Grapple Dog

Charming 2D platformer with the key mechanic of note being the grapple. While it wasn't the most enjoyable platformer I've played, it was not a bad experience. Some parts I struggled with, and I consider that a skill issue.

The first game released by Joseph Gribbin's studio Medallion Games, Grapple Dog follows the trials of a hapless dog named Pablo and his quest to stop a threat to the world after inadvertently enacting his universe's equivalent of Revelation 20:7...long story. Aiding him in his quest is his crew of fellow research assistants, their boat, and a grappling hook that codifies how the game uses momentum and physics as a platformer. Pablo's grappling ability lets him swing from blue blocks and launch himself great distances with the right timing, naturally, but it also works as a mobility tool and weapon in other respects. See, the main way to proceed through the game is to acquire purple gems to help you progress, and the skillset you'll have to learn to get said gems really depends on a mastery of what the game has in front of you. Certain jumps seem hopeless until you realize Pablo's grapple shot holds you in midair for a split second regardless of whether you hit a grapple-able object, for example. Helping bolster this colorful adventure is a delightful soundtrack by Jazz Mickle. Good stuff!

Grapple Dog is 2d platformer in the mold of Mario about an anthropomorphic dog with freakishly large hands, who finds a grappling hook and has to save the world from a robot invasion. This game is comfort food: a competent platformer with a grappling hook that gets tricky, but remains fair. It has an appealing visual style, the controls are responsive and satisfying, I liked how levels are presented both as collection challenges and time trials, and its boss battles are well designed and are there to test your core platforming skills. It won't break any expectations, it's all well done. My only complaints are that world 1 is a bit too easy and can set the wrong expectations, and that the game's music quickly starts to grate and should be replaced with something else. But minor nitpicks aside, it took me about 14 hours to 100% and I would recommend this if you like 2d platformers.

Good platformer game

0/10 I agree with some of the other reviews that mention "frustrating" as the word for this game. It is incredibly frustrating due to so many mechanics that they chose to implement. And none of them well. Between the grapple not working, or you try to go down and end up sliding constantly. It wants to be a sick mix of dark souls and I wanna be the guy, this game genuinely was awful as a player. I didn't get this and expect blasphemous or hollow knight like difficulty, Literally, the Path of Pain is easier than this game... take that as you will. Even with accessibility options it is still virtually impossible to finish the time trials. Not to mention it has a horrible memory leak issue that happens after nearly every other level. The worst offense is how it has many sections that upon a simple movement have locked you out of getting the collectibles and forcing you to replay the level... again.... and again.... and again. This game disrespects the player's time. Truly cannot recommend this game for anyone's mental health. It's not that it is just hard, it is unfair with it's mario maker wannabe designs. Do NOT buy this game if you value your sanity and time. Also whoever designed t…

cute game