ProtoCorgi
- June 15, 2023
- Kemono Games
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Get on Epic Games Store"ProtoCorgi is a single-player shooter game with compelling arcade-style gameplay, great pixel art visuals, and an amazing soundtrack. As Bullet, a cybernetic corgi, players shoot, dodge, and bark their way through waves of enemies and bosses to save their friend Nixie. With adjustable difficulty, numerous weapon combinations, and special abilities, ProtoCorgi offers a fun and challenging experience for all players."
Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and a fantastic soundtrack that pays homage to classic games, making it visually and audibly appealing.
- Gameplay is engaging with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, allowing players to improve their skills and enjoy the experience.
- The inclusion of a level editor and various unlockable features adds significant replay value and community interaction.
- The lack of checkpoints can be frustrating, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon losing all continues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Some mechanics, such as the hitbox and power-up system, are convoluted and can lead to confusion during gameplay, making it difficult for new players to grasp.
- Visual clutter and overwhelming screen effects can make it hard to focus on gameplay, leading to unavoidable hits and a less enjoyable experience.
- music42 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its dynamic and catchy soundtrack that blends modern styles with nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic cartoons and games. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, featuring a variety of tracks that complement the gameplay and visuals, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the music is described as a "10/10," with many players expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately.
“The soundtrack is extremely good, in a modern style that pays homage to old cartoons and games, reminiscent of future bass and chiptune, Kirby and Bomberman.”
“The soundtrack is phenomenal and the gameplay is simple to learn with nuances I'm continuing to discover.”
“It's an absolute love letter to the classic horizontal shooter genre, with gorgeous visuals, amazing music, and well polished mechanics.”
“The soundtrack leaves you wanting more levels/alternates.”
“It breaks my heart to say any of this because the artwork and music absolutely brings me so much joy it hurts, but unfortunately the game itself is just too hard and stressful for me to get any enjoyment out of it.”
“The soundtrack makes me feel like I'm watching a 1980s era anime, and the pixel art is cute.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Proto Corgi is a mixed bag, featuring solid shooting and movement mechanics alongside beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack. However, players have noted issues such as confusing difficulty, frustrating mechanics like bullet sponge enemies, and a lackluster tutorial that fails to adequately explain game systems. While it offers replay value with alternate paths and secrets, the overall experience can feel generic and occasionally unsatisfying due to its convoluted power-up system and visual clutter.
“Great visuals, sounds/soundtrack; and shooting & movement mechanics all feel solid.”
“It's an absolute love letter to the classic horizontal shooter genre, with gorgeous visuals, amazing music, and well polished mechanics.”
“The mechanics are thoroughly fleshed out and there are even alternate paths and secrets in the campaign, so there's tons of replay value.”
“I found the initial sections eye-wateringly boring gameplay-wise.”
“The game's difficulty is somewhat confusing; it's an easy game, but the visual pollution, controls, scoring mechanic, power-up system, UI, bullet sponge enemies, and the hitbox located in a strange position can cause some frustration.”
“The tutorial is also very simple and offers little to no help regarding game mechanics.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming aesthetics, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute art style and vibrant visuals, which complement the solid gameplay mechanics and soundtrack. However, some users noted that certain levels can be visually overwhelming, detracting from the overall experience.
“Great visuals, sounds/soundtrack; and shooting & movement mechanics all feel solid.”
“The graphics, the music, and the old school shooter vibe with a corgi are making it one of my favorite 'pick up and play for ten minutes and get just a little farther' games of 2023.”
“It's an absolute love letter to the classic horizontal shooter genre, with gorgeous visuals, amazing music, and well polished mechanics.”
“It breaks my heart to say any of this because the artwork and music absolutely brings me so much joy it hurts, but unfortunately the game itself is just too hard and stressful for me to get any enjoyment out of it.”
“The 4th level's speed tunnel is hard on the eyes with a mix of parallax motion, hologram graphics that get confusing, and on-screen prompts that go by so fast that your brain starts freaking out a bit.”
“But don't let the visuals fool you in terms of difficulty.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and well-integrated with its art and music, featuring a variety of secrets and multiple endings that enhance player investment. However, some reviewers noted that certain plot elements can feel predictable, suggesting a need for more surprising twists to elevate the narrative experience. Overall, the story is appreciated but could benefit from additional depth and unpredictability.
“The art, gameplay, story, and music were marvelous from beginning to end.”
“It has a lot of secrets for you to find out and finish the story in different ways!”
“Taking the [spoiler] gravity station [/spoiler] stage as an example, the mystery given by the plot is good enough to get the player engaged and invested in what's next.”
“Not getting a free pass just because there's a corgi in it; especially when it adds nothing to the plot and has an awkward hitbox.”
“> the only drawback might be that at times the story flow feels kind of obvious.”
“The storytelling might be needing some surprise elements.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its well-developed mechanics, alternate paths, and secrets within the campaign. Despite a relatively short playtime of around 40 minutes, features like scoreboards and a level editor enhance the incentive to replay.
“The mechanics are thoroughly fleshed out, and there are even alternate paths and secrets in the campaign, so there's tons of replay value.”
“It's pretty short; you can beat it in about 40 minutes, but it has tons of replay value, scoreboards, and a level editor!”
“Highly replayable as well!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is hindered by a lack of checkpoints and frequent glitches, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The lack of checkpoints and what seem like glitches make this game not very fun.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the player's initial struggle to adapt to the mechanics, particularly the corgi's hitbox, which adds a layer of tension and challenge. Despite this adjustment period, the overall experience is perceived positively, suggesting a rewarding emotional journey through gameplay.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players drawn in by its cute and funny premise, complemented by appealing visuals.
“I bought it because it seemed to have great visuals and a cute, funny premise.”
