Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends Image
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: Interact with your virtual puppies and cats in 3D.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 42
  2. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]
  2. Mar 28, 2011
    74
    Like all pet sims, what you get out of this game depends on what you want from it. If you want to raise all the breeds and compete in all the events, this will be a lengthy game. If you just want to raise one pet, don't expect to play it for more than two weeks.
  3. Apr 5, 2011
    74
    Nintendogs + Cats is not so different from Nintendogs. It has cats and 3D, but they don't change the gameplay; this means it is still the king of casual games, but, this time, it feels a little less "fresh".
  4. Apr 11, 2011
    72
    A "just for fans" product. The 3D effect works, but aside from Street Pass there's not much innovation in this chapter.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. cute and fun. its one of those game that i like to call a pet sim. all kind of things to do. walk dog. and pet your cat. or your dog. it sure is a great game for somone who loves dogs and cats Expand
  2. 8
    Cute, adorable puppies. If that's what you're looking for in this game, it's perfect for you - although, you probably already know that. If you enjoyed the earlier ones, you'll definitely like this new one with even fuzzier looking dogs... and cats! Although, after an hour of playing it, you'll begin to run out of things to do until the next day, however, this game is quite fun, and is definitly one of the best games for the 3DS that has come out on the system's release date. I highly recommend it if you enjoy adorable games. Expand
  3. If I had to sum this game up in one word, it would be adorable. Two words? Unequivocally adorable. In fact, I could go on the rest of this review about how adorable the game is, however I'll spare you that. If you've played a Nintendogs game, you'll know what to expect here. If you haven't, think of it like a simplified version of taking care of a real puppy or kitten, or like puppies and kittens if they were a Tamagotchi pet. You'll do things like go for walks, compete in contests, brush your pets, wash them, and feed them. One of the really great features is the use of voice recognition for all the commands and the pet's name, meaning you can call your pet by name, or give it a verbal command to obey. The name (and verbal commands) can be whatever you want, just let it be known that if you say similar sounding things they may get confused (just like a real dog!). The 3D in the game works well, and never strains even on the highest settings, only helping to amplify the sensation of having a puppy or kitten in front of you.

    My only real complaint with the game is you can go through everything the game has to show you rather quickly, and if you have a real pet, this game has nothing to offer that can't be outdone by a real animal. I got this game after the loss of a pet (and when I didn't think I would be able to get any more at my current residence) and while not as good as a real pet, it helps to fill the hole. However, after a month of playing the game not only had I seen everything the game had to offer, but I got two real kittens, and I haven't picked up the game sense. If you can't have a real pet and long for one, liked the first Nintendogs, want something to tide you over til more titles come out for the 3DS, or just love absolutely adorable things, you could do a lot worse than picking this up.
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  4. If you want my opinion, don't get this game if you already own the original Nintendogs. You will be left feeling quite annoyed that many things have remained the same. The graphics have obviously improved and the 3D effect works great, but as for the actual gameplay, it has more or less stayed the same. You will most likely be amazed by some of the few new features they HAVE included, however the excitement quickly wears down, and you feel like there's nothing more to do. Not the best launch title but a good game nonetheless. Collapse

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