Doll City: Prologue

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Doll City: Prologue is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by GaelDK and was released on August 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Doll City: Prologue" is a VR game set in the dystopian city of Doll City, where you'll solve puzzles and fight through an hostile environment with vibrant and trippy visuals. As you journey through this acidpunk universe, you'll be accompanied by a mysterious entity, uncovering the city's dark truths and battling against the drugs slowly grinding away its inhabitants' hopes. Immerse yourself in a unique cyberpunk experience, inspired by classics such as Metal Hurlant and Ghost in the Shell.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique cyberpunk atmosphere that immerses players in a surreal experience.
The developers are dedicated to improving the game, consistently releasing updates and addressing bugs, which shows their passion for the project.
Doll City offers a refreshing departure from generic VR games, providing a creative and artistic experience that many players find captivating.

The game currently lacks a coherent story, leaving players confused about the narrative as they progress through the levels.
There are performance issues, particularly in the tutorial and certain levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics are still underdeveloped, leading to tedious minigames and frustrating moments where players can get stuck.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its exquisite artwork, stunning visuals, and impressive scale, particularly within its dystopian cyberpunk aesthetic. However, some users express disappointment, noting that the graphics are underwhelming given the use of Unreal Engine, with a few even describing them as bad. Overall, the visuals are a highlight for many, but not universally acclaimed.
- “This is an exquisite artwork, rough, weird, and beautiful...so glad I found this!”
- “The visuals are amazing, the scale is unbelievable and the whole dystopian cyberpunk vibe is brilliant.”
- “Amazing visuals, why can't every VR game look like this?”
- “The graphics are not very impressive, which is strange considering that the game was made using Unreal Engine.”
- “Bad graphics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its sublime quality and strong atmospheric contribution, enhancing the overall aesthetic and style. Reviewers highlight its fitting nature and consider it a standout feature that significantly enriches the gaming experience.
- “Great aesthetic, music, and style.”
- “The music is sublime.”
- “The music is great and fits.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Gameplay has shown significant improvement since its initial release, though it still requires further refinement as it currently lacks fully implemented mechanics. Players appreciate the absence of game-breaking bugs, but the learning process feels disjointed due to the informal tutorial approach. Overall, while there are positive developments, the gameplay experience remains in a transitional state.
- “Gameplay needs a little tweaking but has majorly improved since I first started playing back in May.”
- “I have not encountered any game-breaking bugs during my two hours of gameplay.”
- “It's less than alpha status right now, meaning that gameplay mechanics aren't in place.”
- “The tutorial of sorts is interesting because you sort of just learn as you go at this point, which makes gameplay seem completely disjointed.”
- “Gameplay needs a little tweaking but has majorly improved since I first strapped on back in May.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its originality and immersive qualities, particularly within a cyberpunk and surreal context. While many appreciate the artistic elements and music, some feel the overall experience may not justify its price point.
- “Excellent atmosphere, a lot of art, a lot of originality.”
- “Immersive cyberpunk/surreal atmosphere.”
- “Consider supporting, the game has great music and atmosphere to say the least.”
- “The original demo just showcased the VR experience, but the music and atmosphere of the game felt lacking.”
- “The atmosphere was underwhelming and didn't immerse me in the game world as I had hoped.”
- “Despite the potential, the overall atmosphere failed to create a compelling experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is considered minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it may be confusing until later chapters. Many reviewers suggest that it is not suitable for those seeking a rich narrative, describing it as a simplistic, comic-style storyline that requires further development.
- “Comic story based.”
- “The story is bare-bones; you will not understand what is going on until you reach the later chapters.”
- “Don't play this if you are looking for a deep story.”
- “Hopefully the devs deliver on the update, because the game does need more story.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while the tutorial experiences significant performance issues, the gameplay afterward runs smoothly without stuttering, particularly in VR, where it maintains consistent performance.
- “5 - No stuttering and runs well on my Vive.”
- “Final note: the game also runs really well in VR with no drops in performance from what I've seen.”
- “The tutorial has massive performance issues, but after that, everything runs fine.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with minigames often feeling more like a chore than an enjoyable activity.
- “The minigames are quite tedious, and playing them feels like a chore.”
- “Grinding for levels takes way too long and becomes monotonous.”
- “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”