DOGOS takes place in a world where mechanically enhanced humanoids from space, Zeetnuks, have taken over Earth fifty years ago. You, Desmond Phoenix, are the last DOGOS pilot in a rebellion to take back the planet.
DOGOS is a dynamic shoot-em-up game with 3D graphics and open world exploration, featuring Desmond Phoenix, a human resistance leader battling the alien invaders, the Zeetnuks, with advanced ships and weapons. The game boasts 14 levels, a dynamic camera mode, and is enhanced with Tobii Eye Tracking for an immersive experience. Prepare for an action-packed adventure that will challenge your skills and senses.
The game features beautiful graphics and detailed maps, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Gameplay is fast-paced and fun, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The concept of rotating the world adds a unique twist to the traditional twin-stick shooter mechanics.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and audio issues, which detract from the overall experience.
Controls are poorly designed, particularly the mouse controls, making gameplay frustrating.
Enemy variety is lacking, leading to repetitive gameplay and uninspired boss encounters.
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay of Dogos is a mix of innovative shmup mechanics with 3D graphics and an open-world feel, offering a fun experience despite some disorienting moments. While the visuals enhance the action and the campaign features diverse missions, players have noted issues such as the inability to adjust controls mid-game and a lack of balance in difficulty settings, leading to frustrating encounters with certain enemies. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from refinements.
“Dogos innovates the classic shmup gameplay incorporating 3D graphics, dynamic camera, and the ability to move through scenarios as if it were an open world.”
“Fantastic shooting gameplay that's both challenging and satisfying, with great visuals that amplify the action. The campaign boasts a variety of missions.”
“+ the gameplay is pretty fun.”
“Impossible to enter options during gameplay, so I can't configure controls without restarting the game.”
“The gameplay felt a bit disorienting at times.”
“Constant annoying hazards that interrupt the otherwise tight gameplay; difficulty settings could use more balance, and some enemies require way too many hits.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in Dogos are praised for their beauty and sharpness, featuring innovative 3D visuals and a dynamic camera that enhance the classic shmup gameplay. Reviewers highlight the game's unique approach to the genre, with visuals that amplify the action and contribute to a satisfying overall experience.
“Dogos innovates the classic shmup gameplay incorporating 3D graphics, a dynamic camera, and the ability to move through scenarios as if it were an open world.”
“The game offers fun, satisfying visuals, a great soundtrack, and some good ideas to bring shmups into the modern era.”
“[Visuals are sharp, unique take on genre].”
“The visuals are sharp, but they don't quite live up to modern standards.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a contemporary game.”
“While the game attempts to innovate with 3D graphics, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is praised for its great soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. However, players have noted an issue with audio settings, as dialogue remains at full volume regardless of adjustments made to other audio levels.
“The game offers fun, satisfying visuals, a great soundtrack, and some good ideas to bring shmups into the modern era.”
“+ great soundtrack”
“+ great soundtrack”
“Even if you go through the settings and drop the master audio, FX audio, and music audio all the way down to 10, 5, and 5, the talking in the game will keep playing at 100%.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story has been criticized for its poor execution, with reviewers noting terrible storytelling and mediocre boss design. While the campaign features a variety of missions and engaging gameplay, these narrative shortcomings, along with bugs and usability issues, detract from the overall experience.
“Unfortunately, terrible storytelling, mediocre boss design, bugs, and usability issues really hold it back.”