DOLL EYE: CHAPTER ONE

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"DOLL EYE: CHAPTER ONE" is a story-driven psychological horror game where you play as a parent, dealing with the upcoming anniversary of your son's death and responding to a message from your daughter. The game features original art and music, and while it is approximately an hour long, the length may vary based on your reading speed and choices. There is one ending to this dialogue-based game.

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

story28 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and engaging character designs that captivate players.
The narrative is intriguing, with a blend of humor and darker themes that keeps players invested in the story.
Players are excited for future chapters, indicating a strong interest in the game's potential and character development.

The pacing is slow, with some interactions feeling drawn out and lacking player agency, making it feel more like a visual novel than a game.
Many players felt that the game assumes prior knowledge of characters and lore, which can leave newcomers confused.
Technical issues, such as lag during cutscenes and bugs, detract from the overall experience.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
4%
The story has been widely praised for its intriguing mysteries, engaging characters, and unique narrative style, drawing players into a captivating psychological horror experience. Many reviewers express excitement for future chapters, highlighting the strong character development and the charming art direction that complements the storytelling. While some note a need for more detail and exploration in the plot, the overall consensus is that the game sets a promising foundation for a compelling narrative journey.
- “The narrative here is really good; just this one-hour glimpse already has me invested in the plot and I'm hungry for more.”
- “A wonderful beginning to a horror story, with lovable characters and an interesting premise. I look forward to chapter 2!”
- “The story has me hooked and I can't wait to see what's in store for the next chapters.”
- “It feels like there's going to be this creepy psychological horror game at some point, but you're only getting a bit of plot setup/narrative here.”
- “The story needs more details since there are only a few notable scenes.”
- “It's not doing much, but it's made out to be more of a pillar for a flourishing, unconventional story with a number of characters which I myself have shared a strong interest towards.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique art style, charming atmosphere, and quality cutscenes, which enhance the storytelling experience. While many players find the visuals enthralling and nostalgic, some note that the differences in art styles between older and newer content can be jarring. Overall, the combination of distinctive visuals and engaging humor contributes to a captivating gaming experience.
- “I love the art style and general atmosphere!”
- “There are dark and funny dialogues, quality cutscenes, and a unique art style.”
- “Given that Twisted is, first and foremost, an artist, it's pretty obvious that this game's visuals would be on par with much of his work, which I personally find enthralling.”
- “I will say that the difference in styles in some portions is rather jarring, given that much of the game's CGs/sprites date back to the first ever iteration, with some altered/additional visuals coming in around its anniversary edition, a time where his style had changed drastically enough to separate itself from older visuals.”
- “You're mileage may vary for the artwork.”
- “I will say that the difference in styles in some portions is rather jarring, given that much of the game's CGs/sprites date back to the first ever iteration, with some altered/additional visuals coming in around its anniversary edition, a time where his style had changed drastically enough to separate itself from older visuals.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to a charming and nostalgic atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the solid soundtrack as a key element that complements the game's great art and engaging story, making it an enjoyable and immersive experience. While some find the combination of music, art, and characters a bit odd, the overall consensus is that the music is a strong point of the game.
- “The music is also very splendid.”
- “Great art style, great music, interesting characters, and a promising story!”
- “An enjoyable experience; the music is nice, I enjoy the art style, there's a kind of nostalgic and comfortable atmosphere to a lot of it (in between the moments of dread, haha). It's all very charming, and I'm intrigued to see where the story will go.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of dark and satirical elements, with some players appreciating the unique art style and well-crafted characters. However, opinions are mixed, as some find the humor lacking and feel the game resembles a demo rather than a complete experience. Overall, it offers memorable moments and a balance of lightheartedness and darker themes, though it may not resonate with all audiences.
- “I love this game's unique art style and satirical humor.”
- “A very nice game; I usually don't leave reviews, but this game is an exception. The art style is very nice, the dialogue is funny at times and dark when it needs to be, and the characters are very well made, in my honest opinion.”
- “This game has a promising narrative structure, distinctive visuals, and a nice balance of humor and little 'warnings' that it's about to get spookier.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay in Dolleye is criticized for being minimal and slow-paced, with a lack of engaging mechanics that detracts from the overall experience. While the story is compelling, the absence of interactive elements and player choice leaves players wanting more from the gameplay aspect.
- “Dolleye is definitely interesting; however, the pacing is very slow, and there are minimal game mechanics.”
- “This style of writing necessitates having a dialogue tree of some kind, especially in a video game that's supposed to have gameplay.”
- “With games like these, there's a certain minimum to the amount of time an interaction between characters takes, but also in books, there's no expectation for gameplay, mechanics, player choice, and so on.”
- “Dolleye is definitely interesting... however the pacing is very, very slow, and there are minimal game mechanics.”
- “And this style of writing, whatever you want to call it, necessitates (especially in a video game that's supposed to have gameplay) having a dialogue tree of some kind.”
- “With novels, you read at your own pace; with games like these, there's a certain minimum to the amount of time an interaction between characters takes... but also in books, there's no expectation for gameplay, mechanics, player choice, and so on.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging designs and intriguing plot, which creates a strong desire to uncover the mysteries presented. The appealing art style and well-crafted sprites enhance the overall experience, contributing to high replay value and excitement for future chapters.
- “The character designs are very interesting, the drawing style is catchy, and the plot is fraught with many mysteries that you want to solve as quickly as possible!”
- “Very good, amazing sprites, character design, and story; the achievements give this a lot of replay value.”
- “This was such a great first chapter, I'm thrilled to see what's to come! I also love the character designs; I need to draw Alfred right now.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming art style and nostalgic, comfortable feel, which contrasts effectively with moments of tension. The music complements the visuals, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience and leaving players intrigued about the unfolding story.
- “I love the art style and general atmosphere!”
- “An enjoyable experience; the music is nice, I enjoy the art style, there's a kind of nostalgic and comfortable atmosphere to a lot of it (in between the moments of dread, haha). It's all very charming, and I'm intrigued to see where the story will go.”
- “Fun little read with great art and atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game boasts high replayability due to its impressive sprites, character design, and engaging story, with achievements adding significant value to the experience. Players find that these elements not only encourage multiple playthroughs but also enhance the overall narrative depth.
- “I think it offers not only replayability, but a generally fleshed out and interesting way to tell the story.”
- “Very good, amazing sprites, character design, and story; the achievements give this a lot of replay value.”
- “I think it'd offer not only replayability, but a generally fleshed out and interesting way to tell the story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be mildly tedious, primarily due to slow text pacing in cutscenes, which can disrupt the flow of the experience. However, there is optimism that these issues stem from minor coding errors that could be resolved.

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