Alice Closet: Anime Dress Up

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"Alice Closet: Anime Dress Up" is a simulation game that offers a unique blend of fantasy and fashion. With an awesome story, good gameplay, and delightful graphics, players can enjoy a dreamlike wonderland while customizing their character's outfits. However, be prepared for frequent advertisements. The game describes itself as a "fantasy DIY dress-up game," allowing players to create their own unique style in a magical setting.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,063 reviews

story74 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and adorable outfits, making it visually appealing.
The storyline is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay, keeping players interested.
The game is generally free-to-play friendly, allowing players to enjoy it without spending money.

The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to play and causing frustration among users.
There are issues with account recovery and login, leading to lost progress for some players.
The customer support response has been slow or unhelpful, leaving players feeling ignored.

story
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging, cute, and reminiscent of classic fantasy narratives. However, some users express frustration over translation issues, lack of updates, and repetitive gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the combination of a compelling storyline and charming art style keeps many players invested in the game.
- “The story is very compelling and the outfits are all adorable.”
- “The story itself is interesting & engaging.”
- “The story is amazing.”
- “The story is mediocre to poor, with lots of translation errors and typos.”
- “Already boring copy-paste frilly designs in different colors with an even more boring lore and storyline.”
- “I played it in Japanese, but now that I can understand the story, it makes it so much better.”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and beautiful art style, reminiscent of anime and Japanese street fashion aesthetics. Players appreciate the stunning artwork and character designs, although some express a desire for darker clothing options. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it aesthetically pleasing and engaging for fans of fashion and dress-up games.
- “The artwork is truly beautiful and outstanding.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the dolls are so cute and there is plenty to do to keep you busy.”
- “Alice Closet is a fashion RPG game with beautiful graphics and thousands of clothes to choose from!”
- “For a game about dress up and beauty, they sure know how to ruin aesthetics.”
- “Looks cute, has a cute art style, but unfortunately won't load past the opening screen with the three girls.”
- “Love the graphics etc. but I can't stay in the game longer than 5 minutes.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The gameplay is generally praised for its user-friendly mechanics, such as clear item stats and a fun crafting system, drawing favorable comparisons to other games like Love Nikki. While many players appreciate the variety of features and constant new events, some express frustration with the crafting requirements and pacing. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable and engaging, though there are suggestions for improvements in certain areas.
- “There's also a lot of frustration-free mechanics that I appreciate, such as being able to view - during the preparation phase - exactly how equipping an item will affect my score or being able to view all of the stats of each item while dressing up.”
- “I have a lot of praise for this game; there are a couple of things I think need to be given more uses (dolls & gallery points), but overall this is the most positive experience I've had with a gacha game. The gameplay is fun, with constant new events!”
- “It offers so many gameplay features which are super fun!”
- “I can't enjoy the gameplay because you are forcing me to craft and craft and craft... also it's way too expensive in my currency.”
- “I'm sure there's got to be a reason due to game designing mechanics, why we can download now before we can fully play.”
- “Similar mechanics as always with these games but what really got my attention was Arina Tanemura's artwork.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
7%
79%
The monetization in the game is a mixed bag; while it features overpriced microtransactions and a growing number of paid-only outfits that some view as excessive, players appreciate the availability of optional ads that provide in-game items without being overly intrusive. Many users find the game enjoyable without spending real money, highlighting a balance between free-to-play content and monetization strategies, though some express frustration with connectivity issues and the frequency of ads upon login. Overall, the game is praised for its cute aesthetics and freedom, making it a more pleasant experience compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The story is skippable, but the game has tons of clothes for free-to-play players, which is a huge plus over other games that go heavy on monetization and gacha mechanics just to get pretty outfits while also being very stingy with free content.”
- “You dress up characters and there aren't ads.”
- “Between that, the frankly way overpriced microtransactions, and the sheer amount of grinding and waiting... I'm just sort of sad.”
- “Each month there are more paid-only outfits added, to the point of being a bit excessive as a cash grab.”
- “Every time I try to ask for help in the game it says disconnected from server... the game will not let me claim the final novice quest of completing 60 quests so that I can claim the final rewards and I can't even get any in-game help... also ads popping up every single time you log in is pretty ridiculous.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
Overall, the music in the game is highly praised for its charm and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the overall experience for many players. Some users initially struggled with turning off the music, but once resolved, they found the game much more enjoyable. The soundtrack is described as wonderful and fitting, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is wonderful.”
- “I just started the game and it's really fun, I love the music and the whole aesthetic.”
- “It's based on an anime storyline 💜 the storyline is captivating and the music is something very pleasing to hear 💜 a+”
- “My one gripe is that I don't know how to turn the music off, and my ears are a bit sensitive to it.”
- “I rate this a 3 because the music and everything is cute, but I can't start a game.”
- “Over a gig and I have to delete stuff I don't want to delete to make room for that much and I won't lose my photos or music or other 2 games or apps I have to have for this game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and major glitches that can render it unplayable. While some players note that bugs are often addressed quickly, the overall experience is marred by persistent issues that lead to frustration and, in some cases, players deleting the game altogether.
- “However, it's extremely buggy and constantly crashes, to the point where it sometimes can be unplayable.”
- “It's a shame because I love this game... there is an obnoxious glitch where the game freezes and crashes over and over again. Please fix this!”
- “I just deleted the game because it's so buggy. When I go to do the fashion show, the game freezes and I'm forced to close it. I tried deleting local resources and now it won't download anything when I open it.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's storyline to be deeply touching and emotionally engaging, praising the adorable characters and wholesome themes. The combination of a romantic narrative and charming aesthetics contributes to a highly positive emotional experience, with many users expressing a desire for similar games. Overall, the emotional aspect is highlighted as a standout feature, earning high ratings from players.
- “The story line is so touching and all characters are so cute, really fun.”
- “The story itself is touching; I hope you make an identical game of this.”
- “This adventure game tells a touching and romantic story.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often requiring significant time and effort to collect resources for crafting and progression. Many express disappointment with the stamina system, which limits gameplay and exacerbates the grind, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “Between that, the frankly way overpriced microtransactions, and the sheer amount of grinding and waiting... I'm just sort of sad.”
- “I'd have given this 5 stars if the chapters weren't so grindy. In order to craft one item, you'll need to collect a ridiculous amount of other items first, and that means it uses your stamina like crazy, which you don't get a lot of to begin with.”
- “I'm frustrated at how much farming is required to advance.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its funny and cute elements, particularly in the context of dressing up. The lighthearted and amusing collections contribute to an enjoyable experience, making it a favorite among fans. Overall, the game's charm and humor resonate well with players, enhancing their enjoyment.
- “Love this manga-style game; it has awesome and funny collections, and it's easy to win.”
- “It's a funny and cute dressing-up game; I really, really love this game.”
- “It's a funny and lovely dressing-up game; I really, really love this game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highly praised for its engaging storyline and charming character designs, with players particularly enjoying the cute and appealing aspects of the characters.
- “The outfits and character designs are beautiful!”
- “There are so many great things about the Alice Closet, but the cute character development and the storyline are the best!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game suffers from performance issues, with many experiencing slow running speeds.
- “Overall, I have found it runs slowly.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues.”
- “Optimization seems to be an afterthought, leading to frequent frame drops.”