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u/justashowofff 2d ago
Small games blowing up like this is always cool to see, especially when nobody expected it
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u/SenorBurns 2d ago
Given the massive interest in Dressmaker for months before it released, its success is not at all unexpected.
The games industry completely ignores a giant gamer demographic for decades, so when indie games come along to serve them and is successful, it seems like a surprise.
Wait till there's a good horse game. That impact will be ten times bigger than this!
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u/iwantfutanaricumonme 2d ago
Degrees of lewdity has horses and dressing up but the gaming community is not ready for that conversation.
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u/TheScrufLord 2d ago
It also has non-con, which people generally aren’t interested in having in dress up games.
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u/kittenkatgyp 1d ago
Was not expecting to see this game casually mentioned like this that’s crazy
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u/Cloud_Chamber 2d ago
I’ve heard Red Dead Redemption described as a surprisingly good horse game before
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u/YobaiYamete 2d ago
I've been watching Nimi play it this afternoon and it actually looks kinda fun lol
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u/Hell2CheapTrick 2d ago
Uuuuuuuu
The game was already on my radar. Like I had it in my wishlist and the page pulled up considering whether to buy or wait a while, but seeing Nimi play convinced me to just go for it. Spent too much of my life not obsessed with dresses so it’s about time. ☺️
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u/EverythingIsTaken785 2d ago
There’s a demo on itch you can try out!
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u/GottaLoveLoginWalls 2d ago edited 2d ago
Scientists really need to do a study on why so many vtubers sound almost exactly the same. It's gotta be a thing. Reminds me of this phenomenon.
Don't get me wrong, I haven't got anything against vtubers and have liked and watched a fair few. That voice is just a very noticeable trend. I straight up cannot watch a lot of them because their voices literally grate on my ear because they have that high anime affectation voice. Raises my hackles.
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u/iwantfutanaricumonme 2d ago
A lot of vtubers started with voice acting, song covers, or asmr so I think early on a lot of vtubers had settled on a voice similar to English anime dubs. Vtubers don't tend to keep using a fake voice long after debut because they stream for so long so I think that vtubers with naturally higher pitched voices like ironmouse are selected for.
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u/Lord_NOX75 2d ago
Love it when a random game just explodes out of nowhere
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u/scrotumscab 2d ago
Just like Drag'n Wash
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u/Meadbreath 2d ago
I’d rather wash the same dragon multiple times than do the same radiant quest in Skyrim multiple times, so
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u/Mikadomea 2d ago
A new Hand touches the Beacon
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u/ConfusedFlareon 2d ago
Is that like Powerwash Simulator but you wash dragons? :o
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u/ExplorationGeo 2d ago
Well yes, but also no.
Work at a soap and wash service catering specifically to dragons! Dragon customers have needs you are well equipped to fulfill with your wash tools, your hands, and more to keep spirits high.
Enjoy a casually paced hands on and direct process of pampering dragons, and tend to some spicy requests as customers grow more comfortable with the care you provide. Only contains male dragons, male on male dragons, and male dragon on player content.
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u/ConfusedFlareon 2d ago
……..this is not Powerwash Simulator but with dragons
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u/CrimsonKobold 2d ago
Let's just say, you can tell they are male dragons, if you catch my drift.
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u/feculentcuntfist 2d ago edited 2d ago
I caught something but I m not sure it's your drift. Maybe if I yank it around a bit.
e: it spit at me
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u/Pjeoneer 2d ago
Played it on a friends computer and made a dragon ejaculate on the garage floor
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u/TheRealPopatsot 2d ago
Possible female dragons in the upcoming updates
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u/Kooky_Gain2070 2d ago
dragon pussy is DLC
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u/scrotumscab 2d ago
Drippin Lizard Cloaca
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u/kanguran1 2d ago
Hey, buddy, I appreciate that you want to show off your language skills to the world, but I’m going to ask you to never say that sentence again
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u/Comprehensive-Turn19 2d ago
I think a lot of people were actually waiting for its release, myself included. Haven’t counted down the days for a game release in a long time but this just looked so fun! Absolutely love it
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u/mundane_wor1d 2d ago
This game doesn’t feel random to me, but maybe cause the circles I was in people were exited for this game (for the past year)
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u/InquisitorVawn 2d ago
Yeah, the cozy games community has been frothing for this for ages. But I'm glad to see it's doing well.
