Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick

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Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and was released on May 1, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick" is an arcade-style game where players help Pep, Putt-Putt's dog, collect goodies while avoiding obstacles across over 100 levels. The game features fast-paced action and is suitable for kids aged 3-8, with the ability to save progress and track scores for up to 75 players. This Humongous Entertainment title offers new challenges and lovable characters in high-quality, hand-drawn environments.

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and fun, appealing to both kids and adults who enjoyed it in their childhood.
It features a variety of levels and obstacles that keep the gameplay interesting, with new challenges introduced as you progress.
The music and sound effects are enjoyable, adding to the overall charm of the game.

The controls can be frustrating, leading to accidental misclicks and unintended jumps into the void.
Many levels feel random and unfair due to unpredictable enemy movements, making progress difficult at times.
The graphics and animations are dated, which may detract from the experience for modern players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily inspired by Q*bert, featuring a mix of new obstacles and challenges that help maintain engagement despite some repetitiveness. While the animation quality is lacking, the mechanics are introduced and reused effectively, making it accessible and enjoyable for younger players, though it may not fully satisfy adult gamers. Overall, it offers a beginner-friendly experience with some depth, particularly for fans of similar arcade games.
- “It introduces mechanics faster, reuses them more, and the mechanics themselves are more fun.”
- “Overall, it's still a good time, and even if you never played Q*bert-type games, this should be a good start to try since it's beginner-friendly. If you want more gameplay like this, then you can try Vividlope and Hoppy Hop.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, and how the characters act and talk makes me feel like I am actually in the game.”
- “I'm basically done talking about the gameplay because that's it, it's just awful.”
- “Gameplay involves bouncing around an isometrically presented pile of trash cans collecting bones.”
- “While I don't doubt that the repetitive gameplay can be boring if you play the game without interruption, I think that children will find their joy in it: it's simple to understand and apart from when Pep is falling into the void (I still don't understand how I'm managing to do it), the meetings with his rivals are kind of cute.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered unimpressive, featuring a low-detail, cartoony aesthetic that lacks clarity in distinguishing tiles from gaps, complicating gameplay. While the art style and animations receive praise for their cuteness and charm, some players feel that the overall visual presentation does not elevate the experience significantly. The inclusion of a custom level creator adds a creative element, but it does not fully compensate for the graphical shortcomings.
- “The animation, the art style, the voice actors, everything about this game makes Putt-Putt® and Pep's Dog on a Stick worthy of praise.”
- “The graphics and designs are cute, and with a custom level creator, the player is allowed to show creativity and imagination in making their own levels to play through.”
- “So, Dog on a Stick is just Q-Bert, but Q-Bert with solid pixel graphics, warm cute music, and Putt-Putt reminding Pep to avoid overly affectionate creatures.”
- “Above all, the biggest problem in the visuals is how it is sometimes unclear what is a tile and what is a gap, and determining whether Pep can reach a tile or not is trickier than it needs to be.”
- “However, there is a little problem for me: the graphics.”
- “The graphics and designs are cute, but they don't elevate the overall experience as much as they could.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around an automobile and its dog companion who visit a dump, where the dog discovers a pogo stick. While some players find the emotional journey compelling, others criticize the lack of a substantial plot, noting that the gameplay primarily involves guiding the dog without a deeper narrative.
- “Never before has a story driven me to such emotional lengths as this: I reach the pits of despair when I fail, and a fluster of love in my heart when I succeed.”
- “The plot is that the automobile and his canine companion went to the dump to drop off some recyclables, wherein the canine found a pogo stick.”
- “No story.”
- “Indeed, there is no real plot or story: Putt-Putt is leading Pep to a level and then it's up to you to move the dog towards the destination.”
- “Indeed, there is no real plot or story: Putt-Putt is leading Pep to a level and then it's up to you to move the dog towards the destination.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "dog on a stick" is generally regarded as its strong suit, featuring a mix of groovy tracks and competent tunes, complemented by warm and cute melodies. However, some players find the easy listening soundtrack repetitive and occasionally annoying, particularly the sound associated with the jumping stick. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not be universally appealing.
- “Although that is faint praise, I would still say that the music is 'dog on a stick's' strong suit.”
- “So, 'dog on a stick' is just Q-Bert, but Q-Bert with solid pixel graphics, warm cute music, and Putt Putt reminding Pep to avoid overly affectionate creatures.”
- “The music is more remarkable: there are a few groovy tracks in here, but the others are merely competent.”
- “But oh man, that easy listening muzak soundtrack is something else.”
- “As for the soundtrack, it's fine, though after a while, hearing the jumping stick can be quite annoying.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is considered average, with some users noting issues such as unclear dialogue that may require subtitles for better understanding.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes profound emotional responses, with experiences ranging from deep despair during failures to overwhelming joy during successes, highlighting its powerful storytelling and character development.
- “Never before has a story driven me to such emotional lengths as this: I reach the pits of despair when I fail, and a fluster of love in my heart when I succeed.”

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Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick is a casual action adventure game.

Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick was released on May 1, 2014.

Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick was developed by Humongous Entertainment.

Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick is a single player game.

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