Pet Pals is a game for the Leapster learning system that was originally released in 2006. The game was re-released for the Leapster Explorer in 2010, exclusively at Target stores. [2]
The game is based around simple pet care tasks, such as feeding your puppy, taking them on walks, and entering them in competitions. Many of these activities are based around using the touch-screen, as to teach the user how to write and identify letters of the alphabet.
The 3 dog breeds available are the Husky (referred to as 'Malamute' in the game's code), the Poodle ('Poodle'), and the Golden Retriever ('Standard').
A direct sequel, Pet Pals 2: Best of Friends was released for the Leapster Explorer in 2011.
Credits[]
| Roles | Names |
|---|---|
| Graphics (Logo Design, Theme Graphics, & Package Assets) | Sharon Wong Design[3] |
Trivia[]
- McDonald's UK(?) featured Pet Pals and other Leapster titles as PC-playable CDs. This version of Pet Pals is a demo, and only contains 'Fling and Fetch Competiton' and 'Walk' minigames. [4]
- The game features internal debug menus, also accessible if the software is de-compiled. [5]
- Some Pet function menus mention urination and defecation, although they are not shown in-game. [5]
- In-game, you are encouraged to name your puppy whatever you'd like. However, the eBook 'Pet Pals: Dog Show Detectives', gives the original 3 dogs "canonical" names.
- The Golden Retriever's name is Buddy.
- The Poodle's name is Bella.
- The Husky's name is Cooper.
Gallery[]
Packaging[]
Leapster Explorer ver. Cartridge Case
Leapster Cartridge.
Leapster Explorer ver. Cartridge Case
Gameplay[]
LeapFrog Leapster2 Game Trailer - Pet Pals-0
Trophy Room
Misc[]
Logo from Sharon Wong Design's site
Screenshot border from Sharon Wong Design's site
Background of a logo element from Sharon Wong Design's site