The gameplay is fine,choice of breeds is great,competitions are rewarding.where this game is greatly let down is the loading time between each function.i am not exaggerating when i say it takes about 3-4 minutes to load every time you go from competition to competition.now if your an older player this you can live with but tell me how many 8 year olds do you know that are patient.they soon get very frustrated with it and switch it off and put something else on.