The Doll's Window

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The Doll's Window is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ujumiru and was released on September 20, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a cool story and engaging background music, reminiscent of titles like Mad Father and Ib.
The art style is appealing, with cute character designs and interesting creature visuals that enhance the overall experience.
For a free game, it offers a fun and spooky adventure that can be challenging yet rewarding for players who enjoy RPG Maker horror games.

Puzzles are often unclear and can feel more like brute force guessing rather than logical challenges, leading to frustration.
The main character's slow movement speed makes it difficult to escape from faster enemies, resulting in frequent stun locks during encounters.
The story lacks coherence and purpose, leaving players confused about their objectives and the overall narrative progression.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others describe it as fragmented and poorly executed. Many noted that the narrative feels disjointed, making it difficult to follow, and lacks sufficient backstory to foster player investment. Despite its appealing visuals and haunting elements, the overall consensus suggests that the story could benefit from clearer structure and more compelling character development.
- “There is a lot to unpack and the story does not spoon-feed you; it leaves it ambiguous and interpretive.”
- “I was interested and wanted to complete the story because of how it just kept my attention.”
- “Haunting storyline and great gameplay overall.”
- “The story feels fragmented - as if it were a complete story, but then someone rearranged the events and loosely put them together so you're not weirded out.”
- “It felt like the backstory wasn't properly laid out for the player to care about moving forward.”
- “Cheap deaths are everywhere and the story is not only really boring but also poorly written.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of titles like "Mad Father" and "Ib," offering a haunting storyline that initially captivates players. However, many find it frustrating due to the high attack speed of enemies compared to the player's movement, lack of quick save options, and insufficient save points, which can lead to sudden deaths. Overall, while the game has great lore, the execution of monster mechanics and gameplay balance leaves much to be desired.
- “Haunting storyline and great gameplay overall.”
- “It seems impossible to get away at all once enemies are within one step of the player character due to the enemies' attack speed vs player movement speed, but I admit that might be a skill issue, not a gameplay issue.”
- “Just normal, non-RPG based horror game gameplay.”
- “It kinda gives Mad Father and Ib vibes, which made me really like it at the beginning, and I even feel that I somewhat related to Elma from the little bit I learned about her, but the gameplay itself is just so...frustrating.”
- “It seems impossible to get away at all once enemies are within one step of the player character due to the enemies' attack speed versus player movement speed, but I admit that might be a skill issue, not a gameplay issue.”
- “There isn't a quick save mechanic, and there aren't really enough designated save points to balance out the sudden troll deaths.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and art style while others found them lacking in detail and occasionally bland or unattractive. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable but could benefit from improvement to enhance the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “It's a nice story and great visuals, so I'd play it!”
- “The graphics aren't detailed, which isn't a problem; it could just be a stylistic thing and it has worked with other games, but it just leaves the game looking bland and at times, downright ugly.”
- “The art style could be better, but that's not the main issue.”
- “For the most part though, the graphics are okay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported stability issues, particularly with character movement and responsiveness during combat. The main character's slow speed and freezing upon taking damage hinder gameplay, making it difficult to escape from faster enemies. Testing with others is suggested to identify glitches and balance challenges.
- “The main character moves too slowly to get away from enemies, and once you're hurt, the character freezes, making it impossible to run away.”
- “With each hit, the player character freezes for too long to regain any lead on the enemies.”
- “It could be worth getting a friend to playtest your games, just to check how beatable they are and to check for glitches.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with users noting its effectiveness in complementing the story and creating a creepy ambiance throughout the levels.
- “It seems like a cool story, and I love the background music.”
- “The music and lore are good, and the levels are creepy.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character designs are praised for their cuteness, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development, suggesting that visual appeal may take precedence over narrative growth.