What The Dub?!
- April 8, 2021
- Wide Right Interactive
- 2h median play time
If you’re a fan of Jackbox party games, you’ll get a kick out of What The Dub?!.
Get on Steam"What The Dub?! is a comedy quiz game that can be played with 2-4 players, either locally or remotely through platforms like Steam Broadcast or Zoom. The game involves filling in missing dialogue from B-movies, PSAs, and industrial films, with the funniest submission voted by players. This quick-start game is great for a hilarious party night or a solo game."
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Great for team-building and social gatherings, making it perfect for connecting with friends or coworkers.
- Easy to set up, as only one person needs to own the game, allowing for accessibility in group play.
- Hilarious and entertaining, with a variety of clips that encourage creative humor and laughter among players.
- Language barrier may hinder enjoyment, as all scenes are in English, requiring players to have at least intermediate proficiency.
- The novelty can wear off quickly, leading to repetitive gameplay if played too often.
- Some players find the text-to-speech voice and the game's mocking of low-scoring players to be off-putting.
- humor75 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and ability to generate laughter, particularly when played with friends. Many users compare it to Jackbox games, highlighting the fun of dubbing over ridiculous movie clips and the hilarious outcomes that arise from player interactions. However, some critiques mention that the sequel's prewritten responses detract from the overall humor, suggesting that the game's enjoyment heavily relies on the players' sense of humor and creativity.
“Absolutely hilarious and brilliant concept, a complete riot with some funny, open-minded friends too, naturally.”
“You'll be dubbing your own hilarious voices over scenes so cheesy, they make fondue look sophisticated.”
“This game is incredibly fun to play; it takes a little bit for first-time players to get used to the general gist of the game, but once everybody finds their rhythm, it's an incredibly hilarious and fun game!”
“And the sequel seems to add an unfunny prewritten response to every prompt, which adds nothing to the game and stands out like a sore thumb.”
“Like many others, I'd love a function that enables you to easily add your own clips, but also a function that lets you save the filled-in clips to your device because we often get hilarious results and would love to watch them back without having to set up an external recording.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, appealing to a broad audience, while also being fast-paced and entertaining. Users highlight its engaging and humorous nature, making it enjoyable to play.
“Gameplay is much more straightforward and can be geared toward a wider audience.”
“If you want gameplay footage, I submit to you my first gameplay from this stream highlight from YouTube.”
“How does the gameplay work?”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fast and hilarious!”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring upbeat and quirky tracks that enhance the experience, alongside dramatic scores during intense moments. However, some users have reported a bug affecting the music volume, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. The interface for managing music and sound effects is functional, allowing for customization.
“The upbeat, quirky music starts, like something out of a cartoon.”
“The montage of intense game trailers features explosions and dramatic music.”
“The music swells to a crescendo, then abruptly cuts off.”
“There's a bug with the music volume too.”
“[music swells to a crescendo, then abruptly cuts off]”
“[upbeat, quirky music starts, like something out of a cartoon]”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being overly cheesy and lacking depth, with some reviewers noting that it feels more like a series of action sequences than a coherent narrative. Overall, it is described as having little to no plot, leaving players wanting more substance.
“We're talking 'I'll be back' levels of cheesy action, but with even less plot and more exploding watermelons.”
“---{ story }---”
“☑ no story”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that detracted from the overall aesthetic. Overall, the game's art style and design elements are considered a highlight, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
Critic Reviews
What the Dub?! (Nintendo Switch)
Although the improv gameplay of What the Dub?! is somewhat basic and repetitive, it presents numerous opportunities for MST3K-style hilarity. You don’t need to be a fan of movies to enjoy this party game; you just need to be quick-witted (or have funny friends).
75%What the Dub?! (Switch eShop) Review
This game is really (missing audio).
90%What The Dub?! Review
If you’re a fan of Jackbox party games, you’ll get a kick out of What The Dub?!.
70%
