DOTOKOI / 像素男友

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DOTOKOI / 像素男友 is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by HIROKO IMAKI and was released on December 23, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

「像素男友」是一款通过阅读剧情选择选项来进行的简单恋爱冒险游戏。虽然帅哥的分辨率因为过低只能看到一个■，但随着好感度的上升画面会渐渐发生变化，最后会出现清晰的立绘。攻略人物有9人。难易度低，攻略1个角色大致花费时间为20~30分钟。 ·剧情简介高中2年级的主人公，新学期转学到了新的学校。在兴奋地跑向新学校时，在路转角撞上了一个会说话的■物体。主人公被施了一种「帅哥的分辨率会变低的诅咒」。

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

DOTOKOI offers a charming and refreshing experience with its unique pixel art style and heartfelt storytelling, making it enjoyable for players seeking a lighthearted romance.
The characters are well-written and engaging, each with distinct personalities that enhance the overall experience and encourage replayability with multiple endings.
The game successfully combines humor and emotional moments, providing a cozy and memorable journey for players, especially those who appreciate innovative game design.

Many reviewers criticize DOTOKOI for lacking substantial gameplay, describing it more as an e-book with poorly written dialogue rather than a true game experience.
The game is primarily in Chinese, which limits accessibility for non-Chinese speakers, making it difficult for a wider audience to fully enjoy the content.
Some players find the overall experience to be too simplistic and short, lacking the depth and complexity found in more traditional otome games.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story of this otome game is charming and refreshing, featuring well-written characters with distinct personalities and engaging arcs that make the experience enjoyable and rewarding. It offers a unique and humorous take on traditional otome narratives, complemented by good animation and an extensive storyline, making it a cozy and memorable romance.
- “Charming and refreshing otome game that proves you don’t need high-end graphics to tell a heartfelt story.”
- “The characters are surprisingly well-written, each has a distinct personality and story arc that makes getting to know them genuinely fun and rewarding.”
- “It’s a delightful little romance story that’s easy to fall in love with, perfect if you’re looking for something cozy, cute, and memorable.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game features a charming pixel art style that, while simple, effectively conveys personality and nostalgia, enhancing the lighthearted romance narrative. Users appreciate that high-end graphics are not necessary for storytelling, and the final CG image adds a rewarding touch to the experience.
- “In the end, you will be rewarded with a CG (computer graphic) image of the boy, fully realized as an actual human being, where they presumably start a mutually understanding relationship.”
- “Charming and refreshing otome game that proves you don’t need high-end graphics to tell a heartfelt story.”
- “Its pixel art style is simple yet full of personality, and it adds a nostalgic, cozy feeling that fits perfectly with the lighthearted romance.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is primarily centered around clicking through dialogue and making choices, with some users criticizing the writing quality. However, others find the humor, emotional depth, and charming interactions to be engaging, making the experience enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on choices and dialogue, but the humor, emotional moments, and cute interactions keep it engaging from start to finish.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its charming and heartfelt storytelling, demonstrating that high-end graphics are not necessary for emotional impact. Players appreciate the straightforward gameplay, which emphasizes choices and dialogue, while the humor and touching interactions maintain engagement throughout.
- “A charming and refreshing otome game that proves you don’t need high-end graphics to tell a heartfelt story.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on choices and dialogue, but the humor, emotional moments, and cute interactions keep it engaging from start to finish.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element that enhances the straightforward gameplay, with engaging dialogue and cute interactions that maintain player interest. Reviewers appreciate the unique and funny storytelling, setting it apart from traditional 'otome' games.
- “The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on choices and dialogue, but the humor, emotional moments, and cute interactions keep it engaging from start to finish.”
- “The story was really interesting and funny, and I found it quite unique and different compared to traditional 'otome' games.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”