Bad Dog: The Video Game

Bad Dog: The Video Game is a video game based on the animated series Bad Dog. It was released in 2000 for the PlayStation and Game Boy Color.
== Gameplay: ==
The game is a platformer. The player controls Berkeley, the main character of the series, who must collect bones and defeat enemies in order to progress through the levels.
== Controls: ==
The controls are simple. The player can move Berkeley left or right, jump, and attack with his tongue.
== Plot: ==
Berkeley is playing with his friends when he sees a meteorite fall from the sky. He goes to investigate it and finds that it is actually an alien spaceship that has crash-landed on Earth. He enters the ship and finds that it is full of aliens who have come to Earth to steal all of its dogs! Berkeley must stop them before they can take him away!
== Development: ==
The game was developed by CinéGroupe Interactive for CinéGroupe and Saban Entertainment. It was released in 2000 for the PlayStation and Game Boy Color. It was published by THQ for both platforms. The game was developed by CinéGroupe Interactive for CinéGroupe and Saban Entertainment. It was released in 2000 for the PlayStation and Game Boy Color. It was published by THQ for both platforms."
== Similars To: ==
The game is similar to the Crash Bandicoot series.
== Release: ==
The game was released in 2000 for the PlayStation and Game Boy Color. It was published by THQ for both platforms.
== Reception: ==
The game received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 60% on GameRankings and a score of 58 out of 100 on Metacritic. The game was criticized for its poor controls, repetitive gameplay, and lack of replay value. The graphics were also criticized for being too dark and difficult to see at times. However, the game's music was praised as being catchy and well-composed. The voice acting was also praised as being well-done and fitting with the characters' personalities from the show."
== Bosses: ==
There are four bosses in the game: an alien dog catcher, an alien dog catcher with a jetpack, an alien dog catcher with a jetpack that shoots lasers, and an alien dog catcher with a jetpack that shoots lasers and has a shield."
== Cutscenes: ==
There are five cutscenes in the game: one at the beginning of each level (except for level 1), one after defeating each boss (except for boss 1), one after defeating boss 4, and one at the end of the game."
== Trailer: ==
The game's trailer was released in 2000. It shows gameplay footage from the game, as well as cutscenes from the game. The trailer also shows Berkeley fighting each of the bosses in the game."
== Menu Screen: ==
The menu screen is a picture of Berkeley standing in front of a spaceship with an alien dog catcher behind him. There are three options on the menu screen: Start Game, Options, and Credits."
== Game Over Screen: ==
The game over screen is a picture of Berkeley lying on his back with an alien dog catcher standing over him. The text "Game Over" appears at the bottom of the screen."
== Review: ==
The game received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 60% on GameRankings and a score of 58 out of 100 on Metacritic. The game was criticized for its poor controls, repetitive gameplay, and lack of replay value. The graphics were also criticized for being too dark and difficult to see at times. However, the game's music was praised as being catchy and well-composed. The voice acting was also praised as being well-done and fitting with the characters' personalities from the show."
== Categories: ==
2000 video games, Game Boy Color games, PlayStation (console) games, Video games developed in Canada, Video games based on television series."