Dude Simulator 5

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Dude Simulator 5 is a single player racing game. It was developed by Kiddy and was released on March 10, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Dude Simulator 5, a sandbox game set in New Dudy City, your goal is to become president. However, after the mayor laughs off your candidacy, you find yourself in a mental hospital. Escape, prove your worth, and navigate the city's political landscape to earn votes. Outside the main story, explore, steal, drive cars, enter buildings, and beware of police consequences for illicit actions.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game embraces its wackiness and humor, providing moments that genuinely make players laugh.
It features noticeable improvements over previous installments, making it the best in the series so far.
Some missions offer enjoyable experiences, showcasing potential for a more engaging game.

The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replayability.
There are significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
Most missions feel stale and repetitive, contributing to an overall mundane gaming experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Dude Simulator 5 is criticized for its formulaic and unoriginal narrative, with missions that often feel repetitive and lack creativity. While some missions offer moments of enjoyment, the overall experience is diminished by a monotonous structure and a failure to deliver a compelling plot or engaging characters. Despite improvements over its predecessor, the game highlights the need for innovation and engaging storytelling to captivate players.
- “Amidst the average offerings, some missions in Dude Simulator 5 indeed provide a glimmer of enjoyment.”
- “The game serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation, creativity, and engaging storytelling in creating a game that resonates with players and stands the test of time.”
- “Better than the 4th one at least, and I think they even put more work into this one than the previous installment for the story. I still like the 3rd one the best, but the towns and cities in this one are pretty competitive too.”
- “However, a significant drawback overshadows these enjoyable moments: the noticeable staleness of most missions.”
- “The redundancy of objectives and the lack of creativity in mission design contribute to the game feeling like a laborious chore rather than an exciting escape into a virtual world.”
- “Exploring the characters and storyline, Dude Simulator 5 falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Dude Simulator 5 is generally viewed as fair but unremarkable, lacking innovation and depth, with repetitive missions and a bland narrative. While some players find moments of enjoyment and consider it an improvement over its predecessor, the overall experience is hindered by its short length and uninspired mechanics.
- “Gameplay 8/10: it's not exactly thrilling gameplay, but it's the best of the Dude Simulator games and is certainly better than Dude Simulator 4 (yeah, I played all the previous Dude Simulator games in order).”
- “The game, with better execution, innovative gameplay, and a more engaging narrative, could have been a standout addition to the franchise.”
- “It's bland, it lacks gameplay, the music is repetitive and annoying, the graphics are terrible, it's so boring, it's not fun whatsoever.”
- “Dude Simulator 5 doesn’t introduce anything novel or inventive, maintaining a basic and familiar approach to its mechanics and gameplay.”
- “While it has its moments of enjoyment and offers satisfactory graphics and decent gameplay, the overarching experience is marred by repetitive missions, a lackluster storyline, and a lack of innovative elements.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them polished and acceptable for modern standards, others criticize them as bland and terrible. Overall, the visuals do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, which is further hindered by repetitive missions and a weak storyline.
- “First, let's discuss one of the commendable aspects: the graphics.”
- “While it has its moments of enjoyment and offers satisfactory graphics and decent gameplay, the overarching experience is marred by repetitive missions, a lackluster storyline, and a lack of innovative elements.”
- “It's bland, it lacks gameplay, the music is repetitive and annoying, the graphics are terrible, it's so boring, it's not fun whatsoever.”
- “The graphics don't break new ground, but they are polished enough to maintain an acceptable standard for modern gaming.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its embrace of wackiness and a lighter tone compared to previous installments. A standout moment mentioned is the absurdity of the mayor sending the player to an insane asylum for a simple inquiry, highlighting the game's comedic charm. Overall, it has received a perfect score for its humor, making it a standout feature.
- “Humor 10/10: this game is the first one in the series that really feels like it embraces its own wackiness.”
- “It doesn't take itself quite as seriously as the previous games (not that they really did that to begin with) and had some bits that made me laugh.”
- “Something about the mayor immediately sending you to an insane asylum just for asking to become president was so funny to me.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely criticized for being bland and repetitive, contributing to an overall sense of boredom and annoyance among players. Many feel it detracts from the gameplay experience rather than enhancing it.
- “The music is repetitive and annoying, making the overall experience feel bland and boring.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gameplay, resulting in a dull atmosphere.”
- “Overall, the music does not contribute to the enjoyment of the game and feels like a missed opportunity.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players noted that the game suffers from limited replayability, primarily due to its short length, which diminishes the incentive to revisit it after completion.
- “The only real problem with this game, other than a few minor framerate issues, was that it was too short and didn't have much replayability.”