Crash Dummy

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Crash Dummy is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Twelve Games and was released on February 28, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

A challenging 2D platformer with numerous and pure mechanics to keep you interested throughout its unique adventure. Blast, burn, freeze your way through a story-driven adventure with a unique set of endearing characters. Jump long distances and do wall-runs for some stylish ninja action.

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Single-Player

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25%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features vibrant graphics and smooth animations, creating an immersive experience.
The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for precise maneuvering during gameplay.
The level design is varied and thoughtfully crafted, providing unique challenges and engaging gameplay.

The platforming mechanics are frustratingly inconsistent, leading to frequent falls and poor hit detection.
The game requires a controller to play, with no keyboard functionality, making it inaccessible for some players.
The overall design feels rushed and poorly executed, with numerous bugs and tedious gameplay elements.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while the vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and engaging mechanics create an exciting experience, some players find the tutorial approach patronizing and the gameplay occasionally frustrating. The variety of vehicles, obstacles, and comedic elements contribute to a fresh and entertaining challenge, though the lengthy stages and piecemeal introduction of new mechanics may leave some players wanting more clarity. Overall, the game offers a high-quality platforming experience that balances challenge and humor, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “The vibrant colors and smooth animations add an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay.”
- “The variety of vehicles and obstacles keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, ensuring that every level presents a unique challenge.”
- “The developers have managed to strike a balance between challenging gameplay and comedic elements, creating an experience that is both engaging and entertaining.”
- “The way the mechanics are taught to you throughout the game feels patronizing.”
- “And the mechanics themselves make the already annoying gameplay even more annoying.”
- “New mechanics, enemies, and weapons are revealed in a piecemeal fashion that could keep the player hungry for more, under ideal circumstances.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some finding the soundtrack interesting, particularly during specific levels like the ice mountain stage. However, many users criticize the overall audio quality, noting issues such as unsynchronized music, abrupt stops, and a lack of originality in the theme music.
- “The soundtrack is another noteworthy aspect of the game.”
- “During the levels, the soundtrack is quite interesting, especially for the ice mountain stage.”
- “In the title screen and the level select menu, (the only in-game menu,) the theme music sounds like someone trying to recreate a Fatboy Slim song from memory.”
- “However, the music typically has a tendency to just stop playing for no real reason, and otherwise, the audio quality is pretty scuffed overall.”
- “The video game music isn't even synced, how terrible!”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story of the game revolves around a damsel-in-distress narrative involving hybrids created from human DNA and servile dummies, but it suffers from translation issues and a lack of clarity, making it difficult for players to follow. While the opening cutscene is fully animated, the remainder of the story is presented through simplistic dialogue boxes and still images reminiscent of early handheld games, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the engaging platforming mechanics, the convoluted and poorly executed storytelling leaves much to be desired.
- “Crash Dummy is a side-scrolling story-rich platformer.”
- “The platforming mechanics are really good and the overall quality is high, so it's definitely one to check out if you like platformers.”
- “The opening cutscene is the only fully animated part of the story.”
- “Combining human DNA with servile dummies apparently creates some sort of hybrids, yielding your basic damsel-in-distress story.”
- “I assume that the plot makes more sense in the native language and hallucinatory state of the drugs in which it was written, but whatever was intended, it doesn't perfectly translate to English.”
- “The rest of the plot is told through the kind of simple dialogue boxes accompanied by still-frame pictures that were standard for GBA games, albeit littered with typos, accompanying an overall graphical style of early Flash animation.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the outstanding visuals and art style, while others criticize the inconsistent quality and poor execution reminiscent of early flash games and MS Paint. The disparity between the cinematic, title screen, and in-game graphics highlights a lack of cohesion, detracting from the overall experience.
- “First and foremost, the graphics are outstanding.”
- “With its stunning visuals, intuitive controls, humorous elements, and challenging gameplay, it's a must-play for anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are beyond terrible and inconsistent between the intro cinematic, title screen, the levels, and the dialogue boxes.”
- “The art style in the levels is an abhorrent mishmash of MS Paint and stock sprites.”
- “The rest of the plot is told through simple dialogue boxes accompanied by still-frame pictures that were standard for GBA games, albeit littered with typos, and accompanied by an overall graphical style reminiscent of early Flash animation.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “It is so utterly tedious to play.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "crash dummy" is highlighted as a standout feature, effectively blending comedic elements with exciting gameplay. Players find it both entertaining and amusing, with some even suggesting it's worth playing for its humor alone, despite its overall quality being perceived as low.
- “What sets 'Crash Dummy' apart is its perfect blend of humor and excitement.”
- “With its stunning visuals, intuitive controls, humorous elements, and challenging gameplay, it's a must-play for anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “This game is worth 38 cents lol or free for how it's a trunk of hilarious activity going on in the pile of crap game!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability, driven by its addictive challenge of beating personal high scores and mastering each level.
- “The replay value is high, thanks to the addictive nature of trying to beat your own high scores and master each level.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail in both environments and character design, contributing to a visually stunning and immersive experience that enhances character development.
- “The attention to detail in the environments and character design is impressive, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience.”