Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series gets its first video game adaptation
Aug. 8, 2024Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is an all-ages platformer
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Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is a new 2D side-scrolling platform game forSteam,PlayStation 5,Nintendo Switch, andXbox Series Xthat sees players chase a thief across 50 levels and five different worlds. According to publisher Mindscape, “Players will explore eight iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including City Hall, the Giant Marshmallow Factory, and various jails. Each location offers unique platforming challenges and puzzle-solving opportunities, ensuring action-packed and entertaining gameplay for fans of all ages.”
You can check out a selection of screenshots from Mission Impawsible below.
“This game is not just a playthrough,” said Mindscape CEO Mark Huijmans in a statement. “It’s an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe, offering all fans a chance to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”
The most recent Dog Man graphic novel, The Scarlet Shedder, was published in March this year and quickly became the #1 bestselling book in the United States and Canada, as well as the #1 bestselling children’s book in the UK. The 13th volume in the series, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, will be published by Scholastic on December 3, and will offer a look at the origins of some of the series' beloved characters. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be released later this year.
Looking for another animal comic? Check out our review ofsci-fi adventure Man’s Best.
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