Bandai Namco’s new Pomeranian game Doronko Wanko has captured the hearts of the internet.
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Released earlier this week on Steam, Doronko Wanko (which roughly translates as “Little barker covered in mud”) is a free-to-play game that sees players take control of an adorable Pomeranian puppy. Your only goal? Make as much mess as possible.
Fans are comparing it to a cross between Splatoon and Nintendogs, while others are saying it’s basically a reverse Power Wash Simulator.
In Doronko Wanko, players encourage the “innocent” puppy to roll around in mud, before spreading it around their master’s house. The more damage caused, the higher your score with players able to make use of home appliances to really streamline the process. Special gifts like electric fans or elephant hats will also help the Pomeranian create more mess while players can also unlock “good smell rooms” throughout the course of the game and customise their pup.
“‘Will the master be angry with me?’ Don’t worry. Because you are a sweet doggie,” reads the Steam description.
The game currently has a “very positive” rating on Steam and social media is also falling in love with Doronko Wanko.
“We’re only in March but I feel confident in declaring that the game of the year is Doronko Wanko, a free game released on Steam today in which you are a Pomeranian and just make a big mess,” wrote one X user. “I need everyone to stop what they’re doing and look at this adorable Pomeranian game that just came out, where you literally just ruin your owner’s apartment,” another.
