Dogurai
Hungry Bear Games · 2019 · Action, Indie, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro
PC
Very Positive96% · 57
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About Dogurai
In a dystopian future, where Armies and the Police were replaced by robots and machines, their creator decided to take over the world. Now, it's up to Bones, a retired dog samurai from the Special Forces, to fight against the robot menace alone.
You will face several robot leaders in an action-packed platforming throughout the city, fighting in urban sewers, military facilities, factories and even in sky-high structures. Each level features several gimmicks and different challenges inspired by classic platformers from the past decades, as well as different enemies and memorable boss encounters!
Features
- Play as Bones, a samurai dog with plenty of moves familiar to platforming fans! Perform double jumps, slice bullets in half and finish off enemies with special combos!
- Fight through 8 different stages with different challenges and enemies - from slippery ice to motorcycle rides across the desert.
- Defeat powerful bosses with unique attacks and movesets.
- Retro graphics and sound inspired by action platformers from the 90s.
- Compatible with game controllers for a more authentic experience.
- Boopable snooter.
You will face several robot leaders in an action-packed platforming throughout the city, fighting in urban sewers, military facilities, factories and even in sky-high structures. Each level features several gimmicks and different challenges inspired by classic platformers from the past decades, as well as different enemies and memorable boss encounters!
Features
- Play as Bones, a samurai dog with plenty of moves familiar to platforming fans! Perform double jumps, slice bullets in half and finish off enemies with special combos!
- Fight through 8 different stages with different challenges and enemies - from slippery ice to motorcycle rides across the desert.
- Defeat powerful bosses with unique attacks and movesets.
- Retro graphics and sound inspired by action platformers from the 90s.
- Compatible with game controllers for a more authentic experience.
- Boopable snooter.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Dogurai is a well-received retro platformer that players praise for its tight controls, charming pixel art style, and well-designed boss fights that reward pattern memorization. The compact campaign with Mega Man-style stages and balanced difficulty strikes a good balance between accessibility and challenge, though some players note there's minimal story depth beyond the simple premise of a samurai dog's quest.
Muito divertido! Fases desafiantes! Daqueles jogos que precisamos decorar a movimentação dos chefes! Muito bom!1 found this helpful
Amazing platformer! I loved the story; short, simple, gets the job done. The controls are great & generally free of jank. The combat feels good. Liked all the levels & bosses. 9/10
Dogurai, developed and published by Hungry Bear Games, is a retro-inspired 2D action platformer that channels the spirit of classic 8-bit and 16-bit era side-scrollers while delivering a tightly focused modern indie experience. You step into the role of Bones, a retired samurai dog drawn back into action when a robotic uprising threatens the world and those he cares about. The premise is simple and direct, fitting the game’s arcade-like design philosophy, but it provides just enough narrative framing to give purpose to the journey through its compact yet varied stages. From the outset, Dogurai embraces an intentionally nostalgic aesthetic. The pixel art is sharp and colorful, evoking handheld-era visuals without sacrificing clarity. Character sprites are expressive despite their limited size, and enemy designs strike a balance between mechanical menace and stylized charm. Each level introduces a distinct visual theme, ranging from industrial complexes and sewers to desert landscapes and high-tech facilities. The environments are straightforward but thoughtfully arranged, ensuring that hazards and platforms remain clearly visible even during fast-paced sequences. Gameplay is built…
A super fun indie platform game. Love the creative style. Do recommend.
Short, sweet, simple little platformer game about a little samurai dog out on a quest to rescue his buff boyfriend. There's very little in terms of a plot. You just have to deal with a handful of baddies in their own unique stages a-la Mega Man style. The stages themselves are nothing too complex, but there are still plenty of little hidden nooks and crannies to keep you busy. Combat is fine for what it is. I appreciate the ways this game leans into being a simple Game Boy platformer with a simple control layout that accomplishes simple actions. The difficulty is just right, especially for a first-time playthrough. You'll spend a little time getting familiar with stage hazards and boss attack patterns, but none of it outstays its welcome. You can easily 100% this game and its achievements in a single sitting as I have. Give it a spin!
I had fun with the game! i does look a lot like gameboy style! I'm sad that there was no kiss in the end >:c
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