party video game
Dokapon Kingdom
By Sting, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- role-playing video game
What it is
Dokapon Kingdom is a party game that combines role-playing and board-game play. Made by Sting, it was originally released for PlayStation 2 and Wii, and the Steam version arrived in 2023 for Windows. Players spin a roulette, fight opponents and compete to collect the most money, with the winner promised the princess's hand and the throne. Its kingdom spans seven continents, and it offers five modes: Normal, Story, Shopping Race, Kill Race and Town Race. Players can choose from 11 job classes, gain experience and level up, as well as buy or steal items. The Steam listing includes single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, shared-screen PvP and shared/split-screen play, along with full controller support, Cloud, Achievements and Trading Cards. The Steam genres are Action, Casual, RPG and Strategy.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five game modes are available.
- Includes 11 possible job classes.
- Online PvP and shared-screen PvP are listed.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Windows is the only listed Steam platform.
- No cross-platform play is listed.
Who it suits
It suits groups who enjoy competitive party play mixed with board-game movement, RPG classes and item tactics. Online and shared-screen play are both listed.
Dokapon Kingdom mixes turn-based board-game movement with character growth and competition over money. Its five modes and online or shared-screen options offer different ways to play with others.
