Dumb Ways to Draw

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Dumb Ways to Draw is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by PlaySide Studios Ltd and was released on May 1, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,992 reviews

humor151 positive mentions

monetization529 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience with a simple yet engaging drawing mechanic.
It features a variety of creative and challenging levels that keep players entertained.
The graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Many users report bugs and glitches, particularly with character movement and level progression.
Hints often do not work as intended, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.

monetization
564 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive and often unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over mandatory ads appearing after nearly every level or death, with some even reporting that purchasing an ad-free version does not eliminate all ads. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for revenue, the consensus is that the frequency and nature of the ads detract from the overall gaming experience, making it feel more like an advertisement platform than a game.
- “No ads, really excellent :^)”
- “It's a fun game and not ads every 5 seconds.”
- “Not many microtransactions, I love it.”
- “The game is awesome not going to lie but the ads and hints are way too irritating.”
- “It's always pretty obvious when a game is really just an attempt to push microtransactions and ads.”
- “The ads just ruined any enjoyment or flow in this game, they're mostly unskippable and really long.”
humor
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny win/lose animations, silly character designs, and humorous cut scenes. Many find the graphic yet comedic deaths of characters to be a highlight, contributing to a fun and entertaining experience that keeps players engaged. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious and enjoyable way to pass the time, appealing to both kids and adults alike.
- “The game is funny and creative :)”
- “It's definitely funny.”
- “I love how they create these funny ways to draw and die.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with colorful graphics and interesting mechanics; however, it is significantly marred by intrusive and unskippable ads that disrupt the experience. Many players find the mechanics to be repetitive and lacking in challenge, with some noting issues like poor character control and crashes. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads and some technical flaws detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Its a fun game, great style and good gameplay.”
- “Excellent graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics and controls are awesome so is the gameplay.”
- “I totally understand that ads equal revenue for these companies, but this game plays ads in the middle of gameplay and pretty unpredictably.”
- “Besides the ads, the game mechanics are very poor, even for the first couple levels.”
- “One of the worst games I've ever played; the idea is not original, the gameplay is generic and boring.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the colorful and cute art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal. While some describe the graphics as simple or mediocre, others highlight their appropriateness for the game's theme and the enjoyable aesthetic reminiscent of the "Dumb Ways to Die" series. However, a few reviews note that the graphics can be quite graphic or inappropriate for younger audiences, suggesting a need for caution in recommending the game to children.
- “Amazing game, great graphics, and it runs so smoothly on my phone!”
- “The graphics are really nice and there are the same lovable characters from the 'Dumb Ways to Die' YouTube video!”
- “I love the graphics; they are cute and add to the overall fun of the game.”
- “I feel like this is just a game inspired by many other draw/survive games with the dumb ways characters and graphics inserted in.”
- “Very bad graphics and no space to draw a line with finger.”
- “Bad graphics.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly during loading screens and tutorials. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function properly, often resulting in a poor gaming experience. While some enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of bugs and ads detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “Not many ads, challenging levels, but not too challenging. No glitches; I like it.”
- “So good! No glitches!”
- “It freezes up at the loading screen and I couldn't play at all.”
- “Game doesn't load most of the time and if I can finally get it to load, it just freezes during the tutorial.”
- “This game is horrible; it won't even let me play the game, it just freezes on the loading screen.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The music in the game, particularly the "Dumb Ways to Die" theme, is generally well-received and nostalgic for many players. However, there are significant issues with sound functionality, as users report frequent and frustrating bugs that cause the music and sound effects to randomly mute or fail to play, detracting from the overall experience. Players express a desire for improvements to the audio system to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “I've always loved Dumb Ways to Die (animation song and games) but this is real fun!”
- “The game itself is fun but I would like to see more iconic music from Dumb Ways to Die.”
- “Dumb Ways to Draw is so fun, really cool! I kept singing the Dumb Ways to Die song and now I still sing that song every day.”
- “Music would constantly mute for no reason and even when I unmuted it, it would do it again.”
- “I like it so far, my only problem is that it keeps muting both the sound and music at random and it's really annoying.”
- “Pretty bad, every time I reset, or sometimes die from something, the sound and music mute automatically.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is considered enjoyable and complements the original "Dumb Ways to Die," but some users feel that there are other similar games on the Play Store with superior narratives. Overall, while the story adds value, it may not stand out against competitors.
- “I love the initial game, and the story adds to the original.”
- “This game is fun and offers a unique story compared to other games.”
- “Similar games with much better stories are available on the Play Store.”
- “Similar games with much better story are available on the Play Store.”
- “The initial game is great, but the story doesn't add up to the original.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting moments of frustration due to glitches and ad prompts, which detract from the experience. However, some also find the game to be wholesome and easy to play, suggesting that it can evoke positive emotions despite the technical issues. Overall, the emotional impact appears to be a blend of both positive and negative experiences.
- “Really wholesome and easy to play!”
- “Emotional damage”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, although some interactive ads provide a slight distraction from the monotony. The need to activate flight mode to avoid interruptions adds to the frustration.
- “At least some ads are interactive, so time isn't totally wasted, but having to activate flight mode to play is quite tedious.”
- “Tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly for players, though some humorous glitches, like character explosions, add a quirky charm to the experience. Overall, it receives a positive reception for its performance.
- “I'll give it a 4 because it runs smoothly, the characters explode, and I love DWTD.”