Dolls' Domain

i've had this game since release day and i can say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME! this game has a lot of substance and is something you can play over and over again. the settings offer a lot to help change up your gameplay! i just completed the christmas event and it was fun per usual! for gameplay i've left a link to my first time playing if anyone wants to check it out before purchasing! https://youtu.be/ja6sJK3Pmmw?si=rwn4skVhDCFtaQ2a

A fantastic horror game that had me spooked. Would definitely recommend for those who enjoy escape room games, the monsters felt unique and fun to play around, rather than being bothered by them. As others have pointed out the only downside so far is the lack of content but it seems there is more to come.

[h1]What's here is good! I screamed more than once.[/h1] I did a VR play-through on my Quest 2 and had no issues running it. [h2]SETTINGS[/h2] Options are quite limited, but the install size is small and the game packaged well enough that different levels of detail aren't necessary. There are Post-Processing effects but they can be toggled on and off! (More games need to make that a thing). Audio volumes can be changed with sliders. Before starting your run you're given plenty of ways to customise it to your preference, like changing enemy aggression, whether you have checkpoints, or turning off enemies altogether to just experience the story and explore. Which is always welcome. [h2]DESIGN[/h2] The atmosphere is ominous and strange, with the scale, texture, and models of everything reinforcing the idea that you're walking through a dollhouse. The denizens and their mechanics are inventively terrifying and fun to engage with. The puzzles are creative (in the good way) with unique mechanics introduced in each level. It never reaches levels of outlandish Point 'n Click insanity. There are 5 levels. Each of which is well crafted and require you to deal with the residents of the Doll house in unique ways while solving new puzzles, the solutions often forcing you to engage with the enemy's mechanics. The solutions to puzzles are randomised each time you start or restart a level. So once you've solved the puzzle you won't always get the same answer. This does make new play-throughs still require care and effort, but the process of solving the puzzle doesn't really change. The game doesn't rely on jumpscares, There are still a few, but they aren't cheap and are given appropriate build-up. There are collectables that can be found throughout the levels along with some plot shtuff. Progress is saved between runs and it's fun to go through the levels again trying to find them all. [h2]AUDIO[/h2] The audio design is a mixed bag, with a majority being excellent build-ups and indication of threats, but the balancing can be inconsistent, some noises being a bit grating and varying in quality. It gets the job done and I didn't want to rip my ears off. [h2]CONCLUSION[/h2] A well crafted first impression. Can't wait to play more. A hearty recommend if you enjoy horror games and want a spoopy evening!

For a first release Dolls' Domain is a very good start. However the available content is a little short for sure but each of the 5 levels has a small puzzle to complete getting a bit more elaborate with each level and with each level generally being bigger than the last. Each level also has collectable DD Coins and some have other collectables within them as well (currently no purpose but still fun to try and find them all). With the road map the devs have set out the content will grow considerably. You are also able to adjust your difficulty from -4 (easy) up to +6 (Hard) and you can have a Hardcore save which if you die you have to start a new save! Meaning for people who want to really test their skills they should do a Hardcore run collecting everything without dying! (still working on this myself!) I have followed the development of this game on NotEvils twitch stream so I had an advantage when it came to some of the levels as I'd seen them design them on stream. The atmosphere within the game is good on Desktop (will update when I have had the chance to play in VR) The mechanics for dealing with the enemies are well designed if a little easy (again I have followed the development so there is that insider knowledge) The Poser is Creepy and the way it moves gives me the ick but that's GREAT! They also have accessibility option to change the look of the game if you don't like the film grain and such when playing which is a nice touch. All in all if you want to support an awesome little dev team and have a fun little adventure through a creepy dolls house pick this up now! (I plan to add more to this once I have had the chance to play in VR as well)

A great escape-room style horror game. The puzzles are interesting and very clever, and there's even a little bit of lore to be found! ;D I can't wait to see the updates and what new horrors will be stalking us in the dollhouse. I love the custom settings for difficulty and options for checkpoints for those of us who prefer to not start over after death. There are collectibles you can find throughout the levels and a couple of Easter eggs too, which I always love to see in a game! Overall a great first look at what I think will be an awesome title!

Great game so far. I love the horror puzzle solving escape room vibe of the whole thing. Only a couple of threats so far to be mindful of but the game is in early access so more dolls and puzzle rooms are coming in the future. So I can't wait to see where the game goes. Very promising, keep up the good work :) So far I have only done one playthrough but there is stuff to find. Collectables and achievements to be had so I shall be jumping in more when I can. Not to mention different difficulties to experience which I'm keen to see if I can beat them all.

Great Game. As it´s Early Access, there for sure are some bugs to be fixed and content to be added. But it´s already a playable nice game. I love the idea of connecting Escape Room and Horror elements. Played it in VR, which I think is absolutely worth, as it scared the sh.. out of me a few times. Can absolutely recommend this came and I´m looking forward to see more content in the future.

This game is amazing! Very well made and smooth all the way through. Jump scares had me yelling like a 33 year old school girl. Props to the amazing Devs for putting out a great VR horror game! 10/10 Ya'll should buy this game. Worth it if you like escape room type horror games.

Early Access is somewhat short at the moment, as of 1 November 2024. There are 5 levels, and the game can be played in pancake mode or VR. I've only played it in pancake mode. That being said, it's a fun little horror game where you're in a doll house. There are puzzles to solve in order to move to a new room, and I think they're pleasantly done. They do change a slight bit each time you play as far as combinations and such - so you have some replay value if you want to keep jumping in or share the experience. The game is dark, and it might be easier to adjust the brightness so you can see better.... But I think it makes a good degree of sense to keep it fairly dark. Overall I'm pleased with what Early Access shows for now, and the roadmap feels promising.

Very cool game, creative monsters and interesting puzzles