Practically any gamer, casual or hardcore, new or experienced, young or old, likely likes puppies and kittens. Far and away the most common types of pets, canines and felines are part of most peoples' daily lives in some form. Nintendo was aware of this back in 2005 with the creation of real-time simulatorNintendogs, and its 2011 follow-upNintendogs + Cats. However, with over a decade since the last entry, players may be looking for a modern-day version of the franchise – enterPuppies and Kittens.
Puppies & Kittensis being developed by It Matters Games, with Microids' sub-label Microids Life as its publisher. Microids boasts an eclectic mix of popular series likeSyberiawith remakes likeAsterix & Obelix XXL.Microids was also behind the less-than-popularXIIIremake, something they publicly apologized for.
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Microids Life is confirming today thatPuppies and Kittensis heading to the Switch later this year. The game will feature over 20 of the most popular breeds of cats and dogs around the world, with each animal having its own unique personality and preferences. Players who pay close attention to their pet’s needs will strengthen their bond with them, a key component of success.Similarly to itsNintendogsinspiration, various mini games and activities will be available including walks to explore for treasures around the neighborhood, visiting a meadow and dog park, and getting new items via the local shop. Pet owners can teach their animals tricks to educate them, while making four-legged friends means adorable play time and advice and tips on fur-child-rearing.
Puppies and Kittensis actually just one of three new video game entries in Microids Life’sMy Universeseries, joining the ranks of games such asPet Clinic - Cats & Dogs, Fashion Boutique,andCooking Star Restaurant. Also developed by It Matters Games,Interior DesignerandDoctors & Nursesare also slated for a Fall/Holiday 2021 release. Given completely overt titles,Interior Designerfollows the player as they develop an interior design agency, whileDoctors & Nursesgives players a chance to live out a medical career. Players will discover hospital life while taking care of patients through various mini-games.
Judging by the screenshots released thus far,Puppies and Kittenslooks to be somewhat of a spiritual successor toNintendogs, capturing its light and bright atmosphere along with some seriously adorable-looking puppies and kittens. Its curious as to why Nintendo has left the IP dormant for over a decade, with the franchise often cited as one of the best titles on the DS and 3DS. Paris Hilton even asked Nintendo torelease aNintendogsmobile gamea few years ago, a testament to the pet sim genre’s enduring popularity.
The screenshots ofPuppies and Kittensmakes the game look promising, but only time will tell if it can manage to ulitmately fill the void on the Switch. The game will also be available on PS4, but fans may be busy withGhost of Tsushima’s updated foxes.
Puppies and Kittenslaunches October 28 for Switch, PS4, PC and Mac.
