Weeping Doll

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Weeping Doll is a single player role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Oasis Games and was released on October 27, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics.

An ordinary family. A beautiful home. But, who's crying? Search the home, scour every room and scrutinize over every detail to piece together the story that has been kept locked away all this time.

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Single-Player

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graphics1 negative mentions

The movement system avoids potential nausea commonly found in VR games.
The setting is unique and atmospheric, providing a decent backdrop for the game.
Puzzles are not excessively challenging, making the game accessible for players.

The game is very short, with a completion time of less than 30 minutes.
Voice acting and overall production values fall well short of industry standards.
The story is poorly told and lacks real tension, making it not scary or engaging.

atmosphere
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The atmosphere of Weeping Doll is noted for its unique setting, but it is undermined by poor acting and simplistic puzzles, leading to a brief gameplay experience of less than an hour. While the ambiance is engaging, the overall execution detracts from its potential impact.
- “The setting is both unique and atmospheric, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, making every moment feel engaging and memorable.”
- “The game's ambiance perfectly complements the storyline, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere in Weeping Doll feels disjointed due to the poor voice acting, which undermines the overall experience.”
- “The game features simplistic puzzles that detract from the immersive atmosphere, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging experience.”
- “With a playtime of less than 30 minutes, the atmosphere fails to develop, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally considered below average, with the only positive aspects being a functional control scheme that helps prevent motion sickness.
- “A working control scheme that won't cause motion sickness and below average visuals are the only saving graces.”
story
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The story in Weeping Doll is criticized for its clumsy narration and lack of tension due to the absence of a lose state, leading to a nonsensical plot that fails to engage players. Additionally, the game is noted for its uninteresting puzzles and poor voice acting, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “The story is told clumsily, mostly through narration, and there is no lose state, so there is never any real tension.”
- “Weeping Doll is a horror game that isn't scary and features a nonsensical story, boring puzzles, and terrible voice acting.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the low production values and the challenge of searching for a single key item among numerous inanimate objects, which can detract from the overall experience. Many feel that this repetitive task is not engaging and can be completed quickly, highlighting a lack of depth in gameplay.
- “Virtually all of the production values fall well short of the industry standard. It is tedious to hunt for the one key item hiding in a room full of inanimate objects, which can be completed in less than an hour.”