DokiDokiDollmaker Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Doki Doki Dollmaker, an indie BL visual novel is OUT NOW, exclusively on Itch.io! ♥ 139% Funded on Kickstarter! Thank you! ♥ Click here to download the free extended demo on Itch.io. If you like what you see, feel free to follow the project on Tumblr (the official development blog) and Twitter for updates between blog posts. Thanks for your interest! === Story === Nothing lasts forever – at least, that’s what young Lyle has come to believe. Forced to move away from home with his older brother, Lyle finds himself in a new town, far away from a painful past and heading toward a lonely future. When he finds comfort in making dolls using a mysterious sewing kit, he soon discovers that his life will be anything but lonely! Be immersed in this heartfelt tale of love and discover what it means to find yourself, no matter who, or what, is willing to lend a hand! Lyle (the player-character) must move away with his older brother Cole after the sudden and unfortunate passing of their parents. To occupy his mind during the long road trip to their new home, Lyle makes five plush dolls using some leftover materials found in an old sewing kit. Due to the magical properties of the sewing kit and Lyle’s cry for help (brought about by loss, unfamiliarity, and bullying at school), the dolls come to life! The narrative focuses around Lyle and his relationship with the five dolls. He has a lot to teach them, but there’s a lot he can learn from them too. This heartfelt love story is also a coming-of-age story with several overarching plots; Lyle must adapt to his new environment, cope with loss, strengthen his relationship with his brother, discover his sexual orientation, and overcome gender stereotypes, all while teaching five curious dolls about the world. His relationship with the dolls is a complicated one. After all, he plays multiple roles: creator, teacher, and companion. He wasn’t planning to add “boyfriend” to that list, but who knows! Will it be love at first stitch? === Features === Could Lyle fall in love with one of these dolls turned human? It’s up to you! The choices you make along the way will affect the outcome of the story. Enjoy expressive character sprites as you make decisions on behalf of Lyle and unlock beautiful CG images along the way! ♥ 5 Romance Options ♥ 50+ CG Images ♥ 10+ Hours of Gameplay ♥ 8 Different Endings ♥ Optional 18+ Epilogues === Characters === Player Character Lyle The player-character. Lyle is a chronic over-thinker who's always too hard on himself. He's having trouble adapting to the changes life has thrown his way, but with a little help, he can learn to overcome his insecurities. He's sensitive, thoughtful, and suddenly has his hands full teaching five rambunctious dolls about the world! Romanceable Characters Torin Team tsundere! The first doll made and a total grump! Possessive and protective, Torin certainly has his ups and downs. He is the most temperamental of all the dolls and is prone to both mood swings and bouts of laziness. Intimidating at first, but surprisingly unsure of himself. Are you able to knock down his defensive walls? Desifer Hot mess! The second doll, who's convinced that he's number one in all things. Obsessed with his looks and with confidence to spare, Desifer is sooner to remove his bottoms than put a shirt on, so don't ask! Devious and vain, Desifer has no concept of personal space. You'd better hope his hands are busy playing with his hair! Rook Cuteness overload! Rook is the excitable and affectionate third doll. He loves to climb trees and has a bad habit of mispronouncing words, but never makes an effort to correct himself. A clumsy crybaby who always seems to get his way, Rook can win the hearts of strangers without even trying – has he already won yours? Ellery Sweet serenity! The fourth doll and easily the most mature. Being a skilled cook who prefers instant noodles and an excellent painter who can't draw, Ellery can be a little inconsistent! His love of nature and the arts, however, never falter. He's a caregiver, peacekeeper, and a great listener too – why don't you try confiding in him? Kahvel Smarty pants! The fifth and final doll has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. When Kahvel doesn't have his nose in a book, you can find him taking things apart just to figure out how they work. Luckily, he's skilled at putting them back together again. Quirky and dramatic, this mismatched doll is sure to keep you on your toes! Other Characters Cole Lyle's older brother. This short-tempered pediatrician runs on coffee, cigarettes, and caramel candies. Insensitive and unsociable, Cole isn't great with words, especially words from the heart. He's a workaholic who takes his role as Lyle's caretaker quite seriously. He loves his little brother and is very protective of him. Tilly Lyle's best friend. This rowdy, outgoing, energetic