Donut County

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  • Summary: Donut County is a physics adventure game where you control a hole in the ground. Every time you swallow something, the hole grows a little bit bigger. You play as a raccoon named BK, a new hire at a startup that uses remote-controlled holes to steal people's trash - along with everythingDonut County is a physics adventure game where you control a hole in the ground. Every time you swallow something, the hole grows a little bit bigger. You play as a raccoon named BK, a new hire at a startup that uses remote-controlled holes to steal people's trash - along with everything else. When BK falls into a hole himself, he must answer to his best friend Mira and the residents of Donut County who are now stuck 999 feet below their homes.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 18, 2018
    100
    Donut County is short. It has little to no replay value. It feels like it squanders a great deal of its potential. And yet, Donut County is still one of the best games I’ve played this year. You may only get a few hours out of Donut County, but they’re a few great hours.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 30, 2018
    85
    If you’re looking for something that will challenge you and twist your brain into knots, this game isn’t it. There’s no real skill curve, and most of the puzzles are simple enough that you can more or less accidentally stumble on the solutions, with a few rare exceptions. But I assure you that from the first moment you tip something into that hole and see it grow, you’ll be hooked.
  3. USgamer
    Aug 27, 2018
    80
    Donut County is an excellent concept executed with pizzazz, personality, and an unexpectedly salient message at its core. While the end came abruptly and left me wanting more, like an endless mode or bigger levels to swallow things in, I can't deny the great time I had with what's there.
  4. Vandal
    Sep 17, 2018
    80
    A light-hearted adventure, short but full of charisma. If you want something unique and charming, give this a try.
  5. Push Square
    Aug 27, 2018
    70
    Much like the sugary treats in its name, Donut County is sweet, satisfying, and you'll wish there were more when you're done. It's a jovial little adventure that has some great ideas; moving a hole around making objects fall in is surprisingly addictive and entertaining. Serving as a bite-sized snack between bigger titles, this definitely hits the spot, but those looking for a more filling experience may be left a little hungry.
  6. GameSpew
    Sep 18, 2018
    70
    It’s something of a dilemma to be left disappointed by a game where your only complaint is that it left you wanting more. But that’s how I feel about Donut County. What it does, it does very well. But there just isn’t enough of it.
  7. Game Rant
    Sep 3, 2018
    50
    Donut County gets points for its great art style, hilarious writing, and its truly unique gameplay. Unfortunately, as a game, it feels woefully underdeveloped, lacks any kind of challenge, and is far too short.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. fernaligatr
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Played through it and immediately started telling all my friends to give it a go. Clocking in at 2 hours, the game is such a catharticPlayed through it and immediately started telling all my friends to give it a go. Clocking in at 2 hours, the game is such a cathartic experience. I bought the ost on vinyl too because this soundtrack is too good to not jam to (Raccoon House Music slaps). It’s been getting harder for me to finish games so have a fun tailored experience like Donut County is really what I needed.… Expand
  2. TheFlyinPancake
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Does exactly what it tells you it's gonna do. You're gonna form little holes that get bigger and bigger every time it swallows something. YouDoes exactly what it tells you it's gonna do. You're gonna form little holes that get bigger and bigger every time it swallows something. You play as a mischievous little raccoon that just can't stop itself from wrecking havoc for two hours. It's a really enjoyable and fun while it lasts but just as the game ends, you end up wanting more… Expand
  4. AlexSantoss
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    What a lovely little game! Finished the whole story and beat all the achievements in about 3 hours, but it was super fun!
  5. TheAlbear
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    This is a beautifully crafted game, brimming with charm and humour. The downside is that the whole thing is quite short, I fully completed theThis is a beautifully crafted game, brimming with charm and humour. The downside is that the whole thing is quite short, I fully completed the game and got the platinum in about 3hrs.

    If you want a game that is original, funny and perfectly crafted then pick this up and enjoy, if the limited runtime is an issue then skip.    … Expand
  6. UthersonL
    May 11, 2020
    7
    Charming and funny, but too short (under two hours for a single playthrough).
  7. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Interesting concept. But getting old very fast. Good that game not that long.
    Music is good story is funny
  8. frederik1478
    Oct 25, 2020
    5
    Story didn't give a s*** characters didn't give a s*** gameplay be came tedious fast. I don't think the game is bad I just didn't find itStory didn't give a s*** characters didn't give a s*** gameplay be came tedious fast. I don't think the game is bad I just didn't find it engaging at all. At least I didn't use a lot of money on it… Expand

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