I like Shooters with procedural generation, either randomly generated levels or randomly placed enemies. So I wanted to like this game, but Unfortunately This one has one fatal issue : shooting is not fun. 360 degree rotating shooter in an extremely low resolution is a really bad idea. It's very tiresome to aim and shoot the enemy with it. The hit defection is also not very good. To make the matters worse, Your basic pistol has very slow firerate speed, horrible accuracy, and very weak feedback which make beating the early levels really boring. I hate when games give you very weak basic weapon and force to use it for long time. Doom's pistol is equally awful but you can quickly get better weapons, and the basic weapons in Smash TV or geometry dash has fast firerate speed with enoughly satisfying feedback so using the basic weapon is not losing the fun. Overall, I don't like this game as it's a shooter that doesn't do shooting very well.
Alpha Dog
- Release Date:
- Aug 30, 2019
- Developer:
- Nocturne Games
- Publisher:
- Nocturne Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
FEATURES
Alpha dog is an ultra-low-rez arena shooter with procedurally generated levels. You start the game with a simple pistol, but as you continue you can buy or find more weapons and upgrade your health. The game has the following features:- Infinite levels of procedurally generated mayhem
- 19 different weapons, all with their own unique handling and effects
- Multiple different enemy types, each with their own distinct AI
- Secret areas with special weapons that just can't be bought
- Online highscores so you can compete against the world
WHY SO SMALL?
This game started from a simple premise - what's the smallest resolution that I can make a playable game in? After making some prototypes I realised that 90x45 was viable and set about making something that would be fun to play in such a small amount of pixels... and so Alpha Dog was born! I've always loved arena shooters, and the small play area lent itself nicely to this kind of casual shooter game. I've packed as much as possible into the tiny space available and I hope you enjoy playing it! Remember, it's not the size that counts, but what you do with it... ;)Screenshots
User Reviews
This was an instant buy for me after the developer's previous efforts on the game Skein (go check it out if you haven't). I am a huge fan of pixel art games and I was fascinated to see how the developer could make this game work with such a low resolution. I am really enjoying this so far. It is a fun game to play in quick bursts - and is something unique given the low res graphics.
Really enjoyed this one! Elements of Smash TV and some roguelikes in there too! Fantastic, especially for the price, deffo worth picking up!!!
Not the best thing to play in PC. I think it fits better as an android game (don´t know if that's possible due to how controlls are), autosave, not very deep gameplay and small levels: that sounds like something i would like to play in my phone/switch. For me it's an alternative to Spelunky when I play while listening some podcast. It is worth its price
Fun and immersive survival game to challenge yourself. Hit detection seems a bit off, but it'll probably be fixed.
I put this on my wishlist the day it came out (I was in the GameDev group on FB). Great game, enjoyable and really well polished (even for a 2-bit style game). The mechanics works just right and the guns are satisfying to shoot. The starter gun is as balanced as it should be. I like the shader effects I encountered in level four with the bouncing enemies (really impressive to do that, I have 0 understanding about shaders). If you like rogelikes and the 2-bit style he went for, this is the game for you. Mechanic-wise is it a mix between TBoI and EtG. [i]Can I just ask for maybe a controls-editor or WASD-to-ZQSD function? I have an Azerty keyboard and in my games I tend to put keyboard-type-toggles in. Alt-Shift isn't hard to do but it gets annoying while eg. trying to chat with a friend while playing.[/i] Edit: grammar
Great little game.
The idea is great and the price is really low. The worst part is the font, is very difficult to read.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
FAQ
How much does Alpha Dog cost?
Alpha Dog costs $1.99.
What are the system requirements for Alpha Dog?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 100 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
What platforms is Alpha Dog available on?
Alpha Dog is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Alpha Dog worth buying?
Alpha Dog has 88% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was Alpha Dog released?
Alpha Dog was released on Aug 30, 2019.
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