Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story

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Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Alawar Entertainment and was released on March 1, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

story48 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and an interesting storyline that keeps players engaged.
Many players found the puzzles to be enjoyable and well-balanced, providing a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult.
The game is praised for its creativity and unique elements, such as the interactive dollhouse and the creepy atmosphere.

Numerous players experienced frequent crashes and bugs, making the game unplayable at times.
There is a heavy reliance on hidden object scenes, which some players found tedious and wished for more variety in puzzles.
Several reviews mentioned issues with touch sensitivity and responsiveness, requiring multiple taps to interact with objects.

story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
21%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its intriguing and creepy elements, as well as its unique graphics. However, some found the narrative vague or predictable, and several comments noted that the story could have been more elaborate and longer. Overall, while the storyline captivated many, technical issues and a lack of depth in certain areas detracted from the experience for some players.
- “Great story and graphics!”
- “I absolutely love this game; the storyline is interesting and it kept surprising me.”
- “Fantastic storyline and graphics.”
- “The story was vague and sometimes the objective was not clear.”
- “If the story was better it might have made up for the technical faults but it's just generic 'spooky' fare.”
- “A relatively good game, but the story is boring, quick, and frankly out of nowhere.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
15%
12%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised as modern, unique, and visually appealing, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the quality of the graphics alongside the engaging storyline, although some mention occasional glitches or dark visuals in certain areas. Despite minor criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics enhance the game's overall enjoyment, making it a standout feature.
- “The graphics were great and the storyline was cool, but could have been longer.”
- “The storyline is interesting, the graphics are unique and the puzzles are perfectly balanced.”
- “Awesome game with wonderful storylines and graphics.”
- “Graphics were ok but all in all I was highly disappointed in this game.”
- “Overall the graphics are dark in some places.”
- “At first, graphics were messed up, but were fixed after a reinstall.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that hinder interaction with items, requiring multiple attempts to register actions. However, some players noted that the game runs smoothly overall and remains enjoyable despite these issues.
- “Great story and graphics, and no glitches.”
- “It ran smoothly with no glitches.”
- “4 stars because the game was a bit buggy - some items you click/interact with weren't responsive, and it would take a bunch of tries, sometimes exiting the area or even the game.”
- “It's way too buggy!”
- “Quite a few glitches throughout the game - having to tap repeatedly on an item before it registers, etc. Despite that, still an enjoyable game to play.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its creepy and atmospheric qualities, which enhance the overall experience. While some users find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, others express a desire for the option to turn it off during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, adding to its creative appeal.
- “Good creepy music, scary clown.”
- “Also, it was kind of creepy which made it cool too, creepy background music, children hysterically laughing.”
- “I love the style and music, and I appreciate the creativity.”
- “The graphics are modern, the music is okay, and the puzzles are medium in difficulty.”
- “I would love to have the option to turn off the music throughout the gameplay.”
- “The music is not very engaging and feels repetitive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging elements and frustrating mechanics, such as unresponsive actions and excessive hidden object scenes that can make the experience tedious. While some players appreciate the storyline, others find it amateurish and the hint system lacking in effectiveness. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of enjoyment and irritation, with room for improvement in responsiveness and variety.
- “Story and gameplay were great.”
- “Gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience.”
- “Gameplay is chunky, amateur storyline, scenes/actions don't respond unless tapped multiple times, and hints use up without exposing any solution.”
- “Not bad, but there are way too many hidden object scenes, which makes the gameplay rather tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle and emerges primarily towards the end, complementing the overall experience rather than dominating it. Players appreciate the blend of humor with creepy elements, such as unsettling music and eerie laughter, which adds a unique twist to the atmosphere.
- “The storyline got a little funny towards the end, but I enjoyed the puzzles!”
- “It was kind of creepy, which made it cool too, with creepy background music and children hysterically laughing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to the excessive number of hidden object scenes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The downside for me was the abundance of hidden object scenes, which became tedious after a while.”
- “Not bad, but there are way too many hidden object scenes, which makes the gameplay rather tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, particularly highlighting that the ending evokes strong feelings.
- “Not bad honestly, the ending is quite emotional.”

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Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story is a casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story was released on March 1, 2011.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story was developed by Alawar Entertainment.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story is a single player game.

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