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Doughlings: Arcade

Doughlings brings unique gameplay mechanics through its interesting characters and the world while combining together the best that all known Arkanoid games have to offer, polished with a modern look and design.

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Developer
Hero Concept
Publisher
Hero Concept
Release
May 8, 2018
8 years and 88 days ago
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Very Positive149 reviews89.3%

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About the Game

An Old Friend with a New Look

Nothing is better than a familiar face. In Doughlings, you will feel right at home with classic gameplay mechanics, power-ups, and challenging levels. Don't let Morpheus lose his ball and try to clear the screen with everything you got!


Rewrite Your DNA

Find the hidden DNAs and morph into 6 different personas in each level. Unlock them all and collect elixirs to activate new and even more powerful abilities.

It's Showtime Baby!

Forget the traditional brick breaker power-ups. Doughlings presents ‘Show-Off’s--super abilities that you can unleash to change the course of every level. With each character a unique ‘Show Off’ ability will be yours. Use them wisely.


Stay Strong, Stay Alive

Complete the harder levels to face new enemies that present game changing challenges. Killers, psychos, ghosts, you name it! Nobody said it was going to be easy so get ready!

Create, Test and Share

You think you can create the most bad*** level? Go and create your own levels with all the targets and characters available in Doughlings. Share them with the world and play other levels created by players from around the globe!


GAME FEATURES

  • Classic breakout gameplay with new mechanics.
  • 7 different characters with unique superpowers.
  • Special abilities to unlock for each character to help you along your journey.
  • 90 levels to play and challenge your skills.
  • Lots of different targets to face and destroy.
  • Create your own levels with the level editor.
  • Dozens of achievements to complete.
  • Play with your controller, mouse or keyboard.
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