Doughlings: Invasion

Hero Concept’s additions help to break up the inherent monotony of Space Invaders, but Doughlings: Invasion is still a game that’s fun for short bursts only. That’s not a deal killer, of course, just something to consider before buying.

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58% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

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Doughlings: Invasion is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Hero Concept and was released on July 31, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Doughlings: Invasion features a variety of enemies and power-ups that add depth to the gameplay, making it engaging for players who enjoy tactical challenges.
The game has charming graphics and a fun soundtrack, appealing to fans of retro-style arcade games.
The gradual introduction of game mechanics and the campaign mode make it more accessible, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed.

The game suffers from inconsistent hitboxes and visibility issues with projectiles, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively punishing, making it hard to progress without repeated failures.
As a clone of Space Invaders, it lacks originality and depth, with some reviewers describing it as boring and repetitive.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the modern, attractive visuals and improvements over previous titles, while others criticize the simplistic, low-quality 2D art style reminiscent of mobile apps. Additionally, the lack of customization options and resolution settings detracts from the overall experience, particularly for PC gamers accustomed to higher visual standards. Overall, while some players find the graphics appealing, many feel they fall short of expectations for a PC game.
- “Doughlings: Invasion is a great, challenging game with really awesome music and pretty graphics.”
- “Graphics are much, much better than the first one, 'Doughlings Arcade,' and gameplay has really been improved.”
- “The graphics of the game are simply gorgeous.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay is praised for its fluidity and depth, featuring a tactical color match mechanic that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the modernized take on classic arcade elements, with improved graphics and a well-balanced difficulty curve that encourages strategic thinking over mere reflexes. Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and satisfying, making it a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
- “It even has a tactical color match mechanic (it's very satisfying when you manage to clear half of the screen in that way)!”
- “Though it appears on the surface to be little more than an unpleasant looking clone of Space Invaders, its surprisingly deep gameplay elements, well-sloped difficulty curve, and some banging tunes make it a simple yet effective bit of arcade fun for short bursts.”
- “In Doughlings, the challenges the bosses present are more tactical, as opposed to reflex-based; and they force you to exploit the game mechanics, instead of expecting you to snipe a vulnerable spot on the boss (but yes, that exists too).”
- “Graphics are much better than the first one; 'Doughlings Arcade' and gameplay also has really been improved.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it interesting and enjoyable, complemented by appealing character designs. However, overall engagement appears low, as many gamers seem less invested in the narrative compared to other titles that offer more compelling stories and gameplay.
- “Character designs are good, the story is interesting, and above all... it's fun to play.”
- “Modern space invaders with a better story, cuter graphics, and more tactical gameplay.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Doughlings: Invasion is criticized for its high price of $10 USD, which many users feel is unjustified given the availability of older AAA games at similar or lower prices.
- “Doughlings: Invasion has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of $10 USD, for which you could easily get any number of older AAA games.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its appealing designs and engaging story, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The character designs are impressive, the story is engaging, and above all, it's fun to play.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The music in Doughlings: Invasion is highly praised, with users highlighting it as awesome and a strong complement to the game's challenging gameplay and appealing graphics.
- “Doughlings: Invasion is a great, challenging game with really awesome music and pretty graphics.”

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Doughlings: Invasion is a arcade shooter game.

Doughlings: Invasion is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Doughlings: Invasion.

Doughlings: Invasion was released on July 31, 2019.

Doughlings: Invasion was developed by Hero Concept.

Doughlings: Invasion has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Doughlings: Invasion is a single player game.

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