The Dope Game
- May 30, 2016
- Tenth&Hess Games
Get on Steam"The Dope Game" is a simulation game where players step into the shoes of a drug lord, aiming to build a drug empire by any means necessary. Manage resources, expand your operation, and evade law enforcement in a gritty urban setting. Navigate a morally ambiguous world where success often comes at a great cost. Please note that this game contains mature content and is not suitable for all players.
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Reviews
- A nostalgic revamp of the classic Drug Wars game, bringing back fond memories for many players.
- Simple yet addictive gameplay that allows for strategic buying and selling of drugs, making it a fun time-waster.
- Great value for the price, with charming art and a funky soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and a lack of depth in mechanics.
- The user interface is awkward and could benefit from improvements to enhance functionality and ease of use.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes, and found the game lacking in complexity compared to its predecessors.
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its charm and ability to enhance the overall experience, while others find it repetitive and occasionally off-putting. Some players appreciate the variety of tracks that change with different game scenarios, contributing to an engaging atmosphere, while a few criticize it as dull and boring. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its quality vary widely.
“This game is one of those where you boot it up idly while listening to a podcast and end up muting the podcast so you can take in the awesome soundtrack.”
“There's a surprising amount of charm in the game, from the funky soundtrack to the MS Paint art style.”
“The soundtrack is also pretty stellar; will you release it as a standalone?”
“The music is repetitive and awful, and the game itself is just so slow and boring.”
“The horrible, horrible soundtrack.”
“The music is decent background noise (if a bit repetitive), and the gameplay is simple, enjoyable and strangely addictive.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and addictive mechanics reminiscent of drug dealing systems in games like GTA: Chinatown Wars, appealing to fans of that genre. While some players find it enjoyable and engaging, others feel it lacks depth and challenge, suggesting that it doesn't significantly innovate beyond existing titles. Overall, it offers a fun experience for its price, but may not meet the expectations set by its presentation.
“Definitely recommend this game to others who are looking for that type of gameplay.”
“The artwork and dialogue are endearing and authentic, the music is decent background noise (if a bit repetitive), and the gameplay is simple, enjoyable, and strangely addictive.”
“Gameplay-wise, this game is solid; for a game that is worth a dollar it's really fun. It's not the Grand Theft Auto type crime game, but it's like a choose your own adventure; you start with some money from a loan shark and from there you choose where you want to go and what you want to do with that money.”
“The game looked pretty exciting on the store page and they really did a good job both with the trailer and with the game info; however, the gameplay is pretty underwhelming considering the presentation it offers.”
“I use the term 'so-called' because you could really replace the drugs in this game with anything and it wouldn't make a single difference in the gameplay.”
“It adds nothing to the game in terms of substantial gameplay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique, hand-drawn, and somewhat cartoonish art style that many players find charming and fitting for the game's atmosphere. While some appreciate the artwork for its endearing qualities and how it complements the music, others feel it lacks polish, especially given the game's low price point. Overall, the visuals evoke a sense of nostalgia and add to the game's addictive gameplay, despite mixed opinions on their quality.
“It's also one of those games where the art style perfectly matches the music and draws you in with the simple but elegant gameplay that will suck hours away if you aren't careful.”
“There's a surprising amount of charm in the game, from the funky soundtrack to the MS Paint art style.”
“I liked the artwork a lot, and found it to be very grimy and fitting for the atmosphere of the game.”
“I don't particularly like the artwork.”
“Graphics are... well, what can you expect from a 2€ game.”
“The graphics are of a hand-drawn, somewhat cartoonish style that actually works well for this choose-your-own-adventure game.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate its randomness and find it enjoyable enough to return to after a break, others criticize its lack of depth and the need for additional titles to unlock bonus modes, which limits replay value.
“The game depends heavily on replay value as it is quite short.”
“This adds more fun and replayability, and can help you out quite a bit when you get lucky.”
“The randomness of each game makes it highly replayable, as you can probably tell by my hours logged.”
“The game itself is pretty straightforward, but lacks replayability.”
“Which is good, because the game depends heavily on replay value as it is quite short.”
“I won't edit out the need for another title to unlock bonus modes; it was required when written, and the update still adds no replayability.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised for its uniqueness and effectiveness, featuring a mix of dark comedy and quirky characters, particularly an eccentric old lady that adds to the overall charm. Players find the humor engaging and entertaining, contributing to a fun and interesting gaming experience.
“The humor is great.”
“The game features quite a few funny moments that made me grin, especially some of the things the old lady has to say.”
“Overall, for this price, you get a funny and interesting game that is definitely unique in its own way.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being unengaging and overly focused on background details that players find irrelevant, leading to a lack of interest in the narrative. Additionally, there are concerns about the authenticity of the game's portrayal of drug-related themes, suggesting a need for more thorough research.
“I understand that it wasn't an easy game to make, but if you are going to create a game about drugs, could you at least do some research on the average prices for street drugs?”
“Boring and the storyline sucks.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly even on older hardware, indicating strong stability across various systems.
“The best part is that it runs great on my 7-year-old gaming laptop!”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs.”
“The performance is impressive, even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible for many players.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its gritty and fitting artwork, which users find appealing and well-suited to the overall tone of the experience.
“I liked the artwork a lot, and found it to be very grimy and fitting for the atmosphere of the game.”
