The Dummy Experiment

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The Dummy Experiment is a single player action game. It was developed by Martijn de Vree and was released on January 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Scientist Strohmann loves to play around with all kinds of crazy stuff. This time he thought of a cruel and inhumane experiment in which his test subject, Dummy 44, will experience a horrible and terrifying pain. Your role is to help Dummy 44 to escape the laboratory forever.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and entertained.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with effective visuals and sound design that enhance the horror elements.
It's a free game that provides a sense of accomplishment when players overcome its difficult obstacles.

The controls can be frustratingly sensitive, making it difficult to navigate the character effectively.
The narration is often criticized for being repetitive and poorly delivered, detracting from the overall experience.
Some gameplay elements, such as glitches and design flaws, can lead to unfair deaths and hinder progress.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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47%
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The gameplay is characterized by its high difficulty, which many players find enticing, though some mistake this challenge for poor design. While the core mechanics, such as balancing a running dummy, are amusing and visually appealing, the limited control options can lead to monotony and frustration. Overall, players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering the challenging mechanics, despite some control issues.
- “The gameplay is very challenging; however, this is what entices people into playing it.”
- “Nice mechanics, difficult at first but it feels accomplishing when you master them.”
- “The gameplay involves trying to balance a running dummy to escape a lab.”
- “People rating this game well because of how hard it is mistake bad gameplay for high difficulty.”
- “The gameplay can get monotonous with only a couple of options for controls and nothing unique really happens.”
- “As for the gameplay, yes the controls can be annoying but I'm pretty sure that's the point.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally described as above average for a free-to-play title, featuring a neat concept and a pleasing art style with nice colors. While the visuals are acceptable and contribute to the overall experience, some users noted that the game feels rough around the edges, particularly in menus and controls. Overall, the graphics are considered decent, though the voice acting received mixed reviews.
- “I like the art style; it's kind of nice and the colors are alright.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the visuals are acceptably stylized and above average quality for a free-to-play early access title.”
- “Cool level design with nice looks and graphics.”
- “The result is a game with a neat concept, okay art style, and pretty bad voice acting.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the narrator feels like they are trying too hard to imitate 'Getting Over It'. The difference is that in 'Getting Over It', the narrator is your character having intelligent discussions and sharing wisdom with the player, while here it's just a random dude saying random things.”
- “Currently, the game is pretty rough around the edges when it comes to menus and controls, but other than that, everything seems above average quality for a free-to-play early access title. The narration is smooth, and the visuals are acceptably stylized.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The story is engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, with a difficulty level that players find satisfying. It draws comparisons to the film "Live Die Repeat," highlighting a narrative that involves repeated attempts to achieve success, though opinions on the narrator's performance vary.
- “I like that there is a story and the difficulty is just right.”
- “The narrator was another story.”
- “Ever seen the film 'Live Die Repeat' where Tom Cruise keeps going back day after day thousands of times to try to complete the mission?”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, often leading to tears during gameplay, particularly due to its high-stakes mechanics that amplify the sense of loss and frustration.
- “This game made me cry on several occasions.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, which made the experience incredibly moving.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game's features suggest a high potential for endless replayability, indicating that players may find themselves returning to the game multiple times for new experiences.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of paths and strategies ensures that no two games are ever the same.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as soothing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience and making it a key aspect of gameplay. Players find the music loops engaging and fitting, contributing positively to the fun factor of the game.
- “I don't really know how to describe it, but it definitely made playing with music the best option for me.”
- “On the positive side, the music loop is quite soothing, and the core mechanic is pretty amusing.”
- “Fun game with some decent music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the gameplay and commentary genuinely funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Additionally, the game's appealing graphics and level design enhance the overall comedic effect.
- “The gameplay is hilarious, and the commentary adds an extra layer of humor.”
- “It's genuinely funny and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “The combination of cool level design and funny gameplay makes for a great experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues related to glitches on bridges, suggesting the implementation of checkpoints and reworking the bridge design to ensure a smoother experience. Recommendations include leveling the bridge with the ground and addressing directional inconsistencies to enhance gameplay stability. Additionally, a workaround for glitches involves returning to the main menu and continuing the game.
- “My suggestion is to implement a checkpoint after the bridge (and other bridges with the same glitches in the game), then rework the bridge so it's all the same level as the normal ground (no random jumping onto it and facing different directions). Additionally, have the ground sway from front to back depending on where you're standing on it, then just put the bridge texture on top of the ground = fixed.”
- “Quit to the main menu and press continue if it glitches out.”

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The Dummy Experiment is a action game.

The Dummy Experiment is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Dummy Experiment was released on January 19, 2018.

The Dummy Experiment was developed by Martijn de Vree.

The Dummy Experiment has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

The Dummy Experiment is a single player game.

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