Donut Dodo

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Donut Dodo is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by pixel.games and was released on June 3, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Donut Dodo" is a charming pixel art game where you play as a dodo bird on a mission to protect your donut stash from hungry animals. Use an arsenal of fun tools, like boxing gloves and bubblegum, to fend off critters and rack up high scores. With adorable graphics and addictive gameplay, it's a delightful twist on classic defense games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 294 reviews

music57 positive mentions

Donut Dodo captures the nostalgic feel of classic 80s arcade games with its charming graphics, addictive gameplay, and fantastic soundtrack.
The game offers a challenging yet fair experience, encouraging players to improve their skills and achieve high scores through its clever donut collection mechanics.
With smooth controls and a variety of levels, Donut Dodo provides a fun and engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more.

The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more levels or content to extend the gameplay experience.
Certain mechanics, such as the climbing and falling controls, can feel inconsistent and may lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.
There are some missing features, like a level select option and local leaderboards, which could enhance the overall experience.

music
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and catchy quality, reminiscent of classic 1980s arcade soundtracks. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall charm and addictiveness of the gameplay, with many considering it a major reason to play. Overall, the combination of vibrant visuals and a fantastic soundtrack creates a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience.
- “The best part of this game is cosmicgem's soundtrack, no doubt, but the levels and art are very charming, too!”
- “Donut Dodo combines the addicting gameplay and aesthetic of a 1980s arcade game with a killer soundtrack to create an experience absolutely worth the price of admission!”
- “The soundtrack alone makes Donut Dodo worth the price of admission.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't need to be anything special.”
- “40% of this is because of the music.”
- “The music has no right to slap this hard.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Donut Dodo" are widely praised for their vibrant, retro aesthetic that effectively captures the charm of 1980s arcade games while offering a modern polish. Players appreciate the well-animated pixel art, colorful visuals, and responsive controls that enhance the nostalgic experience, complemented by a high-energy chiptune soundtrack. Overall, the game's visuals and sound design contribute significantly to its addictive gameplay and nostalgic appeal.
- “An addictive, nostalgic arcade platformer that has wonderfully bright graphics and catchy music which are perfect throwbacks to 80s coin-op cabinets.”
- “The pixel graphics are gorgeous and well animated.”
- “Donut Dodo is far more than a nostalgic nod to a bygone era in gaming; it distinguishes itself through its fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping gameplay, inescapably catchy music, and stunning colorful visuals.”
- “Graphics are retro style but still cute in a current way.”
- “It has elements of Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. It feels like it could have been made back in the 80s when these games were everywhere, except the controls feel better and the graphics look better but not over the top.”
- “Unlike old arcade games that share similar graphical and visual styles to those of Donut Dodo, the controls in Donut Dodo are smooth; with just the right amount of stiffness in movement to capture the feel of that era in gaming.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *Donut Dodo* is characterized by its fast-paced, addictive mechanics that evoke nostalgia for classic arcade games, featuring platforms, collectibles, and various enemies that create a challenging yet satisfying experience. Players appreciate the quality of life features, such as visual indicators for enemy movements, which enhance strategic planning. While the game is easy to pick up, it offers progressively increasing difficulty that keeps players engaged for hours, making it a standout title worth adding to any collection.
- “Donut Dodo is far more than a nostalgic nod to a bygone era in gaming; it distinguishes itself through its fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping gameplay, inescapably catchy music, and stunning colorful visuals.”
- “The mechanics are simple but tricky, danger is everywhere, and death comes easily—a skilled distillation of that old-school 'just-one-more-time' compulsion.”
- “Donut Dodo combines the addicting gameplay and aesthetic of a 1980s arcade game with a killer soundtrack to create an experience absolutely worth the price of admission!”
- “But the climb mechanic is too aggressive as you can very easily climb by accident to your death.”
- “While Fix-It Felix Jr., the fictional game in the film Wreck-It Ralph, was actually released for the Sega Genesis several years ago, mechanically it felt like a gear was slipping... it wasn't exciting or addicting, the way a good classic arcade game should be.”
- “The gameplay experience is like amphetamine's effects manifested in game format; and likely a dangerous pairing if synergized.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its simple mechanics and challenging mastery, allowing players to enjoy it repeatedly despite a brief campaign that can be completed in under 10 minutes. However, some users noted that additional features, like a co-op mode and better screen warnings, could enhance the experience further.
- “Has lots of replay value and the reason I just can't stop playing.”
- “It's simple in nature, and a game that can be beaten in its entirety in less than 10 minutes, yet hard to master with tons of replay value.”
- “[Although highly replayable, the campaign is undeniably very brief; sides of the screen could use warnings, and a co-op mode would have been great.]”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be both funny and inventive, contributing to its addictive nature. The combination of smooth gameplay and a challenging yet fair design enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- “Its gameplay is buttery smooth, the concept is funny and inventive, the challenge is hard but fair, and the music... the music is fantastic!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express surprise and delight at the emotional depth of the game, initially approaching it with low expectations but ultimately finding it to be a rewarding experience. The game transcends typical genre expectations, evoking positive feelings and engagement.
- “I bought it on a recommendation thinking, 'Ugh, fine, I'll try it,' emotionally ready for a Pac-Man clone or something, but what I found was a delight.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth controls and enjoyable soundtrack, but many users note that there is significant potential for optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great retro game with a lot of room for optimization, fun soundtrack, smooth controls, and amazing price.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly and offers good controls, although these claims are not officially verified.
- “Although it's not verified, it runs great and it controls well.”