Dr. COG

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In "Dr. COG," take on the role of a memory restoration expert, using the Reminiscence Mk.1 to enter your client's memories and restore his father's lost memories. Carefully arrange gears to optimize memory production, keeping in mind that their rotation affects memory output. Between stages, customize your gear deck to create powerful synergies and improve your restoration strategies.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Dr. COG offers a unique and interesting puzzle-solving experience with creative mechanics and engaging level designs.
The game provides a fun and enjoyable experience once players get the hang of its mechanics, making it a good free-to-play option.
The use of gear effects adds a layer of strategy, and the minimalistic art style complements the gameplay well.

The game lacks a save feature, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon failure, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
Many mechanics and synergies are poorly explained, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.
There are bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as production nullification in later stages, which can hinder progress.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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21%
The gameplay in Dr. Cog is praised for its innovative and creative mechanics that effectively challenge players' problem-solving skills, with fluid execution and engaging level designs. However, some users noted that the story can be clumsy and detracts from the overall experience, and certain game mechanics lack clear explanations. Overall, the game is considered fun and offers a unique puzzle-solving experience.
- “The levels are designed to test your problem-solving skills while offering a fresh approach to gameplay.”
- “Dr. Cog offers an interesting and fun puzzle-solving experience with unique mechanics and creative level designs.”
- “Overall, the game is fun and the story is interesting; the only criticism I have is that some of the game mechanics aren't explained very well.”
- “I hope a longer version of the game comes out adding new cogs and mechanics. The story wasn't half bad, but I know it wasn't the main point.”
- “Dr. Cog is an innovative puzzle game that challenges your mind with creative mechanics and a quirky story.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story in Dr. Cog receives mixed reviews; while some players find it quirky and interesting, others criticize it as clumsy and tedious, feeling it interrupts the gameplay. Many agree that the game’s mechanics are the main focus, with the narrative serving as a secondary element that could benefit from better integration or expansion. Overall, the story is seen as a decent addition, but not essential to the game's appeal.
- “Overall, the game is fun and the story is interesting; the only criticism I have is that some of the game mechanics aren't explained very well.”
- “Dr. Cog is an innovative puzzle game that challenges your mind with creative mechanics and a quirky story.”
- “Good story.”
- “Interesting basic mechanics interrupted by a clumsy and pointless story which you tediously have to click through.”
- “If the dev ever releases a sandbox mode or removes the story, I'll give it another shot.”
- “I hope a longer version of the game comes out adding new cogs and mechanics.. the story wasn't half bad but I know it wasn't the main point.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics feature a minimalistic art style that complements the game's concept effectively, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the well-executed visuals and sound design, which contribute to the engaging nature of the progressively challenging puzzles.
- “The minimalistic art style works well with the concept, and the puzzles gradually increase in difficulty, keeping you engaged.”
- “The graphics are beautifully designed and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The sound and graphics are well done and fit perfectly together.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it is often interrupted by a clumsy and unengaging story that requires excessive clicking to progress. While the basic mechanics are interesting, the overall experience is marred by the repetitive nature of the grinding combined with the lackluster narrative.
- “Interesting basic mechanics interrupted by a clumsy and pointless story which you tediously have to click through.”