Control the dog’s long nose to win

Long Nose The Dog is a free game with a wacky premise. Your dog’s nose keeps on growing, and you need to use it to solve puzzles. But be careful — if it gets too big, it might run straight into a deadly obstacle.

The game shares its central character with Long Nose Dog. However, it adapts that title’s pseudo-3D gameplay for a side-on aesthetic and adds the element of grabbing and avoiding certain objects. The result is similar to draw-on-screen puzzle games like Draw to Pee.

Sniff your way to the goal

In Long Nose The Dog, you control the ever-extending nose of a dog, directing it around obstacles and towards goals. The exact purpose will depend on the level. In some cases, your aim is to grab a slice of pizza. Other times, you have to defeat a monster by pushing a rock onto its head or activating a deathtrap.

More complex tasks

As the levels progress, your goals will grow more complex. You might find yourself tasked with snagging several pieces of pizza or deactivating barriers before you can reach the pizza slice. However, the core gameplay remains the same throughout these changes and will be simple enough for kids.

Unlockable features

If you finish enough levels, you’ll unlock new skins for your dog. You also have access to a virtual bedroom between levels. By earning coins in-game, you can buy new decorative items for this room. They add nothing to the gameplay but can increase the player’s satisfaction.

Simple puzzles

Even though they grow a little trickier over the course of the game, the puzzles in Long Nose The Dog remain easy. The lack of challenge may be a turn-off for older players. Still, the game is entirely appropriate for children, who will likely appreciate the oddball sense of humor.