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  • 77 of 77 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 ilusvm

    Member since 08/09/2004

    Reviews written: 250

    4 Stars Take a look at my puppies! 29/12/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages fun, addictive, enjoyable for all, good graphics & sound

    Disadvantages Disadvantages requires verbal commands making you look weird, can only enter contests 3 times a day

    Nintendogs is a game for the Nintendo DS which is a portable, handheld games console. The DS (or DS Lite which is the newest version) folds in half to make it compact and when opened it has two screens. The top screen is simply a screen, whereas the bottom screen is a touch screen where you can interact with it using your fingers or the pen stylus. There are a few buttons either side of the bottom screen although the main concept behind Nintendo is that you can interact with their products physically and intuitively therefore these buttons are rarely used with many games. The game Nintendogs ... more
  • 78 of 78 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 azana

    Member since 12/02/2009

    Reviews written: 275

    4 Stars Teaching a new dog old tricks! 12/03/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages fun, long lived, easy to play

    Disadvantages Disadvantages dogs that don't get old - ever - I mean really??

    They say, don't they, that you shouldn't get a dog for Christmas, but when said dog is a virtual one for the ds platform, I think an exception can be made! We bought this particular Nintendogs, the dalmatian version, simply because at the time it was the cheapest one on sale - you can buy the game featuring various dogs on the front cover, but in actual fact the game play is the same in each game, and whatever your version, be it dalmation or golden retriever. You can own different dogs at different times as you progress through the game, taking charge of up to 3 at any one time. In our house ... more
  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    benz2922

    5 Stars Dogs are for life, its not just a game! Review with images 29/10/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Its a fun game for all ages

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It requires a lot of time

    Okay, so I may be a grown woman but I couldn't help but fall in love with this game. When I was heavily pregnant my partner bought this game along with a Nintendo DS to keep me occupied. Now I don't know if this was because he was sick of me waddling around the house moaning, or because he actually cared and just wanted to buy me a lovely gift, Either way, I really didn't mind, it did the trick and my last month of pregnancy was spent glued to this game, only moving to take very frequent toilet breaks! So the game is presented in a normal DS game box, with a big picture of the most cutest ... more
  • 52 of 52 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Amy69

    5 Stars Puppy in your pocket! Review with images 24/12/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages entertaining, challenging, addictive, suitable for all

    Disadvantages Disadvantages can be pricey

    Nintendo is a Japanese-based company who manufacture a wide variety of video games. In 2004, the Nintendo DS was released, with the DS Lite following shortly afterwards. This handheld console has two screens when you open it out, with just a select few buttons. The bottom of the screen is a touch screen, and you can use this feature with the stylus provided. This makes game play more fun, and many of the games created for the DS have touch features in it. One game for the DS is Nintendogs, a very popular game too. It comes in various forms; Dachshund and friends, Labrador and friends ... more
  • 52 of 52 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 scotlandizdabest

    Member since 11/06/2007

    Reviews written: 129

    4 Stars A Best Friend You Can Carry In Your Pocket 31/12/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Incredible graphics & Sound, Very cute puppies as well!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can make you look stupid saying "Sit" to your DS every minute!

    What Is It? Nintendogs is the first in one of the most popular games Nintendo has ever made. Released in 2005 it is still going very strongly, becoming one of Nintendo's most popular games. This is the Dalmation and Friends version I am reviewing. Why Buy It? I got it for my Christmas, and I had been thinking of buying a Nintendogs game for a while now. There were a couple of reasons to buy it. First if you have always wanted a dog and can't (like if you live in urban areas, or cannot give up the time needed to have a dog etc.) then this would be a really fun game to have. Second if you just ... more
  • 38 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Catw0man

    5 Stars Give a virtual dog a home 16/05/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great graphics

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Addictive

    Give a dog a home… Ok, not a really one but a virtual one.. Nintendogs has been around since 2005, but remains one of the most popular games for the DS. Not only is it popular but it is extremely addictive! I recently purchased a DS along with this game after having a go on my nieces' game! The game is available in 4 different breed versions, the version I am reviewing is the Dalmation and friends, also available is Dachshund, Chihuahua and Labrador. Each version has various dogs available to start with, however this can be extended once trainer points increase or you interact with your ... more
  • 52 of 52 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 anwar

    Member since 30/04/2003

    Reviews written: 559

    5 Stars Nintendogs rocks! 26/01/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages see review

    Disadvantages Disadvantages few

    For Christmas we bought my 5-year-old son a Nintendo DS.After much research and reading reviews on Dooyoo, we opted to buy the game of Nintendogs to go with his DS. Nintendogs comes in different versions and we choose the Dalmatian version as I thought the cover looked sweet! The game. ************* The box says that this game is suitable for ages 3 and over. However I would say that its suitable for ages 5 and over as not many 3 years old would be able to understand the game. The game is basically about looking after your virtual puppy. To start the game you get to choose from 6 different ... more
  • 30 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Romeo123467

    5 Stars Nintedogs - Mans Best Friend in 3D 11/09/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages The ability to look after your very own Puppy =)

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The story line ... it really needs improving.

    I first got this game as a christmas present in 2006, and let me just say it really made me smile =) As an animal lover, Nintendo opened my heart to the wonderful world of looking after animals, and the fact that most of the game is 3D makes it so much better than the old fashioned 'Tamagotchis'. After looking around various stores and online sites, The cheapest I could find this game was £12.99 (On Ebay). Gameplay: Using the touchscreen on the Nintendo DS console, You can play with your nintendog, train by entering thier own voice, Teach them doggy tricks (Each individual dog can learn up to ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    vikki-adam

    5 Stars Nintendogs - Dalmation & Friends (NDS) 05/04/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great fun for any age

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None that i can think of

    I got this game a couple of months ago and i'm still hooked. It is great fun and is for all ages. I play it myself as does my 2.5 year old son so the opportunity is endless! It is a simple yet stimulating game that will keep you entertained for months! It is also great for younger children as it teaches them the responsability of looking after a pet. From feeding to bathing, walking to training this game will never get boring. Once you have trained your dogs the basic voice commands (sit, lie down, roll over etc) using the built in mic you can enter your dog in obedience trials. If you manage ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    CloudRuler

    2 Stars A high tech tamagotchi 01/09/2008
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Decent graphics

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Far too much like a high tech tamagotchi

    I've already reviewed the Labrador version of this game and as I've played all of them the reviews are going to be almost identical. The only difference between the different versions are the type of dogs available for you to select from. In this review I'll just do a short summary of the problems I explained in the Labrador review. If you're looking for something more than a high tech tamagotchi you will not find it here. In this game you do the usual, feed the dog, bath it, take it for walks etc. You can also enter competitions for which you will have to train your dog quite a bit which is ... more
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