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Portal Dogs

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48%Game Brain Score
emotional, graphics
grinding, replayability
67% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Portal Dogs is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Brain Connected and was released on February 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In the puzzle platformer Portal Dogs, a horde of dogs are following their king through the portal world. The catch: you play with all dogs simultaneously.

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emotional2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features cute graphics and a heartwarming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It is family-friendly and reminiscent of classic retro platformers, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
  • The puzzles are well-made with good variety, providing a satisfying challenge as players progress through the levels.
  • The controls can be unresponsive and the movement feels 'slippery', making gameplay frustrating.
  • There are no instructions for keybinds, leading to confusion about controls and mechanics.
  • Technical issues such as a non-functional exit button and slow menu loading times detract from the overall experience.
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in engagement, even for a mobile title, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.

    • “Even for a mobile game, the gameplay is lackluster and quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concerns about the game's replayability, indicating that it may not offer enough incentive or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The replayability is questionable at best.”
    • “I found the replayability lacking, as there isn't much incentive to play through the game again.”
    • “After completing the game once, I felt no urge to replay it due to the lack of varied content.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is considered lackluster and quickly becomes tedious, with users noting a lack of clear instruction on the mechanics.

    • “Even for a mobile game, the gameplay is lackluster and quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “The game does not really explain what the mechanics are.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional impact, featuring charming graphics and a heartwarming soundtrack that enhance the overall experience. The gameplay mechanics, such as keys unlocking doors when touched by the dog, contribute to a sense of warmth and connection.

    • “A nice puzzle platformer with very cute graphics and a heartwarming soundtrack.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as cute and lovely, complementing its heartwarming soundtrack, which enhances the overall appeal of the puzzle platformer.

    • “A nice puzzle platformer with very cute graphics and a heartwarming soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics are lovely.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, complementing its cute graphics and enhancing the overall experience with a heartwarming soundtrack.

    • “A nice puzzle platformer with very cute graphics and a heartwarming soundtrack.”
    • “The most exciting part is the music.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere lacks the charm and engaging qualities found in similar titles, comparing it unfavorably to the nostalgic feel of classic platformers like Donkey Kong Country.

    • “Has that slip 'n slide feel of DKC without any of the charm or atmosphere.”
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Portal Dogs is a arcade platformer game.

Portal Dogs is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Portal Dogs was released on February 25, 2020.

Portal Dogs was developed by Brain Connected.

Portal Dogs has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its grinding.

Portal Dogs is a single player game.

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