Dorian: Comics Game Platform

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"Dorian: Comics Game Platform" is an adventure game that offers a good plot and is often very funny, but is held back by annoying ads and numerous bugs. The game allows players to create and stream their own games, providing a unique and engaging experience. Overall, it has the potential to be a great platform for both playing and creating games, but it needs some work to reach its full potential.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,298 reviews

story53 positive mentions

monetization20 negative mentions

The app offers a variety of engaging stories and allows for creative expression through character customization.
The community is supportive and interactive, providing a fun environment for both readers and writers.
The live streaming feature enhances the experience, allowing users to engage with friends while reading stories.

The app has significant usability issues, including a clunky interface and frequent crashes, making navigation frustrating.
Hearts, which are required for making choices in stories, are difficult to earn without spending real money, limiting gameplay for free users.
There is a lack of gender inclusivity in character customization, as users can only create female avatars.

story
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
9%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with many users praising the variety and engagement of the narratives, while others criticize the writing quality and reliance on in-game purchases for meaningful choices. Players enjoy the interactive storytelling experience but express frustration over the high costs associated with accessing better options and the app's clunky interface. Overall, while the stories can be entertaining, the monetization model and technical issues detract from the experience for some users.
- “There's a variety of stories to choose from, and a lot of those stories are really good and enjoyable. The story is still great whether you pay or not.”
- “So far, this has amazing storylines and more!”
- “I love each story I played because I am the one choosing my own destiny.”
- “The storylines are poorly written, the sprites are stolen from other games, and none of the canon storylines are being continued; it's all fan content.”
- “The stories are cute, but I cannot rate higher considering I genuinely hate story-based games that require you to spend real money on in-game currency to purchase response options that better suit the story.”
- “I'm sorry, but this app is just really unpolished. First off, everything is behind a paywall, second the mechanics are clunky, and most of the stories I read are poorly written and predictable.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to earn in-game currency (hearts) without spending real money. Users have suggested that watching ads for hearts would be a more acceptable alternative, as the current system feels restrictive and misleading compared to the game's advertisements. Additionally, the lack of avatar customization options has further contributed to dissatisfaction with the monetization approach.
- “Really love the no ads and you can buy hearts to support the authors.”
- “This game was so fun; there were no ads, and I can spend a lot of my free time in this game. It is just so fun to play!”
- “This is super fun, but you have to have hearts to get some of the choices. The best part is that there are no ads!”
- “This feels more like a poorly thought out cash grab than anything.”
- “I would give this game a higher rating if it didn't have to do with the hearts. I would love there to be a way I can get hearts without spending money because I can't afford stuff like this right now. I tried to see if I could somehow earn hearts, but it doesn't say I can, so I do wish we could get ads or daily heart rewards or something so I can get some hearts.”
- “I'd love it, but you have to pay to make choices. You can't watch a bunch of ads or anything; you just have to pay.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
The reviews consistently highlight the absence of music as a significant drawback, leading to an awkward and unimmersive experience for players. Many users express disappointment over the lack of sound, which they feel detracts from the overall enjoyment and aesthetic of the stories. There is a strong desire for the developers to incorporate background music to enhance the reading experience.
- “But I wish you'd add some music and sounds; it really helps to make the reading experience more lively and sets the mood for the story.”
- “So please add music and sounds, and I'll give 5 stars :)”
- “Needs to add music while the game is going on because it's kind of awkward and boring.”
- “The game lacks music, giving it quite an awkward feel as you sit in silence, and it has quite a cheap and confusing layout.”
- “The absence of music is disappointing; though I did see they've claimed they'll fix that eventually.”
- “Laggy, no music; it completely kills the immersion.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising the high-quality art style and animations, while others criticize the low resolution, pixelation, and lack of aesthetic appeal in the user interface. Many players appreciate the character art and customization options, but feel that the overall visual experience is hindered by poor layout and inconsistent quality. Additionally, concerns about the lack of credit for community-created art and the need for more diverse representation in character options were noted.
- “I love picking the preferred art style too.”
- “Art style is very cool.”
- “The animation and visuals are so great and you can actually play stories together with your friend.”
- “Another problem is when I joined a live session, the graphics were quite low and pixelated for me. Another thing is that it's extremely hard to gain money; it's either to pay or do tasks, which usually takes a few days for at least 5 of its currency.”
- “I'm giving this 3 stars because it has pretty good and interesting stories, but the quality of the artworks of the characters isn't that good.”
- “Game is good, but its graphics are not too good. I think they have to do some work on their graphics.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly during streaming and interactions. Users report that the app can freeze and lag, making it feel rushed and unfinished, although some have noted improvements over time. Despite these challenges, many users still find the app enjoyable and appreciate the ongoing efforts of the development team to enhance stability.
- “And it's new, so it's still kind of buggy.”
- “But once you start to interact within the novels, you will notice many bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
- “The app barely works, with constant glitches, being kicked from streams, or just freezing and refusing to work.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the app is widely praised, with users highlighting the hilarious stories and engaging community comments that enhance the experience. While some mention technical issues like lag, the overall sentiment is that the app offers a delightful mix of action and comedy, making it enjoyable for fans of funny romances.
- “Dorian is a great app for someone who loves action-filled reads and funny romances.”
- “This app has a wonderful writing community + hilarious stories!”
- “Love this, has some funny stories.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users expressing concerns about lag and clunky mechanics that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the concept and character customization, many find the execution lacking, citing issues like poor writing, a lack of audio, and excessive monetization. Improvements in smoothness and synchronization between character appearances and story text are particularly requested.
- “Overall an excellent gameplay, only that the characters' appearance could synchronize with the story text... or is it just my phone acting up? Keep up the good efforts.”
- “Interesting gameplay, but the hearts are ridiculous.”
- “The only thing I like is how you can put an image of your character in gameplay; that's about the only thing I like about Dorian.”
- “But gameplay-wise, I don't know if it's my phone (which I don't think it is because I also play The Arcana), I just wish the gameplay would be a little smoother. It feels like I'm lagging or something, which I believe I'm not. It makes me quite uncomfortable. I hope you guys will improve it.”
- “I'm sorry, but this app is just really unpolished. First off, everything is behind a paywall. Second, the mechanics are clunky, so expect everything to go slowly while reading the story. Most of the stories I read are poorly written and predictable. Not to mention there's no music or sound, so you might get a headache. This app is an example of a good concept but poorly executed, and they don't take criticism well.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users have mixed feelings about the app's optimization; while some praise its exceptional quality and performance, others report issues with slow navigation and a cramped interface, indicating a need for improved performance.
- “Exceptional quality, great performance, and perfect story arcs.”
- “I would definitely give it a chance to create my own novel, but I would appreciate more attention to the app's performance.”
- “The app runs slowly, and it's very hard to navigate, as well as feeling cramped.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game; while some find the story boring, others appreciate the strong sense of community and the touching nature of the comics, which foster a welcoming environment.
- “Initially, I was confused when I joined the app, but the Discord community for Dorian made me feel at home instantly.”
- “I love this because the comics are so touching.”
- “The emotional depth of the story was lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing.”
- “The game tried to evoke feelings, but it ultimately fell flat and felt superficial.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for its lack of appealing designs, with users describing the character aesthetics as unattractive.
- “Character designs are ugly.”