Don't open the doors!

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GameSpew
    Dec 8, 2016
    70
    Despite its brevity and simplistic nature, Don’t Open The Doors! offers an incredibly unique experience that’s worth it alone just for the extraordinary stop motion animation.
  2. CGMagazine
    Dec 7, 2016
    60
    Don’t Open the Doors! is a game with soul. People cared about this game, but the gameplay just isn’t there.
  3. GamingTrend
    Jan 26, 2017
    55
    While visually appealing, the game ultimately falters due to schizophrenic difficulty and a story that’s hard to follow. The forgiving death mechanic made the uncertain levels bearable, but didn’t quite redeem them back to entertaining. As far as appearances go, it stood out as its own title, Don’t Open the Doors fell short in regards to story and gameplay.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Kozinaka
    Feb 17, 2017
    8
    Ok so this one of those times where I will say OMG. I wanted this game so much just because it was made out of clay and reminded me of oldOk so this one of those times where I will say OMG. I wanted this game so much just because it was made out of clay and reminded me of old game that I played when I was a child.

    And I was pleasantly surprised. The characters are very interesting, I actually had moments where I stopped and said did that just speak to me??? Combat system is also nice and smooth. Puzzles not too frustrating.

    But what I personally loved the most was the multiple choices in dialogues. The best part about it was the fact that the options were sooo different.

    I will say I can't mention any minuses. I haven't encountered any bugs, the world is amazing, sound matches the atmosphere, story is great.

    So I recommend this game for anyone who like cutsie games with kinda rough humor :D    … Full Review »
  2. TerryPin
    Dec 8, 2016
    9
    Talking about this game I can't but look back to the Neverhood, as it has been the symbol of using clay in gamedev so far. But not anymore!Talking about this game I can't but look back to the Neverhood, as it has been the symbol of using clay in gamedev so far. But not anymore! Meet a new claymotion leader - Don't open the doors!

    This game has been made by a single person! Really, just think about that, guys! Such a huge, colourful and funny world was made by one single man! Isn't that freaking awesome?! Well, even is it had been made by a bloody army of developers, it's great anyway.

    Ok, emotions aside, what I like about this game most of all:
    + Tasty clay world;
    + Living environment: everything is moving, talking and can be smashed;
    + Good humour;
    + Exciting quests and hardcore challenges.

    What I don't like:
    - It's not easy to move diagonally using keyboard, but I guess it's an inevitable problem is case of wasd controls;    … Full Review »
  3. Durbek
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I was really amazed when I found out this game. In the past, I have never seen games with graphics from clay. It seemed to me ridiculous. However, now it's clear for me that we are seeing something definitely new in indiedev.
    Bright colors with clay design creates incredibly attractive atmosphere. I love bees most, heh.
    Gameplay is good too, especially dialogues and combat. It is really interesting to explore the world of doors which should not be opened.
    Of course, there are some minor minuses, but for me they had no meening when I found cactusator and popcorn-gun. Almost excellent.

    P.S. Be careful of big pumpkins.    … Full Review »
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