Donut County

 Xbox One
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 47
  3. Negative: 7 out of 47

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Dec 20, 2018
    8
    The presentation side of the game stands out in a whole host of areas and both the visuals and sound design are charming and very effective. Even though the game has a simple idea in play during your play through, I was very surprised by how creative this simple idea was. I really enjoyed the short story that was present in the game because not only does it have decent humour but it’sThe presentation side of the game stands out in a whole host of areas and both the visuals and sound design are charming and very effective. Even though the game has a simple idea in play during your play through, I was very surprised by how creative this simple idea was. I really enjoyed the short story that was present in the game because not only does it have decent humour but it’s actually interesting as well. While the game is a little on the short side the content that is available to you is varied enough to make the few hours you have with the game to be very enjoyable. There’s a lot of uniqueness present in Donut County and this does make the game stand out from other similar games in the genre.
    Unfortunately the game is a little too short for my liking and more content would’ve been nice because I enjoyed it. Once completed you’re highly unlikely to return back to the game, which is a shame. Donut County is a game that I’ve heard quite a lot of good things about and one word frequently kept popping up. That word was unique and after playing through the game it became quite clear that this word described the game perfectly because there is without a doubt uniqueness dotted throughout this short game. At the start then you’re introduced to an interesting story that has quite a bit of humour thrown in as well, and thankfully I’m pleased to say that this humour connects well because it’s actually pretty funny. It’s a shame then that there isn’t more of a story and that’s the game biggest problem because there just isn’t enough of anything. This however is a good gripe because the content that is here is very good and it’s varied enough to justify the price tag I just wish there was more of it because the simple gameplay shines bright with creativity throughout your playthrough. Another thing that also shines bright throughout your playthrough is the presentation side of things and both the visuals and sound design were without a doubt one of my favourite things about the game. At the end of the day then because Donut County gets so much right it definitely gets a big recommendation from me and if you’re looking for something different to play then you owe yourself to get this game.    … Expand
  2. memus
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    The little brother of Katamari Damacy. An adorable video game with great art direction, addicting music, funny jokes and perfect length. I even collected all achievements to get 100%.
  3. Addwulf
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has a amazing soundtrack with a amazing ending a deep ish storyline and a good amount of duologue and a cute dogo… Expand
  4. Pietia
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    I installed it as part of Microsoft subscription and found it is a little gem. I enjoyed it, my 7 years old enjoyed it as well. We finished the game in one evening and it was fun, refreshing and unique.
  5. Demonrex
    Mar 26, 2021
    9
    I believe that the original idea behind this game was to create a simple yet interesting product for MOBILE devices. It is based on the popular genre of "eating hole" which was very popular 1-2 years ago. Nevertheless, the Donut County is a little gem, even played on Xbox or any other platform. The characters are simple and hilarious, the story is very funny and refreshing. Indeed, it is aI believe that the original idea behind this game was to create a simple yet interesting product for MOBILE devices. It is based on the popular genre of "eating hole" which was very popular 1-2 years ago. Nevertheless, the Donut County is a little gem, even played on Xbox or any other platform. The characters are simple and hilarious, the story is very funny and refreshing. Indeed, it is a short game (approx. 2h long) but this type of game has to be short because of its simplicity.
    Overall - I found it on accident in Xbox GamePass and felt in love on the first sight.

    9/10, could've been a little longer (I wanna spawn just one more hole...).    … Expand
  6. JayPanda
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Fun game with good music. Perfect for sitting down and enjoying a relaxing afternoon.
  7. Cizke
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    What a game! Such a relaxing game with a nice story. Its nice to play when you're laying in bed just before going to sleep. Its hard enough to keep attention but easy enough so you wont stress. The only problem i had; it was around 1.5h of gameplay. I really want a part 2! (Played it on xbox with gsmepass

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. XboxAddict
    Jan 28, 2019
    85
    Donut County is a pretty simple puzzle game that has a lot of charming and fun puzzles, but won’t strain your brain to complete. While I had a great time with the under two hour story, I feel like there are a lot more places this game could have gone before it felt repetitive and tired. I find myself wanting more levels and characters to swallow. With a great visuals and sound, it’s pretty impressive that this was made by one person, I just wish he made more.
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  2. XBLA Fans
    Jan 16, 2019
    100
    To go for the lazy metaphor, Donut County is like a delicious pastry. It’s baked with the kind of care you’d only get from a homemade dessert. Maybe they could have been a little more liberal with the jelly filling, but it’s a fantastic treat regardless. Modest yet satisfying, it’s the perfect go-to if you’re craving something sweet.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Jan 14, 2019
    83
    Nobody should miss the chance to try Donut County, and I hope that if there are new ideas and its creator will give us a sequel.
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