Russian Subway Dogs
- August 2, 2018
- Spooky Squid Games Inc.
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Reviews
- Challenging yet charming gameplay with a variety of mechanics that keep it engaging and fun.
- Beautiful pixel art and a catchy soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- The campaign mode is well-designed, introducing new mechanics gradually, while the endless mode offers great replayability.
- Some players find the difficulty curve steep, making it challenging to progress.
- The game may feel repetitive over time, as it primarily revolves around score chasing.
- A few players feel the price is too high for a game that can be completed relatively quickly.
- gameplay50 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Russian Subway Dogs" is characterized by its charming and chaotic mechanics, combining simple actions like barking and jumping with deeper strategies as players progress through levels. While initially easy to grasp, the game introduces a variety of elements that enhance complexity and encourage mastery, making it enjoyable for both casual play and high-score chasing. The engaging art style and humorous themes further complement the tight and responsive gameplay experience.
“Russian subway dogs is a challenging, yet charming, arcade game with simple, clean mechanics.”
“The gameplay loop is quite fun and its varied mechanics add a good amount of depth to it.”
“The game has easy to pick up but surprisingly deep and responsive gameplay that will never make you feel ruff.”
“You have to grind each level for a few boring minutes until you get a crumb of a new mechanic like another dog that competes with you?!”
“The gameplay never evolves beyond the score chase aspect.”
“This is a score chase game; every level is set up the exact same way, and they just complicate how the basic mechanics work by adding new types of food, new animal hazards, and harder missions.”
- music23 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its catchy and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall arcade experience. The combination of funky tunes and charming pixel art creates an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both short and extended play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is described as fantastic, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Wonderful art style, music, it's all there for a great arcade experience.”
“An aesthetically beautiful game, accompanied by funky music.”
“The music is very catchy and the devs are still releasing new characters and extra features into the game.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, with many reviewers highlighting the attention to detail and aesthetic beauty. The visuals are complemented by engaging music and sound effects, creating an enjoyable arcade experience that appeals to players. Overall, the graphics are consistently rated as top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Great arcade game with a super cute art style and a charming theme that has a lot of attention to detail.”
“The graphics and level design look amazing, and the music and sound effects go well together.”
“Graphics are gorgeous and masterfully crafted.”
“The graphics and sound do their job.”
“The graphics, music, and overall environment have been a perfect 10/10 and it's great to play for two hours, it's great to play for two minutes.”
“Amazing game if you like dogs, cats, and cute pixel graphics!”
- story12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a humorous collaboration between street cats and dogs, led by a stylish cat known as the "proletaricat," as they navigate the Moscow metro to collect food from unsuspecting passengers. While the narrative is simple and serves as a backdrop to the arcade-style gameplay, it adds charm and context to the engaging missions and challenges players face. Overall, the campaign mode offers a fun and entertaining progression, enhancing the game's appeal despite some players viewing the story as secondary to the gameplay mechanics.
“The story is simple but funny: a band of street cats and dogs team up in order to get the most food out of the innocent passengers that ride the Moscow metro every day.”
“And although it is an arcade game, it does have a story/campaign mode with progression.”
“The story is fun, and this is one of the games that has an endless mode that doesn't seem freakishly repetitive.”
“This is a score chase game; every level is set up the exact same way, and they just complicate how the basic mechanics work by adding new types of food, new animal hazards, and harder missions.”
“(There's a story too, but to me that is inconsequential to the gameplay.)”
“Each stage of the campaign is custom-built, with predetermined waves of critters and commuters, and the 'proletaricat missions' are designed to fit with their corresponding stages.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its clever writing, featuring puns and amusing character interactions, particularly among the street cats and dogs. Players find the gameplay to be a delightful mix of chaos and charm, making it both addictive and entertaining. Overall, the light-hearted and funny nature of the game, combined with its cute animations, appeals to a wide audience, especially animal lovers.
“The writing is kind of humorous with puns laid through with the kittens talking about the different foods or challenges you'll come across.”
“A cute and light-hearted arcade that is way more addictive and funny than it seems to be from the first glance.”
“The story is simple but funny: a band of street cats and dogs team up in order to get the most food out of the innocent passengers that ride the Moscow metro every day.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game boasts excellent replayability, with many users highlighting its nearly endless replay value due to engaging stages and achievements. Players appreciate the polished design, responsive controls, and enjoyable music, all contributing to a fun experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“This game is a lot of fun - the stages have a lot of replayability for the achievements.”
“Nearly endless replay value.”
“A gorgeous, polished arcade game with a meaty campaign, and endless replayability.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional tone, combining tight action with witty humor and a wholesome atmosphere, making it highly recommended for fans of arcade games, dogs, and lighthearted fun.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its engaging and charming designs, highlighting their fun and adorable qualities.
“The character designs are fun and adorable.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
“I love how each character evolves throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
