Alessia's Dollhouse

About

Dive into a terrifying experience in "Alessia's Dollhouse," a first-person psychological horror game that places you in the role of an unsuspecting pizza delivery driver. As you explore the eerie dollhouse, you'll encounter three distinct and terrifying dolls, each with their own chilling abilities. With no escape and no weapons, your mind is your only defense in this atmospheric nightmare. Be prepared for an unimaginable vortex of horror.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and a dark, tense atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It includes decent jump scares and unique mechanics involving different dolls, each with their own terrifying abilities.
Many players found the gameplay fun and addictive, especially after getting used to the mechanics.

The game is criticized for being a blatant copy of 'Emily Wants to Play', lacking originality and creativity.
There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as poor keybinding options and frustrating interactions with the environment.
Some players found the game frustratingly difficult, particularly in sections where they felt cheap deaths were unavoidable.

graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the improved visuals and atmospheric design compared to its predecessor, "Emily Wants to Play." However, some users criticize the game for being a direct copy with only updated graphics, noting issues like washed-out colors and frame rate drops. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good and contribute to the creepy atmosphere, concerns about originality and performance persist.
- “Alessia's dollhouse is a delightful game with stunning graphics and intricate details.”
- “Runs smooth, great graphics and audio!”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, good story, creepy characters, stunning setting, and finally off-guard jumpscares.”
- “The graphics for this game are very faded, washed out, and almost black & white.”
- “I also experienced some random frame rate drops in 4K resolution with an RTX 4080, no matter what I changed in the graphic options.”
- “Despite the lesser graphics, I'd suggest checking out the original to support the original developer instead of buying this stolen intellectual property.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The game's story is praised for its dark atmosphere and engaging narrative, despite being relatively short. Players appreciate the combination of effective jumpscares and a compelling storyline, although some express a desire for more unique and immersive storytelling elements. Overall, the story contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing the gaming experience.
- “Nice jumpscares, very dark atmosphere, and the story is great (even if it is short).”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, good story, creepy characters, stunning setting, and finally off-guard jumpscares.”
- “During that part of the game, I was feeling quite frustrated for 15 minutes, but overall it was a great game to stream and I enjoyed the majority of the storyline.”
- “Too many people are focused on either creating the most graphically appealing game or the most gory game they can, and not giving us the story to pull us in anymore.”
- “All you'll find are tapes that disclose more about the overall story.”
- “8+ for storyline”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and interactive mechanics, providing a challenging experience that keeps players engaged, despite some clunky controls. The dark atmosphere and variety in gameplay across different sections contribute to a consistently scary and entertaining experience, making it addictive once players master the mechanics. Overall, the game is praised for its high difficulty, impressive graphics, and immersive tension.
- “It is definitely scary; gameplay is fun and interactive while providing plenty of challenge.”
- “It definitely is not an easy game to beat, but once you get the hang of the mechanics, it is fun and addicting as hell!”
- “With its dark atmosphere and disturbing puppets, the game manages to create a feeling of constant fear and tension, with three different parts featuring different gameplay, making it very entertaining despite its high difficulty.”
- “I understand the mechanics of the game, but the rules to follow can be very clunky at times when moving around the house.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark and tense qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and effective jumpscares. Reviewers highlight the feeling of constant fear and tension created by disturbing elements, making the experience both entertaining and immersive, despite the game's high difficulty and shorter story length. Overall, the combination of atmosphere, variety, and gameplay contributes to a compelling horror experience.
- “Its graphics are very good, and its atmosphere is outstanding, very dark and tense.”
- “With its dark atmosphere and disturbing puppets, the game manages to create a feeling of constant fear and tension, with three different parts featuring different gameplay, making it very entertaining, despite its high difficulty.”
- “The atmosphere, variety, and gameplay are all great.”
- “With its dark atmosphere and disturbing puppets, the game manages to create a feeling of constant fear and tension, with three different parts featuring different gameplay, making it very entertaining despite its high difficulty.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in the latter stages where confusing mechanics and stealth challenges can lead to frustration. The initial part of the game also presents challenges, as players struggle to understand objectives despite gathering clues. Overall, the grind can detract from the overall experience.
- “The last part of the game was a little tedious due to the fact there was this enemy you could barely hear coming, and once she saw you, you could not hide or outrun her anymore.”
- “I did find the first half of the game tedious as I was confused about what I was supposed to do after reading and listening to all the clues, but I managed to survive long enough to get the save checkpoint and move forward.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, particularly in the first part, where players find it both amusing and challenging.
- “The first part of the game was pretty funny and challenging.”
- “The humor in the game kept me laughing throughout the experience.”
- “I loved the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly when encountering the character Petrov, which disrupts their enjoyment. The mechanics, such as slow door animations and challenging interactions, contribute to a heightened sense of tension and annoyance, detracting from the overall experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game requires further optimization, including balance adjustments and bug fixes that have been overlooked.
- “It needs more optimization along with some balance changes and to clean up some bugs that slipped under the net.”