Dog Adventure

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Dog Adventure is a single player action game. It was developed by Quarlellle and was released on January 17, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Dog Adventure" is a tough side-scrolling game where you play as a dog on a mission to reach its home. Navigate through challenging traps and obstacles across engaging levels, with catchy music and stunning graphics adding to the experience. To complete a level, find and collect a bone before heading to the doghouse. With its captivating gameplay and appealing atmosphere, this game promises a fun and demanding adventure for platformer enthusiasts.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a charming and whimsical experience, capturing the joy of being a dog on an adventure.
Players appreciate the simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, making it accessible for all skill levels.
The art style and graphics evoke a nostalgic feel, with vibrant environments that enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from poor quality, including glitchy controls and unplayable mechanics that frustrate players.
Many reviews highlight the lack of originality, labeling it as an asset flip with minimal effort put into development.
Technical issues such as no save feature and limited customization options detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of low-polygon, untextured assets that evoke a retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 1990s games, suggesting a lack of effort from the developers. Conversely, others appreciate the charming art style and warm visuals, which, while not technically advanced, effectively contribute to the game's lighthearted atmosphere and overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics seem to polarize opinions, with some finding them delightful and others deeming them inadequate.
- “Groundbreaking graphics and satisfying controls.”
- “In the world of gaming, there are experiences that captivate us with their intricate gameplay mechanics, breathtaking graphics, and epic narratives.”
- “The beautiful graphics, the rich story, the fluid controls, this game is easily my favorite game.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “To my friend who had purchased me this artwork, I would like to announce that the darkest pit of hell has opened to swallow you whole, and for the dev himself, I will be waiting there for you, because all who have suffered will be going to hell with you.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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17%
The gameplay of "Dog Adventure" is widely praised for its intricate mechanics and engaging simplicity, offering a captivating experience that challenges players while maintaining a charming aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the game's impressive level design and controls, often rating it as one of the best in the genre, with some giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
- “This game is an utter masterpiece; the truly intricate and impressively made levels create an overall astounding gameplay experience.”
- “First and foremost, the gameplay is simple yet engaging.”
- “The gameplay of 'Dog Adventure' is easily the best gameplay of any video game.”
- “The controls were like no other; they challenged your gameplay knowledge like no other.”
- “Shaving off the few seconds with the classic skeleton hump hop mechanic.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Dog Adventure" is described as a whimsical yet haunting soundtrack that effectively conveys the emotional struggles of the protagonist. While some players found the repetitive nature of the tracks frustrating, others praised the music for its profound impact, evoking deep feelings and enhancing the game's narrative experience. Overall, the soundtrack plays a crucial role in immersing players in the game's unique atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack of 'Dog Adventure' is a symphony of whimsy.”
- “The music was absolutely amazing.”
- “At the end of each track, I cried knowing no other song would make me feel this way.”
- “When I had to jump through unseeable platforms, past fireballs faster than the speed of light, and skeletons taken straight from Unity's free assets software, I really understood what the creator was going for. He was trying to achieve the message of what a patient suffering from a lobotomy and schizophrenia, along with minor dementia, has to go through in their daily lives. The storytelling is subtle, yet unique as you roam through the hellish limbo as this canine, listening to a total of 3 songs looping for a range of 10-15 minutes, then utter silence as your rage truly begins to bottle when facing death.”
- “[*] Repetitive soundtrack that’ll just… stop?”
- “When the music stopped playing after 20 minutes, I really understood the inner turmoil and dread this dog was facing.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in evoking deep emotional responses, with its lack of dialogue enhancing immersion and allowing players to connect personally with the narrative. Its charming aesthetic and heartwarming moments consistently elicit genuine feelings, leaving players moved and reflective, often leading to tears of joy or nostalgia.
- “The absence of dialogue doesn't hinder the emotional connection; in fact, it heightens the immersion, allowing players to interpret the world and interactions through their own emotions.”
- “While it may not be a technical powerhouse, its charm, heartwarming aesthetic, and ability to elicit genuine smiles make it a game worth experiencing.”
- “At the end of each track, I cried knowing no other song would make me feel this way.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game's story is a unique and subtle exploration of the struggles faced by a patient with mental health issues, conveyed through a hauntingly beautiful hand-painted landscape reminiscent of children's storybooks. Players navigate a hellish limbo as a canine, experiencing a mix of captivating visuals and a limited soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of the narrative. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its richness and ability to evoke strong feelings.
- “The hand-painted landscapes exude a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of children's storybooks.”
- “The beautiful graphics, the rich story, the fluid controls, this game is easily my favorite game.”
- “The story was immensely captivating.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as unethical and exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and cash-grabbing tactics by the developers, who are alleged to have reused assets from other creators without proper credit. This has led to perceptions of the game as a low-effort product aimed solely at profit rather than genuine creativity or quality.
- “This is a minimum viable product cash grab.”
- “Quarlellle have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that "dog adventure" boasts strong replayability, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Another strength of 'Dog Adventure' is its replay value.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, highlighting that even if they navigate through various glitches, the game fails to save progress, leading to frustration.
- “No save even if you manage to work through the glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I lost hours of progress due to constant freezing and bugs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's art style successfully creates a lighthearted atmosphere, though it does not strive for high realism.
- “While not pushing the boundaries of realism, the art style effectively conveys the game's lighthearted atmosphere.”