Doofus Drop

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Doofus Drop is a single player action game. It was developed by Curious Labs and was released on March 16, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Doofus Drop" is a humorous action game featuring rad bikes, strange creatures, and outrageous hats to collect. The game boasts stunning mechanics and vibrant visuals, along with a good soundtrack, but is weighed down by excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and numerous bugs. Overall, a macho, lighthearted adventure that offers plenty of laughs.

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Audience ScoreBased on 8,385 reviews

humor945 positive mentions

monetization527 negative mentions

humor
946 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised for its absurdity and childish charm, often revolving around silly sound effects and cartoonish animations that evoke laughter. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted, goofy nature, with many noting that it successfully combines mindless fun with hilarious moments, making it an enjoyable time-waster for all ages. However, some users mention that the humor can become repetitive over time, yet it remains a significant draw for many players.
- “I love the art style and with progression through the game, you gain access to humorous cut scenes.”
- “Watching this absolutely deranged figure of doofus farting to fly through the air never gets boring and never stops being funny.”
- “This game is so funny and entertaining, my daughter loves it too, makes us laugh.”
- “Not funny, didn't laugh.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
monetization
572 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant presence of ads that can disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game rewards and the ability to pay a small fee to remove ads entirely, others find the frequency and intrusiveness of ads to be excessive, leading to frustration and game crashes. Overall, the game offers a balance of optional ads and in-app purchases, but the execution has left many players feeling overwhelmed by the ad experience.
- “In-app purchases aren't very much and they aren't the kind you have to keep buying in order to advance.”
- “The upgrades aren't too expensive, the microtransactions are very reasonable as well.”
- “Optional in-game purchases that don't feel pay-to-win.”
- “Absolutely none of the videos work, not even the ad videos that are supposed to give you free stuff. It's really kind of sad because it's a cool game, but I'm not paying to remove the ads.”
- “This game would have gotten five stars but for one thing: the addition of in-game ads that not only interrupt the game, but that cause the app to restart!”
- “Used to be a fun little time waster, and I enjoy it for what it was, until ads popped up right in the middle of a game, completely breaking the flow of the game.”
graphics
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and quirky art style, reminiscent of classic animations like "Ren & Stimpy" and "Adventure Time." Many players appreciate the humor and creativity in the visuals, which contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience, despite some reports of technical issues and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that enhances the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics are brilliant, bringing a unique feel to this time-filler game.”
- “The art style, animations, and gameplay are all excellent.”
- “I love the art style and the soundtrack has got me coming back, very fun.”
- “This feels more like a graphic design project than a game.”
- “Similar to most games where you achieve a distance through repetition and upgrades... except this game isn't fun, it's poorly made with poor graphics.”
- “It got repetitive real fast, and there is an ever-present bug of the graphics not properly loading.”
gameplay
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple, fun, and addictive, with solid mechanics and a unique art style that enhances the experience. However, many players find it becomes repetitive and tedious over time, often exacerbated by intrusive ads that disrupt the flow. While some appreciate the casual nature and humor of the game, others express frustration with the lack of depth and progression in gameplay.
- “The mechanics and aim are simple and fun, and although it's in the endless runner-type genre, it brings a unique sense of gameplay with its unusual art style and the characters dotted around the hill.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun and silly.”
- “I love the simplicity and easy gameplay.”
- “After a few days it gets boring because of this broken gameplay.”
- “Gameplay gets monotonous pretty fast.”
- “The game has a great premise, but quickly drops off into unsatisfying and repetitive gameplay, unless of course you pay to win, essentially.”
music
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
68%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its quirky and fun nature, while others find it annoying and repetitive, leading them to mute it. A common complaint is the lack of options to mute sound effects separately from the music, which frustrates players who wish to listen to their own music or podcasts while playing. Overall, while the soundtrack and sound effects are appreciated by some, the inability to control them effectively detracts from the gaming experience for many users.
- “The music and sound effects are great as well.”
- “I love the art style and the soundtrack has got me coming back, very fun.”
- “Great game, my only issue is I can't mute all the sounds, only the music.”
- “I'm at the point now where I've muted music and SFX, which is annoying since sound has a lot to play in with the experience of the game.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but the music and SFX are just atrocious.”
