Dude Simulator 4
- July 23, 2021
- Kiddy
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.
Reviews
- Some players find the game amusing and entertaining, enjoying the absurdity of its mechanics.
- A few reviews mention that the game can be fun for those looking for a light-hearted, silly experience.
- The graphics, while criticized by many, have some fans who appreciate the style and detail.
- The game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking meaningful content, with many players feeling it is just a walking simulator.
- Numerous reviews highlight poor controls and frustrating gameplay mechanics, making it difficult to enjoy.
- Many players express disappointment in the lack of innovation compared to previous entries in the series, feeling that the game is a cash grab.
- story15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players praising its richness and uniqueness, while others criticize it for being short, confusing, and lacking proper structure. Many reviews highlight a lack of engaging level design and a cohesive plot, leading to a disjointed experience that feels more like a walking simulator than a narrative-driven game. Overall, the story's execution varies significantly, leaving players divided on its quality and depth.
“This game has a really good story and gameplay.”
“It has a rich and well-thought-out story.”
“Amazing storyline.”
“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.”
“I completed the story in less than 30 minutes.”
“The story is confusing and so much walking around.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed game is largely criticized for its lack of content and depth, with many users noting 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.
“Good mechanics.”
“This has a few good additions in terms of mechanics, such as the police AI and the ability to pick up objects, but the vast majority of this game is running in straight lines from point A to point B.”
“Spent half an hour in the house trying to find the key and then I realized there was a mechanic to pick up stuff with my mouse.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently praise the graphics across all games, highlighting their quality and appeal, with particular mention of "Dude Simulator 1" as having impressive visuals. Overall, the graphics are regarded as a standout feature, earning enthusiastic approval.
“I love the graphics for all of the games; even Dude Simulator 1 has perfect graphics!”
“Thumbs up for the amazing graphics!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users highlighting issues of plagiarism due to uncredited use of assets from other creators. Additionally, the game is described as being plagued with bugs, further detracting from its value and prompting warnings against spending money on it.
“It's a bad cash grab full of bugs, don't waste your money.”
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with some users considering it among the best original soundtracks in gaming history, even enhancing the experience during intense moments like being kidnapped. However, there are criticisms regarding other aspects of the game, such as the control system and overall game design.
“Even when you get kidnapped, the best OST in gaming history plays.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment.”
“Each track is a masterpiece, making the music an unforgettable part of the experience.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is primarily focused on repetitive tasks, likening it to a trading card farming simulator, which may lead to a lack of variety and engagement for players.
“Just another trading card farming simulator, nothing else.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
“It's really buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it adds significant value given the game's affordable price.
“Pretty good game; for the price you're paying, you get a funny experience.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and witty dialogue that never gets old.”