Doodler

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Doodler is a single player action game. It was developed by SolarByte and was released on July 15, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Create, Play, Share! Doodler is a puzzle platformer with a powerful map editor and workshop support that allows you to create levels to share with the world!

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Doodler features a charming hand-drawn art style and a pleasant soundtrack, making it a relaxing experience.
The game is free to play and has minimal system requirements, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The level editor adds depth and replay value, allowing players to create and share their own levels.

The gameplay can become repetitive and monotonous, especially in the later levels.
The controls feel clunky and the character movement can be awkward, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
The storyline is weak and lacks depth, making it less engaging for players seeking a more immersive experience.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's story revolves around a doodle character on a quest to collect pencils, with a simplistic narrative that serves as a backdrop for its platforming gameplay. While it features a "story mode" with 100 stages, the plot is minimal and primarily serves to connect various levels rather than provide a deep narrative experience. Overall, players find the game enjoyable despite its lack of a substantial story.
- “The game has 100 main stages pre-built called story mode; however, it is a very simple platformer with many small levels that progress through childhood, teenage years, adulthood, and elderhood.”
- “The main character, presumably an artist, is on a quest to find his pencil, which adds a light narrative to the gameplay.”
- “I cannot wait to put more hours into this game; although the 'story' mode seems like it's labeled that for show, it's still very enjoyable to see what is possible to create.”
- “The game has 100 pre-built stages called story mode; however, it is a very simple platformer with many small levels that progress from child, teen, adult, to elder.”
- “"Story-wise" (if you can say there's a story... really just various collections in levels) has your main character, presumably an artist, looking for his pencil... that's about it.”
- “I cannot wait to put more hours into this game, although the "story" mode seems like it's labeled that for show; it's still very enjoyable to see what is possible to make.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them merely decent and simplistic, resembling a basic 2D platformer style. While the colorful, doodle-inspired art adds a fun aesthetic, it ultimately lacks memorability and depth, leaving a sense of mediocrity in the overall visual experience.
- “A fun, doodle-inspired art style and upbeat soundtrack accompany the action, and the level editor adds plenty of depth and replay value.”
- “The graphics are just meh, the controls feel clunky and not sharp enough, and the levels are like every other basic 2D platformer out there.”
- “Not too challenging puzzles, not too hard if you know the double jump (W + arrow up), and the graphics are sometimes colorful but not very amazing... just a simplistic sketchy style.”
- “Graphics are decent, gameplay is decent... just about everything is decent, but this game isn't memorable.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as decent but unremarkable, lacking elements that make it memorable or stand out in the gaming landscape.
- “Graphics are decent, gameplay is decent... just about everything is decent, but this game isn't memorable.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game features no ads, providing an uninterrupted and enjoyable gameplay experience. Its engaging doodle-inspired art style and upbeat soundtrack enhance the fun, while the inclusion of a level editor adds depth and replay value without any monetization pressures.
- “No ads, just nice, awesome gameplay!”
- “The in-game purchases are fair and don't feel necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a premium experience without pushing for constant spending.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's upbeat soundtrack and laid-back music complement its fun, doodle-inspired art style, enhancing the overall experience. While the music creates an inviting atmosphere, it also contrasts with the game's potential for unexpected challenges, adding depth and replay value through its level editor.
- “A fun, doodle-inspired art style and upbeat soundtrack accompany the action, and the level editor adds plenty of depth and replay value.”
- “Also liked the soundtrack.”
- “The laid-back music and aesthetic misleads players into believing they will be led on a fun ride, but little do they know it can take a turn for the worst.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's fun, doodle-inspired art style and upbeat soundtrack, which enhance the experience. The inclusion of a level editor significantly boosts replayability, allowing for endless creative possibilities and varied gameplay.
- “The fun, doodle-inspired art style and upbeat soundtrack accompany the action, and the level editor adds plenty of depth and replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of choices and paths you can take, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and unlockable content that keeps you coming back for new experiences.”