Doggone tired of the typical brawler or tower defense that is all bark and no bite? Then join Alpha and T. Juan on a dynamic adventure that has you battling hordes of baddies and bosses on their mission to save all the Doggos!
As the player, you control Alpha, who can engage in fast-paced melee combat to supplement your tower defenses. The game blends these two core mechanics seamlessly, challenging you to constantly shift between deploying dog-themed turrets along lanes and personally wading into the fray to take out enemies that slip past your fortifications.
The lane-based tower defense gameplay draws clear inspiration from titles like "Plants vs. Zombies." You must strategically place a variety of dog companions to form your defensive line. Each canine unit offers unique offensive or utility abilities that you can upgrade using collected resources. Managing and customizing this roster of dogs is crucial to success.
In addition to commanding your towers, you can freely move Alpha around the battlefield to engage enemies directly. The combat system, while simple, provides satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics, including a parry system that rewards well-timed blocks. This allows you to take a more active role in skirmishes, further complementing your automated defenses.
The game presents a good mix of standard defense missions and levels with additional challenges, such as time-sensitive objectives or environmental obstacles. This variety prevents the core loop from feeling repetitive, as you must continually adjust your strategies to overcome each new scenario.
As you advance, you'll unlock new dog companions, tower types, and abilities for Alpha. This progression system, while not overly deep, still provides meaningful choices in customizing your playstyle. Experimenting with different loadouts adds an extra layer of depth to the experience.