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The Secret Life of Dorian Pink | Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by amberlimshin and was released on May 13, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A peek into the Secret Life of Dorian PinkThis is a prologue chapter of The Secret Life of Dorian Pink, a choices-matter narrative RPG set in an alternate universe of the Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Save your boyfriend Basil from the Devil by making questionable choices, gaining allies, and making doughnuts explode. Dorian has put his Gray past behind him. He is now Dorian Pink, a whol…

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The art style is charming and beautifully crafted, combining pixel art with a more realistic stylized approach.
The story is intriguing and engaging, with witty dialogue and a fun, light-hearted tone that adds depth to the narrative.
The sound effects and music are calming and complement the game's theme well, enhancing the overall experience.

The prologue is relatively short, leaving players wanting more and feeling like it ends too soon.
Players unfamiliar with the original Dorian Gray novel may find the plot and character relationships confusing.
Some content may be inappropriate for certain audiences, including crude jokes and suggestive imagery.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has garnered positive attention for its intriguing narrative and rich, choice-driven gameplay, reminiscent of titles like Undertale and Stardew Valley. Players appreciate the captivating world and the unique twist on the Dorian Gray tale, though some recommend familiarity with the original novel to fully grasp the plot and dialogue. Overall, the game promises a compelling adventure with meaningful choices that influence the tone of the story.
- “Games that contain the tags: choices matter, story-rich, and adventure always tend to be amazing, and this prologue to this game is no exception!”
- “The story is intriguing so far, and the way the world is interacted with reminds me of Undertale and Stardew Valley.”
- “The story is super captivating, and the choices are... difficult.”
- “I didn't know much about the Dorian Gray novel, so I recommend learning a little bit about the backstory before playing.”
- “However, I wouldn't recommend it to readers who haven't read the novel since the plot and dialogue may leave them utterly perplexed.”
- “Choices made will dictate, to some degree, how the story progresses further and seems, for now, to be the most influential on tone rather than plot (so don't worry about making a 'bad choice').”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, effectively complementing the game's theme. Reviewers appreciate the charming sound effects and the overall quality of the music, especially considering it was created by a single developer.
- “I liked it very much; even if it's a demo, the game is interesting. I love the sound effects and the music, which is very calming and goes well with the theme of the game.”
- “Also, the music is amazing.”
- “Lovingly crafted, beautiful art, music, and story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning art style, which many users find visually beautiful and captivating. The combination of the art and engaging dialogue enhances the overall experience, leaving fans eager for the full game.
- “First of all, the art style is amazing.”
- “So visually beautiful! I love the art style and I cannot wait for the full game. Fourteen thumbs up out of ten!”
- “I'm a huge fan of the art style, and the dialogue is witty and fun. It made me want to read the novel all over again.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both clever and entertaining. Specific scenes, such as the introduction of Lord Henry, are highlighted as particularly amusing, contributing to the overall fun experience.
- “It looked great, it was funny, and it was smart.”
- “This game is very fun and funny.”
- “Lord Henry enters the scene soon after, and this scene was very funny to me.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the combination of pixel art and hand-drawn visuals, which initially seemed potentially distracting, actually enhances the gameplay experience, creating a cohesive and engaging aesthetic.
- “When I watched the trailer, I thought the pixel art and hand-drawn art would clash too much and take too much focus from the gameplay, but after actually playing it, I believe it works very well.”