Dumbass Drivers!

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Dumbass Drivers! is a single player racing game. It was developed by Mark J. Lovegrove and was released on May 4, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dumbass Drivers! is a cheap and cheerful arcade racing game that has you hurtling head-on towards retirement! 16 tracks and 4 missions make it time to fasten your seatbelt and leave all those other dumbass drivers behind!

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Some players found moments of joy and humor in the game, appreciating its lighthearted approach.
The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for those looking for a cheap entertainment option.
A few players enjoyed the challenge of the AI and the variety of camera angles available for driving.

The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to enjoy the racing experience.
Many players criticized the graphics and overall quality, describing it as an asset flip with low production values.
The game has significant design flaws, including a punishing system that resets progress, leading to player frustration.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the depth and subtle mechanics that enhance the driving experience, while others criticize poor car handling, subpar graphics, and a lack of engaging content. The game's attempt at humor is seen as excessive and detracts from the overall gameplay quality.
- “The game experience is incredible, with so many subtle mechanics to progress and become a super car driver.”
- “The game doesn't seem to take itself too seriously, which adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
- “Check out my gameplay video to see for yourself!”
- “Some elements don't seem like assets, such as car handling or the damage mechanic; they're that bad.”
- “Graphics are subpar, controls are poor, and gameplay is lacking.”
- “Gameplay content feels lacking.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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with some praising the impressive ray-tracing and 4K capabilities that enhance realism, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 21st-century free games. Despite a few positive notes on specific effects like dust, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment in quality and production value.
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking engagement, with players expressing disinterest and frustration over gameplay mechanics that detract from the narrative experience. The overarching theme suggests resilience in the face of adversity, but the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a disconnect between the intended moral and player 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.”
- “Hardly a success story; even the people who own this game weren't interested in it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally relaxing and can create a calming atmosphere, but some users find it repetitive and annoying over time. While the soundtrack may feel inexpensive, it has a certain charm that resonates during gameplay, particularly while driving, 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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game's AI driving performance is praised for its well-balanced difficulty, 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 in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the game was rushed and not properly tested on various hardware.”
- “Despite having a powerful PC, I still experience lag and long loading times, which is frustrating given the game's potential.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 put three hours into this game, grinding levels over and over again to fast track and unlock the best car, thinking it would be a fun way to play. When I finally did, I raced to test the handling of the car.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
- “After spending countless hours grinding for resources, I found myself more frustrated than satisfied with the progress I made.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 same content over and over again.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again, as the experience doesn't change.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 gameplay quality.
- “The randomness of sound effects and in-game cell phone calls made me laugh.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a high level of stability, with no significant glitches, bugs, or graphical errors encountered during gameplay.