girl seems to be the opposite of Lyle in every way! Tilly is impatient and blunt, never hesitating to speak her mind. She's incredibly helpful when she's not running late. Tilly hates secrets more than anything else. Will Lyle tell her about the dolls? He may not have a choice! Mr. Mendoza A skilled toy-maker. Mr. Mendoza is a traditionalist who prefers classic, wooden toys over flashy, electronic ones. He has a variety of skills, like cooking and falling asleep sitting up. He has patience for everything except conflict, which he rarely tolerates. Mr. Mendoza is kind, sincere, and wise – Lyle seeks his advice often. === CG Samples === Which doll would you like to pursue a romantic relationship with? Edited April 14, 2023 by DokiDokiDollmaker Full Version Now Released! Deep Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadeotic Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Well, I don't enjoy BL myself, but that doesn't mean that others won't enjoy this The art looks decent, the theme is unique, say to least The character designs look... well, I have never tried BL much, so I can't say about the desing in that standpoint, but overall it's colorful, which really doesn't fit men, but I guess it works in this theme There's a lot of characters, I hope they have well-thought characters. Anyways, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkZedge Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Arcadeotic said: The art looks decent, the theme is unique, say to least While i'm not into BL much i gotta say this looks quite interesting, we'll see though. Best of luck with the project and keep up the good work Arcadeotic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 @ Arcadeotic: Thanks for your honesty! Yes, the overall design is bright and colorful... very pastel, haha! Despite the look though, there are some serious aspects to the story later on. Thanks for the well wishes~ @ DarkZedge: Thank you so much! I hope you'll check out the demo when it comes out or maybe share it to some BL-loving friends. Cheers~ :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 New content always being posted on Tumblr! Feel free to ask me any questions you might have about the project~http://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 New info and assets added! Kickstarter and demo launch March 2021. Follow the project on Tumblr and Twitter to stay up-to-date! Emi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Kickstarter and Demo launch on March 16th, 2021! Less than three weeks away! Follow the project on Twitter @DokiDollmaker to stay up-to-date. Emi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Only 2 weeks to go! A note on the Kickstarter review/approval process: Everything’s ready except for the promo video, which is currently in-progress. I know I can upload the video after the fact, but as a first-time creator on Kickstarter, having a video ready upon submission is crucial; it is often a determining factor for auto-approvals. The video will be finished this Friday. I’ll implement/test it over the weekend and will submit the campaign for review by Monday, March 8th at the absolute latest. This will give the project 6 business days for approval, which covers the recommended 3 for standard approvals, plus an additional 3 for revisions, if required. I’ve always been transparent with the project’s status, so I wanted to share this info with you juuust in case. More info on the development blog here: https://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Only 5 days until the Kickstarter and Demo launch! Doki Doki Dollmaker has been officially approved on Kickstarter! No revisions were needed, so we’re ready to launch as-scheduled on March 16th at 6:00pm Eastern / 3:00pm Pacific. That’s 5:00pm if you’re in Central. If you like colorful characters, wholesome moments, and slow burn romance, this is the visual novel for you. Thanks for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 The Kickstarter pre-launch page is now available! Click the green “Notify me on launch” button for a reminder when it goes live on March 16th! Demo launches simultaneously. Pre-launch page:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/karitsa/doki-doki-dollmaker-a-heartfelt-bl-visual-novel Only three days to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/karitsa/doki-doki-dollmaker-a-heartfelt-bl-visual-novel Demo: https://karitsa.itch.io/dokidokidollmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Doki Doki Dollmaker is over 50% funded on Kickstarter! We’ve raised roughly $4,000 in 8 days and have 22 days to go before campaign completion. Thank you for supporting the project with your pledges and/or shares! