Crash Dummy

About

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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Play Modes

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

18%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The graphics are visually stunning with impressive attention to detail in environments and character design.
The game mechanics 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 quality of the game is marred by tedious gameplay, repetitive voice lines, and a lack of polish in graphics and sound.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the mechanics patronizing and annoying, others appreciate the vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and the balance of challenge and humor. The variety of vehicles, obstacles, and well-designed platforming mechanics contribute to a fresh and engaging experience, though the lengthy stages and piecemeal introduction of new elements can be overwhelming. Overall, the game offers a thrilling and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre, despite some narrative confusion.
- “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%
29%
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 is described as a convoluted damsel-in-distress narrative involving hybrids created from human DNA and servile dummies, which may be better understood in its original language. While the game features a rich amount of dialogue and plot, it suffers from translation issues, typos, and a simplistic presentation reminiscent of early handheld games. Overall, the story's complexity and delivery detract from the otherwise high-quality platforming experience.
- “Crash Dummy is a side-scrolling story-rich platformer.”
- “The opening cutscene is the only fully animated part of the story.”
- “The platforming mechanics are really good and the overall quality is high, so it's definitely one to check out if you like platformers.”
- “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.”
- “I found the story a little hard to follow and there is a lot of it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the outstanding visuals and art style, while others criticize the inconsistent quality across different elements, describing it as a poor blend of simplistic designs reminiscent of early flash animations and MS Paint. Overall, the graphical presentation appears to lack 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.”
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 hilarity, despite its overall quality.
- “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!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It is so utterly tedious to play.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character design is visually stunning and contributes to an immersive experience, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development throughout the game.
- “The attention to detail in the environments and character design is impressive, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game boasts high replayability, driven by the addictive challenge of improving 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 it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”