Zhu Zhu Pets: Nintendo DS :: Game Review

Jul 10, 2018

Want a pet but not allowed to have one? The next-best-thing are called Zhu Zhu Pets, and they don’t poop, die or stink – but they’re still a riot of motion and sound! Check out our review of these adorable little critters (mainly rodents) that, along with your Nintendo DS, can really come to life!

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Pets @ Play

What happens when you combine one of the hottest toys around - Zhu Zhu Pets and Nintendo DS? You get a game that lets you care for and play with your fave virtual pet electronically! You can race your hamster through different mazes to collect carrots, coins and even new hamster pets and babies! We love this game because it’s simple, fun and lets you take your Zhu Zhu Pet with you just about everywhere!

Little Steps

So how do you play with your Zhu Zhu Pet on your DS? Well, first you get to select a lovable hamster all your own. Then you care for and lead it through 30 different twisty mazes featuring skateboards, hamster balls and cars as you collect coins, stars and carrots. Along the way, you unlock more hamsters and way to interact with and love. But don’t forget to feed your pets, help them exercise, keep them rested and show them that you love them!

Baxter Bonus

The first release of the game - March 21, 2010 - comes with Baxter, a special collector’s edition baby hamster! As part of the DS game, Baxter will be able to play and interact with other favorite Zhu Zhu Pets like Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums, Patches and more!