Damn Dolls
- April 22, 2020
- Rodrigo Riquetto
Get on SteamYou are Suzi and your best friend Ana is missing.The only evidence you have is: That Ana was seen near an abandoned house in the forest and the former owner of the property was killed by local residents for being accused of kidnapping and killing a girl.Enter the house and solve this mystery!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience that blends horror with whimsical elements, making it memorable.
- Players appreciate the depth of the story, particularly the character development of Rodrick, which adds emotional weight to the gameplay.
- The game is considered a classic in the horror genre, with many players expressing a desire to replay it despite its challenges.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as bad collision detection, gun mechanics, and hitboxes, which detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the jumpscares and music to be poorly executed, leading to a less engaging atmosphere.
- There are frustrations with having to restart the game frequently, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of "Damn Doll" initially appears simplistic, revolving around a missing friend and a haunted house, but deeper analysis reveals a more complex narrative of deception and emotional turmoil centered on the character Rodrick. Players are challenged to navigate themes of trust and betrayal, ultimately deciding whether to follow the seemingly friendly doll or confront the darker truths of their situation.
“Now you see, if you look at the game like that, all you'll get is a few 'scary moments' with gingerbread men and joker babies but... if you look closer, the story of Rodrick truly is saddening.”
“I know it may sound crazy, but if you look on page one of the Damn Doll's story you'd know that the friend isn't who they say they are.”
“And, if you look at the game with a close eye like I did, you'll realize Damn Dolls is a story of trickery and pain... and having to confront whether to blindly listen to the 'friendly doll' or take your own path... helping Rodrick and killing the Damn Doll who you thought was a friend.”
“You see, the game is very simple, with the story being that a friend has gone missing at a house owned by Rodrick.”
“I know it may sound crazy, but if you look on page one of the story, you'd know that the friend isn't who they say they are.”
“If you look at the game closely, you'll realize that it is a story of trickery and pain, forcing you to confront whether to blindly listen to the 'friendly doll' or take your own path, helping Rodrick and confronting the doll you thought was a friend.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of whimsical horror and self-discovery, offering a unique journey that engages players beyond mere entertainment. However, it is marred by poor gun mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is marred by bad gun mechanics.”
“You stumble across what you thought was just a game, but through careful and dedicated gameplay, you discover a journey and a little bit more of yourself as you jaunt through this spoopy yet whimsical horror title.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized as being poor and unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music is just bad.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety.”
“The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
