Further dogs can be unlocked by playing through the game's various modes.

Players can select from two different dogs at the start of the game who differ in attributes like speed and strength. The dog can also grab a sheep to carry it, bark to encourage movement further and leave treats behind for the sheep to follow him. This way they must be guided around obstacles and away from dangers. This is mainly done by approaching the sheep, which makes them move into the opposite direction. In more than 24 levels displayed in isometric view, the player controls a sheep dog and must herd sheep, moving them into a truck within a time limit. Hitsuji no Kimochi for the Game Boy Advance is based on the game of the same name for console and computers, but only takes the general concept, adapting it with its own graphical style, completely new levels and different playing modes. With so many different activities and open-ended style simulation gameplay, there are hours and hours of entertainment available to players. The DS allows for unique touch screen controls that are implemented into most of the in-game activities. The open-ended gameplay styles mean the player can choose what they want to do whether it be breed animals, farm their fields, build relationships with the people around town or any combination of these activities as well as many others. The game is beautifully animated in a Japanese anime style. It's just one goal in a game filled with things to do and people to meet. As a special feature unique to the DS, interaction with others is a major part of the game. Aside from laying out fields and deciding where to herd the animals, players must also pay attention to the placement of their resources, arranging their life as they see fit. At its heart, the game is about the player living in a small town and communicating with the other villagers while raising livestock, harvesting crops, and building a farm. Shepherd's Crossing 2 DS is a full featured and in-depth farming simulation and strategy game.

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