BISQUE DOLL
- October 9, 2020
- 寒蟬
Bisque Doll is a puzzle-adventure game where you play as a sentient doll traveling through a mysterious world. Solve puzzles and uncover the story behind your creation while avoiding various obstacles. Along the way, you'll encounter other dolls who may offer assistance or present new challenges. Your choices will affect the outcome of your journey.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting plot inspired by Hong Kong folklore, which adds depth to the horror experience.
- The atmosphere is described as gloomy and suspenseful, effectively creating a sense of fear and tension throughout gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable for its low price and appreciate its short playtime with multiple endings.
- The game suffers from poor technical execution, including clunky controls, low-quality graphics, and a lack of customization options for controls.
- Many players criticize the game for being an asset flip, with mismatched character and environment designs that detract from the overall experience.
- There are concerns about unethical review manipulation, with fake positive reviews misleading potential buyers about the game's quality.
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark, gloomy, and suspenseful qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience. Players appreciate the combination of simple yet beautiful graphics and a haunting soundtrack that keeps them on edge. Overall, it appeals particularly to fans of atmospheric horror, creating an immersive and chilling environment.
“A very atmospheric game, constantly keeps you in suspense.”
“This project really matches the horror genre with its atmosphere and musical accompaniment.”
“The graphics are beautiful, gloomy, and the soundtrack gives an even darker atmosphere.”
“This dark atmosphere seems to whisper to you that you must always be on the alert, you must not relax!”
- story13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story, inspired by the Hong Kong legend of the bisque doll, is engaging and well-crafted, despite being relatively short at 60-70 minutes. Players appreciate its intriguing plot and the inclusion of two different endings, making it appealing to fans of horror and dark atmospheres. Overall, the storyline is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, earning high marks from reviewers.
“The game has a good storyline, albeit rather short.”
“The story is tied to the Hong Kong legend of the bisque doll.”
“Very interesting story.”
“The plot is simple and not complicated.”
“An uncomplicated plot about the Hong Kong legend of the Biscuit Doll.”
“Although it is not long (60-70 minutes), it has 2 story endings.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their beauty and atmospheric quality, while others note a simplicity that feels more suited to console standards. Overall, the visuals are described as excellent and pleasing, contributing to a dark and immersive atmosphere, though some players find them less cutting-edge.
“The graphics are beautiful, gloomy, and the soundtrack gives an even darker atmosphere.”
“The graphics are excellent and pleasing to the eye, the controls are also convenient.”
“The coolest graphics I've seen in a game like this.”
“While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunky control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as atmospheric and fitting for the horror genre, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. While the graphics are simple, the soundtrack effectively contributes to a darker ambiance, aligning well with the game's themes. Overall, the music complements the gameplay, creating a cohesive and immersive atmosphere.
“This project really matches the horror genre with its atmosphere and musical accompaniment.”
“The graphics are beautiful, gloomy, and the soundtrack gives an even darker atmosphere.”
“The game matches the horror genre with its atmosphere and musical accompaniment.”
“The soundtrack is simple and lacks depth, making it feel atmospheric but ultimately forgettable.”
“While the game attempts to match the horror genre, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The musical accompaniment does not enhance the horror experience as intended, leaving it feeling flat.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of survival horror and puzzle-solving elements, with a quest-driven structure. However, it is noted for its brevity, as players can complete the game in approximately one hour, earning a solid rating of 9/10.
“The gameplay is a mix of quest and survival horror.”
“Gameplay: 9/10”
“The gameplay is a mix of quests and survival horror.”
“The gameplay consists of survival horror and puzzles.”
“The gameplay duration is very short; the game can be completed in about an hour.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for the presence of suspiciously similar reviews, likely from fake accounts, which appear shortly after launch and promote direct purchases, suggesting a pattern of manipulation and potential exploitation of players through asset flips and cash grabs.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend more money on in-game items that should be accessible through regular gameplay.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a quality gaming experience, with overpriced microtransactions that ruin the balance of the game.”
“The game is riddled with paywalls, making it nearly impossible to progress without spending real money, which is incredibly frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely centered around the main character, an anime girl, whose comedic personality is endearing and likely to resonate with many players.
“The main character is an anime girl, which is very funny and will be liked by many! :D”