Dr.Green

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Dr.Green is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by johan Aronson and was released on January 2, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Dr.Green is a 2D retro action platformer, reminiscent of Megaman and Ninja Senki. As Dr.Green, an orphan on a mission to save his forest home from evil forces, players will fight against workers destroying the natural beauty for profit. The game is a captivating blend of environmental statement and personal discovery, with gameplay that features classic challenges and a variety of abilities to unlock."

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro art style and smooth gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic platformers.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
Boss fights are engaging and provide a good challenge, contributing to a sense of progression.

The game suffers from poor level design, with messy layouts and repetitive enemy patterns that detract from the experience.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and level progression.
Limited replayability and a lack of power-ups or meaningful collectibles make the game feel shallow and unmotivating.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story revolves around an orphan raised by nature, who becomes a guardian of the environment, but is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, often feeling like ecology propaganda. While some players appreciate the nostalgic art style and potential of the narrative, many find it poorly executed, with simplistic levels and repetitive boss mechanics detracting from the overall experience.
- “The story is almost ecology propaganda, where you are some Mowgli-type abandoned kid who goes by the name 'Doctor' and defends nature with a gun, because of course that would happen if you were raised by wildlife and ended up as its guardian.”
- “If you liked playing the early Mega Man games but wish their story had more in common with Sonic the Hedgehog, this is definitely a game.”
- “The story and the art style are cute and made me remember those days when I played this kind of game all day.”
- “There are no power-ups, a bad story, boring levels with poor health placement and bosses with one attack pattern.”
- “The story is almost ecology propaganda, where you are some Mowgli-type abandoned kid who for some reason goes by the name 'Doctor' and defends nature with a gun because of course that would happen if you got raised by wildlife and ended up as its guardian.”
- “What would happen if Apogee's classic secret agent borrowed the story from Sonic the Hedgehog.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics are praised for their solid pixel art style, evoking a nostalgic Game Boy feel that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the crisp controls and vibrant sprite animations, which contribute to the game's retro charm and challenge during boss fights. Overall, the art style is a standout feature, successfully capturing the essence of classic gaming.
- “The graphics are nice and give a good Game Boy-like feeling. The music is great and retro, and the controls are good, which is essential for jump and runs.”
- “I bought it mostly because I really liked the art style of the sprites, and it's even greater to see it in motion.”
- “I love Dr. Green, the boss fights are really challenging, and the 8-bit graphics take me back to the good old days.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its retro quality, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man. Players appreciate the great soundtrack, which enhances the overall fun and immersive experience of the game.
- “The music is also pretty sweet.”
- “The graphics are nice and give a good Game Boy-like feeling; the music is great and retro, and the controls are good, which is essential for jump and runs.”
- “So far it's a really fun game; I like the soundtrack, the character sprites, and the style reminded me of the old Mega Man series.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized as smooth but ultimately uninspired, with many users finding it to be repetitive and lacking in excitement. Overall, it feels like a standard experience that doesn't stand out.
- “+ smooth gameplay”
- “That doesn't keep it from being very joyless in its gameplay design.”
- “TL;DR: dime-a-dozen gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players interested in achieving high scores rather than providing varied experiences or content for multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The dynamic world changes with each run, making every experience unique and exciting.”
- “Little replayability, maybe for high scores.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, leading to frustrating experiences such as freezing during critical moments. Despite these stability issues, some players still find the overall gameplay enjoyable and recommend it.
- “Dr. Green ends up being wasted potential filled with a frustrating mess of glitches.”
- “Let's start with glitches; the game has plenty of them. I'm writing this review after a weird glitch froze the level 7 boss screen, causing me to die because the time runs out while the level doesn't scroll and the player is not visible on the screen.”
- “Has quite a few bugs and glitches, but overall it's a great game; I recommend it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has potential and meets player expectations, but it suffers from inadequate optimization, impacting overall performance.
- “The game is just what I wanted to see on Steam, but sadly this one in particular is not optimized enough.”