Dogyuun

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A VISUAL ASSAULT OF INCREDIBLE PIXEL ART SHOOTING The one-of-a-kind science fiction-themed shoot ‘em up Dogyuun is packed with gigantic bosses and a huge enemy variety that provides a tough challenge even for hardened shmup veterans. Dogyuun is a visual spectacle of amazing pixel art graphics and detailed animation under the artistic vision of Hayashi Miho and Koetsu Iwabuchi. The game also marked…

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The pixel artwork and visual design are a masterpiece, maintaining their charm years after the original arcade release.
Gameplay is simple, straightforward, and addictive, with low input latency that enhances the experience.
The game features unique weapons, creative bosses, and a variety of enemies, making it a fun and engaging shmup.

The port has issues such as inconsistent starting lives and problems with controller orientation that have gone unanswered for months.
The emulation quality is poor, with choppy sound and fewer features than expected, leading to a frustrating experience.
The game can be quite difficult, especially without using the rewind function, which may deter some players.

graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their exceptional pixel artwork and visual design, which remain impressive even years after the original arcade release. The art direction is considered a standout feature, making it a favorite among Toaplan games.
- “The pixel artwork and visual design is still a masterpiece so many years after its original arcade release.”
- “Graphics have a fantastic pixel art and art direction.”
- “When it comes to graphics, this is my favorite Toaplan game.”
gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for being simple, straightforward, and addictive, making it enjoyable to replay. Players appreciate the bullet patterns and visibility, though some unique mechanics are noted as underutilized and deserving of revival in future shmups.
- “Gameplay is great; it's a simple and straightforward arcade shmup that's fun and addictive to retry.”
- “The game has unique mechanics that unfortunately remained forgotten, and I would love to see them again in other shmups.”
- “The gameplay has unique mechanics that unfortunately remained forgotten, and I would love to see them again in other shmups.”
- “The gameplay, bullet patterns, and visibility are good.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being catchy, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
- “The music is incredibly catchy and stays in your head long after playing.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of music styles keeps each level fresh and exciting.”