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Doodle Date

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74%Game Brain Score
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graphics, music
74% User Score Based on 282 reviews

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Doodle Date is a single player casual simulation game with horror, romance and comedy themes. It was developed by Nicholas Lives and was released on April 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 282 reviews
story13 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game is a unique and creative experience that allows players to draw their own characters and story elements, leading to hilarious and unexpected outcomes.
  • It's a fun and quirky game that provides a good laugh, especially when played with friends, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions.
  • The humor and dark twists in the storyline keep players engaged, with many finding the absurdity of the situations entertaining.
  • The game is quite short, with limited replayability and only a few endings, which can leave players feeling unsatisfied.
  • The drawing mechanics are clunky and frustrating, lacking essential features like an undo button or adjustable brush sizes, making it difficult for players to create their desired characters.
  • Some players found the themes and character dynamics unsettling, particularly the portrayal of possessive relationships and the lack of good endings.
  • story
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Doodle Date" is a quirky blend of humor and unexpected dark twists, allowing players to draw their own characters and influence the narrative. While the game features a fun and engaging concept, many reviewers noted that the storylines are relatively short and somewhat limited, with a few surprising plot developments that keep the experience entertaining. Overall, it offers a lighthearted take on dating sims, though some players wished for more depth and variety in the story options.

    • “Doodle Date is a dating sim where you draw your own story with a bit of a dark twist. It's not a long game, but it's definitely worth a try.”
    • “The plot is quite clearly constructed around the idea of amusing the player rather than giving too much meaning to the events or dating, but it does explore some unexpected concepts behind one creator drawing a character to life for the purposes of romance.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely subjective, with many players finding it hilarious, especially when drawing absurd characters and experiencing unexpected plot twists. While some reviews highlight the game's ability to generate funny moments through player creativity, others criticize it for being immature or repetitive. Overall, it offers a light-hearted and quirky experience that can lead to genuine laughter, particularly when played in a casual setting with friends.

    • “It always made me laugh hard in the middle of the night while streaming this to friends.”
    • “Hilarious to play at 1am, draw stupid things and have a ball.”
    • “Absolutely hilarious to play, the worse the drawing, the better.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, with players reporting feelings of sadness and frustration, particularly due to its unexpected and sometimes harsh narrative twists. Many recommend it for its ability to provoke tears, though some express disappointment with the ending and the emotional weight it carries, suggesting it may not be suitable for all audiences. Overall, the game is noted for its capacity to evoke deep emotional responses, despite some players feeling cheated by the experience.

    • “Highly recommend this game if you want to cry!”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique drawing mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the dating sim/visual novel genre, but it is criticized for being limited and not engaging enough to sustain interest beyond a couple of playthroughs. While the controls are functional and the visuals depend on player creativity, the overall experience is deemed too short and basic, though still worth trying for its novelty.

    • “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.”
    • “The doodle mechanic is used for a few gags but doesn’t really do enough work to carry more than a playthrough or two.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 playful and aligns with the game's humorous tone. Despite its simplicity, the visuals contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “He promises he hasn't abandoned his funny foray into graphite graphics and will provide a new chapter to be released as an expansion.”
    • “This format is so simple to make (with simple doodle art over the expensive artwork of larger games) that the possibilities are limitless.”
    • “Audio is pretty basic, controls are functional, visuals are what you make them, and gameplay is fun enough to justify the price.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it annoying and intrusive, requiring manual muting each time they turn a page. While a few users described the music as "okay," the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to its repetitive nature.

    • “The interface and interactions worked fine; the music was okay as well.”
    • “Each time you turn the page, you have to manually mute the music by clicking on the speaker.”
    • “Oh, and the music is really annoying.”
    • “I got the game, but when I tried to play it, all I could hear was the music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 every possible scenario.”
    • “The replayability is fantastic; each run reveals new secrets and challenges that keep you engaged!”
    • “Sure, it's only $2 and you'll get an hour out of it; there's no replayability and the writing is pretty bad.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is perceived as basic, with a straightforward premise of doodling and dating presented in an otome visual novel style, suggesting a simple and potentially low-cost approach to in-game purchases or advertisements.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 feel that the investment is minimal compared to the rich and engaging ambiance it offers.

    • “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.”
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Doodle Date is a casual simulation game with horror, romance and comedy themes.

Doodle Date is available on PC and Windows.

Doodle Date was released on April 19, 2018.

Doodle Date was developed by Nicholas Lives.

Doodle Date has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Doodle Date is a single player game.

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