Donut County

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
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  1. nusco
    Jan 19, 2019
    6
    A very short, gimmicky game that's satisfying in the same sense that popping bubble wrap is. Colorful and happy, with a low level of challenge that's perfect for children and non-gamers. It comes with a political message as well.
  2. pmasterfunk
    Jun 20, 2019
    6
    Donut County is a hard game to rate. I like the aesthetic, the soundtrack is good, the gameplay is fun, but there's not much to it otherwise.

    It doesn't do anything badly, there's just not very much content, and essentially zero replay value. The story isn't bad, but it's not particularly interesting. There's no character development worth mentioning, the humour is okay but grows    Donut County is a hard game to rate. I like the aesthetic, the soundtrack is good, the gameplay is fun, but there's not much to it otherwise.

    It doesn't do anything badly, there's just not very much content, and essentially zero replay value.

    The story isn't bad, but it's not particularly interesting. There's no character development worth mentioning, the humour is okay but grows stale pretty fast.

    The gameplay is fun, and there are a few variations here and there, but there's only so much you can do with the premise. There is no challenge whatsoever - though I understand that challenge is not the point - and no timer if anyone wanted to try and beat their best time or something.

    A lot of people compare this to the Katamari games. I've only played a bit of Katamri Damacy, and though I could not get comfortable with the controls to the point of utter frustration, KD has a "performance" attribute going for it. There's a learning curve and personal improvement that will keep players invested and coming back after the game is done.

    If you want a game that's calm and relaxing, this one does pretty well. But there's not enough content or reasons to make me want to come back to it.    … Expand
  3. Kacek1996
    Sep 4, 2019
    6
    First of all, you should buy it only on a sale otherwise it's kind of overpriced game. Donut County is a short but decent game. It took me around two hours to finish it. Even when I did take my time on each level to search for things and hopefully maxing stages out, it is such a short indie game. It's an easy and relaxing game with a good amount of humour and smooth graphics (animationsFirst of all, you should buy it only on a sale otherwise it's kind of overpriced game. Donut County is a short but decent game. It took me around two hours to finish it. Even when I did take my time on each level to search for things and hopefully maxing stages out, it is such a short indie game. It's an easy and relaxing game with a good amount of humour and smooth graphics (animations ain't bad here). This game is worth playing it, after buying it on a sale!… Expand
  4. mtkf
    Jan 14, 2021
    7
    Super fun game but wayyyyyy too short. As soon as i got hooked it was over!
  5. shoebill
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Very cute game, but be warned that it's truly only 2 hours of content. I'm not sensitive about overpaying for games, but I'm happy I picked this one up for $5 rather than full price at $15. The game is Katamari-alike about using a hole to absorb items, rubble, people, houses, and whatever else is around you, while the hole gets larger with each consumable. Gameplay-wise, it's really moreVery cute game, but be warned that it's truly only 2 hours of content. I'm not sensitive about overpaying for games, but I'm happy I picked this one up for $5 rather than full price at $15. The game is Katamari-alike about using a hole to absorb items, rubble, people, houses, and whatever else is around you, while the hole gets larger with each consumable. Gameplay-wise, it's really more of an "experience" than a puzzler, but the few simple puzzles made me chuckle. The controls are fairly tight, though at times things would bounce out of the hole and I'd feel like I was playing one of those rigged ring toss games. Almost nothing has time pressure, so those few frustrations are really minor. Overall, it's a relaxing and clever experience.

    The game is also funny, though it's written in the broken millennial Twitter speak of A Night in the Woods and A Short Hike (though without the pathos of either of those games). I find the messy grammar and spelling more humanizing, but I'm sure it'll hit the rage button for some. The graphics and music are both cheerful and well-stylized. I appreciate the amount of personality the devs infused in a short game.    … Expand
  6. Mikeychump
    May 29, 2021
    6
    THIS is the game that made me realize I should no longer purchase switch games before reviewing the length of the game. It was difficult choosing a rating because I was torn between enjoying what there was, and despising the 2 hour length of the game. I think the absolute WORST PART OF THIS, and why I went with 6 instead of choosing 7, is that the game has a fake level system and fakeTHIS is the game that made me realize I should no longer purchase switch games before reviewing the length of the game. It was difficult choosing a rating because I was torn between enjoying what there was, and despising the 2 hour length of the game. I think the absolute WORST PART OF THIS, and why I went with 6 instead of choosing 7, is that the game has a fake level system and fake progress. You start out as a so called "level 9" raccoon, so you would THINK that there is average level progression. Level 10, 11, 12, and so on. But there is no level progression. It's all part of the painfully short storyline. You never get to actually use your quadcopter, a product you "unlock" in the fake level progression.
    It was 12.99 and I absolutely regret not buying the game on sale. I had so much fun playing, but it wasn't worth it for 2 hours of enjoyment and just about zero replayability. I wouldn't pay more than 5 bucks for this game. It's funny, it has a nice story, but don't waste your money on a game that's the length of a movie. For less than that you could buy, you know, an actual movie.    … Expand
  7. Non_Royal
    Sep 14, 2021
    7
    Cute little game. Only 2 hours, but still, the story and characters are really fun to get along
  8. Jerg4n
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    This game is like a donut. Nice and sweet, but it's over too fast and you want another one.

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 22, 2019
    95
    If you ever need to entertain a room full of young kids, download Donut County. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 21]
  2. Gaming Age
    Jan 10, 2019
    100
    If my biggest complaint about a game is that I desperately want a sequel, that should be a sign that it’s doing something right. I don’t know whether one of those will come, but even if it does, I’m still glad that Donut County’s release on new platforms means that I — and, I hope, many other people — will get to chance to either experience it again, or experience it for the first time. Regardless of whether camp you fall in, it’s fun enough that it won’t disappoint.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Dec 31, 2018
    60
    Donut County will no doubt prove to be a divisive experience, but those that are looking for a relaxing and often funny puzzle game will find an enjoyable experience that has just enough charm to justify its existence. With that being said, this is hardly a game that feels like it justifies the relatively high price tag; three hours max of content is a tough pill to swallow regardless of how enamored you are with the concept at its core.
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