Nintendodogs game

Like most simulation video games, Nintendogs doesn't have an ending sequence or a story mode. The game starts out at the Kennel , where the player must adopt a dog of their own. Depending on the version, the breeds available will be different, resulting in different long or short-haired coats and traits. Dogs in the Kennel may also have different personalities, which can affect performance while teaching the dog tricks or participating in contests.

Once a dog is adopted, another one cannot be bought until later in the game. The player can interact with the dogs available at the Kennels by tapping "Look" on the Touch Screen.

As the dogs are owned by the Kennel, they cannot be bought. Once the player has adopted their first dog, it will need time to get used to the surroundings around the room. After some time has passed, the player will need to think of a name for the dog, by saying it via the Nintendo DS's microphone.

Once the dog recognizes the name that the player has given, they will need to call the dog via its name without using the whistle in order to advance. After the dog has learned the name, the player will need to teach the dog a Trick. That can be done by making the dog sit, tapping the light-bulb icon at the top-right screen and saying the command.

When the command is learned, the player will have to make the dog sit, using voice commands rather than manually making the dog sit. Once the dog recognizes the command, the player will be able to go out and do various things with their dog. Just like in real life, dogs need basic care.

Every now and then, they will need to eat some Dry Food and drink a Water Bottle to quench their thirst. Dogs also tend to get dirty at times, either from neglect forgetting to care for the dog for too long or eating Trash. Depending on the dog's coat length, the player will need to wash the dog with the right shampoo for grooming to be fully effective.

Using brushes is also recommended, since a brush can help make the dog's coat clean without having to spend Money on shampoo, and is more likely to reward the player with Trainer Points. Unlike real life or other pet-simulation games, Nintendogs cannot die or have puppies. If they're neglected for too long, however, their friendship with the owner could decrease. After the player has taught their dog to sit, they can visit some shops to cater to their dog's needs by tapping on "Go Out" and "Shopping" on the Touch Screen.

Walks are a way for the player to take their dog to special locations. While on a walk, their dog may find a present or encounter a neighbor. The player can make their dog participate in three different competitions: Agility Trials, Disc Competitions, and Obedience Trials. Using Bark Mode, players can communicate with someone else who owns a copy of Nintendogs. It allows the player to send a gift, and gives them the option to play a five-second message they have recorded on the White Record.

This process can be done many times, and is a way to get version-exclusive items. The player can interact with the other dog in Bark Mode for as long as they like, in a location that isn't seen anywhere else in the game. Unlike other Nintendo DS titles with wireless communication, this one doesn't keep track of the timing between the happenings of the two owners. Once the information from the other system's save file has been downloaded, the player's copy of the game stops communicating, and they get to play with both dogs theirs and their Bark Mode partner's alone.

Stored "friends" are kept in Contacts, which is found in the "Info" section at the "Go Out" menu. The player can view the other dog's stats, the Trainer Points, date of birth, and competition results. Depending on the version, the breeds the player starts out with will be different. The rest of the Breeds can be unlocked either by acquiring Trainer Points , completing special requirements, or communicating with another dog of the desired breed via Bark Mode.

This bundle comes in three colors-- Pearl Pink, Electric Blue, and Teal-- and includes a special skin for the handheld and a cleaner. While the game itself is mostly unchanged, the starter breeds are different Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, Yorkshire Terrier and Miniature Dachshund and a unique title screen is included.

When you start playing the game, you are given a choice of a few different breeds of dogs to pick from. I went for the lab, but the others such as the corgi look super cute too. While the later games look better. I was surprised at how good the dogs in this game look after all these years.

Once you pick your new friend, Nintendogs really gets started. You get to name your dog and you do this with your actual voice. This sounds cool, but the original model DS that I used had a hard time picking up my voice. Once you do this, you are ready to start your life with your new friend.

Over the years I have spent a ton of time with this game. One of the most interesting things about it is that there is not really an ending to the game. Ok, so you will be entering your dog in competitions.

However, the game never really ends. You need to walk your dog, feed it, groom it, and so on. But you also need to take it for walks, train it in various ways and make sure it is as happy as can be.

It is a very addicting game and the kind of thing that once you start playing it. You will not want to stop as you start to build up a bond with your pooch pal. Nintendogs makes full use of what the DS was all about. I already mentioned the microphone. When I played this many years ago, I had no trouble, but you certainly need to make sure you speak slowly and clearly.

The game also makes use of the touch screen. This is used for petting your dog, grooming it, feeding it, and even drawing out a route for when you go on a walk.

If you are the kind of person who gets annoyed when the DS pushes the touch screen and voice stuff on you, this may not be for you. While I feel that the later games in the Nintendogs series offer far more. There is still a ton of charm and personality to this first entry in the series. The selection of dogs is fine and you have a lot of ways for you to bond with them.

It is the kind of game that is perfect to play when you need something that will help you relax. OK, I'll admit it, I have been playing Nintendogs for a while now, longer then I would like to admit.

But there is just something so darn addictive about playing this game. For starters, Nintendogs has got to be one of the most original games I have ever played, and to be honest with you, it could not be played on any other system.