The "Petz" games -- comprising both the Dogz and Catz titles -- were developed by Studio Mythos, and were first adopted onto home computer screens in 1995. This Petz package from series publisher Ubisoft includes the full versions of two of the series' later PC life simulations, Dogz 5 and Catz 5, both originally released in 2002.
In Dogz 5, owners can unleash the frisky pups to scamper across desktops, romp in locales such as the kitchen, nursery, or backyard, and travel to a variety of pre-designed Adventure "Playscenes." Virtual canines can mature and have litters of up to four "pupz," perform tricks, get sick, and play with a collection of "toyz" which accrues as they visit the various play scenes. Playing the five mini-games provides additional toyz, as well.
Catz 5 allows players to adopt and care for virtual cats. The cats are adopted as "kittenz," and players must raise, train, and watch them grow. When they mature, many will have babies of their own -- now up to four "kittenz" in a litter. Owners will have to sign an adoption pledge, promising to be responsible and give each cat the attention and time it needs. Spray bottles are available for naughty cats, day and night cycles add realism, and five new playscenes are available.
Dogz & Catz was previously released as Petz in 2005.