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/karitsa/doki-doki-dollmaker-a-heartfelt-bl-visual-novel Backers can expect an update on Kickstarter later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Doki Doki Dollmaker is 100% funded on Kickstarter! Only 7 days left until campaign completion, so get those pledges in if you’d like to receive exclusive rewards. Thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Less than 48 hours left to pledge! Kickstarter ends this Thursday! It’s currently 115% funded and we are now aiming for stretch goals. Kickstarter Link | Demo Link Thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) The Doki Doki Dollmaker Kickstarter campaign was a HUGE success thanks to your pledges and shares! 360+ Downloads 139% Funded 273 Backers $9,788 Raised (+$75 via PayPal!) 4 Stretch Goals Thank you for supporting this indie BL visual novel. Follow the project on Tumblr and Twitter (@DokiDollmaker) to stay up-to-date! Edited April 24, 2021 by DokiDokiDollmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Doki Doki Dollmaker will officially release on April 14th, 2023 exclusively on itch.io! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Doki Doki Dollmaker, an indie BL visual novel is OUT NOW! Get it 10% off for release week, exclusively on Itch.io! Hello! My name is Karitsa and I'm a solo indie developer. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in Spring 2021, my very first visual novel, Doki Doki Dollmaker is out now! It's a Boys Love (BL or BxB) romantic comedy filled with colorful characters and wholesome moments. I've been working on this passion project for over a decade now, writing, producing, and programming in my spare time. Doki Doki Dollmaker couldn't have happened without support from family, friends, fans, backers, and the talented artists, musicians, and editors commissioned to bring its story and characters to life. I'm so grateful for the support this project has received over its years of development and sincerely hope the full release exceeds expectations! The full version is now available for purchase exclusively on Itch.io along with a free extended demo for Windows, Linux, and Mac. (Due to limitations, the Linux and Mac versions have not been extensively tested.) Please consider leaving the project a rating/review on Itch.io - it really helps the project's visibility! Doki Doki Dollmaker is only available for download on its official Itch.io page. If you find this visual novel on any other website or platform, it is an unauthorized copy. In the event of unauthorized distribution, we cannot guarantee the safety, quality, or accuracy of unofficial copies and/or translations. Currently, players are unable to skip the end credits sequence. In the future, I'd like to implement the option to skip credits if already seen once. ♥ All feedback and potential bug/typo reports can be sent to: [email protected] ♥ Project FAQ can be found here: https://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com/faq ♥ Content Warnings can be found here: https://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com/contentwarnings ♥ Game Credits can be found here: https://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com/credits Itch.io: https://karitsa.itch.io/dokidokidollmaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/DokiDollmaker (@DokiDollmaker) Development Blog: https://dokidokidollmaker.tumblr.com Kickstarter: https://kickstarter.com/projects/karitsa/doki-doki-dollmaker-a-heartfelt-bl-visual-novel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiDokiDollmaker Posted Sunday at 02:34 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 02:34 PM (edited) Doki Doki Dollmaker Anniversary Sale and Giveaway! Art by Dejinyucu Our wholesome BL visual novel turns 1 today! Celebrate with us by participating in some of the anniversary events below: SALE Doki Doki Dollmaker and its art book are both 15% off from now until April 22, 2024! GIVEAWAY Like and share the anniversary post on Twitter/X @dokidollmaker for your chance to win a free full game key OR full set of charms! (Comment with a GIF that reminds you of your favorite doll for an extra entry.) STORE The Official Doki Doki Dollmaker Store is NOW OPEN! Stock and pre-orders are limited, so don't miss your chance to grab these exclusive goods. RINGTONE Download a FREE retro-style ringtone of Doki Doki Dollmaker's title song, “School Days” by Purple Planet Music, remixed by Shades! Fun fact: this is Lyle's canon ringtone in-game and can be heard in only one of the game's epilogues. RATE If you haven't already, please leave a rating for Doki Doki Dollmaker on itch.io – we're SO CLOSE to reaching 50 ratings! ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Art by Ahnna Adair Thank you for all of the support you've shown the project leading up to and after its official release! You've brought so much joy to this solo indie game developer – I hope the dolls bring you joy in return. ♥︎ Karitsa Edited Sunday at 02:39 PM by DokiDokiDollmaker Added Artist Credit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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