DONUT DODO DO! Hits exA-Arcadia with Pure Arcade Climbing Action

Finally, a proper arcade game that remembers what made the classics tick. DONUT DODO DO! dropped on exA-Arcadia in 2023, and it's exactly the kind of tight, focused experience that belongs in an arcade cabinet. Chef Billy and his wife Bella just want their donuts back from a runaway Dodo, and you're going to help them get every single one across six perfectly designed stages.

The brilliance lies in the simplicity—one button for jumping, joystick for movement. That's it. No complicated combos, no skill trees, just pure platforming execution. The kind of design that separates skilled players from button mashers. The Sugar Rush bonus system rewards pattern recognition, forcing you to collect flashing donuts in sequence for maximum points. Miss one, and you're leaving money on the table.

Two-player simultaneous action elevates the experience beyond solo runs. Coordinating with your partner to chain Sugar Rush bonuses while navigating moving platforms creates the competitive cooperation that defined arcade golden ages. Three difficulty levels ensure arcade operators can adjust challenge for their crowd, while the dedicated Score Attack mode gives score chasers the training ground they deserve.

The exA-Arcadia version delivers tournament-grade performance with 3-frame input lag—more than twice as responsive as the original release. Sean Bialo's 80s-inspired chiptune soundtrack captures that authentic arcade sound without feeling derivative, while Makoto Yabe's key visuals nail the colorful character design that draws players to the cabinet. The game supports up to three loops in Arcade Mode, letting dedicated players prove their mastery through escalating difficulty.

Game Information

Official game page: DONUT DODO DO! on exA-Arcadia