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Nintendogs

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
DeveloperNintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 33

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Nintendogs is a retro game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Super Mario 64 DS and Super Princess Peach.

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development also made Big Brain Academy for the DS.

Nintendogs supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

    What playing Nintendogs is like

    Nintendogs gameplay screenshot on DS
    In-game screenshot (DS)

    Nintendogs walkthroughs & guides

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    Playing DS games today

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    Nintendogs FAQ

    When did Nintendogs come out on the DS?

    Nintendogs was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

    Who made Nintendogs?

    It was developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo.

    Is Nintendogs multiplayer?

    Yes. Nintendogs supports up to 2 players.

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