Hot Dog Reporter

Hot Dog Reporter

Exquisite Trash Club · October 6, 2023 · Action, Platformer, Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, 2D

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Hot Dog Reporter price by region

Hot Dog Reporter costs $3.29 in Georgia (USD), £4.29 in the United Kingdom, $4.99 in the United States, €4.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.39 in New Zealand, A$7.50 in Australia, R$16.99 in Brazil and zł22.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Hot Dog Reporter offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $3.29 $3.29 — 1
United Kingdom £4.29 £4.29 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €4.99 €4.99 — 1
Canada CA$6.49 CA$6.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.39 NZ$7.39 — 1
Australia A$7.50 A$7.50 — 1
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 1
Poland zł22.99 zł22.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Hot Dog Reporter

Hello!


Hot Dog Reporter is a (very early access) game about a hot dog in a hurry.

It's a fast paced platformer with a speedrun mode that will eventually turn into a metroidvania with a mystery to solve and charmingly weird characters to meet (and a speedrun mode). Once the linear levels are iterated on enough to finalize Hot Dog Reporter's mechanics, gameplay will begin to spill onto the sprawling, interconnected streets of New Yorkshire City. I already have a pretty firm grasp of the final narrative shape and visual direction, and I can't wait to share what's inside my head (and also inside like 500 word documents and photoshop files). Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for checking out Hot Dog Reporter.

Current features include:
  • Obsessively tuned movement mechanics influenced by some of my favorite platformers, including Celeste, Super Meat Boy, and Mega Man X.
  • An in game timer that tracks your fastest runs for each level, as well as a sum of best for your overall time.
  • Speedrun Mode, a non-stop race through every level in the game that tracks your fastest time.
  • Twelve levels exploring all the best ways to have fun with a fast moving hot dog.
  • A leaderboard to rank the best Speed Doggers on the planet.
  • Alternate hot dog skins
  • A killer bebop soundtrack to GET YOU MOVING!
We're currently working on:
  • New abilities to expand your repertoire and go EVEN FASTER.
  • Fresh levels with new mechanics to explore.
  • Artwork for more diverse levels and biomes.
  • Additional accessibility options.
Longer term plans:
  • A lovingly crafted story filled with memorable characters. Take Frankie Merguez through the streets, factories, nightlife, and dark underbelly of the city to get to the bottom of the mysterious disappearances haunting New Yorkshire City.
  • An expansive, interconnected map with fast travel.
  • Ability acquisition, allowing you to reach previously inaccessible areas and more quickly traverse the places you've already been.
  • More unlockable costumes for Frankie.
  • CUTE CATS!
Join the EXQUISITE TRASH CLUB Discord for updates, bug reports, and more!
HEADS UP: Hot Dog Reporter is currently in very early access and will have frequent save wipes and leaderboard wipes as levels get added and updated.

Credits

DESIGN / ART / PROGRAMMING / SFX
Angel Rivera

MUSIC
Do It, Seven, Open the Source, and Nobody Sleep
by Paolo Pavan

SOFTWARE
Godot Engine 4
Aseprite
Adobe Photoshop
Bfxr

Copyright © 2023 Exquisite Trash Club

Hot Dog Reporter — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Mar 28, 2024
V fast hot dog action, v fast reporting. 10/10
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 14, 2024
I LOVE THIS GAME ITS ACTUALLY SO FIRE W PLATFORMING W GAMEPLAY I LOVE IT
Recommended Dec 26, 2023
worth a try
Recommended Nov 26, 2023
It's a cute game but unless you're here to speedrun the game and make repeated attempts, there's not much else to experience. But if you *are* here to try to speedrun then you'll probably have a great time.
Recommended Nov 14, 2023
Do you like platforming and/or speedrunning? Boom.
Recommended Oct 27, 2023
Hot Dog Reporter, developed by Exquisite Trash Club, is an absolute gem that will captivate you with its addictive gameplay. From the moment you start playing, it's hard to put down - that classic "one more try" feeling keeps you hooked for hours on end. The first thing that stands out about Hot Dog Reporter for me is its impeccable score. The music perfectly complements the fast-paced tube meat navigating, immersing you in the game's quirky world. It's clear that the developers put a lot of effort into creating an atmospheric experience that enhances the gameplay. Speaking of gameplay, the mechanics in Hot Dog Reporter are incredibly smooth. The controls are responsive and intuitive, allowing you to navigate the game with ease. It's evident that the developers have obsessively fine-tuned the mechanics to deliver an enjoyable and seamless experience. One aspect that truly sets Hot Dog Reporter apart is the developer's commitment to the community. They actively listen to player feedback and release updates frequently, ensuring that the game keeps getting better and better. This level of engagement with the community is commendable and showcases the dedication behind this project.…

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