- “I enjoy the game, but not being able to mute the obnoxious sound effects and only the music is really ruining it for me.”
stability
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues particularly related to ad playback and menu navigation, often requiring them to restart the app to continue. While some users have noted minimal glitches, the overall consensus indicates that the game needs substantial improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “The game is really buggy and gets very repetitive very quickly.”
- “It's so buggy... every time a pop-up comes, no matter how many times I click on the 'x' button, it won't close and the game is stuck right there.”
- “Great game, however continuously freezes after the end of a run, forcing you to close and restart the game.”
grinding
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention, with many players finding it tedious, repetitive, and overly time-consuming. While some appreciate the art style and humor, the general consensus is that the grind for stars and upgrades can detract from the overall enjoyment, often leading to frustration and a sense of unfairness, especially for those unwilling to spend additional money.
- “I love the cartoons in the cinema and the fact that the grind is not that tedious.”
- “Besides that, I love the art style; it isn't too grindy, just a fun game all around.”
- “This combined with the grinding required without the doubler, in addition to cheap obstacles like the planes and fists that practically cancel out any bean usage means you see more ads than in a fair game, and spending more money than the base $0.99 they ask for to remove ads should remove them as well.”
- “The grinding for the stars gets a little repetitive and the gameplay does not really evolve.”
- “The grinding to get the unlockables takes so long that it kind of ruins the gameplay most of all.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as entertaining yet simplistic, with high-quality story videos that enhance the experience. While players appreciate the humor and unique art style, many express a desire for a more developed narrative, additional characters, and structured goals to maintain engagement. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay, providing moments of fun rather than a deep, immersive experience.
- “Amazing game! I loved it; just add more characters and a storyline, along with a goal for each level, or else it will get boring sometimes. I will for sure give you a 5-star review.”
- “Great art, great concept, funny characters, and a funny storyline and videos.”
- “Addictive and fun; you can level up fast while watching videos and the intriguing storyline.”
- “There's not a lot to the story, and not many levels, but somehow I still find myself wanting to go further.”
- “No story to get lost in but still lots of hours of hilarious fun.”
- “The storyline just keeps falling 'down' to better scenarios.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting its quirky content and engaging animations. However, some criticisms regarding design and monetization practices suggest that these factors may detract from the overall replay experience.
- “Quirky and fun, with plenty of content and replayability!”
- “Lots of replay value and my daughter loves it too!”
- “Highly engaging, interesting animation, high replay value”
- “Poor design and greediness sadly ruins the awesome art style and replayability.”
- “I like the black and white way it is, but I think it would add replay value.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly and features impressive animations, users report significant performance issues on certain levels, particularly on lower-end devices like the Google Pixel. Additionally, upgrades do not enhance performance, and players frequently encounter frustrating obstacles that hinder gameplay. Overall, the optimization appears to be lacking, especially in high-density scenarios.
- “If people knew how hard it is to develop a game where you have physics involved and tons of objects on the same screen with such beautiful animations without the usage of a game engine, and have all this so well optimized, they would rate the game better. I give it a 5/5.”
- “It runs smoothly, the animation is wonderful and funny as well.”
- “The game runs smoothly, very repetitive but fun.”
- “My only issue is with the extremely bad performance I get on Hill 2, when those obstacle chains appear on the screen.”
- “Extremely poorly optimized, at least on Google Pixel.”
- “Upgrades don't improve your performance, and there seems to be nothing to prevent you from getting stuck behind obstacles right out of the gate 4 times out of 5.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging design and the inclusion of hidden characters, which adds depth to the gameplay experience. The overall aesthetics, including graphics and sound, complement the character designs effectively, enhancing player enjoyment.
- “Super fun, love the character design and all the hidden characters dotted around.”
- “Character design, graphics, gameplay, music, and sound effects all hit the mark.”
- “Simple physics that affect in a huge way, plus well-done character designs.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and humorous nature, evoking feelings of joy and lightheartedness in players. Reviewers appreciate the blend of fun and silliness, contributing to an overall positive and uplifting experience.
- “Wholesome, and the best part is it's funny!”
- “Made me feel like a doofus, 5 stars”
- “Good wholesome farty fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals, contributing to an immersive gaming experience.
- “The visuals and atmosphere are absolutely stunning.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely in its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating and eerie atmosphere.”