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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 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 and creative bosses, providing a fun and challenging experience for players.

The port has several issues, including inconsistent starting lives and problems with controller orientation in tate mode.
The emulation quality is poor, with choppy sound and fewer features than expected, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are concerns about the developers' responsiveness to reported issues, making it difficult to support them.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their exceptional pixel artwork and art direction, which remain a masterpiece even years after the original arcade release. Many users consider it one of the best in the Toaplan lineup, highlighting its enduring visual appeal.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 gameplay, bullet patterns, and visibility are good.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently described as catchy, suggesting it effectively engages players and enhances the overall experience.
- “The music is incredibly catchy.”
- “The soundtrack is so catchy that I find myself humming it throughout the day.”
- “I can't get enough of the catchy tunes in this game!”