Petz: Dogz 2 and Catz 2/Gameplay

First of all you need to press, and then you select whether you'd like to continue a previously saved game or start a new one (if you're playing for the first time, only start will be available). If you select start new game you will need to choose a character.

Choose your Character
To start with, choose your breed. In Dogz there are also colourings for different breeds, but only the default colour is available in Catz. Next you need to choose a name. Select the name by typing it with the keys, and press on select. Then you go to the main menu. Select start adventure to begin your journey.

Main Menu

 * From here, you have five options
 * Start / Continue Adventure (indicated by a cat or dog running along)
 * Minigames
 * Transfer data to Wii remote (this is only available on the Wii versions)
 * Swap accessories
 * Options

When a Cat or Dog needs your help
When one of your friends needs a hand (or paw) they have a question mark over their head. They are also indicated on the map as a purple glowing spot. Talk to them, as they will most likely want you to find an item for them, and in return you will get some G, which can be used to purchase all sorts of items from the shops in South Pawville.

When you have found the item they want, on most occasions you will be transported back to them instead of having to get back there yourself. This is handy if you are far away from them, but not so if you were looking for something in the level and picked the item up accidentally.

Whiskers Radar/Sniffing
While looking for requested items or even just for food and flowers, press to use the Whiskers Radar (Catz) or your Sniffing (Dogz) to find the item. At the same time, you need to to move around if you don't want to be standing still. There are two indicators at the bottom of the screen, one is the 'special items' indicator for finding most requested items, and the other is the 'normal items' indicator for finding fruit, vegetables and flowers. When you are on the track of an item, a picture of the item will appear in the indicator and an arrow will appear around the edge of it, pointing you in the right direction. If there is no item in the place which you are looking, there will be no picture or arrow. As you get closer to the item, the indicator will get bigger. When you are right on top of what you are looking for (quite literally) you will hear a sound and the indicator will shine.

Learning new actions
Throughout the game, there are many actions which can be unlocked by helping out others. They help you to get to new areas and get tasks done easier.