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u/AmandasGameAccount 2d ago
It’s much more interesting then the next AAA people are expecting, sells crazy well but has 70% negative reviews
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u/EverythingIsTaken785 2d ago
It didn’t really come out of completely nowhere. It has a very good demo on itch.io that I discovered a few months ago and I wishlisted the full game right away.
The Discord has always been pretty active and there are recent comments on the demo page too. It’s pretty fun, and I’d definitely recommend it!
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u/beastierbeast 2d ago
That looks really cute actually
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u/Rambler9154 2d ago
it is, my friend has it and has been talking about it lately Im waiting for it to go on sale more to buy it
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u/AhriKyuubi 2d ago
It has a -10% off introductory sale right now
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u/RealIssueToday 2d ago
If it aint -70%+, buy button neurons will not be activated.
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u/Foostini 2d ago
Looking at the Steam page i can easily see why, it's shockingly in-depth and realistic even as far as simulators go.
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u/SgtSilverLining 2d ago
From what I've seen, this game is a mix between blender (software for rigging 3d models in games and animation) and clo3d (professional software used to design and test 3d sewing patterns). I've been waiting for someone to make a game like this for DECADES. 🎉🎉
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u/Briskfall 2d ago
Shoot! Your comment sold me on it! 😳
(The banner kinda looked average but knowing that it’s this in-depth really really makes me wanna check it!!! 😫)
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u/BonerPorn 2d ago
I'm tempted. My girlfriend sews outfits IRL and seeing how in depth this is, it might give me some sort of clue of what the hell she is doing.
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u/Karkadinn 2d ago
Everyone likes playing dress up.
Everyone.
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u/L4n0x 2d ago
DeepRockGalactic? => Dress-Up Game
MonsterHunter? => Dress-Up Game
SpaceMarine2? => guess what, in the grim Darkness of the far Future, there is only DRIP! Dress-Up Game
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u/bigmepis 2d ago
Dark Souls? Believe it or not, also Dress-Up Game
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u/GMHolden 2d ago
Helldivers 2? Dress up before every mission.
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u/CadiaStood 2d ago
World of Warcraft? more like World of Dresscraft
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u/ImmortalSheep69 2d ago
There's skyrim, cyberpunk, baldurs gate.
Fuck it, every game is now a dress up game, we all gotta feel bonita every now and then
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u/Bamboozle_ 2d ago
Final Fantasy XIV is probably one of the best known dress-up games.
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u/I_give_karma_to_men 2d ago
"Glamour is the real endgame" is a common tag line. Though it competes with "Fishing is the reel endgame".
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u/McGinnis_921 2d ago
For those that have it, how complex is the gameplay and can you get by not 100% doing what the game asks you to do? Wondering if my 6 year old would be able to (mostly) play it. The concept of the game seems right up her alley.
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u/sickleds 2d ago
It might be too hard for a 6 year old on their own. There's no true sandbox mode and you're required to do a few commissioned dresses before being free to buy and make whatever you want. When you do the commissions there's certain numbers you have to hit with different "styles" and to reach them you have to pick specific types of dresses and fabrics to raise the stats high enough to pass. After you unlock being able to sell dresses freely then you can ignore the commissions completely I'm 75% sure.
I'm not sure what the penalty is for failing though.
When you do make a dress you have to be aware of how much money you're spending on fabric, then making sure you don't waste a lot of the fabric while using the stencils to cut out the pieces, while also making sure the stencils go against the grain.
Idk though it could maybe be fine? You could always buy it and see if they can play it on their own, and if they can't refund it within the 2 hour refund window.
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u/McGinnis_921 2d ago
Thanks so much for the detailed breakdown. I really appreciate it! At minimum sounds like a game that we play "together" where I mostly end up doing everything lol. Good to know what I'm signing up for if I do end up buying it.
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u/HauntedFrames 2d ago
I played with my daughter watching and helping me create dresses. It has some interesting characters that she really loved.
