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JapaneseDoll is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by (株)面白革命capsule+ and was released on November 18, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews
story38 positive mentions
monetization26 negative mentions

  • Engaging and emotionally touching story with multiple endings that create a strong attachment to the doll.
  • Beautiful and unique art style combined with eerie yet soothing music enhances the atmospheric experience.
  • The game mechanics are straightforward and addictive, making it a fun time killer especially for horror and creepy game fans.
  • Lack of complete English translation, particularly in the Delusion mode, makes it hard for many players to understand and enjoy the full story.
  • Repetitive gameplay elements, including slow progression in later stages and frequent ads, can be frustrating.
  • Some players find the horror elements unsettling to the point of nightmares or discomfort, and there are occasional reports of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay.
  • story
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its emotional depth, combining eerie, creepy aesthetics with a touching, sad, and heartwarming narrative. Many users find the lore intriguing and impactful, though the lack of official English translations initially hindered full comprehension, leading some to seek external translations to appreciate the plot fully. Overall, the story is considered a powerful and integral part of the game's compelling atmosphere.

    • “The story is so genuinely sad and definitely triggered maternal instincts inside of me; I genuinely felt as if the doll was my daughter and it hurt to see it going through so much pain.”
    • “It has an amazing story, it's so sad, heartwarming, and chilling.”
    • “At first, it may come off as a mindless scary game about a scary glass doll, but the lore reveals a deeply devastating story behind it.”
    • “The new selection feature of the English translation didn't work when I used it; the translation didn't work. Instead, it made the menu English while the story in Delusion Mode remained Chinese.”
    • “But, there is no English subtitle in Delusion Mode (in-game story part). Dear developer, please update this. I would love this game if English subtitles were available.”
    • “It's an amazing game, but an English translation or at least English subtitles would help a lot because I always want to know what's going on story-wise but can't because it's in Japanese.”
  • music
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its unique blend of soothing, nostalgic, and haunting melodies, often described as both beautiful and creepy. While some find the soundtrack calming and emotionally engaging, others mention its repetitive nature and unsettling horror tones that contribute significantly to the game's eerie atmosphere. Overall, the music plays a crucial role in enhancing the immersive and sometimes scary experience of the game.

    • “The game is very beautiful and the music is soothing yet creepy.”
    • “Amazing storyline, amazing music, and graphics just wow ❤️❤️”
    • “I also really like the choice of music that was used!”
    • “It's really repetitive, also the same music plays over and over and over.”
    • “The horror music and song will give a bad impact on any child.”
    • “His background music is very creepy.”
  • emotional
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently describe the game as deeply emotional, balancing sadness, warmth, and a unique sense of maternal attachment to the doll. The poignant storyline and heartfelt in-game letters evoke strong feelings, often bringing players to tears, making the experience more touching than scary. Many appreciate its bittersweet, wholesome nature and the emotional depth that stays with them long after playing.

    • “It has an amazing story; it's so sad, heartwarming, and chilling.”
    • “This game is heartbreaking and yet so heartwarming, even with its creepy imagery.”
    • “I love the style of the game, and I got very emotionally invested in the story to the point I actually started sobbing because of the third ending, 10/10.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features beautifully haunting and unique graphics that effectively create a creepy yet captivating atmosphere. While some users note language-related issues affecting text display, the art style and visuals are widely praised for enhancing the story’s emotional and eerie experience. A minority found the graphics less impressive, but overall they are considered top-notch and integral to the game’s appeal.

    • “I really love this game, I remember being scared of it when I was a child since people said it was "haunted" which it isn't by the way, I remember in 5th grade though I downloaded it for fun to see if it was haunted and it got really addicting, I love the art, and how creepy the graphics are, the atmosphere is comforting yet terrifying at the same time.”
    • “The graphics are terrifyingly good and the dialogue of the letters is sweet as heck.”
    • “Amazing storyline, amazing music and graphics, just wow ❤️❤️”
    • “Very bad game and graphics are so low ”
    • “Play it safe, and if you're gonna play, just know there are graphic images, blood and horror.”
    • “The game was extremely fun to see the doll grow and change, love the art style, but I have the language problem too where in delusional mode it turns to Japanese back again even though the settings say it's in English.”
  • monetization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the game’s monetization heavily reliant on frequent and repetitive ads, which can be intrusive and affect the experience. While many tolerate the ads as the game is free and enjoy the gameplay, there is a common desire for a paid option to remove ads. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as excessive but somewhat acceptable given the game’s quality and free access.

