Doll Impostor

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Doll Impostor is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with horror and erotic themes. It was developed by Bekkyre! and was released on March 28, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Doll Impostor" is a single-player Horror Action game where you, as the player, must find the impostor doll by following clues, studying their movements, and analyzing their preferences. With various traps and tactics, you must outsmart the intelligent dolls, who will go to great lengths to avoid being caught. The game is approximately 5 hours long and contains jumpscares, offering a challenging and immersive horror experience. Join the Discord community for more information.

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Audience ScoreBased on 414 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of horror and logic puzzle elements, making it engaging and fun to play.
Players appreciate the ability to turn off jump scares, allowing them to focus on the detective aspect of the game.
The developer is actively updating the game, which keeps the content fresh and encourages community engagement.

Some players find the game too easy, leading to a lack of challenge and potential boredom over time.
The text for the dolls' likes and dislikes can be difficult to read, causing frustration during gameplay.
There are concerns about the game's mechanics becoming overly complex without adequate explanations, making it hard for players to keep track of clues.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Doll Imposter" revolves around a core loop of clue collection, strategic sleeping, and deduction to identify the possessed doll among others. While players appreciate the depth and variety of mechanics, some express a desire for clearer explanations and additional features to enhance the experience, especially in easier modes. Overall, the game is recommended for horror and detective enthusiasts, despite some bugs that the developers are actively addressing.
- “If you’re a fan of horror and enjoy interactive gameplay, 'Doll Imposter' is definitely worth checking out.”
- “Great game, love the idea and the gameplay; it's chill and very fun to play alone. Hope to see more updates.”
- “It may not be that bad if it was like the hard mode where all the clues to find the murderer were there in one round, but they drop completely new mechanics on you with no explanation and you have to get through at least 8 nights before you can confidently say you know who it is.”
- “I would like more mechanics, because the game becomes easier each time.”
- “The mechanics are simple but the game is so deep.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, with players enjoying its varied modes and the challenge it presents, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Many users noted that it feels non-repetitive and offers a cozy yet spooky atmosphere, making it a great time killer. Suggestions for additional achievements indicate that players are eager for even more content to enhance replay value.
- “As I'm writing this, I've put in about 6.5 hours and will put in much more, so obviously my worry about replay value is gone.”
- “I love the different modes and I think the replayability is awesome.”
- “The replay value has most definitely risen significantly, and with missing information, it takes a lot more thought to win.”
- “I've waited for a while because I was unsure of the replay value and not interested in the jumpscare bits.”
- “The achievements: I have a few ideas for new achievements as there are only 26 at the moment and I think there could be a whole bunch more, to really add to the replay value.”
- “The replay value has most definitely risen significantly and with missing information it takes a lot more thought to win.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as eerie and terrifying, effectively immersing players in a creepy environment that enhances the horror experience. Reviewers appreciate the blend of investigative elements with well-placed jump scares, noting that the atmosphere alone is sufficient to create tension and keep players engaged. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke fear and intrigue, making it a standout in the detective horror genre.
- “The atmosphere itself does a great job of scaring me - no need for jump scares here, and having the option to disable them alone would be enough for me to encourage everyone who likes detective horror games to give it a try!”
- “This game is amazing; the atmosphere is terrifying.”
- “Genuinely creepy atmosphere and the premise is unique.”
- “It's eerie and the atmosphere keeps you on the edge of your seat!”
- “A great mix of detective work with a few jump scares and overall creepy atmosphere.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game effectively creates an eerie atmosphere that enhances the horror experience, particularly during the introduction with unsettling sounds and visuals. However, some players find the volume of the main screen music excessively loud, detracting from the initial impression. Overall, while the music contributes to the tension and ambiance, its execution could benefit from adjustments to improve player comfort.
- “Music definitely gives an eerie vibe which helps set the tone for the gameplay.”
- “Also, heads up that the music will be blaring right away!”
- “The music will be blaring right away!”
- “Setting a horror ambience from the start, with its introduction menu featuring music and creepy dolls rocking in a chair.”
- “I imagine that the jump scares were supposed to mitigate the boredom a bit and keep you on edge, which is good in theory; however, when the three clues are something along the lines of: organization, blood, music, it ends up narrowing it down to two dolls, and then all you have to do is figure out who got killed, which gives the doll away.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, offering a unique and refreshing experience compared to repetitive narratives in other games. Players appreciate the intriguing premise of identifying a killer doll among twenty, though some aspects of the plot can be confusing. There is a desire for additional gameplay modes that could enhance the storytelling experience further.
- “And I would love to see some kind of mode where if a doll is found out as possessed, they get removed from it and you keep going like a story mode or something until you have no more.”
- “You’re faced with 20 dolls, and your mission is to figure out which one is the killer.”
- “Unique and very refreshing; I have spent a lot of time on games where the map is a rinse and repeat and the story is pretty much the same thing over and over again.”
- “I would love to see some kind of mode where if a doll is found out as possessed, they get removed and you keep going like a story mode or something until you have no more.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their stylish blend of black and white elements with vibrant colors, creating a unique 50's aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the creepy art style and sound design, which effectively contribute to the game's horror atmosphere. Despite maxing out the graphics settings, some users noted minor visibility issues when searching for specific details.
- “Awesome overall, love the aesthetic, 50's style is great!”
- “I have the graphics maxed out, film grain off, and I'm still opening cases and looking at an angle to see doll's name tags when I'm allowed to on easy mode.”
- “Additionally, I want to note the graphics: a stylish combination of black and white objects with bright colored ones.”
- “The sounds and art style are also really creepy and add to the horror of searching for the doll impostor!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting a sense of fulfillment and achievement despite initial struggles with the gameplay mechanics. The challenge of finding the possessed doll without interacting with the environment adds to the emotional intensity of the experience.
- “I usually suck at these sorts of games, but this one made me feel fulfilled.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game but express a desire for the ability to toggle jump scares, as they can become more irritating than amusing over time.