About the game
K9 Patrol is an exhilarating 2D side-scrolling action runner where you play as Metro City's bravest four-legged officer: K9 Max, a skilled German Shepherd trained in rapid pursuit. A gang of notorious thieves is trying to make a clean getaway with bags of stolen loot, and it is up to your sharp paws and reflexes to hunt them down.
The chase is a test of agility and timing. Ground obstacles like hurdles, park benches, garbage cans, and construction barriers must be cleared with a running leap. Overhead hazards like flapping clotheslines and scaffolding pipes require you to tuck low and slide forward on your belly.
As you run cleanly without hitting obstacles, Max's superior sprinting speed gradually closes the distance meter (e.g. from 55 meters down to zero). Use your mighty Bark (B) to startle the fleeing suspect, immediately shaving off 4 meters. Snatch glowing Turbo Bones along the pavement for a supercharged sprint, and once you reach striking distance, watch Max execute a dramatic flying pounce tackle to secure the arrest!
How to play
- Jump: Press W, ↑, or Space (or tap the upper half of your touchscreen). Essential for clearing hurdles and hydrants.
- Slide: Press S or ↓ (or tap the lower half of your screen) to duck under overhead pipes, clotheslines, and awnings.
- Bark: Press B or tap the Bark button. Emits a shockwave that startles the robber, reducing the chase distance by 4 meters instantly.
- Grab Treats & Badges: Collect dog bones for a 3-second Turbo Sprint speed boost, and Golden Badges for +300 bonus score.
- Avoid Stumbles: Tripping over obstacles costs one heart and allows the suspect to gain a 12-meter lead. Keep all 3 hearts to maximize your arrest bonus!
The 5 Chase Missions
- Mission 1: Sunny Park Sprint — Chase pickpocket "Slippery Sam" across the lush green park. Leap over park benches and low hedges. Start gap: 55m.
- Mission 2: Alleyway Dash — Track cat burglar "Fingers Floyd" through tight brick alleys. Slide under laundry lines and jump over trash bins. Start gap: 65m.
- Mission 3: Construction Yard — Pursue safe cracker "Spike" through heavy scaffolding, wet cement barriers, and steel pipes. Start gap: 75m.
- Mission 4: Downtown Sidewalk — Weave through crowded urban avenues chasing jewel thief "Diamond Ruby". Start gap: 85m.
- Mission 5: Train Depot Finale — Stop mob boss "Big Boss Bruno" before he jumps onto the departing cargo express train! Start gap: 100m.
Frequently asked questions
Is K9 Patrol free to play?
Yes. K9 Patrol is 100% free with no downloads, account sign-ups, or in-game purchases required. It runs straight inside any modern web browser.
Can I play on my phone or tablet?
Yes! On touchscreen devices, tap the top half of the screen to jump and the bottom half to slide. Dedicated on-screen buttons for Jump, Slide, and Bark are also accessible right above the game canvas.
Are dog bark and panting sounds recorded or synthesized?
All sound effects — including Max's cheerful bark, footstep rhythms, and jump whooshes — are generated dynamically in real time using the browser's Web Audio API for instantaneous load times.