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What The Dub?!

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

What The Dub?! is a multiplayer party game where each player overdubs missing dialogue from hilariously awful B-movies, outdated PSAs, and bizarre industrial films, with their own witty (or just plain stupid) dubs!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Card & Board Game, Quiz/Trivia

Pros

  • Highly creative and humorous gameplay
  • Strong social and party game appeal
  • Workshop support for custom clips extends longevity
  • Easy to set up and accessible to all players
  • Good value for price with frequent updates

Cons

  • Limited player count for active dubbing (max 6)
  • Some technical issues with website and voice options
  • Repetitive clips can occur without custom content
  • Host's negative commentary can feel mean-spirited
  • No voice recording, only text-to-speech dubbing

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely create their own dialogue lines and add sound effects, with options to add custom clips, allowing high personal control and creativity."

  • Competence
    2

    "Requires creativity and timing to produce funny dubs, but gameplay is simple and accessible without high technical skill."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes voting and scoring for best captions, encouraging comparison among players, but competition is lighthearted and social."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions and habitual use in party rotations; workshop support adds longevity."

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Social and party-oriented, encouraging group participation and shared laughter, though tasks are individual submissions."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Core gameplay centers on creative dubbing, adding sound effects, and customizing clips, fostering high creative expression."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions are friendly and humorous; while there is playful teasing by the host, players participate equally without dominance."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for fun, laughter, and distraction, especially in social or streaming contexts, providing strong escapism."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and social enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players experiment with different dubs, sound effects, and custom clips, exploring creative possibilities."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Workshop support and custom clips encourage discovering new content and expanding the game experience."

  • Expression
    5

    "Strong self-expression through personalized captions, sound effects, and custom content creation."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Engages players in humorous fictional dubbing of old movie clips, blending imaginative fiction with real footage."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Highly social game fostering community, shared humor, and group identity during play and streaming."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning curve in timing and comedic creativity, but mostly straightforward and accessible."

  • Health
    -5

    "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active participation and attention during rounds; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Encourages friendly social interaction and shared humor, though not focused on deep emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership roles; players participate equally without hierarchical structure."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression is minimal, mostly through unlocking or adding new clips and sound effects rather than traditional upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Players report laughter and relaxation, with a fun, casual atmosphere balancing challenge and humor."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable auditory stimuli from TTS voices and sound effects, plus humorous visual clips."

  • Status
    1

    "Some social recognition through voting and winning rounds, but limited emphasis on status or popularity."

  • Story
    -4

    "No overarching narrative; gameplay consists of isolated, context-free clips for dubbing."

  • Strategy
    -2

    "Minimal strategic depth; focus is on creative and humorous responses rather than complex planning."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is lighthearted and predictable in structure."

  • Value
    4

    "Players find the game offers good entertainment value for price, especially with workshop content and replayability."

  • Violence
    -4

    "No emphasis on violence; gameplay centers on creative dubbing and humor."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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