M doll

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M doll is a single player action game with a anime theme. It was developed by Imagination Rabbit and was released on January 25, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A doll falls into a dark world inside an interactive full length film. You can JUMP from any scene in the film to an interactive 3d version of the scene and back! Experience a film in an entirely new way. Available in DVD++ and VHS++

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and surreal interactive experience that is visually impressive and creatively ambitious.
It features a variety of soundtracks and allows players to explore scenes in both first and third person, enhancing the immersion.
The developer's commentary provides interesting insights into the creative process, making it a fascinating experience for those who appreciate digital art.

The pacing can be slow, with overly long shots that may lead to impatience and a lack of engagement.
Some players find the narrative confusing and lacking depth, making it difficult to follow or enjoy.
The game may not appeal to everyone due to its bizarre content and explicit visuals, which can be off-putting for some.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and evocative quality, enhancing the surreal atmosphere of the experience. With a diverse soundtrack featuring artists like Yeltsin is Illuminati and Cementimental, players can interactively toggle between multiple soundtracks and visual styles, adding a personalized touch to the immersive journey. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's tension and unique aesthetic, making it a standout feature.
- “You can also use in-world objects to toggle background music or commentary from the developer regarding the concept and some of the things that were going on during the creative and development process.”
- “I found this experience very interesting, with (usually) beautiful graphics and atmospheric lighting, music definitely fitting the surreal world and some parts were really good and evocative.”
- “The soundtrack is also killer, with tracks by Yeltsin is Illuminati, Eithereor X, and Cementimental, to name a few.”
- “Though, I do recommend the interactive version mostly because you can mess with the settings (like soundtrack and filters) and I wish everything I watch had that option now.”
- “Solo developer and filmmaker created an interactive movie, arranged for it to have at least four soundtracks (I think there's 5-6?), a ton of visual configs, and the ability to press buttons to toggle visual styles or soundtracks.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by unique and bizarre visuals that often lean towards the grotesque or explicit, creating a surreal and atmospheric experience. While the quality can vary, many users appreciate the beautiful graphics and evocative lighting that enhance the tension and overall weirdness of the digital art. This visually striking presentation is particularly appealing to those who enjoy non-interactive digital art with dark and surreal themes.
- “I found this experience very interesting, with (usually) beautiful graphics and atmospheric lighting (although quality/esthetics can vary). The music definitely fits the surreal world, and some parts were really good and evocative. There's even a full-blown fight scene, an atmosphere filled with tension, and an overall explicit weirdness, all this occurs in a world reminding me of industrial spaces and cyberpunk.”
- “Digital non-interactive art/movie with some interactive parts built-in, created by one person, featuring pretty bizarre, unique, and original visuals and concepts which can sometimes border on grotesque or explicit visuals.”
- “I would recommend this to everyone with an interest in non-interactive digital art in general, and people who can appreciate surreal and dark worlds and are not offended by a little bit of explicit or maybe some grotesque visuals or situations.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "M doll" is characterized by its ability to evoke a sense of confusion and unease in viewers, leaving them puzzled yet deeply affected by its unconventional narrative.
- “M Doll is a strange film that makes no sense and left me feeling puzzled, but it certainly evoked a strong emotional response.”
- “The game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
- “I was moved to tears by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact on my heart.”
story
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The story is criticized for its rambling commentary that lacks depth and fails to provide engaging insights, primarily focusing on basic filmmaking concepts. However, it attempts to reflect contemporary society and its issues related to media and substance consumption.
- “The plot is a depiction of today's society and its media/substance consumption from what I understand.”
- “The commentary is rambling and fails to deliver any interesting insights, starting by going on and on about filmmaking 101 and then explaining plot elements on a very plain surface level.”
optimization
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The game's optimization allows players to pause the non-interactive movie and explore the same scenes in real-time, albeit with reduced complexity and visual fidelity to ensure smooth frame rates. This feature enhances player freedom and offers a unique perspective on the movie's world, akin to a first-person game experience.
- “The main concept is that you can pause and 'leave' the non-interactive movie for as long as you want, allowing you to experience the same world or scene in real-time. This optimized version achieves smooth frame rates, enabling complete freedom to explore the movie world from different vantage points.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by beautiful graphics and atmospheric lighting, complemented by fitting music that enhances its surreal and evocative world. Users note a sense of tension and explicit weirdness, with elements reminiscent of industrial and cyberpunk settings, including intense fight scenes that contribute to the overall experience.
- “I found this experience very interesting, with beautiful graphics and atmospheric lighting. The music definitely fits the surreal world, and some parts are really evocative. There's even a full-blown fight scene, creating an atmosphere filled with tension and an overall explicit weirdness. All this occurs in a world reminiscent of industrial spaces and cyberpunk.”