Dumb Ways to Die 4

About

"Dumb Ways to Die 4" is a casual game with beautiful music and plenty of humor, but is hindered by too many ads and bugs. In this fourth installment, "These Beans" are taking over the world, providing a unique and entertaining gameplay experience. Despite its flaws, the game's humor and quirky concept make it worth checking out.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,082 reviews

humor28 positive mentions

monetization152 negative mentions

The game is fun and brings back nostalgic memories from the original series.
The graphics and animations have improved significantly, making the gameplay enjoyable.
There are many mini-games to play, providing a variety of challenges.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often causing frustration.
Many users experience technical issues, such as the game freezing or not loading properly.
The requirement for an internet connection limits accessibility and makes it unplayable in offline situations.

monetization
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the intrusive nature of ads that frequently interrupt gameplay, often appearing mid-session. While some players appreciate the option to remove ads for a one-time fee, many express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is fun, the ad placement and frequency are major drawbacks that hinder the experience.
- “I really liked DWTD games, and this is the best one yet. I just need no ads so I don't get disturbed and die.”
- “The game is fun, and I would love to rate it highly, but the ads make the game freeze and it's unplayable after a few games.”
- “Best wish for no ads.”
- “The ads in the middle of gameplay for no reason suck and would make me rate higher if there was one ad after your second loss of lives instead of just intermittently throughout.”
- “Game would be fine if ads didn't play during gameplay and after every mini game, it's annoying.”
- “The game is fun and I would love to rate it highly, but the ads make the game freeze and it's unplayable after a few games in.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny characters, amusing minigames, and hilarious deaths. Many reviews note that the game is not only entertaining but also evokes nostalgia, making it a fun experience for both adults and children. Overall, the humor is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment despite some mentions of excessive ads.
- “10/10, just like the classic but more fun in every way possible, characters from the first and second game, certain minigames in each area, funny deaths and so much more.”
- “I love this; there are so many dumb ways to die and the voice acting is very funny.”
- “This game is really nice and hilarious.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players enjoy the catchy tunes and nostalgic references, some express frustration with the inability to permanently turn off in-game music and sound effects. Additionally, there are complaints about the reuse of tracks from the original game and the presence of forced ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the music remains a highlight for many, contributing positively to their enjoyment of the game.
- “The music is great!”
- “The best game ever always wanted the song to play and it did🤩”
- “Its really fun i love the music!”
- “First of all, if you turn off the in-game music and sound effects, it just turns back on while playing. That's obnoxious.”
- “There are ads almost every game over you get, and the game reuses some music from the original, which is kind of lazy.”
- “I'm loving this new version, but one hitch is that when I listen to music on a different tab, I can't fully turn off the game noise.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience random freezes that result in lost progress, particularly during mini-games, and the presence of excessive ads further detracts from the overall experience. While the game has potential, its current stability problems significantly hinder enjoyment.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches, making for a fun experience.”
- “I love the audio quality, and the game maintains stability even with ads present.”
- “The game performs well without any interruptions, even when the internet connection is unstable.”
- “Now that I have played this game for a while, I notice how later on in the game, it gets really buggy.”
- “It's really a good game, but one thing that has been happening for a while now is that it just randomly freezes on me sometimes and I lose all my points. Like one time I had over 1000 points and it just froze, and I lost them. Please fix that.”
- “Game is very buggy and does not work all the time.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with many users highlighting the impressive graphics and character designs. However, frequent ads, technical issues, and a reliance on internet connectivity detract from the experience, leading to frustration among players. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, others report significant bugs and crashes that hinder their ability to fully engage with the game.
- “This is one of the best mobile games I have played in my entire life, the graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is luxurious, and the character designs are perfect.”
- “The best game I have ever seen is like the first and second game but better and 3D. I like the gameplay and the mini games.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “However, excessive ads disrupt gameplay and the reliance on internet makes it inaccessible without connectivity.”
- “Game would be fine if ads didn't play during gameplay and after every mini game, it's annoying.”
- “Crashes every time I hit play, so I don't even know what the gameplay is to begin with.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their significant improvement over previous installments, featuring a simplistic 3D style that effectively mimics 2D aesthetics and enhances animation quality. Players appreciate the vibrant character designs and unique levels, although some have noted issues with bugs and ad interruptions. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a standout aspect of the game, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “This is one of the best mobile games I have played in my entire life, the graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is luxurious, and the character designs are perfect.”
- “Great graphics and nice unique levels.”
- “The graphics are a major improvement from the other installments and half of the gameplay too.”
- “Good game still lots of bugs like not registering taps, swipes, or holds. I like the art style but don't like that you made half the characters buyable and there's lots of ad spam messing me up in mini games.”
- “It's brilliant and fills me with nostalgia, but there are too many ads and it's a little delayed. The graphics are not as impressive as they once were, however, it's still just as fun as the last few.”
- “The graphics are a major improvement from the other installments, but they still leave much to be desired.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, but players express a desire for more depth and content, particularly in quests and minigames. There are suggestions for additional story elements and a more accessible character acquisition system, as some characters are locked behind paywalls. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, players feel it could benefit from expanded narrative and gameplay options.
- “The game is great, but not as great as the second game. It would be great if the minigames had more story to them.”
- “Also, more content is nice. After you finish the base game, there's not much to do besides daily quests and events. Maybe add a random collection mode or something.”
- “The story feels incomplete and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “Character development is weak, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or engaging moments.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
While the game shows promise, users report ongoing issues with optimization, particularly regarding tap recognition and responsiveness. Although recent updates have addressed some concerns, the frequent ad interruptions after minigames remain a point of frustration. Overall, players are hopeful for further improvements in the game's performance.
- “The game is good, but still needs some optimization. Sometimes it requires quick taps, and sometimes it just doesn't recognize that I have held the screw. I understand it came out not even a month ago, but I'd be glad to see improvements. Edit: I saw some other reviews complaining about taps not registering. If you fix this registration delay, you'd make a lot of people happy. May 4 update: A lot of previous issues have been fixed, happy to see you listen to your fans.”
- “The game isn't optimized well; every time you finish or fail a minigame, an ad plays.”
- “The performance issues make it frustrating to play, as the game frequently lags and crashes.”
- “I find the loading times excessively long, which really disrupts the flow of gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players recognize the game's emotional potential but express disappointment due to certain aspects that hinder a deeper connection.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the review praises the game's graphics and gameplay, it does not provide specific insights into character development. Therefore, it is unclear how well the characters evolve or grow throughout the game.