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|gameinfo          = Dog's Life lets you take on the role of a hound--one that can play fetch, sniff out food, and chase chickens, among other things. Set in the rural Midwest United States countryside, the game starts you off on a journey that spans the country and takes you everywhere from ski resorts to lively cities along the way. As Jake, a pup with a nose for adventure, you must solve a sinister dog-napping plot that involves the canine-hating Miss Peaches and Jake's pedigree friend, Daisy.<br />
|gameinfo          = Dog's Life lets you take on the role of a hound--one that can play fetch, sniff out food, and chase chickens, among other things. Set in the rural Midwest United States countryside, the game starts you off on a journey that spans the country and takes you everywhere from ski resorts to lively cities along the way. As Jake, a pup with a nose for adventure, you must solve a sinister dog-napping plot that involves the canine-hating Miss Peaches and Jake's pedigree friend, Daisy.<br />
Set in rural midwest US countryside, Dog's Life sees its hero embark on an epic journey that spans the US, taking in everything from ski resorts to vibrant cities along the way.
Set in rural midwest US countryside, Dog's Life sees its hero embark on an epic journey that spans the US, taking in everything from ski resorts to vibrant cities along the way.
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog%27s_Life Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog%27s_Life Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/917852-dogs-life Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/917852-dogs-life Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/dogs-life Metacritic]|64/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/dogs-life Metacritic]|64/100}}
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|widescreen        = 1
|widescreen        = 1
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|french            = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049
|french            = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049
|german            = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049
|german            = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049
|english          = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049
|english          = SCES-51248 & SCED-52049 & SLUS-21018
|japanese          = SLPM-65995
|japanese          = SLPM-65995
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|CRCsNTSCU        =
|CRCsNTSCU        =
|releasedateNTSCU  = September 14, 2004
|releasedateNTSCU  = September 14, 2004
|statusNTSCU      = 0
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
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{{TestingEntry
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-J
|Region=All
|OS=Windows 10 x64
|OS=Windows 10 x64
|CPU=Intel Core i7-6700K
|CPU=Intel Core i7-6700K
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|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0
|Sound=SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Sound=SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Comments=Enabling MTVU will cause the game crash and lock VU at 100%, do not use it. Recommended GSdx settings: Any resolution above native fixes blue distant textures, Half-Pixel Offset fixes blurred view.
|Comments=Enabling MTVU speedhack will cause the game crash and lock VU at 100%, do not use it. Recommended GSdx settings: Any resolution above native fixes blue distant textures, Half-Pixel Offset fixes blurred view.
|Tester=Wish495
|Tester=Wish495
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
|CPU=Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.40~3.80GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
|Revision=1.5.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=BIOS: USA v02.00, game works fine with barely any slow downs with the settings stated by Galdor. The only exception being skipdraw which just freezes the game's screen.
|Tester=TommyGun
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 10 x64
|CPU=Intel Core i7-7700K
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
|Revision=1.5.0 r2567
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0, AVX2
|Sound=SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Comments=OpenGL Software mode, 2 cores set, no speedhacks activated. 99% of the time running with 60 fps, speed goes down to 70% in the worst case
|Tester=LeRutY
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10 64-bit
|CPU=11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600 @ 2.80GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
|Revision=v1.7.3687
|Graphics=Default
|Sound=Default
|Comments=No noticeable bugs. Plays fine, framerate is solid.
|Tester=Hemporus01
}}
}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Jake's skin gets distorted
|IssueName=Jake's skin gets distorted
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Jake's skin will appear increasingly distorted as areas within the game are explored.
|Description=Jake's skin will appear increasingly distorted as areas within the game are explored.
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|IssueLevel=-1
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=Some objects will appear blurred because of an off-set effect at a distance.
|Description=Some objects will appear blurred because of an off-set effect at a distance.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, click "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable the "'''Half-Pixel Offset'''" hack.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, check "'''Enable HW Hacks'''", then go to Advanced Settings and Hacks and set the "'''Half-pixel Offset'''" hack to "'''Special'''".
}}
}}


==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
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|IssueName=PCSX2 freeze
|IssueName=PCSX2 freeze
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=2
|IssueLevel=2
|AffectedVersions=NTSC-U
|AffectedVersions=NTSC-U and NTSC-J
|Description=As of PCSX2 1.2.1 on the NTSC-U version, Dog's Life will play the splash screen videos and check for save files, but immediately afterwards, VU locks up at 100% and freezes PCSX2.
|Description=As of PCSX2 1.2.1 on the NTSC-U and NTSC-J version, Dog's Life will play the splash screen videos and check for save files, but immediately afterwards, VU locks up at 100% and freezes PCSX2.
|Workaround=No known solution. Keeping the resolution to native or using software mode will avoid some crashes.
|Workaround=Do not enable MTVU speedhack.
}}
}}




{{ForumLinksList|list=
{{ForumLinksList|list=
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Dog-s-Life-SLUS-21018-U--30192 Dog's Life (SLUS 21018) (U)]}}
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Dog-s-Life-SLUS-21018-U--30192 Dog's Life (SLUS 21018) (U)]
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Dog-s-Life-SCES-51248-E Dog's Life (SCES 511248) (E)]}}
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