Dude Simulator 3

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Dude Simulator 3 is a single player racing game. It was developed by Kiddy and was released on August 23, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dude Simulator 3 is an open-world sandbox game where you embark on a long journey to deliver your friend's birthday present in a different city. Experience various adventures, earn money, interact with people, escape prison, and explore cities at your own pace. With a focus on realism, the game lets you perform numerous activities, from buying things and riding cars to playing pranks on people, making it a virtual playground for adults.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game offers a chaotic and humorous sandbox experience, allowing players to engage in silly antics like peeing and killing NPCs.
It's a fun game for a short playtime, providing entertainment for those looking for a light-hearted experience.
The game is very cheap, making it a decent purchase for those who enjoy absurd humor and casual gameplay.

The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with limited objectives and a very short story that can be completed in under an hour.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
Many players feel that the game is a cash grab, as it reuses assets and mechanics from previous titles without significant improvements.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
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The game's story is generally perceived as short and simplistic, often overshadowed by the chaotic sandbox gameplay that many players find more enjoyable. While some appreciate the narrative's humor and emotional depth, others criticize its brevity and lack of engaging missions. Overall, the storytelling is a mixed bag, with some players valuing the freedom to create their own experiences over a structured plot.
- “The story is amazing, powerful, and well written.”
- “This game's story made me feel emotions I've never felt before from a game.”
- “The storytelling is phenomenal and the twist ending will leave you guessing.”
- “The story itself is very short and only consists of a couple of levels/sequences.”
- “A title that never takes itself seriously, where the concept of a storyline is kindly ignored and replaced with pure chaos.”
- “Overall, the fun of the game only really lasts until the story is over, which is a letdown.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
70%
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The gameplay of Dude Simulator 3 is characterized by its open-world sandbox design, allowing for creative exploration and humorous interactions, though it suffers from clunky controls, bugs, and a lack of depth in mechanics. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and freedom it offers, others criticize the simplistic and repetitive nature of the gameplay, leading to mixed reviews overall. Despite its flaws, the game provides a light-hearted experience that can be enjoyable for casual players.
- “Dude Simulator 3 offers players the freedom to explore a vast open world filled with various activities and interactions.”
- “With its vast open world, immersive gameplay, diverse activities, and a dedicated modding community, this game stands head and shoulders above its competitors.”
- “As an ardent fan of open-world games, I can confidently say that Dude Simulator 3 surpasses expectations with its immersive gameplay, vast open world, and unparalleled freedom.”
- “The controls can feel clunky, there are bugs, and some mechanics feel half-finished.”
- “[b] limited depth in gameplay mechanics[/b] despite its open-world nature, some players may find the gameplay mechanics to be lacking in depth and complexity.”
- “Gameplay is very dumbed down even compared to Postal 2; you have a simple mission, to eat some pizza, scrape the snow off your car, and then pretty much delete the game because it doesn't get any better than that.”
humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it delightfully chaotic and filled with whimsical antics, while others feel it falls short of expectations, often resorting to crude jokes and absurd scenarios. Many appreciate the light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek approach, highlighting moments of genuine laughter, but some criticize it for trying too hard to be funny without delivering consistent comedic value. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor that may appeal to those looking for a silly, sandbox experience, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “A hilariously chaotic experience that deserves to be tried at least once… because, honestly, who needs logic when there's absolute madness?”
- “The developers of Dude Simulator 3 have masterfully infused the game with a delightful sense of humor that will keep you laughing throughout your playtime.”
- “This was hilarious and fun and confusing and totally worth an hour of my time.”
- “Wow, can you believe it? Another joke game that is hilariously unfunny.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected laughs, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that missed the mark.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and minimalistic, contributing to a whimsical charm but often lacking polish compared to contemporary titles. While some players appreciate the vibrant and cartoonish aesthetic, others criticize the graphical fidelity and performance issues, noting that the visuals can be inconsistent and unrefined. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the graphics as a highlight, while others find them underwhelming and in need of improvement.
- “The game's graphics are breathtaking, and the game world is vibrant and full of life.”
- “The game's cartoonish aesthetic adds to its charm and creates a unique atmosphere that is sure to captivate players.”
