The American Dream

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The American Dream is a single player shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Samurai Punk and was released on March 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"The American Dream" is a narrative-driven VR game set in a 1950's utopia where guns solve everyday needs. With a talking dog as your guide, players experience how guns can enhance life's moments in this satirical world. The game features over 20 levels, various firearms, and immersive environments.

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humor82 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous take on American gun culture, providing genuine laughs and engaging scenarios.
Solid shooting mechanics and a creative use of VR technology enhance the overall experience.
The satirical narrative, while blunt, effectively critiques societal issues surrounding gun ownership.

The pacing can be slow, with lengthy dialogue and repetitive gameplay that may lead to boredom.
Technical issues, including glitches and audio bugs, can disrupt the experience and require frustrating restarts.
The political message may feel overly simplistic or preachy, potentially alienating players who don't share the same views.

humor
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it hilarious and well-executed, particularly appreciating its satirical take on American gun culture. However, some reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive and one-note, with pacing issues that detract from the overall experience. While the game features funny moments and clever dialogue, it also faces criticism for its reliance on propaganda and the presence of game-breaking bugs that undermine the comedic elements.
- “This is quite the comical little game, a really fun, funny, charming, and well-made game.”
- “It is hilarious, the sarcasm and all that is just on point.”
- “With a message that is guaranteed to piss off half of the American populace in a hilariously vicious way, The American Dream is one of the most entertaining games in the virtual reality space.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The game's story is praised for its political commentary and unique storytelling, exploring themes related to gun issues, but it suffers from a short runtime of about three hours and repetitive gameplay. While some players enjoyed the black humor and emotional depth, others found the narrative delivery to be overly preachy and the gameplay often disconnected from the story. Overall, it offers an interesting experience, though it may not justify its full price for everyone.
- “With that being said, I like the political commentary and the unique form of storytelling.”
- “I found the game to be linear and story-driven, which I enjoy.”
- “While the gameplay can be a bit repetitive, I can say that the story is a great experience. I got to experience my teens again; I loved, I married, I had children, and then I lost everything important to me. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and it was worth the price if you consider that the game lasts as long and is equal to the price of two trips to the movie theater.”
- “I honestly wouldn't recommend this at full price because the story is very short at only around 3 hours. The gameplay overall is a bit on the repetitive side even with said short length, and the only way I can describe the ending without spoiling it is that it gets more than a little bit preachy, enough that it kinda delivers the writers' obvious intended message with about as much subtlety as a shotgun to the face.”
- “There were several times where the game broke and I wasn't able to progress with the story, so I had to restart the game.”
- “A lot of the time I was playing, I found myself shooting random things while the story was happening just because I had nothing to do and I wasn't really engaging with the story.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
19%
The gameplay is generally described as repetitive and simplistic, with a focus on shooting mechanics that can become monotonous over time. While some players appreciate the humor and unique mechanics, such as slow motion and reloading, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth and fails to progress the story effectively. Overall, the experience is seen as enjoyable but may not justify its full price due to its short length and repetitive nature.
- “Great game and longer gameplay than most VR experiences.”
- “I enjoy the commentary it's making, I like the styling, the shooting is satisfying and the reloading is a neat mechanic.”
- “Has some interesting mechanics, and I love the slow motion parts.”
- “I honestly wouldn't recommend this at full price because the story is very short at only around 3 hours, the gameplay overall is a bit on the repetitive side even with said short length and the only way I can describe the ending without spoiling it is that it gets more than a little bit preachy, enough that it kind of delivers the writers' obvious intended message with about as much subtlety as a shotgun to the face.”
- “Really simplistic and ungratifying gameplay.”
- “There's nothing new with the gameplay, just sit around and shoot things.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The graphics of the game are described as not particularly impressive but fitting for its narrative, featuring a mid-century art style reminiscent of a Disney theme park ride. While some users noted clear visuals and unique aesthetics, they also mentioned minor bugs in controls and a lack of longevity in the overall experience. Overall, the visuals complement the game's humor and storytelling effectively.
- “Very clear visuals.”
- “What it lacks in longevity, it makes up for in snappy writing, unique aesthetics, and excellent voiceover.”
- “The art style and format of the game is like a Disney theme park ride with flat plywood characters and a dog with a speaker in his mouth.”
- “The graphics are not great, but suitable for the narrative.”
- “I bought this game partly to test out my new Rift S, partly because it was on sale, and partly because the mid-century art style and satire appealed to me as a long-time TF2 player.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy and prone to glitches, with some players experiencing issues that necessitate restarting levels. While not universally problematic, certain gameplay elements, particularly involving weapon precision, can lead to frustrating moments. Overall, the game feels somewhat abandoned in terms of polish and support.
- “The game isn't really buggy, but I did manage to find one issue that required restarting the chapter/level.”
- “The game isn't really buggy, but I did manage to find one issue that required restarting the chapter/level.”
- “It's buggy and abandoned.”
- “Glitches.”
- “The narrative can feel boring at times; occasional glitches force frustrating repetition, not as politically scathing as I’d hoped.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that while it offers temporary entertainment, it lacks the depth or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs. Some mention that it can be revisited occasionally, but the experience does not significantly change.
- “Very little replay value.”
- “[A few audio bugs, little replay value beyond shock factor]”
- “Keeps you entertained for a while, replayable once in a while.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience without additional costs.
- “The game has no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
- “I appreciate that there are no pay-to-win mechanics; everything can be earned through gameplay.”
- “The absence of monetization pressure allows for a more enjoyable and immersive experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with subpar gunplay detracting from the experience. Additionally, issues with audio levels being intrusive and poorly timed further contribute to the frustration.
- “It's very tedious; the gunplay (of all things in a game about guns) isn't great, audio levels can be weird and intrusive, and some start at the wrong time.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has faced some audio and performance bugs, but the developers have been responsive and proactive in addressing these issues with quick patches. Remaining bugs are generally manageable with workarounds.
- “There have also been a few audio and performance bugs I've encountered, but most of them have been quickly patched by the developers, who were nice enough to respond to my email about my technical issues personally. The ones that still remain are usually easily worked around.”
- “There have also been a few audio and performance bugs I've encountered, but most of them have been quickly patched by the developers (who were actually nice enough to respond to my email about my technical issues personally), and the ones that still remain are usually easily worked around.”

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The American Dream is a shooter game with comedy theme.

The American Dream is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The American Dream.

The American Dream was released on March 14, 2018.

The American Dream was developed by Samurai Punk.

The American Dream has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

The American Dream is a single player game.

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