Dude Simulator 4

About

In Dude Simulator 4, players explore an open world as a lazybone character, completing various silly missions and causing mischief. With improved graphics and physics, players can now interact with more objects and NPCs than before. The game offers a lighthearted, sandbox experience with plenty of humor and freedom to do as you please.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

story8 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Some players find the game to be a fun and humorous experience, enjoying the absurdity of the gameplay.
A few reviews mention that the game can be entertaining if you're looking for something light-hearted and silly.
There are players who appreciate the graphics and the overall concept of the game, considering it a decent time-waster.

The game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking meaningful content, with many players feeling it is just a walking simulator.
Numerous reviews highlight technical issues, such as poor controls, bugs, and a lack of customization options, making the gameplay frustrating.
Many players express disappointment in the game's short length and simplistic objectives, feeling it does not live up to the expectations set by previous entries in the series.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
60%
13%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some praising its richness and uniqueness, while others criticize it for being short, confusing, and lacking proper flow. Many players express disappointment in the overall plot and level design, describing it as bland and insufficiently engaging. Overall, the narrative experience seems to vary significantly, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it a mere walking simulator.
- “This game has a really good story and gameplay.”
- “It has a rich and long thought-out story.”
- “Amazing storyline.”
- “The story is confusing and involves too much walking around.”
- “I completed the story in less than 30 minutes.”
- “The story is short, and the gameplay is lacking.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The gameplay of Dude Simulator 4 has been criticized for its lack of content and depth, with many users noting that it offers only about 20 minutes of boring gameplay. While some mechanics, like object interaction and police AI, are seen as positive additions, the overall experience is marred by poor controls and repetitive tasks, leading to a disappointing impression compared to its predecessor.
- “Good mechanics.”
- “Spent half an hour in the house trying to find the key and then I realized there was a mechanic to pick up items with my mouse.”
- “This has a few good additions in terms of mechanics, such as the police AI and the ability to pick up objects.”
- “There's no actual gameplay or content.”
- “It's not a sandbox game and there is only about 20 minutes of gameplay (which is pretty boring gameplay too).”
- “The story is short, the gameplay is lacking.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the games, including Dude Simulator 1, have received widespread praise from users, who consistently highlight their quality and appeal. Overall, players express strong enthusiasm for the visual presentation across the board.
- “Thumbs up for the amazing graphics”
- “I love the graphics for all of the games, even Dude Simulator 1 has perfect graphics.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy 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. Reviewers warn against spending money on a product that is perceived as low-quality and buggy.
- “It's a bad cash grab full of bugs, don't waste your money.”
- “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is widely praised, with some calling it the best original soundtrack (OST) in gaming history, even in dire situations like being kidnapped. However, there are criticisms regarding the overall game design and control system, which detracts from the experience.
- “Even when you get kidnapped, the best OST in gaming history plays.”
- “The music is uninspired and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, and the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is primarily focused on repetitive tasks akin to a trading card farming simulator, leading to a perception of monotony and lack of depth.
- “Just another trading card farming simulator, nothing else.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users noting that it is "really buggy."
- “It's really buggy.”
- “It's really buggy.”
- “It's really buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it adds significant value for the price. Overall, it is considered a funny game that enhances the overall experience.
- “Pretty good game; for the price you're paying, you get a funny experience.”