Doodle Date
- April 19, 2018
- Nicholas Lives
Get on SteamIn "Doodle Date" , create your ideal partner and every detail of your story together, from dates to meals, while navigating a romantic and dramatic love tale with multiple endings, designed as a concise and memorable experience, lasting approximately 1 hour. You can choose between two love interests, and even discover a secret ending.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and hilarious experience where players can draw their own characters, leading to unexpected and funny outcomes.
- Many players found the game entertaining to play with friends, as it generates laughter and absurd situations based on the drawings.
- Despite its short length, the game is praised for its quirky humor and the creativity it encourages in players' drawings.
- The game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with many players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for replayability.
- The drawing mechanics are often described as clunky and frustrating, with limited tools that hinder the creative process.
- Some players found the narrative to be dark and unsettling, with endings that left them feeling disappointed or confused rather than satisfied.
- story34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with players appreciating its humor and unexpected plot twists, but criticizing its brevity and limited depth. While the ability to draw characters adds a unique element, many feel the storylines are too short and predetermined, leaving them wanting more substantial content. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience with some bizarre moments, but lacks the narrative richness that could elevate it further.
“The story was funny, but I just wanted a good ending.”
“But I was more impressed with the quality of the writing and genuinely surprised by the bizarre story twists.”
“The story took some surprisingly dark turns, not like horror, just not the happy 'perfect' ending is all.”
“The storyline is below mid, not worth the dollar if we're being honest here.”
“There’s like no story to it and what it does have is very short.”
“I've played this game for 2 hours and spent more than one and a half on drawing, and got a short storyline for about twenty minutes, and got a nonsensical death.”
- humor30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the absurdity of player-created characters and the unexpected outcomes of their drawings, leading to hilarious moments, especially during late-night play sessions. While many players found the experience amusing and quirky, some criticized it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of humor that can be entertaining, particularly when shared with friends.
“Hilarious to play at 1am, draw stupid things and have a ball.”
“Absolutely hilarious to play, the worse the drawing, the better.”
“This is both hilarious and fun!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique drawing mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the dating sim/visual novel genre, though many find it limited and the overall experience too short and lacking depth. While the controls are functional and the visuals depend on player creativity, the audio is basic, making the gameplay enjoyable enough to warrant the price despite its shortcomings.
“Either way, I still recommend it because of all the gameplay videos I see about the game.”
“Audio is pretty basic, controls are functional (did not have a drawing pad to test if that works), visuals are what you make them, and gameplay is fun enough to justify the price.”
“People were saying the drawing mechanics were stiff/limited, but I didn't expect the in-game pencil to stick.”
“People were saying the drawing mechanics were stiff and limited, but I didn't expect the in-game pencil to stick.”
“First impression gameplay:”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are characterized by simple doodle art that contrasts with the more polished visuals of larger titles, allowing for a unique and limitless creative expression. While some users experienced issues with saving their artwork, the overall aesthetic is seen as playful and fitting for the game's tone. The promise of future expansions suggests ongoing development in this area.
“The visuals are what you make them, and gameplay is fun enough to justify the price.”
“This format is so simple to make, with simple doodle art over the expensive artwork of larger games, that the possibilities are limitless.”
“He promises he hasn't abandoned his funny foray into graphite graphics and will provide a new chapter to be released as an expansion.”
“By the time I was done drawing my date's happy face, I was resigned to looking at horrible artwork throughout the game despite my skill with traditional art - and that's fine.”
“Like, really, how graphic can a visual novel get when a lumpy boot-looking thing gets stabbed by what appears to be a soggy cheesecake?”
“Audio is pretty basic, controls are functional (did not have a drawing pad to test if that works), visuals are what you make them, and gameplay is fun enough to justify the price.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a strong response, with players expressing feelings of disappointment and sadness, particularly due to the game's unexpected dark themes and endings. While some find humor in the experience, others feel emotionally manipulated, leading to a sense of frustration and heartbreak, especially after investing time and effort into their drawings. Overall, the game can evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to deep sadness, leaving players feeling conflicted.
“I didn't like how it ended, and that my 'sketchy' was in fact just that, sketchy and not to mention a little bit emotionally abusive; like, why would you have that in a game? It looks like it's for all ages, but it's not.”
“The primary problem was that this switch in narrative themes and notes actually made me feel a bit cheated and depressed by the end of the game.”
“Well, that was depressing. I suck at drawing and I spent almost two hours trying my best to draw sketchy only to have my heart broken. 10/10 would cry again.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with some players noting a lack of depth and poor writing. However, others found enjoyment in exploring multiple endings, suggesting that while it may not offer extensive replay value, it can still provide a few entertaining runs.
“The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different endings, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and outcomes, I found myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
“The replayability is fantastic; every time I play, I discover something new that changes my experience.”
“Sure, it's only 2 dollars and you'll get an hour out of it; there's no replayability and the writing is pretty bad.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as okay, but it seems to overshadow other elements, as one user noted that they could only hear the music while playing. Overall, while the music is functional, it may detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“The interface and interactions worked fine; the music was okay as well.”
“I got the game, but when I tried to play it, all I could hear was the music.”
“The interface and interactions worked fine, but the music was just okay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique visual novel style, complemented by great humor, making it a standout experience for players. Users find it engaging enough to justify its low price, highlighting its distinctive charm.
“Dig through your couches, skip your daily coffee, or just drop the measly $2 to experience one of the most unique visual novel-style games that features great humor and an incredible atmosphere.”
