best friend you’ll be happy you invested time with, even if it does feel monotonous at times.
  4. SpazioGames
    Jun 24, 2014
    65
    A nice first try by Sony to compete with Nintendogs in a different way: it's a shame that the dubbing is awful and there's way too much repetition involved, especially in the first few hours, but young dog lovers should give it a try.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 17, 2014
    60
    It may present some unwanted hurdles yet, as a whole, PlayStation Vita Pets is an enjoyable, long-lasting experience. Naturally, die-hard gamers will probably let this one slip through the net though younger, more casual players should feel right at home.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jun 16, 2014
    50
    It's a pleasant adventure, but this is still a dog you won't want to take home.
  7. Games Master UK
    Jul 29, 2014
    28
    [The dogs] never seem to say anything less than the most bile gland-stroking drivel. [Sept 2014, p.80]
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  1. Furtiger
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Realmente entretenido cuando si te gusta resolver puzzles y la personalización de los perros es buena
  2. bigdaddyswoll
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Very cute game for kids or adult. If you enjoy Dog island or nintendogs you should love this game. More in depth then either, kind of a niceVery cute game for kids or adult. If you enjoy Dog island or nintendogs you should love this game. More in depth then either, kind of a nice blend of the two. For 20 bucks you cant beat it.… Expand
  4. ericwithcheese
    Nov 22, 2015
    6
    While everything points to this being a Nintendogs clone, Vita Pets aims to be much more. Part pet sim/part adventure, you not only feed andWhile everything points to this being a Nintendogs clone, Vita Pets aims to be much more. Part pet sim/part adventure, you not only feed and pet your dog, but he or she also begs you to take them out on an adventure based on books you find on your bookshelf. Its neat, but the dogs actually talk - of which the voices can be turned off and subtitles on, but still - and there is a pretty steep learning curve of what to do and what does what considering this game is marketed as a simple pet sim.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#42 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#34 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014