Doll City: Prologue
- August 4, 2016
- Sogaki ( F.S )
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fascinating art direction and immersive cyberpunk atmosphere that captivates players.
- Dedicated developers who are actively improving the game and addressing bugs with regular updates.
- Unique and trippy gameplay experience that stands out in the VR genre, showcasing impressive visuals and creativity.
- Terrible and outdated controls that hinder gameplay, with no options for left-handed players or customizable control schemes.
- Bare-bones story that leaves players confused and lacking a clear narrative direction.
- Glitches and performance issues, particularly in certain levels, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many praise the stunning visuals, impressive scale, and captivating cyberpunk aesthetic, others criticize the graphics as underwhelming, especially given the use of Unreal Engine. Overall, the artistic style is celebrated, but there are notable discrepancies in quality.
“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?”
“Great aesthetic, music, and style.”
“The graphics are not very impressive, which is strange considering that the game was made using Unreal Engine.”
“Bad graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay has shown significant improvement since its initial release, though it still requires refinement as it is not fully developed. Players note that while there are no major bugs, the mechanics are incomplete, leading to a disjointed experience that relies heavily on self-guided learning.
“I have not encountered any game-breaking bugs during my two hours of gameplay.”
“The tutorial is interesting because you learn as you go, which makes the gameplay feel somewhat disjointed.”
“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 started playing back in May.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered intriguing but underdeveloped, with many players finding it difficult to follow until later chapters. While the art direction is praised, the overall narrative is described as lacking depth, and some users express hope for future updates to enhance the storytelling experience.
“The art direction is fascinating, and the story is interesting, though it is hindered by terrible and outdated controls.”
“Hopefully the developers will deliver on the update, as the game could benefit from more story content.”
“The story is bare-bones; you may not understand what is going on until you reach the later chapters.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its aesthetic appeal and seamless integration with the overall style, enhancing the gaming experience.
“Great aesthetic, music, and style.”
“The music is great and fits.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an immersive cyberpunk and surreal atmosphere that stands out as a unique element. However, some users feel that the overall experience does not justify the $15 price tag.
“Immersive cyberpunk/surreal atmosphere.”
“It's an okay game with a unique atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly without stuttering on VR platforms, including the Vive, and maintaining consistent performance throughout gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly on my Vive with no stuttering.”
“Final note: the game also runs really well in VR with no drops in performance from what I've seen.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 in this game is a mind-numbing experience that takes away from the enjoyment.”
“The repetitive tasks required for leveling up make the game feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”
