I implore you, Nintendo.
The resurgence of Nintendo's classic games has been a recent trend. Most notably, the Sports series has returned with Nintendo Switch Sports. Rumors have also been circulating regarding the release of an official Game Boy Advance emulator. The firm realizes how much of an influence vintage games have on us fans, which is why it prefers to keep its cards close to the vest. But now that Nintendo is at last bringing back, updating, and making money off of our beloved titles, I only have one little request: please make Nintendogs available on Switch again.
What's the deal with
Nintendogs?
Let me provide you with a brief recap of these games for those who haven't played them or who just don't recall. A line of real-time pet simulators known as "Nintendogs" was published in 2005 for the Nintendo DS. The game was released for the DS in six different versions, namely Labrador & Friends, Shiba & Friends, Chihuahua & Friends, Dalmation & Friends, , and the Best Friends Version. The primary distinctions between these versions were the dog breeds that were included in each version and the regions in which they were released. For instance, owing to the popularity of the breed in Japan, only that nation was able to issue the Shiba edition.
I mistakenly believed there were several successors, but in reality, there is only one: Nintendogs + Cats, which debuted in 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS. It was common for fans to want to collect every edition of the game or to test out the varied breeds that the different titles offered, which is why I had several copies of it.
The Nintendogs games were not only very well-liked, but they also laid the groundwork for almost all subsequent pet simulator games.
A delightful, calming game
The primary gameplay consists on adopting puppies and doing all the normal things you would do with dogs in real life, such playing with them, walking them, caressing them, and cleaning them.
For me, the best part of the Nintendogs experience is the training, especially the agility course where you get to guide your dog through the obstacles and race against other participants to finish first. Also, we heard funny and very sexual comments from Ted and Archie, the competition's presenters. It's the kind of game where there's enough to keep you interested and enjoying yourself, but not so much going on that you can't unwind and spend some quality time with your dogs.
I'm certain that I'm not the only one who has been hoping for a Switch version of Nintendogs. For years, other gamers who share their fondness for the pet simulator games have been pleading for a return of the genre. There's also a ton of overlap between the fandoms of Animal Crossing and Pokémon, two series that share beautiful animals, laid-back gameplay, and—most importantly—have brought in enormous sums of money for Nintendo in recent years.
Vanished, but ever remembered
One of those titles that was so well-liked when it was first released that it has stuck in the minds of both Nintendo and gamers. We know the firm hasn't ceased considering its history since it has been including Nintendogs allusions in its other games for years. I think it's a very clear-cut win-win scenario whereby Nintendo makes a good profit and fans receive a brand-new edition of one of their favorite childhood games.
Although I am aware that the original Nintendogs had a lot of gameplay including the touch screen and microphone, I believe they could create some pretty interesting hardware modifications for the Switch. To start, I immediately think of the Poké Ball-throwing mechanism from Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee; it's a straightforward idea that would work well in Nintendogs. I know you guys are inventive, so come on Nintendo, I'd be itching to see what kind of fun new twist you could give the franchise these days.
Until you come to your senses, I'll be here to Ninetendogs Money dwindling in my pocket. You hold the squeaky ball now.
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