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Initiation

79%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, replayability
79% User Score Based on 108 reviews

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Don Duality Initiation is a Prologue version of the game where you will experience a thrilling 9-day journey to the top. Send gangsters to collect debts, rob banks, and launder money through your restaurant.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and engaging mechanics that blend restaurant management with mafia elements, making it fun and addictive.
  • Players appreciate the unique concept of managing a restaurant while engaging in criminal activities, which adds depth and strategy to the gameplay.
  • The game shows great potential and has received positive feedback for its humor and overall enjoyment, with many players eager for the full release.
  • Many players find the game lacks clear explanations of its mechanics, leading to confusion about how to effectively manage resources and avoid police attention.
  • The randomness in card draws and events can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, where players feel they have little control over their success.
  • Some users have criticized the limited gameplay options and the need for significant balancing improvements to enhance the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of engaging mechanics and a compelling theme, but many players express frustration with a lack of content, unclear mechanics, and repetitive gameplay. While the core elements of deckbuilding and resource management are appreciated, the execution feels clunky and unintuitive, leading to a desire for better explanations and more strategic depth. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement to enhance the player experience.

    • “Despite its straightforward gameplay, the game provides an enjoyable and engaging experience.”
    • “The gameplay involves sending out your gangsters to collect debts, rob banks, and launder money through your restaurant, while also managing your resources and making strategic decisions.”
    • “The combination of engaging mechanics, an intriguing story, and well-designed gameplay make it a must-play for anyone looking for a thrilling gaming experience.”
    • “It needs more content, more abilities to affect gameplay, and way clearer explanations for some mechanics.”
    • “Those are probably things you can figure out by spending more time in the game or by digging into the Steam forums, but the gameplay loop got so repetitive within half an hour (2 games) that I don't really want to spend more time just to learn the basic mechanics of the game.”
    • “The tutorial is a quick 'here's how you interact with the cards' rundown, but it misses the mark on everything else: police attention, skirmishes, arrest, that flipping slot machine mechanic, laundering percentages, income/wages for your crews, even the currency to buy permanent boost cards.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and nostalgic pixel art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While the visuals are well-designed and engaging, some players expressed a desire for more character variety and dynamic activities. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and appeal, with a score averaging around 8.5.

    • “The art style is cute, and I can't wait to see what other visual aspects they add to the game.”
    • “The graphics are well-designed, and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
    • “With its thrilling gameplay, stunning graphics, engaging story, and immersive open world, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
    • “I think the only issue I could list is a minor graphical issue; sadly, I didn't think to screenshot at the time, but I noticed a card popped up as 'event_03' or something like that.”
    • “I really liked the artwork, but I wanted different sprites for the characters I chose. Also, the fact that new runs don't let you choose your employees is bad; not being able to fire them is also bad.”
    • “[0.3] graphics”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around the player's journey to become a mafia boss, featuring an engaging narrative and intriguing mechanics that draw players in. Users appreciate the combination of thrilling gameplay, stunning graphics, and an immersive open world, making it a standout experience for fans of crime-themed games.

    • “From the outset, the game pulls you in with its engaging story and interesting mechanics.”
    • “The combination of engaging mechanics, an intriguing story, and well-designed gameplay make it a must-play for anyone looking for a thrilling gaming experience.”
    • “An interesting 2D crime story about how to become a mafia boss.”
    • “The police come after you within a few days, regardless of whether you complete any of the gangster missions. Even if you hit the slot machine enough to achieve an 80% chance of avoiding jail, the police show up again in less than a day because the bar only decreases slightly.”
    • “All of my characters failed their missions.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its great background tracks and subtle sound effects, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the catchy tunes that complement the nostalgic pixel art style, adding an extra layer of enjoyment.

    • “I like the sound in this game because the background music is great, the sound effects are subtle, and it just adds that extra touch that I like to see in many of these games.”
    • “The pixel art style is nostalgic and the music is catchy.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is highly praised, with users reporting no bugs or glitches encountered in the demo, indicating a smooth and reliable experience.

    • “Bugs and glitches: 9.5”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is rated at 7.5, indicating a moderate level of interest in revisiting the experience. Players find enough variety and engaging elements to encourage multiple playthroughs, though it may not be compelling enough for everyone to return frequently.

    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay mechanics, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel too similar.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied endings or choices diminishes its replay value.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game allows players to enhance their restaurant's success through purchasing additional tables and investing in advertising, providing a strategic layer to gameplay.

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