Common Sense Media Review
By Christy Matte
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cute puppies and fun ways to play make this a good pet sim.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Puppies 3D
What's It About?
PUPPIES 3D invites you to adopt a puppy (or two or three) and care for him or her. You'll teach the pup tricks, feed him, bathe him, play games, and take him for walks, where you'll both meet new friends. By competing in competitions, your puppy can show off his skills and earn coins that you can use to purchase more food, bath products, toys, and decor. A set of challenges encourages kids to try new activities and meet goals. Over time, you can unlock new items to purchase.
Is It Any Good?
Despite some navigation challenges, Puppies 3D is a fun game with nice graphics and plenty of things to do. Kids will love walking around town with their puppy on a leash, meeting new friends and going shopping. The puppies are adorable, and it's just cute to watch them fetch a ball or flying disc. It's even cooler to play with your puppy virtually in your own living room using the AR (augmented reality) cards that came with your Nintendo 3DS. Teaching them tricks can be a bit tedious, especially if you're eager to get it done, but you'll want to pull out the dog treats when you finally see your little puppy rolling over or shaking paws for the first time. This is a gem of a game, only slightly hampered by an overcomplicated icon system.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the responsibility of caring for a pet. How is a virtual pet different from a real one?
How should you handle meeting new people in real life? Who is it safe to talk to? What should you say when you are introduced to someone new?
Families can also talk about being a good sport and the importance of practicing new skills if you want to be good at them.
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo 3DS
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : November 8, 2011
- Genre : Simulation
- Topics : Animals , Friendship
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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