    • “Good game under certain conditions - you must enjoy extremely repetitive games - you must do a lot of waiting unless you watch a lot of ads - you must enjoy creepy/disturbing images. If any of these are not your taste then stay away from it.”
    • “Can't play the game, ads, ads, ads. Boring but terrifying, just a waste of my time because of ads.”
    • “This doll is not a horror doll, collect the candles only and grow the doll. Only one thing in this game: many ads. The owner makes people fool and earns money and tells everyone this game is horror. I don't get a creepy nightmare; do not play this game.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is straightforward and simple but tends to be repetitive, mainly involving tasks like feeding candlelight. However, its unique, creepy atmosphere, compelling story, and multiple endings make it engaging and worth playing. Language barriers due to lack of translation have limited some players' full experience, especially with additional game modes.

    • “The gameplay is really straightforward and simple, though the storyline is amazingly made and I think it deserves more people to play it.”
    • “I really like this game; I'm learning Japanese but can't read any kanji yet, so I can't play the second game mode/storyline. Just based on the first part, the mechanics are good and I've completely finished it including the badges and tokens. A translated version would be a dream, even if it was just a rough Google Translate hack job.”
    • “Also, I just finished one ending after 2 hours of gameplay, which was the 'tolerance' ending and it was a beautiful one. The sound effects and music are also what make this game so good!”
    • “Genuinely creepy and unique game, even though there isn't much in the gameplay department (other than the tedious task of feeding it candle light), it does do well with its story and visuals.”
    • “While the gameplay itself gets a bit repetitive, I'd say it's worth it to see all the different endings.”
    • “Gameplay does get repetitive but the story is intriguing.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere as effectively creepy and horror-themed, yet also melancholic and sometimes comforting. The eerie aesthetic and unsettling graphics create a captivating mood that enhances the story, making it particularly appealing to fans of creepy, haunting experiences.

    • “Absolutely love this game; the atmosphere is nice and creepy in aesthetics, but the story itself is very cute.”
    • “I really love this game. I remember being scared of it when I was a child since people said it was "haunted" (which it isn't, by the way). I downloaded it in 5th grade for fun to see if it was haunted, and it got really addicting. I love the art and how creepy the graphics are. The atmosphere is comforting yet terrifying at the same time.”
    • “This game is so good with all the elements and the plot/story inside. Though the atmosphere was horror and creepy, the overall story was rather sad and melancholic.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy, fitting for horror, but the overall story feels sad and melancholic.”
    • “The game has a creepy atmosphere, recommended only for fans of creepy games.”
    • “The atmosphere is both comforting and terrifying, enhanced by creepy graphics.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and amusing by some players, adding a fun element amidst the horror. However, others find it lacking in humor and wish for a more genuinely funny experience rather than a scary one. Overall, humor is a mix of enjoyable and underwhelming depending on the player's preference.

    • “This is definitely the best horror game for people who love horror, and on top of that, it gives you a heart attack . Also, the times when I'm collecting candles are really satisfying and kind of funny too!”
    • “I love this game, everything about it is amazing, and my friends think it's interesting too. It's very fun to play, and when my friends and I are being funny, I call the doll J.D.D.C.”
    • “Omg, it's amazing! It's not scary but kind of funny when I play it . I always say 'Don't kill your owner, I'm your creator.'”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally reliable, with most users experiencing few or minor glitches. However, some reports mention occasional glitches that affect gameplay, alongside frequent ads. Overall, it remains enjoyable despite these minor issues.

    • “Please fix the game because it glitches a lot and has many ads.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is notably tedious, especially for the final ending, which requires collecting a large number of candles (around 800). While the gameplay is limited and repetitive, this grinding aspect may feel excessive for some players.

    • “Game was pretty addicting. I just completed all 4 endings, and to say for you guys, the last ending involves a lot of grinding. It took around 800 candles for the final evolution.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its cool and unique designs, particularly the creepy yet cute female doll characters. Players appreciate the variety and aesthetic appeal of characters, especially when exploring different story paths like the "evil path."

    • “The game has cool character designs, especially the female doll. I'm currently on the evil path, and it looks so cool.”
    • “Love this game, and the character designs are very creepy but kind of cute too!”
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JapaneseDoll is a simulation game with horror theme.

JapaneseDoll is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

JapaneseDoll was released on November 18, 2014.

JapaneseDoll was developed by (株)面白革命capsule+.

JapaneseDoll has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked JapaneseDoll for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

JapaneseDoll is a single player game.

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