Donut County

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

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  • Summary: Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. 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.
  2. 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]
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 27, 2018
    70
    Donut County is incredibly endearing, but it ends too soon.
  4. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. CosmoXP
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    The story was amazing, even though it ended kinda quickly I was entertained the whole time. Relaxing game
  2. Onthebeat
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game although it is pretty short, it still is captivating. Great art style with a great little story that you can get invested in.
  4. FoxyChalet
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    This is a relaxation game, pure and simple, which is almost a shame, because there are flashes of puzzle style gameplay that, if exploredThis is a relaxation game, pure and simple, which is almost a shame, because there are flashes of puzzle style gameplay that, if explored further, could have maybe been an easy 10/10. There are some glitches sometimes, and gameplay can get repetetive, but in general I find the game hypnotic, and relaxing.… Expand
  5. sigoshere
    May 9, 2019
    8
    This is pretty good, funny, easy and relaxing game. It is pretty short - 2-4h, but this was ideal for me. I think it could be boring if thisThis is pretty good, funny, easy and relaxing game. It is pretty short - 2-4h, but this was ideal for me. I think it could be boring if this game would last 10h+.

    However history (in dialogue form) was boring. I think it is useless in this type of game. I skipped 40% of this without reading.    … Expand
  6. lowey
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Funny, cute, charming, relaxing… this game is easy to pick up and play, and the storyline is silly and thoroughly enjoyable. It has a wealthFunny, cute, charming, relaxing… this game is easy to pick up and play, and the storyline is silly and thoroughly enjoyable. It has a wealth of great characters and great dialogue. It's easy enough that any member of the family can play, but the story will engage all ages. Your Switch is incomplete without this game!… Expand
  7. mtkf
    Jan 14, 2021
    7
    Super fun game but wayyyyyy too short. As soon as i got hooked it was over!
  8. Eprom
    Dec 27, 2019
    2
    A truly boring game. Most levels play the same without much variety. I am fan of indie games, but this game hasn't much to offer any than goodA truly boring game. Most levels play the same without much variety. I am fan of indie games, but this game hasn't much to offer any than good graphics. I have absolutly no clue how it got such good ratings.… Expand

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