Dogyuun

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Dogyuun is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Bitwave Games and was released on April 8, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features beautiful pixel artwork and a fantastic visual design that remains impressive years after its original release.
Gameplay is straightforward and addictive, with unique weapon choices and a low input latency that enhances the experience.
The port includes helpful features like rewinds, saves, and difficulty selectors, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.

There are reported issues with the port, including inconsistent lives and problems with controller orientation that have gone unanswered for months.
Some players have experienced choppy audio and inaccurate emulation, detracting from the overall experience.
The game can be quite difficult, especially without using the rewind function, which may frustrate some players.

graphics
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The graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous visuals and exceptional pixel art, which remain unmatched even years after the original arcade release. The art direction is considered a masterpiece, making it a standout title among Toaplan games.
- “Gorgeous visuals that are still unrivaled.”
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and addictiveness, making it enjoyable to replay. Players appreciate the solid 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
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and catchiness, enhancing the overall experience and contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “What a beautiful game with great music.”
- “The music is incredibly catchy.”