Doggone Hungry

About

Doggone Hungry is a delicious game about eating food, getting fat, and being a dog. Your favorite toy, Quackerjack, is always getting stolen, and superior dog logic has determined that you must get fat to save him!

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 256 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and charming, featuring an adorable dog and a fun premise.
It's a short and simple gameplay experience that is enjoyable and perfect for a quick play session.
The variety of costumes and accessories for the dog adds a fun element to the game.

The game suffers from technical issues such as lag, glitches, and janky controls that can hinder the experience.
It's very short, with only a couple of levels, leaving players wanting more content.
There are no settings to adjust graphics or sound, which can be frustrating for some players.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy art style, with many users highlighting the adorable character design, particularly the dog. However, there are notable concerns regarding performance issues and a lack of graphics optimization, which can lead to gameplay difficulties on certain devices. Overall, while the visuals are charming and appealing, players desire more options for customization and improvements in performance.
- “I love this game so much, the art style is cute, the dog is cuter!”
- “The art style is very nice and cozy and the dog is adorable!”
- “Family-friendly, adorable graphics, loved it.”
- “And going along with the settings, I can't turn down the graphics so I can have better gameplay.”
- “Maybe if there was an option to change the graphics or something... but the game already looks so simple it would probably look like Minecraft if that were an option.”
- “Not sure if there is a way to change the graphics level.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and intuitive loop, featuring a cute premise and engaging mechanics, though it suffers from lag and finicky interactions. Players enjoy the variety of props and costumes, as well as the wholesome nature of the tasks, but the overall experience is relatively short, lasting around 20-30 minutes. Despite its simplicity, the game offers solid graphics and a charming character, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- “Enjoyed the wearable costumes to mini-game mechanic as well as the large variety of props and decor.”
- “There are a lot of really excellent qualities to this game from its wholesome nature to the actual gameplay task of getting as many snacks as possible.”
- “Gameplay is 3D, vaguely platformer (you can jump on tables and whatnot), and you basically just tear around trying to eat everything without being caught by your owners, or alerting the cat (who then snitches you out) in level 1, swapping out beach patrol and the crabs for those two roles respectively in level 2.”
- “Very simple gameplay loop.”
- “Disgusting lag for such a cute simple game with such an intuitive and silly play mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is not too good; interacting with objects is very finicky.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cute, wholesome nature, evoking feelings of joy and lightheartedness. Players appreciate the game's charming concept and delightful artwork, which contribute to a fun and uplifting experience reminiscent of titles like Katamari and Untitled Goose Game. Overall, it is described as a short and sweet adventure that brings laughter and warmth.
- “A genuinely wholesome, short game that's perfect for a quick laugh.”
- “There are a lot of really excellent qualities to this game, from its wholesome nature to the actual gameplay task of getting as many snacks as possible.”
- “It's very short and sweet; the artwork is beautiful and the content is wholesome.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly in the minigames, which detract from the overall experience. While some players encountered minor issues that were not game-breaking, others found the game too buggy for casual play, especially for younger audiences. Despite these stability concerns, many still found the game enjoyable, attributing some of the bugs to its free and short nature.
- “Gameplay was simple and bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows for an uninterrupted experience.”
- “The minigames are more buggy than the main game, and I ended up not being able to successfully complete any game other than Simon Says. Even that was confusing because the icons for 'roll over' and 'play dead' are so similar that until I really looked at all the buttons, I kept hitting 'roll over' because I thought it was 'play dead', since the dog is on its back for it.”
- “Some games I download for my niece to play when she's visiting me; this one is too buggy to be good for that.”
- “Unfortunately, this game can be quite buggy at times, but since it is a free game and not very long, it can be forgiven.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as cute and funny, with players enjoying the lighthearted scenarios that evoke laughter and smiles. Despite its short length, the game's whimsical charm and comedic elements create an enjoyable experience that resonates well with players. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “The scenarios are really funny.”
- “I'm so glad I pushed myself to play the second map too on top of the first one because, oh my gosh, the silly cute humor made my whole night.”
- “Anyways, it's a really cute game, I enjoyed the sense of humor and it was fun!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy tunes and engaging sound effects, particularly the memorable "caw caw" song. However, players have noted a lack of volume control options and inconsistency in audio levels, especially between the main game and mini-games. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, there is a desire for more variety and customization options.
- “The art, the music, the sounds (especially the little boof boofs from the dog) are all amazing.”
- “Hoping there will be more mini-games, more food items, different sound effects, achievements, title music, and more maps to play on.”
- “The menu music goes a long way.”
- “It's good, but there are no settings for volume or music.”
- “Especially the mini-games; they tend to be much louder than the base game music.”
- “There's no music.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's story is described as cute and fun, enhancing the overall experience despite being relatively short, with a campaign that takes about three hours to complete. While some users noted a lack of depth in the narrative, others appreciated the charming art style and engaging gameplay that complemented the storyline.
- “The storyline overall is cute and fun.”
- “I love the items, the story, the gameplay.”
- “Very simple controls, easy in concept but strategically challenging, with an amazingly cute art style and an adorable story.”
- “There's no story.”
- “It took me three hours to finish the story as it is an extremely challenging campaign.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's short duration, making it ideal for quick sessions, while also highlighting its significant replay value, suggesting that it remains engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
- “It's nice and short for when you don't have much time, and still has great replay value.”
- “Insane replay value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is enjoyable and charming, but it suffers from significant graphics optimization issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, leading to performance problems such as severe lag during gameplay.
- “The game is cute and fun, but it could really benefit from graphics optimization. I tried playing it on a laptop that usually handles lighter and older games well, but the first full level was just a slideshow for me.”
- “I appreciate the gameplay, but the optimization needs work. On my mid-range PC, I experienced significant frame drops during intense moments.”
- “While the game has a lot of potential, the optimization issues are hard to overlook. It struggles to maintain a steady frame rate, even on systems that meet the recommended requirements.”