Doughlings: Arcade

Before I became the hardcore gamer than I am today (you know, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, etc.) I played a lot of weird computer games like Insaniquarium, Feeding Frenzy, and Typer Shark. No, they weren’t all related to the ocean.

74%Game Brain Score

graphics, story

gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

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About

In "Doughlings: Arcade," players navigate through levels as Morpsi, a shapeshifting dough creature. Using Morpsi's abilities, players must clear each level of enemies and obstacles, while rescuing other doughlings. With its unique art style and variety of levels, Doughlings: Arcade offers a fresh take on the classic arcade genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Classic brick breaking concept with a successful mix of Breakout and Puzzle Bobble mechanics.
Dynamic gameplay with responsive controls and nice graphics, making it suitable for family play.
Presence of power-ups, upgrades, and a level editor adds depth and replayability to the game.

Unpredictable ball bouncing mechanics and limited control over the direction of the ball can be frustrating.
Repetitive gameplay with low variety in backgrounds, music, and some power-ups lacking originality.
Absence of local multiplayer and broken achievements detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The game's graphics are praised for their modern polish and stylish design, reminiscent of classic Amiga titles, which enhances the overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the vibrant and funky visuals that complement the gameplay, making it an entertaining experience. The combination of good graphics, responsive controls, and engaging level design contributes to a visually satisfying and immersive game.
- “The funky graphics and the character/power-up combinations make this game a unique departure from the original with enough innovation and difficulty to keep me coming back for more!”
- “It's a really nice looking Arkanoid-style game, with decent graphics and nice music.”
- “It is very entertaining and has great visuals.”
- “Visuals feel like really polished Amiga games (Pinball Fantasies, Speedball 2, etc.). The graphics are so neat and stylish.”
- “Visuals feel like really polished Amiga games (Pinball Fantasies, Speedball 2, etc.). The graphics are so neat and stylish.”
- “Visuals feel like really polished Amiga games (Pinball Fantasies, Speedball 2, etc.). The graphics are so neat and stylish.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay in Doughlings: Arcade combines traditional brick-breaking mechanics with elements from Puzzle Bobble, offering a refreshing experience for modern PCs. While it features somewhat repetitive gameplay, it is easy to learn, has dynamic short levels, and responsive controls that enhance reflex-building and visual tension. Overall, it presents a solid yet familiar arcade experience.
- “Doughlings: Arcade is quite a good attempt to bring the traditional brick-breaking gameplay mixed with puzzle bobble mechanics and refreshed by some new features to modern PCs.”
- “It is easy to learn, has dynamic gameplay with short levels and responsive controls.”
- “Somewhat repetitive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay may not be hard, but it creates a visual tension and the game builds up your reflexes as expected.”
- “Doughlings: Arcade is quite a good attempt to bring the traditional brick-breaking gameplay mixed with puzzle bobble mechanics, but it feels somewhat repetitive.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its decent quality while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Overall, the soundtrack is considered fitting for an arcade game, but it does not stand out significantly.
- “It's really nice looking arkanoid style game, with decent graphics, nice music.”
- “Very low variety of game backgrounds and music.”
- “- Repetitive music.”
- “The music for an arcade game is quite normal, but it lacks variety.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The story of Doughlings: Arcade is praised for its interesting narrative and nostalgic appeal, complemented by vibrant visuals. However, the game lacks replay value and offers no additional modes beyond the main story, limiting its overall depth.
- “Finally, a nostalgic game with an interesting storyline and colorful design.”
- “This game has no replay value, no other modes than the main 'story' one.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is consistently described as funny and simple, with users appreciating its entertaining features.
- “A funny and simple game with great features.”
- “A hilarious experience that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “The humor is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers little to no replayability, as it lacks additional modes beyond the main story. Players have noted that once the story is completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game.
- “This game has no replay value; there are no other modes besides the main 'story' one.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and no noticeable bugs or glitches that detract from the overall playability.
- “Everything runs smoothly; I didn't see any bugs or glitches that ruin the playability.”
- “Everything runs smoothly; I didn't see any bugs or glitches that ruin the playability.”