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Don Duality

75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, replayability
75% User Score Based on 254 reviews

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"Don Duality" is a game where you manage a restaurant and lead a mafia group, giving orders to gangsters for various criminal activities, while also expanding and improving your restaurant. Maintain balance between your businesses, hire staff for your restaurant, and avoid random events that interfere with your operations. As your restaurant attracts more people, hire more staff to serve them.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Unique dual-management system that combines restaurant and criminal empire management, keeping gameplay engaging.
  • Atmospheric art style and music create an immersive experience that complements the game's theme.
  • Fun and addictive gameplay with strategic decision-making that adds weight to player choices.
  • Severe balance issues, particularly with the laundering system, making it difficult to progress in the game.
  • Frequent bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
  • Limited depth and repetitive gameplay that can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • gameplay
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its limited depth and repetitive nature, which can lead to a lack of long-term engagement. While the dual-management and card mechanics are seen as fun and strategic, they often feel shallow and poorly defined, resulting in a frustrating experience marred by bugs and unclear mechanics. Overall, while the game has potential with its unique concepts and appealing aesthetics, significant improvements to core gameplay elements are necessary for a more satisfying experience.

    • “It is a relaxing title, with a nice core gameplay loop which lets you do some relevant clicks per minute.”
    • “Played this kind of game for the first time, really like it, easy and fun gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is simple, but at the same time allows you to use logic and strategy to solve problems.”
    • “The gameplay is passable, and once you get the hang of it it's not bad, but the only real draw are the cutscenes which are cute. However, there are areas of the game that seem straight up unfinished, and in general, I would only recommend it if the idea of a money laundering card-based tycoon game with pixel graphics really appeals to you for some specific reason.”
    • “[❌] [b]repetitive gameplay[/b]: once you’ve played through a few cycles, the game can feel repetitive.”
    • “Gameplay rules aren't very well defined or explained.”
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a classic mafia theme, where players build their criminal empire by managing a restaurant business and laundering money. While the storyline is consistent and engaging, some players feel that certain components, like the "don's deck," are unfinished and that mission mechanics could be clearer. Overall, the combination of mafia elements and strategic gameplay creates an exciting experience, despite some minor issues with mission clarity and content depth.

    • “This roguelike game with a mafia storyline and engaging card system is simply breathtaking.”
    • “The graphics are slicker than a greased pig, and the storyline will have you gripped tighter than a bull rider holding on for dear life.”
    • “There are some unfinished components - the 'don's deck' was clearly meant to have more content, as there are tabs with placeholders, and the 'story' cards are cute but don't seem to connect to anything in the game; they're just there for fun.”
    • “Too many missions keep coming in only for multiple gangsters, and any dirty money earned is immediately swept up by the restaurant.”
    • “A classic mafia story where we have to build our empire, hire staff in our restaurant business, and launder money through it.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia and complements its gritty, noir-like atmosphere. While many players appreciate the overall aesthetic and find the visuals pleasing, some express a desire for more character variability and note that certain areas appear unfinished. Overall, the graphics are described as fun and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The pixel art style is a throwback to classic games, and the music provides an apt backdrop.”
    • “Beautiful pixel graphics and card mechanics with time management elements.”
    • “Cool cartoon graphics in the game with card control technology; the whole story with mafia and gangsters is very cool and well thought out. Great job, developers!”
    • “The gameplay is passable, and once you get the hang of it it's not bad, but the only real draw are the cutscenes which are cute, but there are areas of the game that seem straight up unfinished. In general, I would only recommend it if the idea of a money laundering card-based tycoon game with pixel graphics really appeals to you for some specific reason.”
    • “Just cute graphics, easygoing music, and jingling sound effects, but basically zero thought.”
    • “The graphics are simple, but do not raise any questions.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its ability to create an atmospheric, gritty, noir-like backdrop that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews highlight the pleasantness of the soundtrack and its compatibility with the pixel art style, others note that it can be simplistic and lacking depth. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.

    • “The game certainly has the potential to be a great game: great art and music, with mechanics that can be fun.”
    • “Just cute graphics, easygoing music, and jingling sound effects, but basically zero thought.”
    • “The music, my friend, is where it's at!”
    • “The pixel art style is a throwback to classic games, and the music provides an apt backdrop.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome process of rolling traits for hires and the repetitive need to switch districts. While the game offers potential for enjoyable rogue-like runs, the grinding mechanics can detract from the overall experience, making it feel like a chore.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You can roll the traits of hires by closing and reopening the hiring dialogue card, but it's quite tedious as you can't close the dialogue with Esc.”
    • “This seems unintended as it is quite tedious to change to another district and back to the one you are currently working on again and again as a main gameplay loop mechanic.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game exhibits mixed opinions on replayability. While some players find it enjoyable for a limited time, citing a lack of long-term replay value, others appreciate the complexity and strategic elements that can enhance replayability, particularly in the context of managing resources and responding to threats.

    • “Add to the top that you have to watch the city map every now and then to detect the hostile intrusion to your districts and you'll have a super-complex game with great replayability.”
    • “Card game mafia sim + mechanics + replayability = hire cooks, waiters, and mobsters to make money.”
    • “There is little to no replayability.”
    • “Fun for a few hours, but not much in terms of replay value.”
    • “Card game mafia sim + mechanics + replayability = hire cooks, waiters, and mobsters to make $.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both unforgiving and entertaining, with players enjoying its comedic elements and quirky sound effects. The lighthearted storytelling and amusing situations, even in the face of failure, contribute to a fun and casual gaming experience.

    • “It's quite an unforgiving yet funny game; I adore the badah-badah sounds.”
    • “Fine casual game with a soft flow and funny small stories.”
    • “My gangsters die on the first day, but it was funny! :D”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a gritty, noir-inspired art style and music that effectively enhance the immersive experience of its mafia-themed world. Players find the atmosphere addictive, as it complements the game's dual nature and thoughtful decision-making mechanics.

    • “The game’s art style and music create a gritty, noir-like atmosphere that complements the dual nature of your operations.”
    • “It's very addictive because of the atmosphere and a simple but thoughtful decision-making process.”
    • “Great mafia world atmosphere.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization system is structured around various card types, including action, purchase, advertising, hiring, and event cards, which players must manage strategically. However, some users express frustration over the necessity of running multiple advertisements consecutively, indicating a potential grind in the monetization process.

    • “Do I need to run 15 advertisements in a row?”
    • “The cards are divided into action (missions), purchase (for restaurant equipment or for your gangsters’ room in the basement), advertising, hiring (waiter, cook, and gangsters), and event cards.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with many players noting that the characters lack personality and depth, resulting in a less engaging experience.

    • “Lack of character development: the characters you interact with don’t have much personality or depth.”
    • “Lack of character development: the characters you interact with don’t have much personality or depth.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect fundamental functions and a lack of clarity in its mechanics. Overall, these problems hinder the gameplay experience.

    • “Extremely buggy on very basic levels of function... very unclear in its mechanics.”

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2h Median play time
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