Dumb Ways to Die 2

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Dumb Ways to Die 2 is a single player casual sport game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by PlaySide and was released on April 12, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Dumb Ways to Die 2: The Games" is a popular sequel to the original game, reaching the #1 spot in 83 countries with over 75 million downloads and 1.2 billion unique plays. The game features new levels, challenges, and characters, while promoting train safety in a humorous manner. Its release has led to over 65 million people pledging to be safe around trains.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,986 reviews

humor616 positive mentions

monetization480 negative mentions

humor
618 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, often laughing at the absurd ways characters die. Many reviews highlight the game's clever animations, catchy music, and the overall lightheartedness that makes it enjoyable, despite some noting that it can be challenging and occasionally frustrating. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, making the game a fun experience for players of all ages, though some caution against its more graphic elements for younger audiences.
- “I love the funny animations, and finding specific mini games I want is great!”
- “My most favorite is the 'dumbest of dumb' because when you hit the target score you can unlock more characters and also when you tap the new character it will show how it dies and it's really funny :)”
- “It's a funny game and good; it's nice and I like it when it teaches us safety around trains; that's really inspiring.”
- “It's not funny, and it's sad that my review has to reflect that.”
- “This is not funny!!”
monetization
518 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, which players frequently criticize for being excessive and intrusive, often interrupting gameplay after nearly every action. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, many express frustration over the frequency and length of unskippable ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite the fun gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to a significant number of negative reviews, with many players stating they would rate the game higher if the ad experience were improved.
- “This game has no ads which is great!”
- “It's a very fun game, no ads. I'm so happy I recommend this game for all ages.”
- “Dumb Ways to Die is so funny, literally no ads and you don't have to pay!”
- “The amount of ads is insane and in between literally every round.”
- “I played for less than five minutes and half the time in the game was tied up with ads!”
- “The game is great overall, but the recurring advertisements kill it since they pop up so frequently.”
music
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting persistent glitches that cause the intro music to overlap with other game sounds, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay. Users have expressed frustration over the inability to turn off the music, which can be distracting, especially when trying to listen to other audio. While some players fondly remember the catchy theme song, the overall consensus is that the music issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Playing this game feels like nostalgia; its theme song is very catchy, so when it pops into your head, you'll think, 'Hey, I remember that game about the dumbest ways to die!'”
- “I love this game... I love this music ”
- “It's very funny, and I love the music; the game is very stress-relieving to me.”
- “Not sure if it was supposed to be intentionally annoying, but the 2-second music loop cannot be turned off, which gets really old really fast. When playing the minigames, once you move on to the next game, the sounds from the previous game can be heard playing in a loop, stacking with all other previous game sounds, though at least those sounds can be turned off.”
- “I don't know if this is just me or if it is happening to anyone else, but I seem to get the start music all throughout the game with other music playing on top of it, which is really annoying. So Metrotrain, please can you fix it? Other than that, the game is great; keep it up!”
- “The music and sound effects continuously play even after you pass a certain minigame.”
stability
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during minigames and loading screens. While some players have experienced minimal issues, others have noted significant problems, including audio glitches and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun elements, the stability issues detract from the overall experience for a substantial number of players.
- “Just 5 stars amazing gameplay, no bugs, no glitches and it was just amazing thank you so much for it.”
- “This is a great game; it has no glitches and no ads, and I know there are no ads because in all the time I played this, it had no ads.”
- “Ive been playing this for years now and it's my first time rating and reviewing this game. I recommend this to everyone; really good game, no ads, no glitches for me.”
- “The only thing I have to criticize about it is there's a glitch when you put in the initials for the leaderboard; it sometimes freezes, exits the game, and resets itself.”
- “It is full of glitches and does not work. Note: if anyone is reading this, please do not download this game.”
- “Terribly laggy, glitches a lot; in my opinion, do not download this terrible game.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cuteness, creativity, and smoothness, with many users noting an improvement over the original "Dumb Ways to Die." While some players appreciate the quirky and colorful art style, others mention issues like graphical glitches and a nostalgic preference for the simpler designs of earlier versions. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though there are mixed opinions on their quality and execution.
- “This game is amazing, I love it and I've been a fan of Dumb Ways to Die since I was 6. I recommend downloading it now; the graphics are amazing and it is really smooth. It's a great follow-up to Dumb Ways to Die (original).”
- “I love the graphics and the challenges.”
- “Super amazing graphics which contribute to the game a lot.”
- “The graphics are not good; they're bad.”
- “After playing a level in Freezerville, everything lagged. Every time I played a level, I died instantly, and everything related to graphics was broken.”
- “The graphics look like they're 20 years old!”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, smooth, and engaging, with many players praising its mechanics and graphics. However, frequent ads and occasional glitches detract from the experience, leading to frustration for some users. While many enjoy the challenging aspects and nostalgic elements, the overwhelming presence of advertisements and technical issues have prompted mixed reviews.
- “Just 5 stars amazing gameplay, no bugs, no glitches and it was just amazing thank you so much for it.”
- “However, gameplay is as smooth as silk.”
- “Amazing game 11/10, the gameplay is funny and fun, so there's nothing much to say, so amazing game, 5 stars for me :]”
- “I know the game is fast-paced, but give me a few more milliseconds to read the instructions before starting the gameplay.”
- “A stupid advert pops up after every short game, which is a shame because after 3 minutes of gameplay, I get fed up with the vast amount of ads and I close the app.”
- “Game is fine, but the problem in the gameplay is plenty of graphical glitches; I hope you can improve in the next update.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Dumb Ways to Die 2" is described as engaging and fun, featuring a variety of quests and characters that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as loading problems and excessive ads, which detract from their enjoyment. Overall, while the game has a playful narrative, technical difficulties can hinder the experience.
- “It has loads of levels and is super fun, and it has quests you should try it.”
- “The quests are awesome and the characters are fun.”
- “I love this game and I miss it. I've never played this game until I was six, then when I downloaded TikTok, I kind of forgot it, so I missed it, and that's the story.”
- “So here's the story: I opened the app and it said 'Dumb Ways to Die 2'. Then it was loading, and after that, it said 'to die 2'. I pressed play, but it was just loading. Can you fix that so we can play?”
- “Ok, so here's the Dumb Ways to Die story: I was playing it, and then boom! The ads just kept coming over and over. I have very bad anger issues, so I threw my phone and now it is cracked!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that while the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, frequent crashes are attributed to the excessive number of ads rather than the performance of their devices.
- “I love the way everything runs smoothly and how fun the game is itself.”
- “I believe the reason for the game crashing all the time is not the performance of the phone, but the tons of ads you have to load!”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end devices struggle to run the game smoothly.”
- “Frequent lag and stuttering make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often citing it as a significant part of their childhood that brought them immense joy and happiness.
- “I absolutely love this game; it was my whole childhood and it made me feel great joy.”
- “This game evokes such deep emotions; I found myself laughing and crying throughout the experience.”
- “The story and characters touched my heart in ways I never expected; it truly is an emotional journey.”