Dogolrax

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Dogolrax is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by Team Shuriken and was released on February 24, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Dogolrax" is a single-player, violence adventure game featuring stunning visuals and good music. Players awaken on an alien planet with amnesia, encountering grotesque creatures and mysterious priestesses. The game is inspired by cult classics, offering surprising plot twists, varied gameplay, and a blend of humor, gore, and teasement.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features unique and interesting art styles, with some visually appealing moments and creative character designs.
It offers a bizarre and surreal experience that can be entertaining for those who enjoy quirky humor and unexpected gameplay mechanics.
The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like 'Another World', providing a mix of various gameplay styles that can be fun for short sessions.

The controls are frustratingly floaty and inconsistent, leading to a lack of precision in platforming and combat segments.
The gameplay is often repetitive and filled with poorly designed mini-games that detract from the overall experience.
The story is nonsensical and lacks coherence, making it difficult for players to become invested in the game's narrative.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its inconsistency, repetitive mechanics, and frustrating platforming segments. While some appreciate the variety of gameplay styles and quirky art, others find the execution lacking, leading to a disjointed experience that often feels more like a collection of poorly integrated mini-games than a cohesive whole. Overall, the game may appeal to those looking for casual, humorous experiences, but it falls short for players seeking polished and engaging gameplay.
- “The gameplay is interesting; the various background scenes and locations are captivating. The story can be treated as a random experience, allowing you to turn your brain off and just have a blast, or you can pay mild attention, in which case it is decent.”
- “Its very unique in that there are many different play mechanics, and they can last for just one screen or many in a row.”
- “The artwork is incredible, the humor is great, and the variety of gameplay is refreshing!”
- “Every single 'chapter' is filled with the same annoying action and platforming sequences designed for you to die repeatedly, either from killing you shortly after advancing to the next screen, erasing only 15 to 20 seconds of gameplay, but multiplied around 4 to 5 times after constant deaths, and has checkpoints that are hard to predict, so you'll be playing the same section multiple times.”
- “The mechanics are trash, the physics change with camera perspective, the gameplay is unrewarding—somehow it's hard to follow what's happening in a 2D linear game. I can't fathom what decision-making process the dev went through when creating this garbage.”
- “The gameplay has platforming, really tight timing levels, and bullet-hell aspects, but with messy controls, it is super frustrating.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring an eclectic blend of styles that range from nostalgic and interesting to inconsistent and jarring. While some players appreciate the unique art direction and creative visuals, many criticize the lack of cohesion, with poorly integrated anime elements and underwhelming backgrounds detracting from the overall experience. Despite some standout moments, the graphical execution is often seen as a significant flaw, leading to a disjointed and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are pretty nostalgic, reminding me of late '80s or early '90s cartoons.”
- “The graphics are cool and there are many different styles all mixed together; I've never seen any game ever with this many different styles in one game (and I've been gaming since the '80s).”
- “The design and graphics were interesting and fun to look at; the world was colorful yet twisted, and overall the game felt like it was going to include some symbolism.”
- “Graphics vary from terrible to interesting.”
- “The graphics are similar: most of the game's assets look pretty good on their own, but they clash with each other because the style is so inconsistent.”
- “There are graphic glitches everywhere, the character movement is full of bugs, and although I finished the game, I'm very disappointed as I was expecting a decent adventure game, and instead was served a horrible early 2000's flash game.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both entertaining and off-putting. While some appreciate the absurdity and dark humor reminiscent of "B-movies," others feel the attempts at humor can be excessive or immature, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of quirky, often gory humor that can be amusing but may not resonate with everyone.
- “The excessive gore contrasting the adolescent silly humor...”
- “Had me laughing within 60 seconds of playing, and continued to raise eyebrows throughout.”
- “This is that kind of game that makes fun of itself, joke after joke, reminding you that this is a game made by someone that wants to share with you some nostalgic moments, and all the time, he is there winking at you with some (presumably) funny stuff.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally viewed as lackluster and nonsensical, often overshadowed by its gameplay and art style. While some players appreciate the quirky, chaotic narrative and its homage to classic games, many criticize it for being confusing, overly simplistic, or filled with juvenile humor. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a central element, appealing primarily to those seeking a light-hearted experience rather than a compelling narrative.
