Dumbass Drivers!
- May 4, 2017
- Mark J. Lovegrove
Get on Steam"Dumbass Drivers!" is a humorous arcade racing game with 16 circuits, 4 missions, and various cars to unlock. Compete in races, earn cash, and repair your car to become the champion. The game features nitro boosts, jump scares, and Steam achievements, with support for Xbox controllers. Please note that it contains some infrequent bad language. * 16 circuits, 4 missions, and multiple cars * Earn cash, repair your car, and use nitro boosts * Steam achievements and Xbox controller support * Contains infrequent bad language
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a unique and humorous experience, with amusing AI names and random sound effects that can be entertaining.
- Some players found joy and motivation in the game during difficult times, highlighting its potential to uplift spirits.
- The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for those looking for a budget-friendly racing option.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and design, with many players describing it as low quality and outdated.
- Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, including issues with car control, AI performance, and a punishing reset of progress when running out of money mid-race.
- Many players reported significant bugs and design flaws that detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive ray-tracing and 4K capabilities that enhance realism, while others criticize them as outdated and low-quality, comparing them unfavorably to early 21st-century free games. Despite some positive notes on specific effects like dust and speed perception, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment in the visual presentation.
“First of all, the graphics are amazing with ray tracing and 4K; the game is comparable to reality.”
“- I did not encounter any glitches, bugs, or graphical errors.”
“- Graphics are low quality.”
“I mean the graphics are worse than many free games from the beginning of the 21st century; it is just bad, cheap landscaping and very low budget production overall.”
“The graphics are badly out of date, yet I think the dust effect really adds to the feeling, and a sense of speed is certainly there.”
“Graphics are subpar, controls are poor, and gameplay is lacking.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is a mix of engaging mechanics that enhance progression and a lighthearted tone, but it suffers from poor controls and subpar graphics, leading some players to feel that it lacks depth and quality.
“The game experience is incredible, with so many subtle mechanics to progress and become a super car driver.”
“Check out my gameplay video to see for yourself!”
“The game doesn't seem to take itself too seriously, which adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“Importance of irrelevant mechanics.”
“Graphics are subpar, controls are poor, and gameplay is lacking.”
“Gameplay content feels lacking.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally relaxing and has a catchy quality that can enhance the driving experience, though some users find it repetitive and annoying over time. While the soundtrack may feel inexpensive, it still manages to resonate with players, despite the weak sound effects.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is cheap, yes, yet it gets into you while driving.”
“The soundtrack is cheap, yet it gets into you while driving, and the sound effects are weak too.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected rewards. However, it also critiques the game's mechanics, suggesting that the difficulty in acquiring cars detracts from the overall experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is hit-or-miss; while it embraces a lighthearted tone and features amusing sound effects and random in-game calls, some players feel it tries too hard to be funny at the expense of engaging gameplay.
“The randomness of sound effects and in-game cell phone calls made me laugh.”
“The game doesn't seem to take itself too seriously, which adds to the overall humor.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report spending significant time grinding levels to unlock better cars, viewing it as an enjoyable aspect of gameplay. However, this repetitive effort can lead to a sense of monotony, as evidenced by the time invested before testing the new car's performance.
“I had put three hours into this game, grinding levels over and over again to fast track and unlock the best car because I thought that was a fun way to play. When I finally did, I did a race to test the handling of the car.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“After spending countless hours grinding for resources, I realized it was more tedious than enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that while some replayability is expected in a low-cost game, the necessity to repeatedly play the same level to earn enough in-game currency for progression can be frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.
“I understand that there has to be a bit of replay value for a $2 game, but you shouldn't have to play the same level multiple times just to earn enough money to progress in a racing game.”
“The lack of variety in missions makes it feel tedious to replay the game. Once you've seen everything, there's no incentive to go back.”
“After completing the game, I found no reason to replay it. The story doesn't change, and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of AI driving performance is well-balanced, providing a challenging yet manageable experience for players.
“The difficulty in terms of the driving performance of the AI feels perfectly balanced; it is quite challenging but not overwhelming.”
“The optimization of the game mechanics allows for a smooth and engaging experience, enhancing overall gameplay.”
“I appreciate how the game optimizes resource management, making strategic planning essential and rewarding.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no significant glitches, bugs, or graphical errors encountered during gameplay.
