A Dump in the Dark

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"A Dump in the Dark" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a mysterious underground dump. Players must navigate through the dark, maze-like environment, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets to escape. With a unique aesthetic and challenging gameplay, it offers a memorable and immersive experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and absurd premise that combines horror and humor, making it a memorable experience.
Many players found the graphics and sound design to be surprisingly good for a game of its nature, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the game's creativity and the effort put into its bizarre storytelling.

The gameplay is often frustrating due to poor controls, lack of clear instructions, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience.
Many players found the humor to be juvenile and the overall execution of the game to be incoherent and nonsensical.
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that make it nearly unplayable for some users.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
15%
The game's story is a polarizing mix of complex themes and bizarre elements, featuring a branching narrative with multiple endings influenced by player choices. While some players appreciate its unique symbolism and character development, others find it convoluted, nonsensical, and difficult to follow, often leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, the narrative is described as a surreal blend of dark humor and horror, appealing to those who enjoy unconventional storytelling despite its flaws.
- “The game has a branching story, with multiple endings and choices that affect the outcome.”
- “The story was amazing and very complex, and the character development was insane.”
- “This is the best story I have seen in a video game in the past 5 years.”
- “It does not have a coherent story, just different scenes you can choose from in the main menu.”
- “The dialogue tells a near incomprehensible story.”
- “The story feels like a surrealist parody of some hard-to-follow artsy 'fartsy' indie movie, mixed with horror elements that genuinely scared the 'shit' outta me.”
humor
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a divisive aspect, with many players appreciating its absurd and grotesque toilet humor, while others find it immature and off-putting. The combination of horror and comedy elicits mixed reactions, as some enjoy the ridiculous premise of playing as a pair of floating buttocks, while others feel the execution falls flat due to janky gameplay. Overall, it appeals to those with a taste for dark, scatological humor, but may alienate players who prefer more refined comedic elements.
- “The game has a lot of humor and references, as well as some nudity and gore.”
- “If you are looking for a game that is both hilarious and horrifying, then a dump in the dark is the game for you.”
- “Overall, it's funny to play as a butt that can poop on people and has physics-based diarrhea.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
77%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by its unique and bizarre mechanics involving shooting various types of "dumps," which some players find entertaining while others criticize as simplistic and buggy. Many reviews highlight a disconnect between expectations set by trailers and the actual experience, with some players experiencing frustration due to unresponsive controls and a lack of engaging combat mechanics. Overall, the gameplay elicits mixed reactions, with some appreciating its humor and creativity, while others find it tedious and poorly executed.
- “The game has a unique gameplay mechanic: you can shoot different types of dumps from your rear, each with its own effects and advantages.”
- “The part where you're being ridden through a cornfield with an insane clown after you is genuinely frightening, but much more importantly it actually has a set goal and clear gameplay to it.”
- “The fact that it's buggy and has the most simplistic mechanics of all time adds to the deranged experience you will go through.”
- “I often thought I was doing everything incorrectly from a gameplay standpoint, only to progress through the story unhalted.”
- “The gameplay is too frustrating and the inability to skip cutscenes to simply try again takes away from the immersion.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the retro style and dark atmosphere, while others criticize the visuals as cluttered and reminiscent of early 2000s games. Many players find the graphics either unappealing or difficult to discern, leading to frustration, especially in streaming contexts. Overall, the visuals are described as either a strong point for horror fans or a significant drawback for those sensitive to graphic content.
- “Beautiful graphics and story”
- “The game has some nice looking graphics.”
- “Pros: hard at times and the dark visuals are a plus for a horror fan.”
- “The visuals are so bad that I can't tell what's going on and gave up after about 30 minutes trying to stream this game for my friends on Discord.”
- “The controls feel terrible, the sound design is garbage, the story is nonsensical, and the visuals look like someone managed to climb into your monitor and rub sh*t on the inside of your screen.”
- “There is no story to speak of, the controls are buggy at best and the graphics are reminiscent of the early 2000s.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users describing it as a "terribly optimized mess" that suffers from significant performance issues and a lack of coherent menus. Overall, players express frustration with the game's optimization, indicating it detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's an incoherent, terribly optimized mess.”
- “Very unoptimized game with poor performance.”
- “Horribly optimized, no menus!”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a retro style and a dark, immersive quality that appeals to fans of atmospheric horror. While the graphics and sound are decent, some players found the gameplay lacking despite being initially drawn in by the compelling atmosphere. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor and horror that may resonate with niche audiences.
- “I love atmospheric horror.”
- “Atmosphere 7/10”
- “The game had me hooked with its no-nonsense, balls-out atmosphere, but sadly fell apart when I tried to actually play it.”
- “The game has decent graphics and sound, with a retro style and a dark atmosphere.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users praising its polish and minimal bugs, while others report significant glitches and control issues that hinder gameplay. Overall, the experience varies widely, with many players encountering frustrating technical problems that detract from enjoyment.
- “The fact that it's buggy and has the most simplistic mechanics of all time adds to the deranged experience you will go through.”
- “There is no story to speak of, the controls are buggy at best and the graphics are reminiscent of the early 2000s.”
- “Very bad game, too many glitches to even beat a single level.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience, with some players finding it relaxing and others noting its effectiveness in creating a sense of discomfort in horror scenarios. The soundtrack complements the impressive graphics and immersive environments, contributing to the game's emotional impact.
- “I spend a great time playing it; the graphics are amazing, and the soundtrack is too. With the new technology of RTX, the rendering is just too good!”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music and bizarre dialogue really start to make you feel uncomfortable in some of the creative horror scenarios.”
- “Some of the scenarios it puts you in are creative horror stuff meant to disgust, but the cluttered brown visuals, music, and bizarre dialogue really start to make you feel uncomfortable.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a wide range of emotions, from violence and horror to touching and awe-inspiring moments, leaving players deeply affected, with some even moved to tears.
- “This game features violent, touching, bizarre, horrific, stomach-turning, and awe-inspiring scenes.”
- “I cried.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's affordability and the substantial amount of content it provides, contributing to a high level of replayability for its price.
- “The game is very affordable and offers a wealth of content and replay value for its price.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting its complexity and integration within the amazing storyline.
- “The story was amazing and very complex, and the character development was incredible.”
- “The depth of each character's journey made me feel truly invested in their growth.”
- “I loved how the characters evolved throughout the game, making their arcs feel authentic and relatable.”