DogDogDog

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DogDogDog is a single player casual simulation game with horror, mystery, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Lu and was released on April 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"DogDogDog" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. ◆ Story Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you. Every day, you feel anxious, sensing eyes and hearing noises all around you. Suddenly, you remember the pet dog you used to have. And then, you encounter a "DOG"... Yet life goes on. ◆ Game Features - A walking simulator where various events occur as you wal…

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and charming art style combining cute and creepy elements.
Interesting surreal story exploring themes of love and loss with memorable quotes.
Good blend of humor and horror creating a quirky, offbeat atmosphere and enjoyable walking simulator experience.

Loud, distorted, and unpleasant dog barking sounds that can be jarring and cause discomfort.
Unpolished controls and wonky camera movement with occasional bugs and glitches.
Lack of clear guidance or hints leading to confusing and aimless exploration at times.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a short, cryptic narrative centered on themes of love and loss, featuring a unique art style and memorable quotes. While it offers some charming side elements and a creepy atmosphere, many find it minimally engaging and lacking clear guidance, often requiring aimless exploration to advance.
- “Dogdogdog is a short walking simulator with an interesting (although cryptic) story about love and accepting loss.”
- “The art style is unlike any other game I've played before and some of the game's quotes have stuck with me long after finishing the story.”
- “Still though, it's an interesting short story of a girl moving back to an old town to find her old dog still lingers in the place.”
- “The gameplay is wonky with the story seriously lacking.”
- “The other problem is giving zero clues or hints on where to go to progress the story, and I had to just walk around until I triggered a cut scene.”
- “You get some very basic tasks to perform and once carried out the story progresses.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in dogdogdog is offbeat, irreverent, and self-aware, seamlessly balancing with the game's horror elements to keep the experience lighthearted and quirky. Fans of tongue-in-cheek, quirky humor similar to titles like The Stanley Parable will appreciate its unique blend of comedy and terror.
- “What sets dogdogdog apart is the way it balances humor and horror.”
- “The humor in dogdogdog is offbeat, irreverent, and often self-aware.”
- “If you're a fan of quirky humor in the vein of The Stanley Parable or Dead Rising, you'll appreciate the tongue-in-cheek tone that dogdogdog delivers.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a unique art style that blends cute and creepy elements, creating a colorful, whimsical, yet slightly unsettling atmosphere. While some find the visuals charmingly quirky, others view the graphics as poor and the controls somewhat unpolished. Overall, the aesthetic effectively supports the game's eerie, comedic tone.
- “The art style is unlike any other game I've played before, and some of the game's visuals have stuck with me long after finishing the story.”
- “The art style of dogdogdog is a striking blend of adorable and unsettling.”
- “The environments are colorful and whimsical, with a slightly cartoonish, almost childlike aesthetic.”
- “It's like an interactive walking sim but the graphics are extremely poor, if not charming, and the controls are a bit wonky.”
- “While the game isn’t too scary—after all, it’s still fundamentally a comedy—it taps into that eerie feeling that something’s wrong with the world and doesn’t shy away from unsettling visuals and scenarios.”
- “Visuals: cute but creepy.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple mechanics infused with comedic elements, adding a humorous touch. However, it can feel wonky at times, and the overall experience is weakened by a lackluster story.
- “Gameplay: dog gone wild”
- “The gameplay is wonky with the story seriously lacking.”
- “The game’s mechanics are deceptively simple.”
- “The comedy also extends to the gameplay itself.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is notably immersive and unsettling, strongly reinforced by effective sound design that deepens the game's eerie mood.
- “The sound design further enhances this unsettling atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music features a dynamic mix of playful, bouncy melodies and eerie ambient sounds, enhanced by occasional howls and barks that create a chilling atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack alternates between playful, bouncy tunes and eerie, ambient noise, with occasional howls or barks that send a chill down your spine.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect somewhat intriguing initially, but it becomes frustrating and halts progress due to repetitive or cumbersome tasks, such as dealing with inventory items.