If you saw the trailer, and wondered if this was some sort of clever, satirical, surealist game... or if it is as bad as it looked... I can tell you there is nothing clever about it. As far as I can tell there are only two mini-games at the start, and a 'training' zone. One game where you throw balls at boxes.... That's it. And second game where balls of four colors fall from a portal a few feet above you, and you use your hands to push them slightly as they fall down, towards the four corners of the arena of the same color. The throwing game is fun for about 10 seconds - then I realized that there is absolutely no depth beyond that. The second game is too chaotic to even tell what is going on, and I didn't find it to be fun at all. From the trailer, it looks like there are additional games which I assume are unlocked, but I didn't see any indication of how to do so, and based on the quality of the first two games, I'm not interested in seeing what else is in store. This feels like...
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About This Game
LAB
This area has arcade machines you can use to access new areas. Right now you can go to SUNSETあの日 and Tunnel Force Vortex (TFV). The sunset is a place to relax for a while. The clouds slowly change and there are some things to explore and see. TFV is an arcade-style game where you try and get a full combo while swinging your arm to move your player smoothly around the inside of a tunnel. The visuals become more intense as you get multiplier power-ups. It's made to be played with the included music or your own playlists using separate headphones.
DOLPHIN DEFENSE
Take on the role of a Dolphin Defense Department (DDD) staffer by dropping, dripping, throwing, and shooting balls containing jetpacks through time and space. With a lot of skill and a little bit of luck, these jetpacks will help dolphins get out of sticky situations. As you save more dolphins you'll be able to travel deeper into the DDD's 4th Dimension Outpost.
Your colleagues Saki, Pepper, and Julius will befriend you and help you out. After all saving dolphins is hard work, but it's all in a days work for you.
This game has 20 levels called zones and some extras. At the beginning you have access to a field-training tutorial that will teach you the basics and 3 zones that you can play.
As you save dolphins in each zone you will unlock access to more waypoints that you can teleport to. New waypoints will have more zones and new interactions with characters.
You have the opportunity to save 3, 5, or 10 dolphins in each zone. The number of dolphins you save depends on your score. Your score is computed differently for each level but usually consists of balls through rifts, rifts hit, and/or cubes hit multiplied together.
Diversity in maximizing the various components in each zone is key to getting higher scores. Your scores are compared against the tiers shown on the screen in the results scene. Check the Action Board at the beginning to see how many dolphins you’ve saved in each zone and what your next objective is.
The story unfolds a little more at each new waypoint. At first the characters are focused on explaining how to play the game, but after a few waypoints the dialogue shifts to giving you insight into their world.
If you are confused on how to get a higher score on a zone then read the debrief that is available on the menu before you enter the zone. Most zones require skill and practice to get familiar with what you need to do to win and many zones have an element of randomness so your experience will be slightly different each time you play.
Seated/Standing
Dolphin Defense is now playable for seated and standing players! The Dolphinverse, SUNSETあの日, and Tunnel Force Vortex are the most suitable for seated and standing players, but I have also added the ability to increase the number of dolphins you have saved in Dolphin Defense so that new areas can be accessed more easily. Some levels will still be difficult to play while seated or standing, but anyone who wishes may bypass those and still have a full experience.
Theme Song Lyrics
Can't you see
I'm waiting for you
You and me
Have so much to do
If I'm gone
The world will be a darker place
Come on
Give it your all
We've got to
Save the Dolphins
We've got to
La la la la love the Dolphins
We've got to
La la la la love the Dolphins
Come with me
We'll save the dolphins
One two three
No need to be twins
If I'm gone
The world will be a darker place
Come on
Give it your all
We've got to
Save the Dolphins
We've got to
La la la la love the Dolphins
We've got to
La la la la love the Dolphins
Save them!
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User Reviews
The game looked interesting, and if you're wondering if you should buy it; consider this. It's really not an enjoyable game, especially for the price. I could be wrong, this game definitely has a market. Just watch some gameplay to see if you fit in that market. If I had spent 2 bucks on this, I would've totally been okay with it. Honestly, save your money till you can get this on a steam sale. On a closing note: This game feels like a s****y version of Peggle...
This is the Citizen Kane of VR
I was extremely angry right before playing this game and it all melted away. It looks like there is 12 levels ,I've unlocked 6, and each one so far has been different enough to be refreshing. E.g. one level will have you dropping balls off a cliff and use the jagged sides to bounce them towards targets that move periodically, another level will have you defending a wall from large balls (you lose points if they hit the wall) by deflecting them w/ balls into floating boxes while simultaneously having you throw balls at the floating boxes. The basic goal is to get as many balls to the right location and rack up them points to save the dolphins to unlock more levels. It's challenging (I only hit the 2nd tier of points on 1 level so far), but always fun. Great fun w/ an even greater soundtrack, plus a little social commentary on the side.
Great game! The music and sound effects were on point for each level! The degree of difficulty was challenging but attainable in order to unlock new levels. I especially liked the level Take 2, I probably played it 15 times to get a perfect score. I really enjoyed discovering different strategies on how to get better scores on each level. If you are competetive like me, this game will not dissapoint!
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Intel Core i7‑3770
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This game requires HTC Vive Room-Scale
FAQ
How much does Dolphin Defense cost?
Dolphin Defense costs Free.
What are the system requirements for Dolphin Defense?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: Intel Core i7‑3770 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: This game requires HTC Vive Room-Scale
What platforms is Dolphin Defense available on?
Dolphin Defense is available on Windows PC.
Is Dolphin Defense worth buying?
Dolphin Defense has 60% positive reviews from 5 players.
When was Dolphin Defense released?
Dolphin Defense was released on May 16, 2016.
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