Nintendogs + Cats

Nintendogs + Cats (ニンテンドッグス＋キャッツ Nintendoggusu + Kyattsu?) is a real-time pet simulation video game for the Nintendo 3DS. It is a sequel to the Nintendogs games for the Nintendo DS systems. It was announced alongside the 3DS during Nintendo's E3 press conference,[3][4][5] and is a launch title, being released February 26, 2011 in Japan, March 25, 2011 in Europe and March 27, 2011 in North America.[2][6]
Contents [hide]
1 Gameplay
2 Versions
3 Breeds
4 Development
5 Reception
6 Notes
7 External links
[edit]Gameplay

The game retains much the same style of gameplay as the original Nintendogs, including various breeds of dogs and cats as well as training exercises included in the first game.[7] In addition to touchscreen and microphone input, the game also employs the system's camera along with facial recognition technology to interact with the player.[3][7] For example, after a while, the player's pet will recognize them and will likewise greet them. However, if a new player shows up, they may react negatively. If the trainer puts their face close to the camera then the puppy will come up to the screen and lick them, they will also mimic them if they tilt their head.[8] The 3D capabilities of the 3DS are also utilized.[3][7] The game also uses augmented reality capabilities to project the player's dog or cat onto one of the "?" AR Games cards.[9] In addition to this, if one of the Nintendo character cards (i.e. Mario, Link, Samus, Kirby etc...) is used, the dogs will appear wearing hats, fitting the theme of their respective games.
[edit]Versions

The game comes in three different versions. The versions are Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends, Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends, and Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends.[10] Each version features a French Bulldog, a Golden Retriever and a Toy Poodle, respectively, as well as many other breeds for each game. In Japan, the Golden Retriever version is called Shiba & New Friends, a more common breed in Japan; the Shiba is still present in the American versions.
[edit]Breeds

Each version begins with nine dog breeds, but all twenty seven are unlockable in each game by playing. All the breeds from the original Nintendogs games return as well as seven new breeds including: French Bulldog, Basset Hound, Great Dane, Pomeranian, Cocker Spainel, Maltese and Bull Terrier. There are three cat breeds: Standard, Oriental and Longhair that appear in each game. The following are the starting dog breeds for each game.[11]
Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
French Bulldog Golden Retriever Toy Poodle
Shetland Sheepdog Shiba Inu Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Beagle Miniature Schnauzer
Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Boxer
Dalmatian Miniature Dachshund Labrador Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier Maltese Shih Tzu
German Shepherd Great Dane Jack Russell Terrier
Siberian Husky Pug Bull Terrier
Basset Hound Cocker Spaniel Pomeranian
[edit]Development

Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the idea of dogs and cats getting along came from his own pets. Them getting along made him think of the Disney movie The Incredible Journey. He stated that "Making a game called Nintencats just didn't seem right for Nintendo", so he brought cats into Nintendogs.[12]