Reviews for Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends

Very cute

Strengths: you can buy one game and get all the breeds by getting owner points its like you really have a pet!and it cant die

Weakness: you can only do a limited amount of things a day with your dogs so the more you have the better.

They really act like real dogs they get hungry dirty and you have to walk them train them to do things and you can hove up to 8 dogs and when you dont want one any more you could just donate it to someone else and if you have a friend who has this game then you could switch breeds and you can end up with all the dogs possible you put them in contest and get money to buy them things but it will feel like your buying it for your self its just that fun.

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Nintendogs Chihuahua

Strengths: good graphics, uses touch screen and microphone.

Weakness: virtual "life" game might not be for everyone. Voice recognition is spotty.

There are multiple versions of Nintendogs for the DS. My understanding though is that ALL dogs are available in ALL versions... the difference is just what dogs you have available at the beginning.

Nintendogs is a virtual "life" type of game. In it, you care for puppies. You buy one or more puppies and have to feed, clean, play with and exercise them. You can enter them is different competitions - Frisbee throwing, obstacle course, etc. As you win competitions, you move one to harder rounds and you get money. You spend the money on necessities (food, water, cleaning supplies) and luxuries (collars, toys, etc) for the dog or buying a new dog.

You use the touch screen to pet/scratch your dog, throw Frisbees in the competitions, and play with toys with your dog.

You use the microphone to call your dog and can issue commands. You teach your dog tricks and then can associate a voice command with that trick. You can then say that command and the dog should perform the trick. I have trouble with the dog recognizing the voice command sometimes and then I have to resort to using the touch screen method.

The graphics are great; the dogs are cute and "virtually" cuddlesome.

I find this game is the best for long gaming sessions - unless you have a lot of dogs. I think its best to play it in shorter doses on a regular basis.

If you like these types of "virtual life" games then pick up a copy of Nintendogs - it's a fun unique game.

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A game that will suck you in... for a couple weeks

Strengths: Nintendogs is realistic, but not realistic to a point where it gets annoying. You may even get attached to those pixels on the screen.

Weakness: Poor replay value. You can do everything possible in the game in 1 day, and from then on it repeats. It may be fun for the first bit, but it can get tedious to the point where you stop playing.

A great game for the short time that you'll be playing it.

Also, make sure you've got a couple screen protectors on hand; this game will destroy (maybe a little hyperbole there) your screen.

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Nintendogs

Strengths: graphics, a truly interactive experience, ease of pick up and play

Weakness: mundane after a while

Another one of my daughter’s favorite titles, Nintendogs is one of those titles that sells systems. It’s really a dog simulator, a very far advanced version of the old Tomagachi keychain toys in the 80’s, doggie style (I’m showing my age). You buy, play, bathe and clean up after a dog with none of the smell or hassle of a real dog.

You also can unlock other things/items as you move along through the game to keep the gameplay fresh. All of the mundane activities can get a bit old over time. The most fun part is teaching your dog to do tricks and see that your voice (using the mic) has a direct affect on it’s behavior (some of the time!).

Overall, it’s a fun and innovative title and I see why it’s a big hit. It’s very appropriate for small children and it’s has a very short learning curve unlike a lot of the titles coming out today.

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Too Cute

Strengths: The cute'siness factor is undeniable. The graphical detail of the dogs is fantastic.

Weakness: Sometimes you are limited in the things you can do within a certain time frame which can be frustrating.

The first time my wife and I saw the little dog on my daughter's DS top screen as she was entering the name, we both said "Aw, how cute" at the same time.

There is no denying the immediate appeal of the virtual pet and its lifelike representation on the tiny screen of the DS. This is the game's strongest suit and it can be very addictive to maintain and care for the animal and there is an over-abundance of activities to engage like contests, games, etc.
There are many unlockable items that motivate you to keep playing the game.

If enjoying the game by yourself is not enough, Nintendogs allows you to have your puppy play with somebody else's through the DS's wireless connections.

You can say Nintendo covered their bases with this one and the final product is phenomenal.

The two caveats I would make is that this type of game is not for everbody as many people prefer games with more depth or the opposite, pick up and play types of games. This one lies somewhere in the middle where the whole experience is were the values is rather than on random pay sessions.
Also, it can sometimes be frustrating to find you cannot do certain activities more than once in a day and similar limitations but it's not a crippling flaw.

Highly recommended.

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Nintendogs

Strengths: This game is absolutely adorable. The children can choose a dog, train it and take care of it. It provides hours of fun and a good experience.

Weakness: Like all video games, can be addicting.

I would definitely recommend this game for Nintendo DS. It is a lot of fun and provides a good learning experience for the children. The dogs are adorable and take on a life of their own.

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Adorable game for dog lovers

Strengths: Nice graphics

Weakness: Repetitive gameplay after awhile

Nintendogs is one of the best pet simulator games for the Nintendo DS. Gamers start off by picking out a puppy from the kennel. If you take care of your pet well, over time he'll respond to your commands more. Use the built-in mic to tell your dog to sit or roll over and he'll eventually start obeying. Use the stylus to scratch his head. You can even enter your dog into competitions. The only problem is that this game will get old quickly since there isn't a ton of variety.

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chihuahua and friends

Strengths: um well theres how you can win contest and how you can buy new houses

Weakness: you cant walk into others rooms and you shouldent have to earn other dogs like i have nintendogs dachsund and friends and for years i have been trying to find a firedog hat and a jackrussel book.

I think that you should get this game i mean its cool but a few things could be tweeked but it still and awsome game. i think everyone should try it wether your male or female.

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