Save the Dodos
- April 22, 2016
- 3DDUO
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Save the Dodos" is a puzzle game where you guide dodos through 100 levels across four worlds, reshaping the environment to lead them to safety and prevent extinction. With four special dodos, four game modes, and a unique concept, players must think creatively to save these loveable birds. The game also features six Steam Trading cards.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable twist on the classic Lemmings formula, providing a fun and engaging puzzle experience.
- With 100 levels across four different zones, the game offers a good amount of content and variety to keep players entertained.
- The colorful art style and humorous sound effects contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including a lack of resolution options and a simplified interface that may not appeal to PC gamers.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and tedious over time, leading to a lack of sustained interest.
- The game feels more like a mobile app than a full-fledged PC game, which may disappoint those expecting a more robust gaming experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and cartoony, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, with a lack of resolution options and customization. While some players appreciate the colorful art style and find it charming, others criticize the overall quality, especially for a PC game, noting that it falls short of the visually impressive standards expected by gamers. Overall, the graphics evoke mixed feelings, with some praising their simplicity and others lamenting the lack of depth and polish.
“The cheap price and colorful art style complete the pack.”
“Really great but simple game graphics are lovely; great, I really enjoyed the game.”
“This game makes me speechless, the graphics are amazing; it is the funniest game on Steam and the concept of the game is amazing.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the pleasant soundtrack that enhances the experience without becoming intrusive. However, some users noted that the lack of variety in music and sound effects over extended gameplay can lead to a tedious experience. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and fitting for a casual puzzle game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It's a cheap, nice puzzle game with a nice soundtrack and good art.”
“The art is beautifully done and the soundtrack is one that you can happily listen to in the background without ever feeling the need to mute it.”
“The premise is fun, the first few levels are fine, but with no change to puzzle mechanics, music, or sound effects for 300 levels, it is needlessly draining and tedious.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, the narrative fails to engage players, as many found it uninteresting and felt disconnected from the missions, which involve rotating blocks to navigate challenges.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“I lost all missions.”
“Sounds simple, but some missions are quite challenging.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is initially enjoyable with a fun premise and engaging early levels; however, the lack of variety in puzzle mechanics, music, and sound effects over 300 levels leads to a tedious experience. Players can expect between 5-15 hours of gameplay, depending on their puzzle-solving skills and desire to unlock all achievements.
“Depending on how good you are with puzzles, and whether you want to unlock all 43 achievements like me, this game will provide you somewhere between 5-15 hours of gameplay.”
“The mechanics are quite different, but equally fun.”
“The premise is fun, but after the first few levels, the lack of change in puzzle mechanics, music, or sound effects over 300 levels becomes needlessly draining and tedious.”
“Depending on your skill level with puzzles, and whether you want to unlock all 43 achievements like I do, this game will provide you with somewhere between 5 to 15 hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its amusing sound effects and soundtrack, as well as a quirky drawing style that enhances the comedic experience. Players find the humor consistent across different mechanics, contributing to an overall entertaining atmosphere.
“The funny sounds and soundtrack really enhance the experience.”
“The drawing style is hilarious and adds a unique charm to the game.”
“The mechanics are quite different, but they are equally funny.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some challenges are easily overcome, others demand significant patience and can feel tedious over time. The initial enjoyment diminishes due to a lack of variety in puzzle mechanics and audio elements over an extended period, leading to a draining experience after many levels.
“Some tasks are easily solved, some require patience and luck, while a few are rather tedious.”
“The premise is fun, and the first few levels are fine, but with no change to puzzle mechanics, music, or sound effects for 300 levels, it becomes needlessly draining and tedious.”
