Doc HoneyBerry: Puppy Surgery

Run-through of the game

You play at a vet clinic with Doc HoneyBerry. A puppy has had an accident and your job is to look after it from start to finish.

The game goes in steps: you wash the puppy, patch its wounds, dress it in cute clothes and feed it. Each step is a small hands-on task done with the mouse or finger.

There are no keys to learn. You click, tap or drag items to the puppy, and the game shows what to do next.

Buttons, keys, taps

Four tricks that help

1. No.1Follow the order the game suggests; each step prepares the next one.
2. No.2Take your time with dragging, and place items on the exact spot they are meant for.
3. No.3Dressing up comes after care, so you can choose the outfit calmly at the end.
4. No.4On a phone, tap precisely and keep your thumb off the part of the screen you are working on.

Best fit

Younger players and anyone who likes calm, low-pressure care games with simple controls.

Load and limits

• The tasks are simple and repeat the same pattern, so experienced players may find it short.
• The scenes show an injured puppy; some adults may prefer to check that this suits a young player.
• It runs on Poki, which shows ads.

Next to it in the pile

• Papa's ScooperiaAnother hands-on simulator with a clear task order
• Prismo ColoringA quiet, no-pressure option for the same kind of mood

Questions about Doc HoneyBerry: Puppy Surgery