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Released 07 October 2005

Format Nintendo DS

Developer Nintendo

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Nintendogs

Review
Naysayers who aren’t convinced that the DS’ touch screen brings anything new to the gaming experience will eat their words when they get their paws on Nintendogs.

A virtual pet simulator where you adopt, train and care for an impossibly cute puppy, Nintendogs couldn’t exist on any other console as using the DS' lower screen allows players to 'touch' their pooch and tickle its nose, rub its ears or throw a Frisbee. The game also demonstrates the true potential of the DS' microphone and voice recognition software, which allows your mutt to learn its name and come running whenever you call.

The lifelike graphics are also incredible – the developers clearly having spent much time studying the expressions and mannerisms of each breed – and the chance to hook up with other trainers and let your puppies play together also makes this a unique, charming and innovative release that's sure to be Nintendo’s biggest hit since Pokémon.

Reviewer: DM

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quite good actually

gregor you say it deserves 1 star yet you havnt written anything about it. This is quite a good game when it comes to the touch screen as you can do a lot, but after a while, when you get max points, it gets rather tedious. my dogs are probaly dead now because i have'nt played on it for so long. can your dogs die? ... Read More

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