Touhou DollDraft
- August 13, 2021
- milliondoubts
- 330h median play time
In Touhou DollDraft, players form teams of "dollified" Touhou Project characters and battle against each other, with character strength increased by grouping certain characters together. The story follows Alice Margatroid, a doll-controlling magician who must fight in the "Doll Draft" to return to her world. Other characters include Tewi Inaba, a Youkai rabbit with fortune-bringing abilities and a "White Rabbit"-based motif. Matchmaking can be found on the game's Discord server.
Reviews
- The game features cute art and character designs, particularly the Chibi Doll Forms.
- Gameplay is fun and unique, offering a satisfying loop of strategy and resource management.
- The multiplayer aspect can be enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.
- The single player mode is very short and lacks depth, making it feel underwhelming.
- The multiplayer requires specific players to join, as there is no random matchmaking, which limits accessibility.
- The tutorial is confusing and does not adequately explain game mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is criticized for being extremely short, lasting only one to two hours, and lacking depth or engaging content. Players find the fixed levels and limited multiplayer options frustrating, suggesting that the overall experience feels lazy and underdeveloped. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the brevity and simplicity of the story detract from its long-term appeal.
“The game features a story mode, co-op, and… that’s it.”
“So overall the game was fun for an hour at most but there’s nothing to really do once you beat the story mode unfortunately.”
“Fun game but the story only lasts like an hour or two.”
“Come on, that couldn't have been that hard to implement; there was no need to leave it with a story mode with fixed levels and a multiplayer mode where you need three specific other players.”
“But the incredibly brief single-player story and lacking multiplayer options make Touhou DollDraft difficult to play when you want to.”
“So overall the game was fun for an hour at most, but there’s nothing to really do once you beat the story mode, unfortunately.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, which some players find appealing while others consider it overly simplistic. While the art and music receive praise, the overall gameplay experience is viewed as lacking depth, with some noting a short story and minimal expression in the game's design.
“Cute art, gameplay mechanics are simple (maybe a bit too simple?).”
“This game was good and the gameplay was unique, but the story was really short and lacked expressive imagery; it feels a bit lazy for the developer.”
“Cute art, but the gameplay mechanics are simple (maybe a bit too simple?).”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing enjoyment, even if they find the overall gameplay lacking.
“I love the music; it really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and keeps me engaged throughout.”
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and adds to the immersion.”