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Puzzle Puppers

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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86%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
music, gameplay
91% User Score Based on 70 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Puzzle Puppers is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Cardboard Keep and was released on January 20, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Stretch out cute dogs to their food bowls! Easy to learn, difficult to master with deceptively simple puzzles and mechanics.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Adorable and cute dog-themed puzzle game with colorful, vibrant graphics and charming animations.
  • Relaxing and engaging gameplay with a good difficulty curve; suitable for casual and puzzle fans of all ages.
  • Innovative puzzle mechanics including conveyor belts, wormholes, and multi-dog coordination add variety and challenge.
  • Game is relatively short and some levels, especially the last one, rely on guesswork or trial and error rather than pure logic.
  • Lacks polish on PC and console versions, including control issues (keyboard not well supported), limited settings, no tutorial, and some graphical/animation glitches.
  • Some puzzles involving holes/wormholes can be frustrating due to lack of clear mapping; music can become repetitive over time.
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is sweet, vibrant, and soothing, complementing the relaxed and cute atmosphere. However, it tends to be repetitive, which some players find slightly annoying, though a mute option is available. Overall, the soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the puzzle-solving experience without adding pressure.

    • “Sweet and vibrant, the music is boppy, a treat!”
    • “It's very laid back, no timer, no pressure at all, think and enjoy the lovely doggos and cute music.”
    • “Nice, fun, and cute puzzle game with soothing music.”
    • “The only negative I found in this game was the background music that becomes very repetitive.”
    • “The music is on the edge of being annoying where I'll leave it on for a while, then mute it.”
    • “The music gets quite repetitive though, but you can mute the music and listen to something else.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features clever and unique puzzle mechanics that are easy to understand and gradually introduce new elements, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult. While some games show mobile port traits and minor polish issues, the overall puzzle design, variety, and casual, wholesome style deliver an enjoyable experience with a good balance of complexity and accessibility.

    • “I liked a decent part of the levels, though not all, since the mechanics are interesting and can make up some clever puzzles.”
    • “It's relatively short and there aren't a ton of gameplay gimmicks, but I felt like I got my money's worth given the number of puzzles and how well they were made.”
    • “New mechanics are introduced as you play, and while some of them are more fun than others, they're all pretty fun to figure out.”
    • “While the puzzles do work and some mechanics feel unique, the game makes it very clear that it is a port of a mobile game: 3-star scoring system for levels, optimized for touch screen controls, and no 'quit' button on the home screen. This leaves the game with a general sense of unpolish.”
    • “It's relatively short and there aren't many gameplay gimmicks, which might make the experience feel limited despite well-made puzzles.”
    • “It never gets hugely challenging even when collecting all the collectibles (with one exception), which may reduce the depth of gameplay for players seeking tougher puzzles.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a cute, colorful, and polished art style with vivid colors and appealing models, though some raster elements appear pixelated when mixed with vector graphics. Animations can be glitchy or mistimed, and there is a known graphical bug affecting character movement. The game lacks display and graphic settings, limiting customization, but it remains visually charming and lightweight.

    • “Adorable graphics accompany you on the journey in which you have to lead differently neon coloured doggos to their bowl.”
    • “The graphics are colourful and nice.”
    • “The graphics are actually cute, the models are nice and colors are vivid.”
    • “Some of the raster graphics are low-res and look pixelated or blurry when mixed with the vector ones, and the animations often end up in a loop or are mistimed.”
    • “There's a graphical bug where the dogs start moving very strangely.”
    • “The game is made in Unity and unfortunately lacks display configuration modes (you can basically only play on 'high' graphic quality and a single resolution in windowed mode).”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by its funny and colorful art style, particularly the amusing and quirky way dogs stretch into snake-like shapes. Players find it both hilarious and entertaining, adding charm to its challenging puzzle gameplay.

    • “This game is funny and challenging.”
    • “It looks very funny when a little doggie becomes a dog-snake.”
    • “It looks very creepy, but at the same time it is absolutely hilarious.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome gameplay, providing a comforting and enjoyable experience. Controls, such as switching between dogs, contribute to a smooth and engaging emotional connection without causing frustration.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits stability issues, including buggy animations and lack of cloud saving, although it features a simple settings menu and decent achievements. Overall, the experience is somewhat affected by these technical shortcomings.

    • “Almost no settings, decent achievements, no cloud saving, buggy animations.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability with over 80 levels to explore, complemented by extensive language customization options that make it accessible to a broad audience.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization reveals its mobile origin, featuring touch-focused controls, a 3-star scoring system, and missing basic UI elements like a quit button. While functional, this leads to a sense of unpolished design in the port.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
1h Main story
2h Completionist
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Puzzle Puppers is a casual puzzle game.

Puzzle Puppers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

The main story can be completed in around 1 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 2 hours to finish. On average players spend around 3 hours playing Puzzle Puppers.

Puzzle Puppers was released on January 20, 2017.

Puzzle Puppers was developed by Cardboard Keep.

Puzzle Puppers has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Puzzle Puppers is a single player game.

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