DDNet

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DDNet is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by DDNet Team and was released on August 17, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

What started as a simple mod is now a big cooperative racing experience! Choose from hundreds of available maps, race your way to the finish line and help your friends. Collaborate and compete with players all over the world.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,631 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique cooperative experience with a friendly community that is willing to help new players.
It has a high skill ceiling, making it challenging and rewarding as players improve their skills over time.
The variety of community-created maps and game modes keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The game can be frustrating for beginners due to its steep learning curve and lack of a proper tutorial.
Many maps are designed for multiple players, making solo play difficult and often leading to softlocks.
The community can be toxic at times, with some players blocking paths and being unhelpful to newcomers.

gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
67%
4%
The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced platformer with deep mechanics that require skillful teamwork and precision. Players find the mechanics both challenging and rewarding, with a high skill ceiling that encourages mastery over time. While the game offers exciting and fun experiences, some users express frustration with connectivity issues and disruptive players, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The fast-paced gameplay and tight controls make every match exciting.”
- “The gameplay is fast, fluid, and full of exciting challenges.”
- “This game features a unique gameplay you have never seen anywhere else, there are countless techniques and a really high skill ceiling, to the point where you have to spend years to become really good. The journey at becoming good at this game is also fun.”
- “While I am aware that this game is fully free and I find the gameplay to be very exciting based on personal experience, on a connectivity and functionality standpoint, I find myself barely wanting to recommend this game.”
- “Boring as hell, stupid mechanics allowing every floor to be a softlock and most servers are empty.”
- “Game requires you to know mechanics that are never explained to you.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's graphics feature a simple yet effective pixel-art style that aligns well with its fast-paced gameplay, though some players find them underwhelming compared to modern standards. While the visuals may resemble those of a flash game, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment, and many players appreciate the polished look despite its simplicity. Overall, the graphics serve the game well, emphasizing fun and gameplay over visual complexity.
- “Visually, the game adopts a simple yet effective pixel-art style, which complements its fast-paced nature.”
- “Don't get fooled by the looks and the graphics; it's a really fun game, and if you're a fan of 2D platformers, you'll love this one.”
- “With its unique mechanics, challenging gameplay, and soothing visuals (most of the time), this game will amaze and surprise you, whether you are a newcomer or a veteran.”
- “It has the graphics of a flash game, but that doesn't keep it from being a ton of fun.”
- “The graphics are polished, but also very simple and underwhelming in the 3D era of gaming.”
- “The graphics aren't the best but it serves the game.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
53%
42%
The reviews indicate a unanimous sentiment regarding the story aspect, with multiple users stating that there is no story present in the game. One user expresses nostalgia for the game, highlighting their fond memories from the early 2010s, but this does not contribute to a narrative element.
- “As someone who used to play it a lot in the early 2010s, I really missed this game. I'm so happy that it got brought back into existence because this was my favorite game of the early 2010s.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, especially in a co-op setting. While some moments can be challenging or even boring, the overall experience is described as amusing and often leads to laughter, particularly when played with friends.
- “I love this game; it’s funny and simple.”
- “Spent the last couple of hours quite literally laughing my ass off playing this game with a couple of friends.”
- “Very funny and relaxing.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, with many players feeling it requires an unrealistic commitment, likening it to needing a "second life." While some enjoy the challenge of grinding for faster progress, the lack of efficient sorting options for levels adds to the tediousness of the experience.
- “Other than those two small issues, this game is fantastic if grinding the same level to go faster and faster is your thing.”
- “Not to mention you can't even sort by completions, so finding maps with high numbers is a process of tedious skimming.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to evoke a strong emotional response, ranging from joy and a sense of accomplishment to moments of deep sadness. The emphasis on friendship and wholesome interactions contributes to a heartwarming experience, making it both uplifting and unexpectedly poignant. Overall, the game fosters a unique emotional journey that resonates with many players.
- “This game made me cry.”
- “Truly heartwarming experience, even if this is not intended as such :)”
- “Maybe because people have to be wholesome and good to progress through the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezes, particularly on systems with weaker CPUs. Additionally, players have encountered bugs such as dual cursors and difficulties exiting the GUI, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I got like no time on this game solely because my PC glitches out too much. Don't play if your PC has a weak CPU; it is heavily dependent on it.”
- “Freezes every minute; otherwise, it's a mediocre game.”
- “I like it pretty well, but it's buggy with issues like having two cursors and difficulty exiting the GUI.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some maps not being well-optimized, which can affect performance. However, overall, it runs well on most devices, providing a fun experience for players.
- “If you're into setting records, there are quite a few maps that aren't very well optimized.”
- “It is very fun and performs well on most devices.”
- “First, the game is poorly optimized.”
- “The performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times really detract from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its infinite replayability, driven by a high skill cap and a simple concept, making it highly addictive. Players appreciate the strong community support, which further enhances the overall replay value.
- “One of the games with the highest skill cap and simplest concept, offering infinite replayability and a great community.”
- “I reckon this game could get you hooked for a long time; it's very addictive and has overall great replayability.”
- “It's a game with tons and tons of replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming visuals and engaging sound effects, fostering a sense of community among players who are supportive and collaborative. Many users express a surprising joy in their interactions, highlighting a unique and positive online experience that feels more like a close-knit environment than a typical online game.
- “Very cute drawings, fun sound effects, and most servers have a great atmosphere with players who don't know each other but help each other out.”
- “I really can’t believe it! It’s the first time I played an online game and felt so happy, trusting others unreservedly, and starting to help others in this atmosphere. Oh my goodness, tell me this is not an online game, please.”
- “I really can’t believe it, it’s the first time I played an online game and I feel so happy, trusting others unreservedly, and starting to help others in this atmosphere. Oh my Jesus, tell me this is not an online game, please.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note the absence of a dedicated soundtrack in the game, which they find surprising given its compatibility with existing music, such as tracks by Kevin MacLeod. This lack of original music has left some players feeling that the game could benefit from a more immersive audio experience.
- “This game goes perfectly with Kevin MacLeod's music (I tested it), so I'm surprised that it isn't already in the game.”
- “The only other thing I found weird is that there's no soundtrack.”