Ruindog:Prologue

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"Ruindog: Prologue" is a single-player action game with sensational mechanics and compelling graphics, serving as a preview for the full version. The prologue offers 2 characters, 2 maps, and 3 weapons, with more to come in the official release. In this game, players engage in alien hunting across various levels, utilizing different character skills and a growing arsenal to fend off encroaching enemies.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Risk of Rain and Vampire Survivors, making it fun and addictive.
The art style is visually stunning, capturing a comic-like aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
There is a solid foundation for gameplay with interesting character abilities and upgrade mechanics, showcasing great potential for future development.

The game is currently plagued by technical issues, including lag, rubberbanding, and a lack of graphic options, which detracts from the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics being underdeveloped or unclear, leading to confusion during play.
The translation and localization need significant improvement, as many terms and instructions are unclear, making it difficult for players to fully understand the game.

gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of third-person shooting and action roguelike mechanics, reminiscent of titles like "Risk of Rain 2" and "Nier: Automata." While many players appreciate the fluid mechanics and engaging combat, some find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in boss encounters. Overall, the game has a solid foundation with potential for improvement through patches and balancing, complemented by a unique art style and exciting graphics.
- “The game overall has a solid foundation and is very fun once you actually get into the gameplay, and it has a wonderful art style reminiscent of early American comics.”
- “With stunning graphics and intense gameplay, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you battle hordes of enemies and powerful bosses.”
- “Wonderful comic-style graphics, intense gameplay, interesting roguelike mechanics, pow pow, screw the aliens, and it's all free.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty boring; a lot of the bosses are rendered pretty much harmless as long as you just move around. The entire game consists of running to airdrops, running around the airdrop zone in circles while shooting enemies and occasionally dodging out of swarms, and then repeat until a boss shows up, in which you just circle it and shoot.”
- “Playing it, I would say it is a copy of most game mechanics with a different setting and worse graphics.”
- “Besides gameplay issues, this game has so many technical problems.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
5%
The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant, comic book-inspired art style reminiscent of early American comics and the aesthetics of the 1980s, drawing comparisons to titles like "Borderlands." While the visuals are praised for their creativity and immersive quality, some players note technical issues such as a lack of graphic settings, cluttered visuals, and frame drops that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers find the graphics engaging and fitting for the game's unique premise and intense gameplay.
- “It pulls you in with an extremely colorful and imaginative art style, circa 1980's aesthetic with a mixture of 'Borderlands' thrown in.”
- “Wonderful comic-style graphics, intense gameplay, interesting roguelike mechanics, pow pow, screw the aliens, and it's all free.”
- “The graphics and sound design of the game are simply amazing, and the gameplay is very exciting.”
- “Absolutely 0 options in-game for any graphic settings.”
- “Tends to look like a cardboard mesh with paper slapped on the front of it, but in a 3D graphical setting.”
- “Messy cluttered visuals & frame drops combined with enemies that start spewing projectiles that blend into the visual chaos of all your triggered effects and an obnoxiously low camera angle that makes it even more difficult to see where they actually are.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its chill, soothing vibes and modern techno influences, making it enjoyable for relaxation. However, others criticize the lack of music during gameplay, finding it uncomfortable and suggesting that the soundtrack does not fit the game's atmosphere. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some players finding the music enjoyable while others deem it inadequate or even awful.
- “The soundtrack in this game is pure chill vibes, very calm and soothing while also incorporating some modern-day techno and synth-wave.”
- “The music in this game is probably something that anyone out there can easily vibe to and enjoy, as it is super calm, fun, collective, soothing, and relaxing.”
- “The soundtrack in this game is pure chill vibes, very calm and soothing while also incorporating some modern-day techno and synth-wave.”
- “Music: doesn't suit the gameplay (imo)”
- “Literally no music when you play, it's eerily quiet, all you hear is the sound effects and it feels very uncomfortable and strange to play (not in a good way).”
- “The music is bad.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The game's story is a captivating and thrilling narrative that places players in the role of a powerful warrior tasked with saving the world from alien beetles that have previously invaded Earth. With an engaging plot that unfolds from the start, players are encouraged to strategically use their skills and resources to overcome challenges, unlock new content, and enhance their characters. The combination of excellent graphics and an intriguing storyline makes it a memorable experience that keeps players invested.
- “The plot of the game is captivating from the very first minutes - in the recent past, alien beetles invaded our planet, but could not resist the power of man and were driven back to their home planet.”
- “Excellent graphics, intriguing storyline, and the ability to upgrade your character make the game incredibly captivating and keep you coming back for more.”
- “Destroy Dog: Prologue is an excellent game that impresses with its stunning visual style, gripping story, and intense gameplay.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for various bugs, including enemy stacking and random deaths that can occur without clear cause, though these issues are described as minor and infrequent. Players have also reported freezing problems, particularly after death and during buff prompts, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, they do not seem to significantly detract from the overall experience for many users.
- “Buggy mess.”
- “- after first death, game only allows you to wishlist (freezes afterwards)”
- “- buff prompt freezes your movement but gives monsters a tiny time advantage when you leave the choice screen.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in games like Borderlands 2 and Cuphead is generally considered amusing, though some players feel that certain jokes may not translate well, potentially diminishing their impact.
- “AI-generated reviews about Borderlands 2 and Cuphead are pretty funny, though.”
- “I think some of the humor is lost in translation.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is primarily driven by the random stat rolls on gun drops, appealing to players who enjoy hunting for ideal stats. However, this system is considered basic and could benefit from further development, as the variations mainly impact stat numbers and elemental damage without introducing more substantial gameplay changes.
- “The guns being drops with random stat rolls based on rarity offers some replayability if you're the type to seek out the ideal stats with your favorite gun. This concept could be expanded upon, as it's pretty basic in execution, with the random rolls affecting little more than stat numbers for various things, as well as possibly applying bonus elemental damage.”
- “The guns being drops given random stat rolls based on rarity offers some replayability if you're the type to seek out the ideal stats with your favorite gun, but this concept could also be expanded upon as it's pretty basic in execution, with the random rolls affecting little more than stat numbers for various things, as well as possibly applying bonus elemental damage.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the grinding aspect resembles an "airdrop farming simulator," where frequent item drops require constant collection to keep pace with the game's difficulty curve. This repetitive collection process can detract from the overall experience.
- “It plays a lot more like 'airdrop farming simulator' than anything else, as they drop all the time, and you need to collect as many as you can to stay leveled to the difficulty curve.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the character designs in the game, noting a strong connection to the characters that enhances their overall enjoyment. The character development is highlighted as a standout feature, reminiscent of beloved titles like "Risk of Rain."
- “The character designs are fantastic, and I haven't enjoyed a roguelike game this much since Risk of Rain. Wishing the developers all the best!”
- “The character development in this game is truly engaging, making each playthrough feel unique and rewarding.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, adding depth to the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is positively highlighted through its battle design, which allows players to engage with monsters without immediate punishment, fostering a more relaxed and thoughtful gameplay experience. This design choice contributes to a sense of safety and emotional engagement, as players can react at their own pace.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for improved optimization and professional localization, particularly in Russian, as current issues lead to confusion about gameplay objectives.
- “I hope in the future the game will receive greater optimization and professional localization, including into Russian. Sometimes it's not entirely clear what the game wants from me.”