Donut County

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 62
  3. Negative: 8 out of 62
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  1. UthersonL
    May 11, 2020
    7
    Charming and funny, but too short (under two hours for a single playthrough).
  2. Lonit
    Sep 15, 2019
    6
    Good, simple and relaxing game, the dialogue is pretty funny as well and the platinum is easy to obtain.
  3. 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 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.
  4. 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 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.
  5. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Fun little indie game with a goofy story and silly gameplay that does not overstay its welcome.
  6. numeric
    Jan 15, 2019
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, but it was much too short. I was actually shocked when it ended because I assumed there would be 100 levels! Even though I completed the game in what felt like 2 hours it was a fun little experience. Wouldn't pay more than $20 for this quickie though.
  7. 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 it engaging at all. At least I didn't use a lot of money on it
  8. Razgrez11
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    I recommend this game to people who feel sick. A simple relaxing game that doesn't need lightning-fast reflexes. You could finish this in a couple of hours. Very cute
  9. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Interesting concept. But getting old very fast. Good that game not that long.
    Music is good story is funny
  10. Nannerpus
    May 14, 2020
    8
    I’m only giving it an 8 because the game was hilarious, unique, and fun to play....but there should of been a lot note content and should of gone a little deeper
    Otherwise, y’all made me laugh my socks off.
  11. kobaltronics
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    A funny and easy game. Nice characters, excellent and silly plot. Maybe short, but you if you want to play something funny and happy, this game is for you. The raccoon have a tablet with an app to make holes, and you’re the hole and your mission is to eat all, since flowers to buildings. The game have some puzzles and you can finish in a pair of hours (It took to me me several days becauseA funny and easy game. Nice characters, excellent and silly plot. Maybe short, but you if you want to play something funny and happy, this game is for you. The raccoon have a tablet with an app to make holes, and you’re the hole and your mission is to eat all, since flowers to buildings. The game have some puzzles and you can finish in a pair of hours (It took to me me several days because I don’t play daily), but there is people saying they finished in 2 hours. Easy platinum and I can’t recommend it enough. In one word: Nice. Try it if you can !!!… Expand
  12. ToshLichev
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Donut County kept me smiling at it's goofiness and kept me entertained with it's oddly addicting sink-hole gameplay through the entirety of it's 2-hour runtime. Despite knowing very little about the characters or the world I ended up liking both and wanting to see more. At at the end of the day however, Donut County feels more like a great proof of concept rather than a full-blown game andDonut County kept me smiling at it's goofiness and kept me entertained with it's oddly addicting sink-hole gameplay through the entirety of it's 2-hour runtime. Despite knowing very little about the characters or the world I ended up liking both and wanting to see more. At at the end of the day however, Donut County feels more like a great proof of concept rather than a full-blown game and for that I can't really score it as high as I would have wanted to.… Expand
  13. 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. 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
  14. FuzzyPackRat
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Music: 8/10 Animation/Graphics: 8/10 Cute, short indie game. Funny characters and a loose but funny storyline. It's not a hard game and presents a fun game mechanic idea. It's great for backseat gamers and chill nights. Takeaways Pros: funny dialogue and characters, fun game mechanic. Cons: some sound effects could have been toned down- looking at you    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Music: 8/10
    Animation/Graphics: 8/10

    Cute, short indie game. Funny characters and a loose but funny storyline. It's not a hard game and presents a fun game mechanic idea. It's great for backseat gamers and chill nights.

    Takeaways
    Pros: funny dialogue and characters, fun game mechanic.
    Cons: some sound effects could have been toned down- looking at you texting sound effect.    … Expand
  15. davidthesloth
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Beautiful, simplistic and charming game that had a good sense of humour about itself. Very enjoyable experience and was surprised with what the developer managed to pull off in the end mechanically speaking. The art style sold me on the game alone but it was it's charm and fun that really made this such an enjoyable silly experience.
  16. PantsOnFire
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Short, very simple game - move the hole, and let things fall in it. Quite relaxing, though not too exciting gameconcept. The game is pretty short, still, the gameplay mechanics started to get a bit old already.

    The game's humor is however excellent, had quite a few laughs, and that made me want to keep playing.
  17. Rhaegis
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    As short and simple as it is fun. It has dialogues and a carefree and very random plot that keeps you attentive enough not to get bored throughout the levels.
  18. 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!
  19. Resoul
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Short little game, got it on sale for $5 but i don't think its worth the money at full price at most a game like this should only be about $8 so wait for it to go on sale before buying
  20. Tecnonerdbrasil
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Com certeza é um excelente jogo de puzzles. Eu realmente me diverti muito jogando. Apesar de serem puzzles tecnicamente fáceis, a história é interessante e faz você querer prosseguir para saber o desfecho.
  21. xAETHERIUSx
    Sep 4, 2023
    6
    Donut County has remarkably little depth. The game was made by a very small team (and props to them, they did a lot of things well.) However, the game was VERY short and VERY simple, which in my mind calls into question the price tag of $12-15. It is overpriced for that much. I got it on sale for $5, which felt like a justifyable price. My issue is that the game has a solid art style, goodDonut County has remarkably little depth. The game was made by a very small team (and props to them, they did a lot of things well.) However, the game was VERY short and VERY simple, which in my mind calls into question the price tag of $12-15. It is overpriced for that much. I got it on sale for $5, which felt like a justifyable price. My issue is that the game has a solid art style, good writing, and servicable gameplay, so why not make it longer? I'm no game dev, but I feel like they finished most of the hard stuff by getting the physics right, solid character models and environment assets, etc. I feel like designing a few more levels, even if they recycled some stuff, would bolster the value of the game and bring up the quality of the package. As it stands, however, donut county is a 7 out of 10 game for what you get, but what you get isn't enough.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 17, 2018
    60
    A non-sense indie arcade game that recalls Katamari Damacy's gameplay style but falls too short to be remembered.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 22, 2018
    70
    You’ll see everything Donut County has to offer in the few hours it takes to finish. Like a doughnut: short but sweet. [Issue#154, p.97]
  3. 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.
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