Dino Quake

Great little arcade game, strongly inspired by the old bubble bobble games even my non-gaming mum loved to play with us back on the master system 2. Great on steamdeck where I usually play a round or two in quick bursts. highly recommended and incredibly cute art style.

Best 8 euros I've ever spent. As a huge fan of Comedy Action Games (Bubble Bobble-likes, for those who have never heard the term) this hot the spot in EVERY way. Sweet pixel graphics, catchy chiptunes, and a gameplay loop that balances memorization and luck in the best way. It's fairly short, and I felt confused when I beat the final boss the first time. "THAT'S IT?"... but then, a new dino hatched from an egg, and it all clicked. I'm still trying to unlock every character, and I love how they're the Difficulty Modifiers. It's all just perfect for me. The only negative aspect I could think of is how I wasn't able to get it sooner. Give it a shot, really.

When I'm thinking of a "Hidden Gem" this is the type of game I mean. It's a retro arcade game with adorable graphics akin to Bubble Bobble, gameplay like Super Mario Bros (arcade), and old-fashioned elements of many games past. But don't let that fool you; there's a lot to enjoy in this game outside of just retro elements. THE GOOD: + Easy to pick up and play + Nostalgic and ear-wormy soundtrack + Not too hard, but not too easy either + Easy to play in same-screen 2 player mode for that extra old-fashioned feeling + Satisfying gameplay loop similar to snow bros + The graphics and dino designs are adorable + Doesn't take too long to finish so it's great for when you have around 30 minutes of free time and need something short and sweet. THE BAD - It's relatively short (about 15 minutes per "run") - There's no additional modes outside of the main arcade mode and 2 player mode SUMMARY: Bite-sized game with lots of personality and cuteness factor. I am a big fan of what it proposes and I sincerely hope the game and the devs grow further. For a retro fan such as myself, it is just what I wanted. Easy recommend for retro fans, people who love cute games, and pe…

The game feels like a fresh mix of Bubble Bobble, Snow Bros, and Mario Bros. Wonderful to play if you have a little extra time.

fine and cute short arcade game

Dino Quake is a lot like Bubble Bobble. In Bubble Bobble, you shoot bubbles at things and then pop the bubble to beat them. In this game, you stomp the ground to flip things over and then run into them. If they run into another enemy, they became a wad of enemies that can bounce off the walls and stick together for a while, based on how many enemies are in the ball. As it gets bigger, you get better fruits from the defeated enemies. You also use the rolled-up wads of enemies to attack the bosses. I think my favorite thing about it was how picking your path for each run makes the game so much more replayable. After the starter area, you start choosing where to go after each one, and face a different set of levels with different enemies in each area. The path you take also determines which dinosaur you unlock when you beat the game. I also like the stomp mechanic from this more than the bubble mechanic from Bubble Bobble. For one, it puts more of a limit on when you can attack enemies, since you can't attack at all during a jump. This forces you to treat even the most basic enemies as dangerous when you're jumping up from one platform to another, since you'll be defenseless on your…