Petz: Dogz 2 and Catz 2
| Petz: Dogz 2 / Petz: Catz 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Yuke's Future Media Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft Entertainment Neko Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS X, PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Wii |
| Release date(s) |
Wii
PlayStation 2 PC |
| Genre(s) | Adventure (PS2 and Wii version), Virtual Pet (PC and DS version) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Petz: Catz 2 (にゃんこと魔法の帽子 Nyanko to Mahō no Bōshi, "Kitten and the Magical Hat") and Petz: Dogz 2 (わんこと魔法の帽子 Wanko to Mahō no Bōshi, "Puppy and the Magical Hat") are video games for the PC, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and Wii, the latter two are similar to The Dog Island. Players can choose from 40 breeds of dogs or cats, in Dogz most breeds have a choice of two fur colours. In the UK these games are titled Dogz and Catz.
Wii and PS2 versions
Unlike the PC and DS versions, Petz Dogs 2 and Petz Cats 2 are actually adventure games, so instead of taking care of a virtual pet, the player plays as a dog or cat who lives in a village on a large island, and who goes on an adventure to stop an evil wolf from destroying the universe.
Plot
The player is a dog or cat, depending on the game, living in a small house in South Pawville. This city is one out of many regions on a very large island. The player's dad, Arvin, talks about a Magic Hat, which has many powers and can be used by evil or good. When the player's best friend Victor tells about an evil wolf named Ivlet jailed at North Pawville's police station. he invites the player to investigate. Sheriff Ada warns them against nearing Ivlet, and mentions that he is usually asleep during the day anyway. The two plan to return at night and play at Dolphin Coast. When the two re-enter the police station Ivlet wakes up. Ivlet asks to see the Magic Hat and claims there is a tear, and offers to show them. Ivlet takes the hat, breaks from his cell, and begins to wreak havoc. He first destroys the village buildings, makes the wild animals hostile, and controls crucial bridges in and out of the city. Ada places the player in jail, but Victor takes responsibility and the player sets out to help the village get back on its feet. After this, Arvin tells the player to go see Theophilus, a wizard in Sky Heights. He knows what has happened, and explains the hat becomes darker as the villain gets eviler. When the hat turns completely black, the user will become pure evil, and as the hat is grey, he fears there isn't much time. Fortunately, collecting three crystals can be used to create a Magic Shield which suppresses the Hat's power. The player heads off on a journey to get all three items. He or she then heads back to Theophilus, but Theophilus says that he will need the help of his brother Bartholomew, who can help. Heading off to Lonesome Park from Jade Fields, Ivlet brings back whirlwinds that terrorized the residents of nearby Gongoro Peak in the past. The player finds Bartholomew, who turned himself into a rock to observe other rocks, and thanks the player for helping him. Bartholomew was very surprised about the hat being stolen after the player explains their situation, but gives the player the Anti-Tornado ring so they can dispatch the nearby whirlwinds with rocks. Ivlet watches from the Dimensional Rift. The hat suddenly turns darker and Ivlet becomes a monstrous wolf, and summons a Chaotic Dragon from the hat to assist him. Ivlet summons them to the rift after the shield is created, which shields the protagonists and Magic Hat. After both the Dragon and Ivlet are defeated, the wolf falls into a vortex while the player escapes. Beat thanks the player for finally getting the Magic Hat back, but explains that he must go for good. The player is stunned, but they say goodbye to each other, and then Beat goes into the Magic Hat, and turned it back to its good side. Theophilus and Bartholomew thank the player for the peace brought to the world. The player heads back home to return the Magic Hat to his or her father, who passes the hat onto you.
PC version
The PC version of the game is not released in the UK. In this version, the player cares for a cat or dog, similar to the old Petz series.
DS versions
Petz: Dogz 2 and Petz: Catz 2 on DS is a virtual pet game in some ways. However unlike the other platform versions, these versions for are quite different they are released in the US under those titles and are called Dogz 2 and Catz 2 in the UK.
In the dog version, the player can choose one of 11 breeds per game, but cannot give the pet an actual name. They can also change their pet. The pets do not need feeding, grooming or resting (although these can be done, they are not compulsory) and the main goal of the game is to furnish the player's house. The house gets larger as the player gets more items, which are acquired by playing a variety of minigames.
Along with the minigames, there is also a painting game which appears on the Main Menu after obtaining enough items. In this game the player is able to colour portraits of the breeds of the pet.
In the cat version, the player is able to adopt and name their cat, and it is required to feed, groom, and love your pet. The player can also dress up their cat, and allow it to play in various themed rooms, such as the "Safari Room" and the "Castle Room". The player is also able to have three different loads, each with a different cat, and the main goal is to take care of the cat and gain its trust.
GBA Version
You take care of a dog or cat, whichever one you choose for version, will be kept with you.
External links
- Petz: Dogz 2 and Catz 2 walkthrough on StrategyWiki
- Petz: Dogz 2 and Catz 2 for Mac OS on Apple