Dumb Ways to Die

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. Marica
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    Fun as i expect.

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  2. DRelmahdy
    Dec 21, 2013
    8
    if you think to make suicide try this game try this game which will make you try to be alive simple and good game to play after you play it ask your self what will you do?
  3. GypsyPeach
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    As far as casual time killing games go, this one is challenging and amusing all at once as you try to prevent the deaths of various beings through various methods. Each challenge (get X amount of points) rewards you by unlocking a new character on your main screen (train station platform) with the goal of getting all of the people you try to save. In addition to being amusing and having aAs far as casual time killing games go, this one is challenging and amusing all at once as you try to prevent the deaths of various beings through various methods. Each challenge (get X amount of points) rewards you by unlocking a new character on your main screen (train station platform) with the goal of getting all of the people you try to save. In addition to being amusing and having a lot of variety, the music is pretty catchy too (I recommend watching the video). Pretty fun to play, does not require internet connection.… Expand
  4. DBPirate1129
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    Dumb Ways to Die is a fun and engaging experience that you can keep going back to for quite some time. The game wouldn't be exciting at all though, if not for the unlocking characters part of the game. When you reach a certain score (200, 400, 600, 800, goes in that pattern), you'll unlock a new character to see at the train station everytime you start up the game. It's a pretty niceDumb Ways to Die is a fun and engaging experience that you can keep going back to for quite some time. The game wouldn't be exciting at all though, if not for the unlocking characters part of the game. When you reach a certain score (200, 400, 600, 800, goes in that pattern), you'll unlock a new character to see at the train station everytime you start up the game. It's a pretty nice feature.

    The minigames themselves are fun, though the game seems to pick certain ones to give you each time you play. For example, you might see minigame 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 one playthrough and that's all you see. And next time, they may give you 1, 4, 9, 11, 17, 18. It's a shame you don't get to see every single minigame before you lose your three lives, but it's not a major problem. None of the minigames really stand out as bad except for the one in which a tall blue character barfs on the screen and you have to wipe it off. This minigame is very inconsistent. Sometimes, you can wipe about 3/4 off the screen and you'll survive. Other times, you can leave all but a smudge on the screen and you'll die. I wish I knew how to win this minigame because it'd save me a lot of frustration.

    Another minor problem I have is the fact that some minigames can be very slow (though they do get faster as your playthrough goes on). Flicking piranhas away can take about 20 seconds when a minigame just before might've took you 2 to 4 seconds to complete. I wish they had a system where certain minigames like the piranha one only appeared when the game itself got faster.

    Overall, Dumb Ways to Die is an enjoyable experience that probably won't last you long, but it's fun while it lasts. I'm sure a pacing problem and one minigame won't stop you from getting the game so go ahead and do so.    … Expand
  5. Daniel_N
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    This is a great game, very fun and addictive! I totally recommend this game for its tricky levels and very cheery and sometimes annoying music!
  6. 0utlawreviews
    May 19, 2023
    8
    i certainly believe its ahead of its time cuz no other game was this creative and unique and not to mention how addictive it was

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#27 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2013

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gamer.nl
    Oct 17, 2013
    70
    Looking for a game to kill some time with? Then Dumb Ways to Die is a fun solution. It’s quite charming and has a high pace. Unfortunately it gets repetitive fast, because there’s only twelve mini games.
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  2. 148Apps
    Jun 24, 2013
    80
    Based on the viral smash hit, Dumb Ways to Die is a fun way to kill time (and cute little characters).
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  3. Gamezebo
    Jun 12, 2013
    60
    Dumb Ways to Die is free to download, so if nothing else, it’s great for a few chuckles. You probably won’t stick with it for long, but even if you delete the app, remember that train safety is forever.
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