Free Dog And Puppy Games Taking Steps Towards Virtual Reality

Some of us may have already noticed the surge in free dog and puppy games available to play online. Arcade websites have been featuring all sorts of dog games portraying puppies and dogs as the main characters in the adventure. Their popularity has grown to such an extent, that a simple search in Google for the term dog games will return over fifty million results. The themes in these games vary from veterinarian clinics, pet care center and fashion salons, where children can play dress up games with their favorite pet. However, a special kind of theme sets itself apart, while catching the eye of technology enthusiasts like me. A new concept in free dog games places the player in control of a virtual room or house, with the sole objective of caring for the dog or puppy inside.

Free dog games in which the player's only objective is to care for the pet are called pet caring games. The player starts off in a virtual room, inside a house, with a list of actions and items at his disposal. For example, he would need to click on the bowl, and place it somewhere in the floor in order to feed the dog. Other actions include voice commands in the form of praise or reprimand, pretty much the same way they are used by dog trainers. To help gamers get the ball rolling, there is usually an icon in the corner of the screen advising on the situation and making recommendations for actions to take. For example, the image may alert you that the dog is hungry, or thirsty. You might also be advised of the animal's wrong doing, and that he needs to be corrected.

In any event, these online free dog games aim to encourage children and adults alike into getting their feet wet in terms of caring for a dog at home. In the same way young, want to be mothers take a doll home that can scream, cry and mess their pants, these virtual dog games attempt to do the same thing for a pet at home. Thus, the use of virtual reality is essential. The better the realism aspect of the game is, the more entertaining it will be for gamers. Nowadays, we are only enjoying the rudimentary stages of virtual reality, as it is being used in free dog games online. The use of detailed graphics as a tool is very helpful. Background artwork and character images can be made to look very real. Although most of the 3D artwork and high resolution graphics are limited to console versions, ever increasing Internet speeds and processor prices are sure to bring some improvement to the home Internet user.

Sound scores also add realism to free dog games online. With the use of stereo speakers hooked up to your computer, you are sure to hear a real dog barking while playing the game. All these features which add realism to dog games are only in the beginning stages. However, in dog caring games the only way to improve on the experience of game play is by adding realism, and with new technology advances being implemented day by day, we are sure to see improvements in this area as well.