Dr.Green

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
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  • graphics
  • music
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"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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  • Windows
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Reviews

46%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a great retro art style and smooth gameplay, reminiscent of classic platformers.
  • The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience, with clear influences from retro games.
  • Boss fights are engaging and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The game suffers from poor level design, with messy environments and repetitive enemy patterns that detract from the experience.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and level progression.
  • The lack of power-ups and limited replayability make the game feel shallow and unmotivating over time.
  • story5 mentions

    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, resembling ecological propaganda. While some find the premise nostalgic and charming, many reviewers feel it falls flat with poorly designed 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.”
    • “I'm so angry, the game was very promising; the story and the art style are cute and made me remember those days when I played this kind of game all day.”
    • “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.”
    • “There are no power-ups, a bad story, boring levels with poor health placement, and bosses with one attack pattern.”
    • “So the story is, you're an orphan who becomes some sort of nature-boy.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their solid pixel art style, evoking a nostalgic Game Boy feel, and are complemented by crisp controls and great retro music. Players appreciate the cute art style of the sprites, which enhances the overall experience, especially in motion.

    • “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.”
    • “The story and the art style are cute and made me remember those days when I played this kind of game all day.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its retro quality, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man. Reviewers appreciate the great soundtrack, which enhances the overall fun and immersive experience of the game.

    • “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.”
    • “+ Great soundtrack; you can really hear the influence.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as smooth but ultimately uninspired, with many users finding it to be repetitive and lacking in excitement. Overall, it feels generic and fails to offer a memorable experience.

    • “+ smooth gameplay”
    • “That doesn't keep it from being very joyless in its gameplay design.”
    • “TL;DR: Dime-a-dozen gameplay.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs that can significantly disrupt gameplay, including instances where levels freeze and players become invisible. Despite these stability issues, some users still find the overall experience enjoyable and recommend the game.

    • “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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    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 of this game is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game multiple times.”
    • “With so many different character builds and story paths, I find myself coming back to this game again and again.”
    • “Little replayability, maybe for high scores.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    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.”
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