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ProtoCorgi

Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

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Developer
Kemono Games
Publisher
Ravenscourt
Release
June 15, 2023
3 years and 48 days ago
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Very Positive173 reviews90.2%

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About the Game



ProtoCorgi is a retro style pixel art, horizontal shoot ‘em up with arcade gameplay that gives the player control over Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup.

Be prepared to Shoot, Dodge and Bark your way through in this adorable Bark’em up! Countless waves of enemies, gigantic bosses and deadly obstacles will put your skills to the test. Help Bullet on his journey to save his master and friend Nixie from terrible alien forces!

Fear not, the adventure is available to everyone with an adjustable difficulty from “ Pup” to “Ultra Nightmare”.



Take up to 27 different weapons combinations and 3 hidden special abilities to defeat your enemies! As a true C³ Class Cybernetic pup, Bullet wields more than traditional weaponry. Use 3 different massive attacks to wipe-out the foes or rely on your fighting spirit to kick-ass!



Master the power of the hyper bark and take your skills to the leaderboard! May you engrave your name and see it unmatched. Let your friends know who is the best Corgi!



Unleash your creativity! ProtoCorgi offers a stage editor mode where you are free to create future levels of your liking and to share them with your friends.



Not all dogs bark the same way. Enjoy customizing Bullet’s bark to your liking!

ProtoCorgi core features:
  • Retro style pixel art, horizontal shoot'em up with arcade gameplay and an award-winning Soundtrack.
  • ProtoCorgi Maker: Create, Share and play levels online.
  • Nine difficulty levels that alter level design rather than merely increasing numerical values.
  • Online leaderboards for Campaign and each ProtoCorgi Maker level.
  • Multiple Endings.
  • Over 27 weapons combinations and hidden secret abilities.
  • Mutators: These change the game's rules.
  • Caravan Mode: Adds a time limit to the game, compatible with Campaign, Training and ProtoCorgi Maker Levels.
  • Hyper Bark: Bark increases in power and size when hitting chest or fruits.
  • Pacifist Mode: A more challenging mode in which the user cannot use damaging abilities.
  • Training mode for practicing the different sections of the campaign.
  • Sound test mode.
  • Customize your Bark!. You can mod hats too, Check out our Discord for the how-to!
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