Play Nintendogs - Lab & Friends Online

Nintendogs: Lab & Friends came out for the Nintendo DS in 2005, developed and published by Nintendo. It was one of those games that really showed off what the handheld could do, especially with the microphone and touch screen, and it fit right in with that era of experimenting with new ways to play.

You choose a puppy to care for, and from there you're responsible for everything: feeding it, giving it baths, teaching it tricks by saying commands into the mic, and taking it for walks around the neighborhood using the stylus. The main goal is really just to build a bond with your dog, training it for competitions like disc throwing or agility courses. The pacing is slow and relaxed; there's no pressure or real way to fail, just daily check-ins and little rewards. It feels like having a pet that lives in your pocket, always happy to see you.