Cash Cow DX

About

"Cash Cow DX" is an 80s-inspired arcade game where you play as Cash Cow, trying to rescue her riches from Pig Pockets. With 5 levels, bonus stages, and multiple modes, the game offers a challenging experience with speed selection options. Its tough-as-nails gameplay, delightful chiptunes, and worldwide leaderboards make it a worthy addition to any arcade game enthusiast's collection.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Cash Cow DX captures the nostalgic feel of 80's arcade games with its colorful graphics and fast-paced action, making it enjoyable for both veterans and newcomers.
The game features a well-designed scoring system that encourages strategic play, allowing players to optimize their routes for maximum points and extra lives.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, with simple controls and a variety of modes that make it great for quick gaming sessions.

The game can be quite challenging, with some players finding the platforming mechanics and enemy patterns frustrating, especially on higher difficulty levels.
There are concerns about the controls feeling slippery and unintuitive at times, which can lead to unexpected deaths and hinder the overall experience.
Some players feel that Cash Cow DX doesn't quite reach the same heights as its predecessor, Donut Dodo, citing it as less enjoyable and more frustrating.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced and challenging nature, reminiscent of classic arcade titles, with a nostalgic 80s aesthetic. While the mechanics may initially feel confusing, they become more engaging as players progress, offering opportunities for precise platforming. A practice mode is available to help players improve, though some find the platforming less tight compared to the developer's previous work.
- “As with any truly divine arcade experience, simply describing the gameplay loop cannot possibly explain why you should give this a shot.”
- “Amazing game with the same 80's arcade aesthetic as Donut Dodo; this one is harder with faster gameplay, but to compensate, the game gives you a nice practice mode where you can play each level individually to get better at them.”
- “An incredibly innovative platformer both in terms of its controls and mechanics, which are a little confusing at first but really open up the more you play!”
- “The mechanics are somewhat familiar and the platforming is not as tight, leading me to have a much harder time playing this game than this developer's previous game.”
- “Gameplay is fast and surprisingly hard even on easy setting.”
- “Amazing game with the same 80's arcade aesthetic as Donut Dodo, but this one is harder with faster gameplay. To compensate, the game gives you a nice practice mode where you can play each level individually to improve.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their smooth scrolling and vibrant colors, effectively capturing the nostalgic 80s arcade aesthetic reminiscent of classics like Mappy and Bubble Bobble. Reviewers appreciate the art style and its ability to complement the fast-paced gameplay, making it visually appealing without the need for high-end graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute to an engaging and replayable experience, enhanced by a catchy soundtrack.
- “Amazing game with the same 80's arcade aesthetic as Donut Dodo. This one is harder with faster gameplay, but to compensate, the game gives you a nice practice mode where you can play each level individually to get better at them.”
- “Very nice art style with a banger of a soundtrack.”
- “I highly recommend it; it’s endlessly replayable with lots of different game modes for variety, great catchy music, and visuals that nail the look it’s going for.”
- “Games like this are a lot better than the new multi-million, cast of hundreds, HD guzzling, graphics card punishing snazzy AAA games that take years to develop.”
- “Cash Cow DX is what would happen if you threw Sonic the Hedgehog, Mappy, Super Mario, Q*bert, and Donkey Kong Country in a blender and wrapped it up in an early Taito aesthetic.”
- “The author nailed the aesthetics of early arcades like Mappy and Bubble Bobble.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as catchy and energetic, complementing its frenetic gameplay and old-school difficulty. While some players find it pushes them to play faster than necessary, the overall soundtrack is praised for its replayability and vibrant art style, making it a highlight of the experience. However, opinions vary, with a few noting that the music may not always meet expectations.
- “Very nice art style with a banger of a soundtrack.”
- “The OST is also fantastic - if you liked the OST to Donut Dodo, then you are going to love the equally bouncy and energetic nature each of the game's tracks provides.”
- “The music is somewhat frenetic, which pushes you to play fast, but it's not always necessary.”
- “This game has the good old school difficulty with a pretty catchy soundtrack.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its colorful and humorous design, evoking nostalgia for classic arcade experiences. Players often find themselves laughing at their own mistakes, highlighting the game's lighthearted and self-deprecating humor.
- “Colorful and funny game bringing back memories when arcade machines were seen more frequently than they are these days.”
- “I also like the humor in the game and the characters.”
- “You'll likely be laughing at yourself on many of your fails; it's one of those kinds.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a variety of game modes that enhance the experience, complemented by engaging music and appealing visuals.
- “I highly recommend it; it's endlessly replayable with lots of different game modes for variety, great catchy music, and visuals that nail the look it's going for.”