- November 14, 2023
- Viktor Dunets
The Dot
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"The Dot" is a collection of unconventional mini-games that takes players through a series of bizarre and humorous experiences. The game features a catastrophically thicc pigeon, numerous folders, and gameplay that extends beyond the game window. With its unique and unexpected elements, "The Dot" encourages players to embrace the unexpected and enjoy the ride.
- The game offers a unique and engaging meta-narrative that encourages players to reflect on their own life choices.
- Many players found the humor and emotional depth of the game to be enjoyable, with some moments eliciting genuine laughter.
- The unconventional gameplay, which involves navigating through folders and files, provides a fresh experience for those who appreciate niche, fourth-wall-breaking games.
- The game is criticized for its slow pacing and tedious navigation, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted time.
- Many players felt that the game lacks substantial content and depth, comparing it unfavorably to other meta games like The Beginner's Guide and OneShot.
- The promotional material was misleading, leading to disappointment as players expected a different type of gameplay than what was delivered.
story11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story unfolds through a series of text notes and files that detail the protagonist Viktor's estrangement from Egan, but many players find it overly stretched and lacking in engagement. While some appreciate the emotional depth and relatability of the narrative, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, ultimately feeling that the storytelling does not justify the game's price or gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the exploration of Viktor's journey while others find it uninteresting and poorly executed.
“Over the course of diving into an ever-deepening chain of directories, Viktor paints a story through text notes of the circumstances that led Viktor to drift apart from Egan.”
“Came for the pigeons, stayed for the amazing story and emotions.”
“The story and emotional aspect of the game is very nice and is personally somewhat relatable.”
“This story, which can be boiled down to a quick paragraph without losing any nuance that I am aware of, is stretched out and interspersed among a seemingly endless delve pit of folders.”
“Wad, it's not worth 15 dollars; if anything, it's worth 1 or 2. Do not buy this game if you are looking for actual gameplay, and even story-wise it's not that interesting. I got bored halfway through hoping something cool would happen, but no, it's just the same gameplay loop and it gets boring and repetitive.”
“See many dead projects and notes of a game developer, and piece together a story that won't make sense the first time through.”
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