Dash Dash Delivery

About

Dash Dash Delivery is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by The University of Texas at Arlington Student Project and was released on July 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Dash Dash Delivery, a simulation where you play as a delivery person in a nearby mall. Have fun delivering items, exploring, purchasing items, customizing your character, enjoying delicious mall food items, as well as the upbeat atmosphere. Can you find all the easter eggs?

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Single-Player

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a unique experience with its focus on delivery tasks and managing hunger and thirst.
The graphics and design, while not perfect, show effort and creativity, as everything was made specifically for this project.
The gameplay complexity is impressive, providing a level of depth that can be engaging for players once they understand the mechanics.

The game suffers from significant glitches that hinder progression and can lead to frustrating experiences.
There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand how to play and complete tasks effectively.
The control scheme is poorly designed, limiting movement options and making gameplay feel stiff and unresponsive.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "[i]dash dash delivery[/i]" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it obnoxious and overwhelming, particularly due to the frequent interruptions from phone notifications. While the variety of tracks for different rooms is noted, it ultimately detracts from the experience for many, although there is a suggestion that the upbeat nature of the music could be beneficial for autistic students.
- “However, having lots of different upbeat music could have positive reactions from autistic students.”
- “I can accept music, I can accept multiple tracks, I can even accept bad music, but 'dash dash delivery' takes it way too far when it comes to this.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have expressed concerns about stability, specifically mentioning the presence of glitches that need to be addressed.
- “I hope the glitches get fixed.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fantastic elements, but it also features a crucial and cryptic mechanic that is not well explained, potentially leading to player frustration and early quitting.
- “The gameplay is absolutely fantastic.”
- “One of the most important and cryptic mechanics isn't even explained, and players are bound to quit long before they figure out that they actually have to wait until the task is almost due before they can start to play properly.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of '[i]dash dash delivery[/i]' have been criticized for their lack of polish, attributed to the developers' inexperience in game design. However, some players express appreciation for the visuals, recognizing the effort and passion of the team behind the game despite its shortcomings.
- “I can appreciate the graphics not for the way they look but for the people behind it.”
- “Their justification was that the visuals are the way they are because the people behind 'Dash Dash Delivery' were not experienced (if at all) at making games.”
- “Nonetheless, I can appreciate the graphics not for the way they look but for the people behind it.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story could benefit from a tutorial mission, as the lack of guidance has led to frustration among players. This suggests that while the narrative may be engaging, the initial experience could be improved with better onboarding.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's emotional intent is commendable and appreciated by players, many feel that its overall structure and gameplay quality detract from the emotional experience.