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I picked up Dogz on the Game Boy Advance back in 2005, a Ubisoft title that fit right in with the era's portable pet simulators. It was one of those games you'd see next to Nintendogs on the shelf, a simpler, pixelated alternative for raising a virtual animal on the go.

You start by choosing a puppy from a few different breeds, then you're responsible for its daily care. The main goal is to keep your dog happy and healthy by feeding it, giving it water, and cleaning up after it makes a mess. You can buy toys and accessories from the in-game shop, then use the touch screen or buttons to play fetch, teach it tricks, or just pet it. The pacing is slow and deliberate, more about routine than challenge; if you neglect your dog, its mood and health will drop, but it's not a difficult game to manage. It feels like having a low maintenance digital companion that relies on your attention.