The plot and character interactions are refreshingly sincere, and the conflict between Pablo and Nul is a lot more nuanced than a robot wanting to crush the world because they feel like it. The contrast of colours really pop, even when playing handheld on the Switch, and the cute visuals are nicely complemented by the wholesome story. Grapple Dog features a unique blend of 3D pixel art which is beautiful to behold. It’s platforming with a key gimmick that’s executed brilliantly, making for an experience that’s worth checking out, despite a couple of issues that rear their heads later on. Players will travel through five worlds (with one extra when the credits roll), smashing robots and using that sweet grappling hook to navigate a host of obstacles.
However, he also unintentionally awakens an ancient evil robot by the name of Nul who’s planning to bring about the apocalypse. While there, he happens to find a grappling hook.
You play as Pablo, a dog of some kind (I’m getting big golden retriever energy but I’m open to suggestions) who stumbles upon a mysterious island in the ocean. Either way, it’s hard not to smile when playing most platformers, and Grapple Dog follows this trend beautifully.
Perhaps it’s the relative simplicity of platforming itself, maybe it’s the typical use of bright colours and vibrant characters, or it could even be the genre’s inherent nostalgia. There’s just something about the platforming genre that naturally lends itself well to a more positive and wholesome side of gaming.
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