- “Surprising amount of lore and story with multiple endings.”
- “Nice mechanics and old-school graphics, combined with an original and unexpected story and some easter eggs makes this game one of the best low-cost games in my collection.”
- “The most surprising thing was at the end, where you find out that the weird things you encountered throughout the game all tie together into a meaningful backstory.”
- “This game's story is nonsense.”
- “Writing is infantile and so full of annoying meta-jokes that I believe not even the writers like their own story.”
- “The story is nonsensical - a mishmash of every pulp sci-fi idea out there!”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to convey mood and emotion, as well as its nostalgic chiptunes and ambient tracks that fit the environments well. However, others criticize the soundtrack as dull, repetitive, and grating, often noting issues with transitions and a lack of memorability. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it is often overshadowed by gameplay flaws and inconsistent quality.
- “Worth noting is the music - gives mood so good, conveys emotions nicely.”
- “Sound effects are well done and the music is amazing.”
- “The writing is cute and funny without being too much of a meme; the soundtrack quality is right up there with the visual art; great chiptunes, awesome ambience, and a lot of nostalgic arcade jams.”
- “Awful controls, annoying music, nonsensical hitboxes, precision jumps and timings, and a 'lore' which would be interesting if the game were not.”
- “The music jankily cuts from track to track with screen changes.”
- “Grating and repetitive soundtrack.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its creativity, engaging visuals, and unique personality, effectively immersing players in its surreal environments without relying on dialogue. However, the second half of the game is noted to lack the same atmospheric depth, with a decline in visual quality and gameplay coherence, particularly due to poorly integrated mini-games that disrupt the overall experience. Overall, while the atmosphere is a strong point, inconsistencies in execution can detract from its impact.
- “The creativity and atmosphere it exudes kept me wanting to see more, and it will keep giving you more for those two hours of constant gags, secrets, and scenes that made me go 'whoa'.”
- “I liked the atmosphere and a good portion of the art, so I will say that much about the game; aesthetically it has a lot going for it.”
- “It's atmospheric, it has personality, and it doesn't need dialogue to engage you.”
- “The ending presents room for a sequel, and the second half of the game is disappointing compared to the first half, with most of the visuals stripped down, the shock factor gone, and with less atmosphere and more bad gameplay segments.”
- “It's got that frank disturbing atmosphere to it that only poorly financed indie games can really capture, with the instinctive running and shooting that the retro games do well.”
- “The world, design, and creative feel all made the game worthwhile in the surreal environments and bizarre atmosphere.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players note low replay value, others appreciate the branching paths and optional stages that offer new experiences upon replaying. This suggests that players who enjoy exploring different choices may find the game more engaging on subsequent playthroughs.
- “Branching paths with new things to try for great replayability.”
- “Looks like it may have some good replay value as well based on all the paths that were not taken.”
- “Low replay value.”
- “There is some replay value, as the game is not entirely linear and has several optional stages.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being loose and buggy, with numerous minor glitches affecting gameplay mechanics like hitboxes and character movement. While these issues are generally not game-breaking, they contribute to a disappointing experience reminiscent of poorly made early 2000s flash games.
- “Actual gameplay mechanics are a little loose and buggy, like hitboxes and platforming, but serviceable enough to get through.”
- “Hastily made; many obvious and easy fixes to glitches are missed.”
- “There are graphic glitches everywhere, the character movement is full of bugs, and although I finished the game, I'm very disappointed as I was expecting a decent adventure game, and instead was served a horrible early 2000's flash game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report feeling emotionally disconnected from the game due to issues with hit boxes, which can disrupt immersion and engagement.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Dogolrax has been criticized for not aligning with its advertised features, leading to disappointment among users who expected a traditional old-school adventure platformer experience.
- “Contrary to its advertisement, I am sorry to say Dogolrax is not an old school adventure platformer.”
- “They are the change of pace the developers were advertising on their page.”