Underplayed Gems

DOTOKOI / 像素男友 (2019)

DOTOKOI / 像素男友 cover
Developer
HIROKO IMAKI
Publisher
Pujia8 Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 1,168 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

a quick, easy-going visual novel where blurry pixel sprites gradually sharpen as affection grows.

casualromanticlightheartedpixel graphicslow difficultyshort playtimefemale protagonistbranching story

What players say

Players love the humor of watching pixel blobs transform into full-color characters, calling it genuinely funny and absurd. The game is very short, with each route taking about 10-20 minutes, and has low difficulty. Some say the romance is weak or nonexistent, but the comedy and creative art progression keep it entertaining.

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