Dog Duty

About

"Dog Duty is a Real Time Tactics game where you control a squad of misfits fighting to save world-peace from an evil Octopus Commander and his army. Liberate outposts, defeat bosses, and wreck octo-machines while driving an armored, octo-frying vehicle. Assemble your anti-squid squad and eliminate all octo-scum in this fun, fast-paced action-packed adventure."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple yet enjoyable gameplay loop that is accessible for casual fans and newcomers to the genre.
It features responsive controls and a fun mix of action and strategy elements, making it a great choice for quick gaming sessions.
The art style and humor are well-received, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.

The game is quite short and lacks depth, with limited biomes and enemy types, which may leave players wanting more.
There are technical issues and glitches that detract from the overall experience, such as vehicle handling problems and visual bugs.
The game feels somewhat aimless and may not provide a strong sense of achievement or progress, especially for players with a backlog of more engaging titles.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The game's story is described as minimal, with some players noting a lack of depth but appreciating the humorous writing and quirky characters, such as evil octopuses. While the narrative may not be the main draw, it serves as a backdrop for enjoyable gameplay, particularly for those seeking a casual, action-oriented experience. Overall, the story is seen as secondary to the fun and engaging gameplay loop.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Brilliant and funny writing and story with evil octopus characters.”
- “Not much in the way of story, but the gameplay loop, while simple, is quite fun.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “This game is basically 'oops, all squad missions'.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The gameplay is characterized as a simple yet enjoyable loop that combines streamlined strategy and arcade action within an open-world sandbox environment. Players appreciate the precise and responsive mechanics, which make it a fun and addictive experience, perfect for short gaming sessions without the burden of a complex story or progression system. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging gameplay that doesn't overstay its welcome.
- “Well, the gameplay is like an ultra streamlined strategy/arcade action game but with an open-world sandbox structure.”
- “Beautiful characters, precise and responsive gameplay, and fantastic game structure all around.”
- “The gameplay is like an ultra streamlined strategy/arcade action game but with an open-world sandbox structure.”
- “So I start it up and I love the retro-action aesthetic, but how's the gameplay?”
- “The game doesn't overstay its welcome (at least it didn't for me, and I am by no means a fan of the strategy genre) and as such the limited gameplay elements don't feel like some chore you can't wait to be done with.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the retro 2D/3D pixel art as fitting and enjoyable, while others criticize the visual style as poor quality and a cover for a lack of effort from developers. Overall, the art style resonates well with the game's tone for many, but there are significant concerns about its execution and artistic intent.
- “The graphics are awesome, some kind of 2D/3D pixel art.”
- “Pixel graphics are well done and fun.”
- “I also found the art style to be very fitting for the tone of the game.”
- “This very poor quality visual style 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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features brilliant and humorous writing, highlighted by its quirky evil octopus characters and a fun, dirty sense of humor. Players appreciate the engaging story and the unique overworld system, all presented in a visually appealing pixel art style with easy controls. The developers are noted for their responsiveness, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “Brilliant and funny writing and story featuring evil octopus characters.”
- “Fun, dirty sense of humor combined with easy controls and a unique overworld system.”
- “Extremely responsive developers enhance the experience with their clever humor.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several glitches, such as inconsistent driver cam visuals and character pose issues, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these stability concerns, players still find it enjoyable and recommend purchasing it at a discounted price.
- “Has some glitches, like the driver cam showing the driver either getting smaller or the insides of the vehicle getting larger, and the cat person is posed like they hold a minigun no matter what they're equipped with, and the boat being 1-hit KO'd by electricity. Overall, it's a great short game, though I recommend getting it on sale, because it's worth around 5 bucks, not the regular asking price of 15.”