- “This is the best Unity game I have ever played; the graphics, story, and gameplay are all 10/10.”
- “The graphics are minimal, the physics are bizarre, and the events are completely unpredictable.”
- “[b] simplistic visuals and presentation[/b] while the game's visuals contribute to its whimsical charm, they may appear simplistic or unpolished compared to other contemporary titles.”
- “The 'options' menu is just way too bare bones to really be considered an options menu, the music can't be turned off, the graphics settings don't do anything, and the mouse sensitivity is very low.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
36%
55%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players noting that it requires an excessive time commitment, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the grind. Reviews describe the experience as tedious and repetitive, with limited ways to progress, making it feel like a long, monotonous task rather than an engaging gameplay element.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “There is also only one way to make money in the game, killing people, which is kinda tedious and boring since most tasks require cash to complete them.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, including problems with movement, graphics, and gameplay mechanics. Many players found the experience frustrating due to the lack of tutorials, confusing controls, and an overall lack of polish, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth recommending.
- “The game is very buggy and has no option to change keybinds, making it hard to complete.”
- “The prison level is nearly impossible, the cops are annoying, and the game doesn't tell you the controls. Sometimes the max graphics are broken; avoid this broken, terrible, horrific, buggy game.”
- “There are an infinite number of glitches, including teleporting, launching, and phasing. I even managed to get on top of a few buildings on the city level.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Dude Simulator 3" has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its low quality and lack of innovation. Many reviewers feel that the developers are recycling the game under different names without making meaningful improvements, leading to a perception of exploitation rather than genuine development.
- “Cash grab, boring as heck.”
- “Low quality, not interesting, pretty much just a cash grab.”
- “The developers have released this game multiple times calling it different names creating a cash grab, which is a disgusting thing to do for devs. Instead of improving the game and adding more things to it, it instead is reused over and over by the devs.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as repetitive and intrusive, with players unable to turn it off or adjust its volume separately from sound effects, leading to frustration. While some found it relaxing initially, the overall consensus is that it detracts from the gameplay experience, contributing to a negative impression of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music loops forever, creating a soothing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The background music adds a unique layer to the game, making even the most challenging moments feel more engaging.”
- “The 'options' menu is just way too bare bones to really be considered an options menu; the music can't be turned off, the graphics settings don't do anything, and the mouse sensitivity is very low.”
- “The sound effects (earrape) can't be turned down separately from the background music.”
- “This game lags, has terrible controls, is impossible to play, only 1 glitch fixed, and has music that will annoy you. Not recommended.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is enhanced by a vibrant modding community that consistently introduces new content, significantly boosting its longevity and enjoyment. However, some users feel that additional polish and features could further improve the replayability experience.
- “Dude Simulator 3 benefits from a dedicated and creative modding community that constantly churns out new content, expanding the game's already impressive replayability.”
- “Replayability 10/10”
- “In my opinion, the game would be better with more polish, features, and more replayability.”
- “Modding community and replayability:”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's emotional depth to be profound, with many expressing that the story evokes strong feelings, including tears and heartwarming moments. The narrative's ability to elicit unique emotional responses, combined with unexpected elements like racing Garfield, enhances the overall experience, making it memorable and impactful.
- “This game is a perfect mixture of heart-warming, parallelism, and a fun experience.”
- “This game's story made me feel emotions I've never felt before from a game.”
- “But the storyline in this dude simulator is so touching it almost made me cry.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Reviewers note that the game's cartoonish aesthetic contributes to a charming and captivating atmosphere, while suggesting that the inclusion of more diverse sound effects and ambient audio cues could further enhance immersion in the game world.
- “The game's cartoonish aesthetic adds to its charm and creates a unique atmosphere that is sure to captivate players.”
- “Incorporating more diverse sound effects and ambient audio cues could enhance the atmosphere and immersion of the game world.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to draw players into the experience.”
- “The lighting and environmental design are underwhelming, failing to create a captivating or engaging atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues and lag, which has frustrated many users.
- “The game is very performance-hungry for whatever reason.”
- “Not optimized, so it's laggy.”