Dogs of War (1989 video game)
| Industry | Video game development and publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Dogs of War (video game) |
Dogs of War is a vertically scrolling run and gun video game created and released by Elite Systems in 1989 for the Amiga and Atari ST platforms. In this title, players assume the role of freelance mercenaries undertaking global assignments aimed at toppling regimes and liberating hostages.
Gameplay
The game Dogs of War offers a campaign consisting of twelve missions, which can be played solo or cooperatively.[1] Objectives within missions include rescuing abducted persons, recovering important items, or neutralizing hostile forces while defending against successive enemy attacks.[2] As players progress, the challenge intensifies. Successfully completing tasks grants in-game funds used to enhance weaponry and acquire equipment, preparing players to face tougher adversaries such as turrets, military jeeps, and tanks.[3] The arsenal includes pistols, Kalashnikov rifles, chain guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and flamethrowers. Upon finishing all missions, players decide between aligning with either the regular army or the salvation army.[4]
Reception
Reception for Dogs of War was generally mixed to moderate. Zzap!64 magazine gave it a 77% rating, noting it was "not particularly groundbreaking... [yet] highly addictive and (as usual) more enjoyable with two players... excellent mindless entertainment."[5] Community scores on Lemon Amiga and Atari Mania forums averaged 7.04 and 7.4 out of 10, respectively.[6][7]
External links
- ↑ "Dogs of War (Game)". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ↑ "Abandonware Games / Dogs Of War". abandonwaregames.net. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ↑ "Dogs of War - Commodore Amiga - Games Database". www.gamesdatabase.org. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ↑ "Dogs of War - Atari ST - Games Database". www.gamesdatabase.org. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ↑ "Amiga reviews: Dogs of War". 2005-09-28. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ↑ "Dogs of War". Lemon Amiga. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ↑ "Atari ST Dogs of War : scans, dump, download, screenshots, ads, videos, catalog, instructions, roms". www.atarimania.com. Retrieved 2022-03-23.