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Dog Man: Mission Impawsible

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Mindscape
Developer: Dav Pilkey
Release Date: Dec. 6, 2024

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'Dog Man: Mission Impawsible' Is A 2D Side-scrolling Platformer Coming To Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2024 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT

Based on the Dog Man graphic novel series, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is a 2D side-scrolling platformer featuring fun and engaging puzzle mechanics.

The key to the city has fallen into the hands of a supa bad guy, unlocking all the prison doors and releasing many evildoers. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet! Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each with their own special abilities and gadgets such as Rockets Shoes, Retractable Claws and Dirt Proof Pants. Together you can overcome challenging obstacles and defeat powerful bosses. 

Players will explore 50 unique levels across 8 iconic locations, spanning 5 different worlds from the Dog Man universe, including City Hall, the Giant Marshmallow Factory, and various jails. Each location offers unique platforming challenges and puzzle-solving opportunities, ensuring action-packed and entertaining gameplay for fans of all ages.

Publisher Mindscape and Dav Pilkey have partnered to bring the bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series to the world of video games. This license agreement grants Mindscape global distribution rights for “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible”, in both digital and physical versions of the game. The worldwide partnership was brokered by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club, on behalf of Writers House and Dav Pilkey.


With his trademark humor and heart, #1 bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey, has made reading fun for kids with the Dog Man graphic novel series, which was launched by Scholastic in August 2016, has sold more than 60 million copies in print and been translated into 47 languages. The latest title in the series, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, published in March 2024, was the #1 bestselling book overall (children’s and adult books combined) in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and was the #1 bestselling children’s book in the U.K. Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club series, a spin-off of Dog Man, launched in 2020 to critical acclaim and topped bestseller lists worldwide.

"We are excited to partner with Mindscape to bring Dog Man to the gaming world," said Jackie DeMaio, Senior Licensing Director, The Joester Loria Group. "Mindscape's experience and passion for delivering engaging, high quality games makes them the perfect match for the Dog Man brand. The game joins the upcoming theatrical release from Dreamworks/Universal in providing fans another way to engage with the beloved Dog Man characters, stories  and settings.”

Mark Huijmans, owner / CEO of Mindscape, shared his enthusiasm for the project: Dog Man is a fantastic IP with a huge following, and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with TJL Group to bring this beloved character to a video game. This game is not just a playthrough; it's an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe, offering all fans a chance to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).


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