Everything DOGE: Super Doginals Game Joins the Hype

The spotlight is on Dogecoin following Donald Trump's recent election victory and the launch of Super Doginals, a free, retro-style beat-'em-up game built on the Doginals protocol. h

Inspired by classics like Streets of Rage and Fatal Fury, players control one of three characters, including two anthropomorphic Shiba Inu dogs, as they navigate side-scrolling levels and face off against meme-inspired foes like apes, cats, and frogs.

The storyline follows "Kabo and friends" in their quest to thwart "Rugstar the Wolf's plot to steal the moon."

Released last Friday, Super Doginals is hailed as the first full-scale game on Dogecoin, tied to the Mini Doge project by Doginals and Ordinals.

Its pseudonymous creator, Pimax, packed the game with over 1,500 custom sprite images, 14 unique levels, and more than 35 minutes of original music.

Playable directly in a web browser, it supports up to four local players, gamepads, and even touchscreen devices.

Fully inscribed on the Dogecoin blockchain, Super Doginals uses recursive inscription technology from the Ordinals protocol, which allows chaining multiple inscriptions to support complex applications, patches, and updates.

This technique could even allow other creators to adapt the game.

Previously, Pimax also inscribed Doom and Dogetris (a Doge-themed Tetris) on Dogecoin, highlighting the expanding possibilities for blockchain-based gaming on Dogecoin’s network.

Dogecoin to the Moon?

The Shiba Inu-themed meme coin experienced a remarkable 143.2% increase over the past week, far outpacing Bitcoin's (BTC) 28.2% gain in the same period.

At the time of writing, DOGE is trading at $0.3867, reflecting a 10.19% rise in the last 24 hours and an 87.18% gain over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap.

This rally follows Trump's election win, which has sparked optimism for speculative assets like https://www.coinlive.com/news/elon-musk-s-favourite-meme-coin-doge-soars-on-trump-s-inevitable , as traders anticipate pro-crypto policies.

Not to mention, Elon Musk's constant support.

However, the challenge now lies in sustaining this momentum and attracting long-term institutional interest.

Julien Auchecorne, head of Auros Ventures, noted:

“With the election overhang now behind us, the rally in crypto markets appears sustainable, buoyed by positive forward signals from the US. However, uncertainties remain, particularly around altcoins. We're closely watching if alts will continue trailing Bitcoin or if they'll begin to outperform, potentially drawing back retail interest.”

Despite the excitement surrounding Dogecoin, some experts, like Auchecorne, caution that the altcoin market still faces structural challenges.

He said:

“The structure of altcoin launches is under pressure, especially as institutional incentives still heavily favor de-risking at launch and redirecting capital afterward. Protocols are now adjusting strategies to retain institutional participation post-launch, taking a more measured approach to their target fully diluted valuations (FDVs)."

While DOGE remains well below its all-time high of $0.73 in 2021, the recent surge underscores its enduring appeal and potential for future growth.

Auchechorne concluded:

“As this dynamic evolves, we expect capital flows to be selectively drawn to projects that can sustainably balance institutional needs with strong market appeal.”

The key question now is whether the rally can hold its ground over the long term.