Updog

About

Updog is a 3D platforming game where you ascend to the heavens on a homemade raft, collecting crates for power and balloons for balance. The challenge escalates as you get higher, and you can earn unique rewards by finding golden doors to challenge rooms. Your goal is to keep your raft, and your dog, going upwards for as long as possible.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is super addictive and offers a fun, fast-paced arcade-style experience that encourages competition for high scores.
The grappling hook mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, making it engaging and challenging as players learn to master it.
Despite some initial floatiness, the game has a charming aesthetic and a simple yet enjoyable gameplay loop that keeps players coming back.

The controls can feel floaty at first, which may deter some players, especially those using a controller instead of a mouse and keyboard.
There are some bugs and issues with progression saving, which can hinder the overall experience for some players.
The game lacks a replay button and could benefit from clearer instructions and indicators for players to understand their goals and mechanics better.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay in Updog features a charming and enjoyable loop, highlighted by a unique grapple mechanic for upward movement. However, it leans heavily into an arcade-style experience, which may not appeal to all players, especially those seeking a more traditional gaming approach. Despite some rough edges, the overall mechanics contribute to its fun factor.
- “The slinging upward with the grapple is a nice mechanic too.”
- “All in all, despite some rough edges, Updog has a lot of charm and a simple yet fun gameplay loop.”
- “If you're not into the 'pure gameplay, arcade-style' sort of game, you won't like this.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive and make it frustrating to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic and lack depth, making it boring after a short while.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, with occasional bugs such as crates spawning inappropriately due to map generation. While these glitches are noticeable, they are generally not considered major problems.
- “Secondly, it is a tad buggy from time to time. Occasionally, you might notice a crate spawning inside of a cloud due to the way the map generates, which isn't a big deal but is certainly notable.”