Dude Simulator 3
- August 23, 2019
- Kiddy
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamDude 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Dude Simulator 3 offers a fun and goofy story that provides plenty of laughs and absurd scenarios.
- The open-world sandbox gameplay encourages creativity and exploration, allowing players to engage in various humorous antics.
- For its low price, the game can be an entertaining diversion, especially for those looking for casual fun.
- The gameplay mechanics lack depth and complexity, leading to a repetitive experience with limited objectives.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including high GPU usage and lag, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel that the game is a cash grab, as it reuses assets and concepts from previous titles without significant improvements.
- story55 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in Dude Simulator 3 is described as a mix of fun and absurdity, with players enjoying the freedom to create their own narratives through gameplay. While some find the storytelling engaging and emotional, others criticize it for being short and lacking depth, often feeling disjointed or nonsensical. Overall, the game offers a light-hearted experience, but its narrative may not satisfy those seeking a more structured or immersive storyline.
“It's a place where every action you take writes a new chapter in your own unique story.”
“What sets Dude Simulator 3 apart is its storytelling.”
“The storytelling is phenomenal and the twist ending will leave you guessing.”
“Dude Simulator 3 is a real life simulation adventure action sandbox game with a short story; the game is cheap, but it's not worth it.”
“The game is way too short and the movement is horrible. Even when it was 49 cents, I still would not recommend it to people wanting it. It's just plain boring; it has no storyline and no plot to it. The missions are basically just random, the cops suck in the game, and there are way too many glitches. I don't recommend this at all unless you're super bored.”
“Overall, the fun of the game only really lasts until the story is over, which is a letdown, but hey, the game is only 49 cents at the moment.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Dude Simulator 3 features engaging open-world sandbox gameplay that allows for creative exploration and interaction with quirky NPCs, providing a humorous and light-hearted experience. However, some players criticize the game for its limited depth in mechanics and objectives, which may detract from the overall experience for those seeking more complexity. Despite these shortcomings, the game is praised for its captivating narrative and the vibrant modding community that keeps the content fresh.
“Dude Simulator 3 excels in blending various gameplay elements to create a harmonious symphony.”
“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.”
“Dude Simulator 3 offers players the freedom to explore a vast open world filled with various activities and interactions.”
“Incredibly simple gameplay and design.”
“I couldn't get past the first bit because of the terrible mechanics and the general stupidity of the game. There's nearly no guidance, and the mechanics are horrible too.”
“Limited depth in gameplay mechanics despite its open-world nature; some players may find the gameplay mechanics to be lacking in depth and complexity.”
- humor35 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and chaotic elements, providing players with laugh-out-loud moments and absurd scenarios throughout the gameplay. While many find the tongue-in-cheek humor and engaging interactions with non-playable characters delightful, some critics feel the humor can be hit-or-miss, with a few jokes falling flat. Overall, the game is characterized by its rich narrative and a playful approach that keeps players entertained.
“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.”
“From engaging in humorous antics to experimenting with different objects, the sandbox environment encourages creativity and exploration.”
“Damn, I love satire and how awesome the dev pulls it off, because really funny satire jokes as we know excuse poor gameplay.”
“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 some laughs, but instead, I was left rolling my eyes at the tired jokes.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful, vibrant visuals and cartoonish aesthetic that enhance the game's charm. However, some players criticize the simplistic and unpolished nature of the graphics, noting issues with performance and a lack of options in the settings menu. Overall, while the visuals are captivating for some, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking higher graphical fidelity.
“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.”
“The graphics are simple, minimalistic even, yet hold their own against many titles from other genres, which some would argue have a better art style, such as Apex Legends, Destiny, or Overwatch.”
“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.”
“Don't buy this game as they don't tell you what to do, and along with that, the graphics are terrible and the controls are messed up.”
“While the game's visuals contribute to its whimsical charm, they may appear simplistic or unpolished compared to other contemporary titles.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting an overwhelming number of glitches, including infinite loops, buggy mechanics, and issues with graphics. Players also mention frustrating gameplay elements, such as confusing controls and problematic AI, leading to a consensus that the game is poorly optimized and not worth playing. Overall, the stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
“The game is way too short and the movement is horrible. Even when it was 49 cents, I still would not recommend it to people. It's just plain boring, has no storyline, and the missions are basically random. There are also way too many glitches and it's so buggy; I don't recommend this at all unless you're super bored.”
“Purchased this game thinking it would be a steal of a deal, but I realized it wasn't. The game is very buggy and there's no option to change keybinds, making it hard to complete.”
“Infinite amount of glitches, including teleporting, launching, and phasing. I even managed to get on top of a few buildings on the city level.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." The repetitive nature of tasks, primarily focused on farming trading cards and earning money through combat, contributes to a tedious and monotonous experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Just another trading card farming simulator, nothing else.”
“There is also only one way to make money in the game, killing people, which is kind of tedious and boring since most tasks require cash to complete them.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the developers' repeated re-releases under different names without meaningful improvements. Many find the game low quality and uninteresting, suggesting that the focus is more on profit than on enhancing the player experience.
“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 is reused over and over by the devs.”
“It seems to be a cash grab.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and unable to be turned off, leading to frustration among players. Additionally, the sound effects are described as overwhelming, with no option to adjust their volume separately from the background music. Overall, the audio experience detracts significantly from gameplay enjoyment.
“I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Dude Simulator 3 boasts exceptional replayability, largely due to its active modding community that consistently introduces new content, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Many users rate its replayability a perfect 10/10.
“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”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional storyline, with players expressing that it evokes strong feelings, including tears, and offers a heart-warming experience that resonates on a personal level. The combination of engaging mechanics and a touching narrative creates a memorable emotional impact.
“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 game is so touching it almost made me cry.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's cartoonish aesthetic contributes to a charming and captivating atmosphere, though players suggest that incorporating 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 lacks the depth needed to draw players into the experience.”
“The lighting design is uninspired, making the environments feel lifeless and uninviting.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, leading to significant lag and performance issues for players.
“It's poorly optimized.”
“Not optimized, so laggy.”
