![]() The fur graphics are surprisingly well done considering the systems capabilities. Graphics are fuzzy - generally comparable with Nintendo 64 and Playstation1 era graphics, but sharper, and more colorful in tone. It was nearly the world's first step in 3D-mobile gaming - so, again, it was good enough. It was a handheld the advent of smart phones and sophisticated mobile gaming had not yet reached it potential. It's good enough in that features provide enough of an interface to interact with your pet in a fun and manageable way it's lacking in just that - you're limited to the confines of your small home.ĬOnsider the era. It's cute and addictive - you can almost smell its clean fur and sense its happiness, having been bathed.Įarning money is a tad difficult - sort **** thing, but I believe it to be a flaw that persists beyond that, which may frustrate the player that they can't do X or Y because it costs 9000 in-game currency, and you can only earn 1000 in-game currency once a day IF you win the highest tier in any competition (which often requires expensive gear to train with and use) There's something to brushing away "dirt," buying expensive shampoo, and using a low-poly showerhead to cleanse your dog until it sparkles, prompting it to strut around its room proudly. You can compete in "shows" such as racing, "talent shows" (performing tricks), and "disc catching." to earn money, badges, and other rewards for your dog.īathing your dog is a different story. You can also pet your dog, toss toys, etc, all via touchscreen. ![]() You can then interact with your dog in a variety of ways you would real pets: walks, feeding, disc training and some ways not-so realistic, such as dressing is elaborate hats and glasses, dancing, and again, walks (wile a normal activity, the way it's executed is odd: you draw a small route on a grid-city using the touchscreen feature, choosing to bring your pet to a variety of locations such as shops, parks, and training areas) It's annoying, but you only have to do it once. Upon gaining a pet, you're *forced* to use the (lacking) microphone feature in order to get the pet to respond to and remember your voice. You can take you can choose from a variety of breeds: this has little to do with anything other than visuals. Nintendogs by no stretch is a realistic pet simulator. At the time, the "Pet Simulation" genre was in full swing, with the last success of inovator sites such as Neopets, and the soon coming advent of "kid RPG" sites like Club Penguin. Nintendogs made its debut in the Nintendo DS back in 2005. A short an simple review for a now "classic" Nintendo IP.
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