Dude, Stop

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Dude, Stop is a physics-based party game where players compete in ridiculous challenges. With a variety of mini-games, players must use their wits and reflexes to outmaneuver their opponents and be the last one standing. The game features both local and online multiplayer, providing hours of entertainment for up to 4 players.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,142 reviews

humor700 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

Hilarious and engaging narrator adds to the fun of the game.
Unique concept of solving puzzles by intentionally failing is entertaining.
Great for casual play and achievement hunting, with a charming art style.

Short playtime of around 3-4 hours makes it feel overpriced at full price.
Repetitive dialogue from the narrator can become annoying over time.
Limited replay value as the game forces players to follow certain paths to progress.

humor
742 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game is highly subjective, with many players finding it either hilarious or painfully unfunny. While some appreciate the witty dialogue and the narrator's reactions, others feel the jokes are repetitive, dated, or forced, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game's reliance on humor as a core element means that enjoyment largely depends on individual taste, with some players loving the absurdity while others find it tiresome.
- “It's hilarious even after playing it over and over again, it always seems to crack me up in one way or another.”
- “The concept of the game is unique, and it's executed in a brilliantly sarcastic and humorous way that had me laughing out loud multiple times.”
- “Making the narrator go crazy is hilarious and it's super fun collecting all of the secret trophies and achievements.”
- “Painfully unfunny.”
- “I like the concept, but the 'humor' in this game is so criminally unfunny that the devs and that awful narrator should be sent to jail.”
- “The narration is annoying, not funny (generally not even attempting jokes, aside from outdated meme references), and just means you have to sit there listening to a voice clip you've heard 4 times already for several seconds before you move on to the next puzzle.”
story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
13%
The game's story is generally perceived as simple and short, with some players finding it surprisingly engaging and humorous, particularly due to the entertaining narrator. However, many reviews also highlight its lack of depth and repetitiveness, leading to a decline in interest after multiple playthroughs. Overall, while the narrative has its moments of charm and intrigue, it is often described as basic and lacking in quality.
- “It's brilliantly designed, and it has an amazing story with perfectly paced achievements and little bits.”
- “The story is simple and short but kept me intrigued to see where it would go as the more puzzles I solved, the more bizarre the experience got.”
- “The story, however, is where the game shines, just listening to the narrator slowly descend into madness as you ruin his game is quite fun.”
- “Although I did not expect much of a story from this game, the story they did provide seemed poor and lacking quality.”
- “The humor is kind of funny, but the story gets boring on multiple playthroughs.”
- “Well, no, since the story is literally spoiled from the very beginning with the first sequence of puzzles you are forced to fail to understand the concept of the game.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its humorous and unique mechanics, while others find it repetitive and lacking in meaningful choices. Many note that the game offers a limited playtime of around 3-10 hours, with some puzzles feeling tedious and the overall experience diminishing upon replay. Overall, while the game has clever elements, it struggles with depth and variety in its gameplay loop.
- “The gameplay is simple yet challenging, as you must figure out how to complete tasks in the most absurd ways possible while ignoring the game's instructions to do the opposite.”
- “The gameplay, the humor content, and especially the voice acting, almost all of them were wonderful!”
- “What I went into thinking would be a very basic puzzle game ended up having meta-narrative jokes, a fairly complex plot for what it is, and as expected, really fun gameplay.”
- “The gimmick gets old quickly, and for a game whose main mechanic is choice, there's an extreme lack of it.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive as you have to redo puzzles to progress.”
- “The gameplay is very simple; the narrator says basically the same thing, so it feels like doing a bunch of tedious tasks with barely any reward.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a pixel art style that many players find appealing, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic and humor. However, opinions are mixed, with some reviewers describing the visuals as forgettable or boring, and others noting that while the graphics are decent, they do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the art style is appreciated, but it may not be the main draw of the game.
- “The game's graphics and sound effects are also well-done, adding to the overall hilarity of the game.”
- “Puzzle game with an amazing art style and interesting puzzles.”
- “The artwork is great, the humor is awesome, and the voice acting is genius!!!”
- “Boring visuals.”
- “Worst graphics.”
- “The graphics don't detract from the game, but they don't add much to it either.”
replayability
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
57%
18%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising it for its engaging puzzles and potential for achievement hunting, while others criticize it for being too linear and lacking significant replay value. Many reviews highlight that, despite being entertaining, the game is short and often feels repetitive after the initial playthrough, leading to a consensus that it offers limited replayability overall.
- “I love the replayability of the game.”
- “Replayability through the roof.”
- “I love puzzle games, and this has a unique twist that brings a lot of replayability with it.”
- “The puzzles were not too hard to figure out and there is limited replay value.”
- “It doesn't matter what you do as it will force you to get the same ending, so there's no replay value.”
- “Overall, just low replay value.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
12%
77%
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, with players feeling that the tasks lack meaningful rewards and variety. While the game features charming characters and humor, the linear gameplay and inability to skip dialogue contribute to a sense of monotony, leading some to feel that extensive grinding detracts from overall enjoyment. Many reviewers suggest that the grind can be overwhelming, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but it's all part of the experience.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the rewards are worth it.”
- “Grinding can feel a bit excessive at times, yet it adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, the narrator says basically the same thing, so it feels like doing a bunch of tedious tasks with barely any reward.”
- “But what kills it for me is how grindy it feels.”
- “I tried playing this 3 times and found it tedious and unfunny.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its pleasantness and the quality of sound effects. However, some users note that the music can be repetitive and has a stock-like quality. Overall, it complements the pixel art style effectively.
- “The pixel art style is good, and the music is nice to listen to.”
- “Still good music and art though.”
- “Listen to the soundtrack for fun.”
- “The music is pretty repetitive, but the sound effects are nice.”
- “The music feels stock-ish and lacks originality.”
- “I wouldn't listen to the soundtrack for fun.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with buggy achievements that fail to register player actions, leading to frustration and potential refunds. While some users found the humor enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by glitches that hinder gameplay and puzzle completion.
- “The humor was good at first, but the game was slow and at some moments buggy. I legitimately could not complete some achievements because the game wasn't registering what I was doing. I'm hopefully issuing a refund as I just don't see myself keeping it, especially as it didn't live up to many expectations going in.”
- “I did use the forums for tips on a couple of puzzles that were buggy. It turns out I was doing them properly (or should I say, incorrectly!), but it was just tricky to get it to register the action.”
- “One achievement is kind of buggy, but other than that, this game is good.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end computers, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate its performance, noting that it remains enjoyable regardless of hardware limitations.
- “The game runs smoothly even on weaker computers.”
- “Fun game, runs smoothly even when I played it on my old computer.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on weaker computers.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing feelings of sadness and regret, particularly during moments of character conflict. The intense reactions suggest that the game's narrative effectively evokes deep emotional responses, leading to both tears and frustration.
- “Game made me feel sad.”
- “But I cried when I made the guy angry ;-;”