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Doughlings: Arcade

Developer: Hero Concept

Publisher: Hero Concept

Arcade
Action
Budget
  • Price: $6.99
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2018
  • Number of Players: 1
  • Last on Sale: Nov 1, 2023 [$2.09]
  • Lowest Historic Price: $1.99
  • ESRB Rating: E [Everyone]
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Reviews:
  • As you clear blue Doughlings from the board they’ll drop thumbs up symbols. Collecting these will light spotlights on the board and once you’ve collected 10 it will allow you to initiate a temporary power-up. Your base power is a color ball which can cycle all same-colored Doughlings you touched, but as you progress through the stages you’ll also get other power-up opportunities. If you bring down the DNA symbols and grab them you’ll temporarily change into one of your character’s alter egos, each then with their own special power-ups as well. Which of these you’ll have access to changes every few levels and they each lend their own feel to things, keeping the gameplay pretty fresh throughout. If you complete the base 90 levels there’s even a level editor that will allow you to make your own as well. Taking a crack at improving a classic can always be a tough business but finding a smart way to combine two takes some creativity. For the most part I’d consider that effort a success and for the right crowd Doughlings: Arcade should be a fun and even somewhat challenging ride. A mix of skill and strategy is necessary, especially as you get on in levels, and small but smart touches like the level coming to an end once you’ve cleared the majority of pieces remove the classic frustration of trying to get rid of the last 2 or 3 bricks on the screen. If you’ve been looking for a fresh take on some classics it’s a solid choice.


    Justin Nation, Score:
    Good [7.5]
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