Dolls' Domain

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Dolls' Domain is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Not Evil Studios Ltd and was released on October 30, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Prepare to be plunged into a dollhouse where not everything is as it seems... Roadmap Interactivity Each room within the dollhouse will have multiple objects that you can interact with. You will need to search high and low for key items to progress through the dollhouse and this is where full VR and non-VR interactivity shines. Not only will you need to interact with objects to find key ite…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features challenging and clever puzzles that provide a fun and engaging experience.
There is a lot of replayability due to randomized puzzle solutions and various difficulty settings, allowing players to customize their gameplay.
The atmosphere and design are well-crafted, creating an ominous and immersive horror experience, especially in VR.

The current content is quite short, with only five levels available, leaving players wanting more.
One achievement is intentionally made unobtainable, which can be frustrating for completionists.
There are some technical issues, including crashes when switching scenes, which can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is highly praised for its inventive mechanics and creative puzzles that require players to engage with unique enemy behaviors. The settings enhance the experience, offering varied challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, although some mechanics may feel a bit easy for seasoned players. Overall, the combination of well-crafted levels and engaging interactions with the game's denizens contributes to a fun and immersive experience.
- “The settings offer a lot to help change up your gameplay!”
- “The denizens and their mechanics are inventively terrifying and fun to engage with.”
- “The puzzles are creative, with unique mechanics introduced in each level.”
- “The mechanics for dealing with the enemies are well designed, if a little easy. The poser is creepy and the way it moves gives me the ick, but that's great!”
- “Each of which is well crafted and require you to deal with the residents of the dollhouse in unique ways while solving new puzzles, the solutions often forcing you to engage with the enemy's mechanics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is flexible, allowing players to customize their experience by adjusting enemy aggression and checkpoint options, or even opting to explore the narrative without combat. Collectibles scattered throughout the levels enhance the storytelling, providing additional context and depth to the plot.
- “Before starting your run, you're given plenty of ways to customize it to your preference, like changing enemy aggression, whether you have checkpoints, or turning off enemies altogether to just experience the story and explore.”
- “There are collectibles that can be found throughout the levels along with some plot elements.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as ominous and peculiar, enhanced by the game's scale, textures, and models that evoke the feeling of navigating through a dollhouse. Players find the atmosphere effective on desktop, with potential for an even more immersive experience in VR.
- “The atmosphere within the game is immersive and engaging, especially on desktop.”
- “The atmosphere is ominous and strange, with the scale, texture, and models of everything reinforcing the idea that you're walking through a dollhouse.”
- “The game fails to create a believable atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers a moderate level of replayability, as each playthrough features slight variations in combinations, encouraging players to return and explore different experiences.
- “The game offers a fresh experience with each playthrough, thanks to the varying combinations and choices available, ensuring high replay value.”
- “Every time you jump back in, there's a slight change in the gameplay, making it enjoyable to share the experience with others.”
- “The dynamic nature of the game encourages players to return, as each session feels unique and engaging.”
- “The game offers minimal changes with each playthrough, making it feel repetitive rather than engaging.”
- “Once you've experienced the main content, there's little incentive to return, leading to a lack of replayability.”
- “While there are some variations, they aren't enough to keep the experience fresh after the first few runs.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that while the graphics are generally well-received, there is potential for improvement, particularly in adding more detail to enhance the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The environments are beautifully rendered, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “Character designs are incredibly detailed, showcasing a level of artistry that enhances the overall gameplay.”