This precious little game, based off the famous Artist Collection franchise, is something of a cross between Nintendogs, Animal Crossing, and an RPG. Players play as an adorable small, big-headed dog who's trying to save their younger sibling(players choose from a brother or a sister), who has contracted a mysterious illness, by traveling to a faraway island in search of the legendary flower that's said to be the cure. Players choose from 40-odd breeds of dog(some of which have color variants), including a few rare breeds, such as Weimaraners, Bull Terriers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Shiba Inus, Cairn Terriers(they're super-cuddly!), and Australian Shepherds.
Players travel through grassy plains, deserts, and icy tundras, using their dog skills by sniffing out hidden items, and howling to ward off dangerous animals. In a similar manner to the aforementioned Animal Crossing, players also have the ability to catch bugs and fish. Players will befriend the islanders who live in the various towns, and will sometimes be given mini-quests by them, thus being rewarded with a woof(this game's currency) once each task is completed. Players can also dress up their dog in various hats, scarves, glasses, etc.
Pros:-A nice, enjoyable game with virtually no learning curve.
-Absolutely BEAUTIFUL graphics!
-Cute, lovable characters with lots of personality.
-Lots of fun quests, and nifty items to be found.
-A sweet, touching storyline which is more than elevated by the game's theme song.
(A box of Kleenex is highly reccommended.) :*)
Cons:-Like most RPGs, this game can be a bit tricky; without a strategy guide of some sort, a person might be stuck for what to do in certain situations. (Fortunately, there are many such strategy guides available online!)
-This game has no autosave feature, relying instead on "save spots", which can sometimes be tricky to find.
-Some of the puzzles found in various areas can be tricky to solve(e.g. I lost count of how many times I went through that puzzle in the ice level before I finally got it right. :-p)
Overall, a sweet, heartwarming game that's also a lot of fun. If you like dogs and you like RPGs, this is the game for you!
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