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."
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Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and a charming soundtrack that pays homage to classic games, making it visually and audibly appealing.
- It offers a well-balanced challenge with a variety of difficulty levels, allowing both new and experienced players to enjoy the gameplay.
- The inclusion of a level editor and hidden secrets adds significant replay value, encouraging players to explore and create their own content.
- The lack of checkpoints can be frustrating, forcing players to restart from the beginning after losing all continues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the power-up system and hitbox clarity, are convoluted and can lead to confusion during play.
- Visual clutter and overwhelming screen effects can make it difficult to focus on gameplay, leading to unavoidable hits and a less enjoyable experience.
- music84 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % 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 features a variety of genres, from ambient to fast-paced drum'n'bass, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and visual presentation. Many players consider the music a standout feature, often rating it a perfect 10/10 and expressing a desire for more levels to accompany the exceptional soundtrack.
“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.”
“But the best part about this game is the soundtrack; it is very dynamic, with a couple of completely different tracks, from ambient to very fast drum'n'bass.”
“The soundtrack is phenomenal and the gameplay is simple to learn with nuances I'm continuing to discover.”
“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 leaves you wanting more levels/alternates.”
“Soundtrack wants slowing down and the gameplay wants speeding up.”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Proto Corgi is a mixed bag, featuring solid shooting and movement mechanics alongside beautiful pixel art and a catchy soundtrack. However, players have noted issues such as confusing difficulty, frustrating controls, and a lack of depth in the tutorial, which can detract from the overall experience. While it pays homage to classic horizontal shooters, some aspects feel generic and convoluted, leading to a less satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay experience for some players.
“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.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and cute aesthetics, making it one of the most visually appealing shoot 'em ups available. Players appreciate the charming art style and vibrant visuals, which are complemented by an engaging soundtrack. However, some users noted that certain levels can be visually overwhelming, detracting from the overall experience.
“The visuals and audio are outstanding.”
“It's an absolute love letter to the classic horizontal shooter genre, with gorgeous visuals, amazing music, and well polished mechanics.”
“The art style is adorable and the bullets themselves are adorable; the secrets are well hidden and the stages are fun and unique.”
“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 so fast by the end that your brain starts freaking out a bit.”
“But don't let the visuals fool you in terms of difficulty.”
- story18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring engaging cutscenes, a captivating soundtrack, and multiple secrets that encourage exploration and varied endings. However, some reviewers noted that the narrative can feel predictable at times, lacking surprising elements to enhance the overall experience. Despite minor criticisms, the art and music complement the story effectively, contributing to a positive impression overall.
“We start with a story cutscene set to music with vocals!”
“The art, gameplay, story, music was marvelous from beginning to end.”
“It has a lot of secrets for you to find out and finish the story in different ways!”
“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 storytelling might need some surprise elements.”
“The only drawback might be that at times the story flow feels kind of obvious.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its well-developed mechanics, alternate paths, and hidden secrets within the campaign. Despite a short completion time of around 40 minutes, features like scoreboards and a level editor enhance the overall replay value, making it highly engaging for players.
“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!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with stability, citing a lack of checkpoints and frequent glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The lack of checkpoints and what seem like glitches make this game not very fun.”
“The lack of checkpoints and what seem like glitches make this game not very fun.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of challenge and adjustment, as players navigate the difficulties posed by the corgi's hitbox and the game's mechanics, evoking a mix of frustration and satisfaction. Overall, the experience is described as positive despite initial hurdles.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players noting its cute and funny premise as a key attraction alongside its impressive visuals.
“I bought it because it seemed to have great visuals and a cute, funny premise.”
