Double Pug Switch

Double Pug Switch is a challenging platformer, short but sweet, where you’ll find yourself saying, “just one more level!” The controls are easy to learn and hold a fun challenge that will keep you addicted. Multiple checkpoints are a saving grace.

60%Game Brain Score

gameplay, replayability

graphics, character development

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

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Double Pug Switch is a single player casual platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by The Polygon Loft and was released on October 22, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Double Pug Switch is the debut title of The Polygon Loft, Two pugs are better than one in this stylised, challenging platformer putting you in control of a mischievous dog with a unique dimension-swapping power! Challenge yourself with side-scrolling alternative dimension switching mania requiring lightning quick reflexes to jump, hop, and dimension swap your way to victory. Whether you’re a se…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Adorable cartoonish art style with cute character designs and vibrant, non-distracting backgrounds.
Simple controls with only two buttons, making gameplay accessible yet deeply challenging and satisfying.
High replayability thanks to multiple levels, dimension switching mechanics, collectible coins, and a hat shop for customization.

Very difficult and frustrating gameplay requiring precise timing and quick reflexes, which may deter less skilled players.
Some checkpoints are placed too close to obstacles, making restarts feel unfair and aggravating.
No option to remap controls, causing physical discomfort over extended play sessions; boss fights could be more engaging.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming, cartoonish art style that complements the game's cute aesthetic, including an adorable pug. They are simple yet effective, enhancing the overall approachable and enjoyable experience.
- “The art style of this game is adorably cartoonish and soft.”
- “The graphics are cute, the controls are simple, this is one of those games you can just pick up and play, and whereas you may have spent an hour stuck on a level the day before, you will pick it up and pass the same level first time.”
- “The graphics are decent, several levels with a ton of challenge, really low price for the content you get and of course, it has a cute pug.”
- “The graphics are decent, but not impressive given the game's content.”
- “The art style is cartoonish and soft, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “The graphics are cute but somewhat simplistic and lack detail.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The gameplay is praised for its simple two-button controls that deliver a satisfying and challenging platforming experience. It offers fun levels with fair replayability, complemented by stylish, non-distracting backgrounds that enhance the fast-paced action.
- “Only two buttons but super-satisfying gameplay on this platformer.”
- “There's a fair deal of replayability and the gameplay itself offers fun and challenging levels to overcome!”
- “The level backgrounds followed a theme around several dimensions and were stylish and simple, and very importantly, they were not distracting during the fast action gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability through its fun and challenging levels, enhanced by the hat shop feature that motivates players to perform well and continue playing.
- “There's a fair deal of replayability and the gameplay itself offers fun and challenging levels to overcome!”
- “The hat shop is a wonderful feature that gives players an incentive to do well on stages as well as increase the game’s replayability.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is marked by simple but distinctive designs that enhance the charm and memorability of the characters.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for being catchy and effectively complementing the aesthetic of the various levels.
- “The music was surprisingly catchy and thematically fitted the aesthetic of the different levels.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers on an accident in the professor's lab that transports you and a cat named Whiskers into an alternate dimension, setting the stage for an intriguing and adventurous narrative.