What The Heck, Dude?

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What The Heck, Dude? is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by The_Kiddy and was released on January 10, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"What The Heck, Dude?" is a quirky and humorous adventure game that follows the journey of a young dude trying to save his skateboard shop. Players will explore a variety of weird and wacky environments, solve puzzles, and interact with eccentric characters. With its colorful art style and unique sense of humor, this game offers a fun and lighthearted experience full of unexpected twists and turns.

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28%

Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The graphics are bright and colorful, providing a visually pleasing experience.
Some players found the game to be hilariously entertaining when not taken seriously.
It has been described as a fun way to spend a short amount of time, especially with friends.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with only a few basic moves available.
Controls are poorly designed, making the game frustrating and difficult to play.
Many reviews indicate that the game feels unfinished and is a low-quality asset flip.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its poor mechanics, repetitive nature, and lack of depth, often describing it as basic and lacking in engaging content. While some players found enjoyment in its simplicity and humor, others pointed out significant flaws such as bad controls, random hitboxes, and minimal gameplay duration. Overall, the game seems to struggle with delivering a satisfying gameplay experience, despite a few positive remarks about its innovative ideas.
- “10/10 gameplay”
- “The thing is though, the gameplay has content.”
- “[b] "what the heck, dude?"[/b] reinvents the fighting game genre by combining well-loved fighting mechanics with innovative ideas and immaculate little details that everyone who considers themselves to be a gamer should experience.”
- “This game sucks, the enemy aggression system targets you mostly and the maps don't make any difference to the gameplay.”
- “Controls are garbage, hitboxes are completely random, gameplay is repetitive, and the sound consists of the enemy making this awful groaning noise over and over that never stops.”
- “If you're assessing the game based on what they've put on Steam (presumably to bypass being blacklisted for fraud), then be aware there's only a few short levels and less than an hour of gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and vibrant design, while others criticize them as merely average or overshadowed by poor gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the visuals are noted as a positive aspect by some, they are not enough to elevate the game's overall experience for many users.
- “I love the graphics and controls in this drunk fighter game!”
- “The main reason I was interested in a game was graphics - bright, light - I just loved it!”
- “Does have something going for it, the graphics.”
- “Bad graphics and mechanics, and there is really no sense in this game.”
- “If graphics were what made a game, then what the heck, dude?”
- “Graphics suck.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and moral lessons about perseverance, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking clarity. Many feel that the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, leading to a sense of confusion and dissatisfaction. Overall, the story seems to be a polarizing aspect, with some players finding it engaging and others deeming it weak and unoriginal.
- “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.”
- “But from what the description on Steam’s storefront said, you’re drunk and so everyone has to die. In terms of story, it’s certainly up there with some of the greats.”
- “After completing every story mission once, I feel that I will probably play through this masterpiece dozens of times again before I can put this game to rest.”
- “The controls are awkward, the sounds are weird, and the story, well let’s not even go there.”
- “1/10 for story - I don't know what the point of this game or story is.”
- “All the missions are exactly the same, just different maps, and you basically run around trying to get the other people to fight each other so you don't die.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it hilarious and appreciate its funny 3D model style, while others criticize it as immature and reminiscent of humor suited for children. Many reviews highlight that the game's design flaws and bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to laughter primarily at its expense rather than genuine enjoyment. Overall, the humor is seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the absurdity while others find it lacking substance.
- “I don't know why they disliked this, but I find this game rather hilarious!”
- “- funny 3D model style”
- “Fun and funny”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the enjoyable opening screen and menu themes, rating them 10/10. While some describe the overall music as oddly enjoyable despite its unconventional style, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The opening screen music is pretty cool.”
- “Music and sound: 10/10”
- “It’s like a really rubbish conga with no music, no dancing, and lots of death.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
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 monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and often feel necessary to progress, which ruins the overall enjoyment.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a playful goofiness, but some users feel that the art style fails to effectively convey this tone.
- “The game immerses you in a vibrant atmosphere that perfectly balances whimsy and adventure.”
- “The sound design and visuals create an enchanting atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and engaging, making every moment feel alive and full of possibility.”
- “The game plays well into its atmosphere with its goofiness; however, its art style doesn't really reflect that.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy AI and poor physics, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the narrow field of view can cause discomfort for players. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings reflect a lack of polish often associated with indie titles.
- “All these indie devs can't make a true game, so they have to create a buggy experience using pre-made assets!”
- “It's highly immature, using humor that an 8-year-old might find funny. It has buggy AI, bad physics, and a field of view so narrow that it gives you a headache.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, as it primarily involves repetitive actions like trying to provoke other characters into fighting, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The only way to beat this game is if you walk around trying to get other people to punch each other, which is really tedious.”
- “Tedious and boring.”