Don't cut your hand

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 83 reviews
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  • story
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In "Don't Cut Your Hand," players assume the role of a chef working in a bizarre restaurant, tasked with quickly cutting various foods, while avoiding cutting their left hand. With simple controls and intense gameplay, the game challenges players to survive for as long as possible while dealing with unexpected obstacles. The game offers local co-op and online multiplayer options, and allows for customization of chefs and mod creation.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game is simple and fun, making it a great time killer for short bursts of play.
  • For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and can be enjoyed with friends.
  • The straightforward mechanics and humorous elements, such as cutting food while avoiding cutting your hand, add to its charm.
  • The game lacks depth and can become boring quickly, with limited gameplay mechanics.
  • Technical issues, such as crashes and inconsistent hitboxes, detract from the overall experience.
  • The graphics and presentation are very basic, resembling outdated Flash games rather than a modern PC title.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally criticized for their simplistic and low-quality vector art, which offers little improvement even with resolution adjustments. While some players find the cartoony style fitting, the overall visual presentation is deemed mediocre, lacking the animation and detail seen in classic arcade games.

    • “The graphics in this game is a mixture between arcade and modern in a sense.”
    • “Apart from that, the game is great, the cartoony graphics really suit the style of the game.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
    • “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and minimal mechanics, making it accessible yet challenging. However, players have noted inconsistencies in the mechanics, particularly with the chef's hand movement and the knife's hitbox, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its polished art and potential for mod creation.

    • “Kinda dumb, kinda smart, this is at least a good example of how games can work just fine with minimal mechanics and a simple but challenging premise.”
    • “The idea is good, I just wish the mechanics worked better; however, I may try out the mod creation.”
    • “Check out my video to see some gameplay!”
    • “There's no real story, and the gameplay is far from difficult or complicated.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with some players finding it uninteresting and simplistic. While it attempts to convey a moral about perseverance, many feel it fails to deliver a compelling narrative that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “There's no real story, and the gameplay is far from difficult or complicated.”
    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is described as relaxing and soothing, providing a calming atmosphere for players. However, the repetitive use of a single ragtime piano track throughout the entire game has drawn criticism for lacking variety.

    • “The music in this game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more impactful.”
    • “If there’s one thing I have to complain about, it’s that there’s just the one ragtime piano song playing for the entire game.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as funny and straightforward, providing quick laughs that can easily entertain players for short periods, with many users reporting genuine amusement within just a few minutes of gameplay.

    • “Funny and simple, it easily kills about 5-10 minutes.”
    • “Only a handful of minutes in and I've been laughing like a loon.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as achieving goals often requires repetitive gameplay rather than skill or strategy.

    • “The achievements are kind of hard but mostly tedious because you'll have to just keep playing and playing.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive tasks required to level up make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
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