The Dog Island: Artlist Collection

The Dog is a popular toy series in Japan and we've seen "The Dog" rendered into various plushes, keychains, and other trinkets. To capture some more of the consumer dollar, Yukes programs 48 pooches into an action-adventure game where a dog explores a lush island in search of a flower with potent medicinal uses. The game starts off on Dog's home island where the protagonist receives dire news about his brother who needs the healing properties of a special curative flower. The only problem is the flower is only found on a far off island. Luckily, a pirate dog has recently docked at the wharf and he's happy to take Dog on a trip to get him closer to his destination.

Throughout the game, friendly dogs and assorted animals will help your dog hero traverse various obstacles and impediments. For example, to scale higher heights, a giraffe serves as a sort of living crane while hippos and elephants provide platforms to cross rivers and crevices that a mangy dog would not be able to cross otherwise. When traveling from island to island, some dangers may appear such as snakes. To scare one away, the Dog may bark to send it on its way. Movement is controlled entirely through the Wiimote. Press the "B" button and a paw print appears which is a directional pointer which leads the dog to and fro. «more»