PUPPERAZZI PET STORE UPGRADE

You get extra follower points if the dog's wearing more than one piece of clothing ('outfit' points) or if it's just been patted and is offering up hearts or a happy pant ('friendly' points).

PUPPERAZZI PET STORE UPGRADE

Another upgrade lets you 'approach dogs and edit their outfits,' which I routinely wish to do IRL. All this keeps the small map interesting enough. Because if you’re snapping dogs in raincoats and not sharing them, did it even happen? Sharing your snapshots 'online' (only within the game) prompts anonymous comments and gains you followers, which unlocks upgrades, locations, and different times of day for each setting. Social media dominance is inevitably one of the major goals of Pupperazzi. Otherwise you can Recycle (not trash) or post to dogNET, the game's social media platform. You can replace images if they're not up to scratch. Saved photos will be added to the Puppypedia system, where snaps of different breeds, poses, and other features will be automatically added. Your photos appear in your journal, where you can choose to Save to Favourites. So you might take a while, nudging your way to get the perfect shot.

The viewfinder is very touchy on the Xbox controller I'm using. With pretty simple controls, the game operates through first-person photographer mode. But you're not one of those, instead 'you' inexplicably appear as a giant camera with legs - a shocking reveal when first activating 'Selfie Mode.' And unlike Pokémon Snap, you're left to your own devices in each environment, rather than being ferried through the level. Whether the sandy shores of Lighthouse Cove, the busy beachfront of Buppy Boardwalk, or the mean streets of Muttropolis, humans are merely pawns. In the game's three locations, dogs both rule and drool, leaving the 'boring stuff' - 'like cleaning up, paying taxes, doing math.' to the 'humanorphs.' Meanwhile, the pups bounce around riding skateboards, stomping on sandcastles, and going fishing. Like a dog version of Pokémon Snap, your role as 'pupperazzo' is to complete your Puppypedia by collecting snaps of various breeds in an array of poses and outfits, for no other good reason 's fun. You have to leave your current location, abandoning all unsaved photos in the process, and return to your Home base every time.Think about the last time you took a picture of a dog.ĭid it go according to plan? Or every time you tried, did the dog rudely stride toward you demanding more pats, refuse to look directly at the camera, or run away seemingly to an urgent meeting? Most importantly, did the eventual photo make you internet famous? These are a few of the challenges of Pupperazzi.ĭeveloped by Vermont-based indie Sundae Month and published by Kitfox Games (yup, the folks behind Boyfriend Dungeon) comes Pupperazzi, a game in which your rather pressing objective is to photograph all the dogs to earn widespread acclaim and personal validation on social media. For example, you can’t access your gallery of favourite pupper pics, or collectibles checklist, at will. Meanwhile, you’re likely to encounter off-putting bugs and clunky navigation choices. Playing into the stylisation of the game, dogs and other characters hop stiffly around environments, which may grate players who prefer more credible doggie animations. On the downside, Pupperazzi is rough (ruff?) around the edges. There’s currently not that much to do unless you become obsessed with achieving unique shots, or returning to roam the relaxing game universe after a long day.

That said, you’ll probably still be done with the game in around four hours. So there’s plenty to keep you occupied, regardless of your interests. Collectibles fans aren’t left out either, as there’s a Puppypedia of dog breeds and other special in-game canines to capture for your photo album. The game is positioned as a charming, low-stress experience for dog lovers and game photography enthusiasts of all ages. That’s about the extent of realism in Pupperazzi, however.

Pupperazzi pet store