The Dog Man graphic novels by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey are currently among the best-selling comic book series in the world, with more than 60 million copies sold since their launch in 2016. The young adult book series, which follows the adventures of a canine cop, recently released its 12th volume, and the Dreamworks film adaptation will be released in January 2025. Now Dog Man is about to embark on his first video game adventure…
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is a new 2D side-scrolling platform game for Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X in which players chase a thief through 50 levels and five different worlds. According to publisher Mindscape, “Players will explore eight iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including the town hall, the giant marshmallow factory, and various prisons. Each location offers unique platforming challenges and puzzle-solving opportunities, making for action-packed and fun gameplay for fans of all ages.”
Below you can see a selection of screenshots from Mission Impawsible.
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“This game is not just a playthrough,” Mindscape CEO Mark Huijmans said in a statement. “It’s an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe and offers all fans the opportunity to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”
The latest Dog Man comic, The Scarlet Shedder, was released in March of this year and quickly became the best-selling book in the US and Canada, as well as the best-selling 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 offers a look into the origins of some of the series’ most popular characters. A release date for Dog Man: Mission Impawsible has not yet been announced.
Looking for another animal comic? Read our review of Science fiction adventure “Man’s Best”.
