The Sims 2: Pets Hints IV (DS)

Life simulators are some of the most popular types of video games out there, largely due to Electronic Arts' The Sims franchise, which was the brainchild of legendary game creator Will Wright and was developed by his own studio, EA Maxis.

The Sims 2 went on to become one of the most popular PC titles of all time, managing to sell huge amounts of copies both in its initial release and in the many expansions and add-ons that were launched after that point.

In order to further capitalize on the success of the franchise, EA Maxis decided to release the title on other platforms, like the Nintendo DS or Game Boy Advance. Set to use the features of the hugely popular Nintendo DS to the fullest, like the touch-screen or the WiFi connection, the DS edition of The Sims 2 was launched on October 24, 2005.

So as to also capitalize on the new-found popularity that the game enjoyed on the DS and other platforms, EA has subsequently released a lot of add-ons, including The Sims 2: Pets, which was launched on November 2, 2006, in North America.

You have a lot of options in the title, as you can choose from a variety of different dog and cat breeds or, if your imagination is up for it, you can create your own animal. The range of choices spans from the attitude of the pet to its general shape or markings. You can then train or get them into shape, or even pamper your pets with things from the shop in the game.

HINTS

Your pet in inventory
Open the cage that your pet is in and tap it. Then, select "Put in inventory."

Cheap food
At the beginning, you can only cook eggs. Stick to it. Making harder food costs more items and is just as effective.

Hilary Duff
If you treat Hilary Duff's pet well, you will get more people to come over to you to treat theirs.

Here's a video of this game: