Dude Simulator

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,432 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • gameplay
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Dude Simulator is an open-world sandbox game that allows players to experience a life simulation with minimal objectives. The main focus is to enjoy various activities, such as exploring the town, interacting with buildings and characters, committing crimes, or simply living a regular life. With a emphasis on freedom, players can choose to cause chaos or live as an ordinary person, providing a visitors with a unique and humorous take on everyday life.

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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,432 reviews
humor66 positive mentions
story14 negative mentions
  • The graphics are decent and visually pleasing.
  • The game can be funny and entertaining for short bursts, especially when messing around with NPCs.
  • It's a cheap option for those looking for a mindless sandbox experience.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks content, leading to boredom after a short time.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, making the game frustrating to play.
  • The controls are poorly explained, and the game feels unfinished with no clear objectives.
  • humor68 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to its absurd antics like farting, burping, and interacting with quirky NPCs, reminiscent of a more PG version of GTA. However, some reviewers noted that the humor can wear thin quickly, with complaints about the game's performance and repetitiveness detracting from the overall experience. While many appreciate the comedic elements, opinions vary widely on its execution and longevity.

    • “But holy heck, the police NPCs are hilarious to screw with.”
    • “The fact that they charge money for this game is hilarious.”
    • “It's very fun and all the things people say about it are not true; it's very interactive with its surroundings and funny, and if you like ragdoll physics, this is a great game for you.”
    • “Annoying, unfunny, and way too bright.”
  • story60 mentions

    The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many reviewers noting the absence of a coherent plot or meaningful quests. While some players appreciate the humor and potential for character development, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver a captivating narrative experience, leaving players wanting more in terms of story and structure.

    • “Every choice I made had an impact on the overall story and showed me pieces of my character that even I had not realized.”
    • “The plot of this game is so captivating.”
    • “This game has it all, a gripping story of one man.”
    • “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, and while some game formats can be amenable to this, they must be truly exceptional, where this is not.”
    • “There's no story, just a small place, kill people with guns and take their money, get more guns and get arrested, spending the next decade rotting in a jail cell.”
    • “If it was free I would give this game a positive review, but the lack of effort, the horrible making of it, the crappy one-liner dialogue for the characters, and having no story and crappy NPCs make it look like it was just made in a single day.”
  • gameplay52 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being extremely limited and repetitive, with many users noting a lack of engaging content and mechanics. Players report that the game offers only a short burst of fun before becoming monotonous, with clunky controls and poor design choices, such as the need to repurchase weapons for ammo. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as barebones and glitchy, failing to deliver on its initial promise.

    • “I have always wanted to be a dude, and the absolutely reality-warping gameplay this masterpiece of a game has definitely captured that.”
    • “And of course, the driving mechanics are amazing.”
    • “This game had next-gen gameplay, the type you would only see in the year 200754.”
    • “There's no actual gameplay or content.”
    • “Pretty fun game at first, though after about 5-10 minutes of gameplay there's nothing else left to do.”
    • “This game isn't really worth buying; you get around 40 minutes of gameplay but then it gets repetitive, it's not worth its price and can't be played properly.”
  • graphics40 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplistic and artistic style, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly optimized. Despite the decent visuals, many users report significant performance issues, such as low framerates, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics may appeal to some, they are not enough to compensate for the game's other shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are visually pleasing, though.”
    • “The simplistic graphics are an artistic touch that make this game all the more great.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly decent for a game which is made by a small group of developers.”
    • “And the graphics are absolutely horrible to look at.”
    • “10/10 if you love the random low frame rates, horrible voicing, and really low graphics.”
    • “Despite its horrific framerate (7 fps on the lowest graphics), it's only walking around, shooting people, and fart noises.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as amazing and enjoyable, while others find it overly loud and repetitive. Despite the criticisms, many agree that the music adds a humorous element to the game, contributing to its overall charm. However, issues like lag and limited variety in tracks have also been noted.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “It's the best game on earth because of the music.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The music of this game is bullshit; I understand that it is funny, but it is very loud.”
    • “Terrible, the game is a rip-off. I waited 30 minutes and all that played was the annoying song in the trailer.”
    • “Stupid game, decent music, terrible lag; you can run through the window.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players frequently express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessive, often requiring an unrealistic time commitment, with some humorously suggesting that a "second life" is necessary to keep up. While some acknowledge that it can be "a bit grindy" at times, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the repetitive nature of the gameplay, particularly in the context of trading card farming.

    • “A bit grindy.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “Just another trading card farming simulator, nothing else.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and lacking essential features like save functionality, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some users find enjoyment in the quirky glitches, the overall consensus suggests that there are better, more stable alternatives available for free.

    • “It's buggy, boring and there are no saves - I can't recommend it.”
    • “Do you want to play a game like Grand Theft Auto with the physics of Goat Simulator, but not as buggy?”
    • “Cool game, but don't waste your money; here's the free, better, patched, and less buggy version of the game for free legitimately.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe frame drops and overall poor performance, detracting from the enjoyment of the experience. Many reviewers suggest that those seeking well-optimized games with high-quality graphics and engaging storylines should look elsewhere.

    • “If you like games that have amazing graphics, are well optimized, and have an amazing captivating storyline, then this game is not for you.”
    • “Horribly optimized, and just not fun.”
    • “Worst optimization; I thought this game would be fun.”
    • “The game is optimized poorly; frames drop like a newborn baby.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers for the assets used. Reviewers express disappointment, comparing it unfavorably to other games like Team Fortress 2.

    • “Not impressed by this game; Team Fortress 2 is better than this cash grabbing trash pile!”
    • “I just realized this game is reminiscent of a cash grab.”
    • “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players have expressed that the game evokes profound emotional responses, with many reporting experiences of joy that brought them to tears. It is praised as a masterpiece for its ability to elicit such raw feelings, making it a standout in emotional storytelling.

    • “This game made me cry with joy.”
    • “No other game has made me feel as raw of emotions as this masterpiece has.”
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