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Herding Dog

If there’s an emptiness inside of you that can only be filled with an animal herding simulator, then I may have a game recommendation for you.
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51%Game Brain Score
music, humor
graphics, gameplay
68% User Score Based on 31 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Herding Dog is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by xixgames and was released on January 15, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

You know what they say, it's a wolf-eat-pig world out there for farmers. Play as a trustworthy farm canine and unlock your inner guard dog as you run, jump and bark to keep your farm safe from predators.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
music5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a colorful and appealing art style that is enjoyable for children.
  • It offers a simple and relaxing gameplay experience, making it suitable for casual play.
  • The game is actively being updated by the developer, which shows potential for improvement and new features.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • There are numerous bugs, including broken achievements and issues with animals getting stuck or falling off the map.
  • The game feels repetitive and lacks variety in levels and objectives, which may lead to boredom.
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting the mood, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, as many tracks loop continuously, leading to potential annoyance over time. Recent updates have introduced more music options and a jukebox feature, which may enhance the experience for players.

    • “The music is relaxing and fits the mood.”
    • “Very calming and has a soundtrack to kick to.”
    • “Super catchy music, but on a short loop.”
    • “No minimap, ugly polygon terrain with so many glitching places, sound bugs everywhere, especially when the dog barks (music stops for one second).”
    • “Besides that, it is shallow; the music can be annoying (depending on whether you like it, I guess). There are some bugs, and the controls and UI make it feel like a mobile port.”
    • “The music never stops once it starts and is on an infinite loop.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the colorful and beautiful art style, others criticize them for being overly simple and lacking depth. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but not enough to elevate the game's overall experience.

    • “Good looking, colorful graphics and textures.”
    • “Awesome game with a unique idea and beautiful art style.”
    • “The graphics are very simple.”
    • “Only appealing thing about this game is the graphics, sadly.”
    • “The graphics are as simple as you could expect.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by simple and predictable mechanics that change frequently, which can lead to confusion and frustration, particularly for older players. While younger audiences may find enjoyment and excitement in learning the mechanics, issues such as counting errors can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game is designed to be accessible, especially with compatible controllers.

    • “So since I knew this was meant for a younger audience, I called my little brother over, sat him on my lap and watched him learn how the game mechanics worked.”
    • “Then the in-game tip showed up and he understood immediately, after beating his first level that required and used this game mechanic he squealed with excitement and continued to play.”
    • “[*] Good gameplay and works well with a Microsoft licensed controller.”
    • “There is no violence, and the game mechanics are very simple and predictable from level to level.”
    • “So since I knew this was meant for a younger audience, I called my little brother over, sat him on my lap, and watched him learn how the game mechanics worked.”
    • “Then the in-game tip showed up, and he understood immediately. After beating his first level that required and used this game mechanic, he squealed with excitement and continued to play.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as boring and tedious, making it difficult to recommend even to users with compatible devices.

    • “The grinding in this game is incredibly tedious and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I found myself stuck in an endless loop of grinding, which made the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”
    • “The repetitive nature of the grinding mechanics really detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game resonates particularly well with younger audiences, as evidenced by kids finding it hilarious, while some adult players may experience a decline in enjoyment over time, potentially due to repetitive elements like the music.

    • “While I enjoyed the game for a short stint before getting a bit bored and annoyed by the music (the developer might add a jukebox function), my kids absolutely loved the game and were laughing their tiny asses off!”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the low-resolution and poorly designed menus, which detract from the overall immersive experience.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as "pretty dang buggy."

    • “Pretty dang buggy, dawg.”
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Herding Dog is a casual strategy game.

Herding Dog is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Herding Dog was released on January 15, 2016.

Herding Dog was developed by xixgames.

Herding Dog has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Herding Dog is a single player game.

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