• Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Oct 31, 2000
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Dreamcast HQ
    90
    There's a TON of detail, in both the textures and backgrounds, and your tank and enemies. Very VERY nice looking game
  2. Sega X
    85
    Good graphics, a cool story, and awesome multiplayer modes make Red Dog a definite game to check out.
  3. It's complex learning curve, is somewhat alien (ouch!) to the genre, but once mastered you'll find yourself wading through more than enough enemies to keep your trigger finger happy.
  4. 82
    Despite some dated, blocky visuals and simple special effects, Red Dog is an elegantly fun game with one simple goal -- if it moves it, blow it up with unabashed ferocity.
  5. Da Gameboyz
    81
    With clean graphics, a rock solid framerate and a four player multiplayer mode that adds to the replayability of the game, Red Dog definitely is worth the price of admission.
  6. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Classic blast-everything-in-sight gameplay that's wildly entertaining and highly addictive.
  7. Daily Radar
    75
    Controlling the lethal moon buggy can be awkward, and there really is no depth to the game beyond shooting and driving, but there is plenty of fun to be had.
  8. Red Dog is the best tank shooter the Dreamcast has seen so far in its brief existence, and hopefully it won't be the last.
  9. It looks, sounds, and even plays old school. Are you sure you want to go back to school?
  10. It's by no means a Quake III Arena, but fans of big explosions and warfare should be pleased.
  11. 60
    Red Dog may look and sound strong, but with poor controls, its bite is far from threatening. A huge complement of multiplayer games helps bring up the score.
  12. Put simply, it's not half as exciting as you'd expect.

Awards & Rankings

42
57
#57 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
21
#21 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. May 16, 2021
    9
    Great graphics for the time. Very old skool style gameplay with challenging gameplay and upgrades etc to unlock.

    Only reason im not giving
    Great graphics for the time. Very old skool style gameplay with challenging gameplay and upgrades etc to unlock.

    Only reason im not giving it a ten is that it has a high difficulty with a steep learning curve. Once mastered it's great though
    Full Review »