Post by Kaneda on Sept 10, 2005 21:25:07 GMT -5
Title: Nintendogs (version pending)
Release Year: 2005
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Available on: Nintendo DS
Okay, as the following picture would indicate, there are three different versions of Nintendogs for the Nintendo DS system. Today, I purchased the Chihuahua and Friends version and now I shall write up a brief review for people interested in the game.[/color]
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the image above portrays the japanese versions of the game, which are basically the same except the green version, the US has the Lab and Friends version, while the Japanese version is Shiba and Friends.
Gameplay: 9/10
This is one of the first Nintendo DS games to fully utilize the system's capabilities. Every single feature of the DS is used in this title. Whether it's using the stylus to scratch your puppy's belly, giving your new pooch a name by calling into the microphone, or blowing into the microphone to blow bubbles from a wand, the game fully uses every tiny bit of the DS's potential. There's so much to do, that it's nearly impossible to become bored with the game. You can take your dog on a walk through the neighborhood, stay at home and play fetch, enter championship competitions, but and sell items, unlock new breeds, by partners and companions for your puppy to befriend. The possinilities for entertainment are nearly endless.
Graphics: 10/10
This is as good as it gets for the Nintendo DS. The graphics in Nintendogs are pushed way past the system's limits. It's still amazing to me, just to play the game and see how realistic the puppies appear. Keep in mind, the screenshots are about half the quality of the actual gameplay.
Story: 7/10
A simulation game like this really doesnt require any type of story, but the long and short of it is, you get $1,000 to buy and maintain a dog. You begin at the kennel and the door asks that you knock before entering, upon entering the room, you are greeted with the question of what type of dog you would like. After deciding a breed, you can view three different dogs from each breed. These dogs are different in color, patterns, personality, etc. Once you choose the one you want, you take it home and name it, and then your training begins. Most dogs at the kennel range between $500-600, so you should have about $400-500 left to buy food and water, some toys and accessories. When you need money, you just enter a tournament. I'm not gonna count the score for the story element against the total score of my review, because sim games don't require any story.
Sound: 9/10
The puppies inquisitive barks and yelps all seem unique. There's a pleasant little tune in the background as you take care of business. Everything about the audio seems pretty tight. The voice recognition is a nice bonus to the gameplay aswell. It's a unique fewling to actually call your virtual dog by it's name and "bark" commands at it. The AI of the voice recognition seems pretty consistant. My puppy is able to perform tricks just as I call them out. I havent had a problem ye, with my dog responding to his name or doing the correct tricks. It's impressive that we can atually include technology like this in video games now.
Replay: 10/10
You can't replay what you never put down. I'm pretty sure that once you pick this game up, you're gonna have a hard time stopping youself from playing it every single day.
My Final Score: 9.5/10 (95%)
If you've got the cash, run to the store and do what you know is right
Release Year: 2005
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Available on: Nintendo DS
Okay, as the following picture would indicate, there are three different versions of Nintendogs for the Nintendo DS system. Today, I purchased the Chihuahua and Friends version and now I shall write up a brief review for people interested in the game.[/color]
[/size]
the image above portrays the japanese versions of the game, which are basically the same except the green version, the US has the Lab and Friends version, while the Japanese version is Shiba and Friends.
Gameplay: 9/10
This is one of the first Nintendo DS games to fully utilize the system's capabilities. Every single feature of the DS is used in this title. Whether it's using the stylus to scratch your puppy's belly, giving your new pooch a name by calling into the microphone, or blowing into the microphone to blow bubbles from a wand, the game fully uses every tiny bit of the DS's potential. There's so much to do, that it's nearly impossible to become bored with the game. You can take your dog on a walk through the neighborhood, stay at home and play fetch, enter championship competitions, but and sell items, unlock new breeds, by partners and companions for your puppy to befriend. The possinilities for entertainment are nearly endless.
Graphics: 10/10
This is as good as it gets for the Nintendo DS. The graphics in Nintendogs are pushed way past the system's limits. It's still amazing to me, just to play the game and see how realistic the puppies appear. Keep in mind, the screenshots are about half the quality of the actual gameplay.
Story: 7/10
A simulation game like this really doesnt require any type of story, but the long and short of it is, you get $1,000 to buy and maintain a dog. You begin at the kennel and the door asks that you knock before entering, upon entering the room, you are greeted with the question of what type of dog you would like. After deciding a breed, you can view three different dogs from each breed. These dogs are different in color, patterns, personality, etc. Once you choose the one you want, you take it home and name it, and then your training begins. Most dogs at the kennel range between $500-600, so you should have about $400-500 left to buy food and water, some toys and accessories. When you need money, you just enter a tournament. I'm not gonna count the score for the story element against the total score of my review, because sim games don't require any story.
Sound: 9/10
The puppies inquisitive barks and yelps all seem unique. There's a pleasant little tune in the background as you take care of business. Everything about the audio seems pretty tight. The voice recognition is a nice bonus to the gameplay aswell. It's a unique fewling to actually call your virtual dog by it's name and "bark" commands at it. The AI of the voice recognition seems pretty consistant. My puppy is able to perform tricks just as I call them out. I havent had a problem ye, with my dog responding to his name or doing the correct tricks. It's impressive that we can atually include technology like this in video games now.
Replay: 10/10
You can't replay what you never put down. I'm pretty sure that once you pick this game up, you're gonna have a hard time stopping youself from playing it every single day.
My Final Score: 9.5/10 (95%)
If you've got the cash, run to the store and do what you know is right