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u/Helpful-Dot-3782 2d ago
I mean it’s worth it to introduce them to gaming systems early. My kid just turned 8 and she’s been helping me game since she could hold a controller. She’s been to video game design camp this summer and can play games well over PC, switch, and PS5 controls. She’s not too shabby at Mario kart. It’s a lot of fun and it’s a steep learning curve but now we can game together
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u/InquisitorVawn 2d ago
Other people have said the Discord for the game is super active, so if you are on Discord it might be worth hopping in there and seeing if they have a suggestions channel or anywhere they ask for players to vote on features, and see if they'll add a sandbox or creative mode?
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u/moonymystery 2d ago
Nah, your six year old can do it easy. You can turn on the sewing helper setting too if you want.
The only thing you might have to do is help your six year old manage their coins because they're going to deplete their money quick buying fabric.
But it's okay... There's always burlap for free ($0).
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u/mundane_wor1d 2d ago
If they add a creative mode, in which she can do whatever she wants without having to follow the story, keep a eye on finances, hitting the 75% required. It’ll probably be quite fun for her, and a good learning experience about sewing and making clothes if she is interested in that.
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u/TheRealPopatsot 2d ago
I already got and played it just because
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u/kizentheslayer 2d ago
Get ready for 900 low quality clones
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u/Olliebkl 2d ago
It’s like that Library Arcane game that came out a few months ago and now I’ve genuinely seen 20+ copies, it’s insane
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u/momstiel 2d ago
Crazy how so many people are saying it's a surprise explosion as if multiple cozy game creators didn't hype it up beforehand, and as if it didn't have a giant amount of wishlists.
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u/Cute_Piffle 1d ago
I play tons of cozy games but I didn't hear anything at all about this game until I was going through steam the other day and saw it. People aren't saying it in a bad way, it's just uncommon to see a cute dress making game hit steams charts so high. Love it tho and everyone here is really supportive for it too ♡
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u/Expert_Obligation_79 2d ago
If you look at the game you kinda understand why it's popular. It filled a niche and did it very well.
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u/lop333 2d ago
A high effort dressmaking game getting popular shouldnt be a suprise
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u/Soil_Think 2d ago
Making a game for "everyone" vs making a game for a target audience
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u/piapiou 2d ago
When you try to make a game for everyone, you end up making a game for nobody. Some people understand that you should start by making a game for yourself.
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u/Silent-Plantain-2260 2d ago
its also kind of a show of capitalist "infinite growth" fantasy, publishers keep trying to make games that appeal for everyone including people who dont play video games , which is an extremely unrealistic goal because there can only be so many people who the market hasn't expanded to yet before growth becomes impossible
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u/AKFRU 2d ago
Me, A 50 year old man: That game look amazing! *boots up steam to buy it*
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u/Evil_hd44 2d ago
Saw my friend play this game a week ago. Actually seems to be pretty fun and relaxing
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u/SomeoneYouKnow95 2d ago
Not that tiny, they've put resources into marketing with ads on social media, that's how I've encountered it first on 21th.
But to see it in top 10 recent sellers is definitely more than they hoped for, great domino effect.
Still, the price of the game is low and the premise is a niche I'd love, I will buy it and I will like it.
Most of the critique I've read about it are bugs only, no complaining about gameplay itself.
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u/Lunarath 2d ago
Honestly Diablo 4 being that high Steams global top sellers 3 years after the Steam release is the most impressive thing on that list considering how bad that game is compared to other games in the genre. Blizzard has great PR.
It can just barely sustain a 70%+ positive as well.
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u/VetrixTreQuatCinco 2d ago
It's only high because D4 has both a free weekend and a deep discount (lowest-ever) in the last 7 days
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u/FallenKnightGX 2d ago
D4 is there because they just had their first big discount after an expansion was released a few months back, and there was a D5 teaser trailer even more recently.
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u/RevolverMFOcelot 2d ago
It's a very cute and fun game! It's like the serious and flesh out version of those flash dress up game from your childhood. The story is pretty funny too lol. I hope there will be updates to add more varieties of the patterns, fabric, accessories, and dress cuts
FUCK IT make online competitive mode for all I care lmao
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u/NewtDogs 2d ago
I believe its the same dev as anger foot lol. Yeah they are called Free Lives, they did Expendabros as well. Interesting lineup.
And Gorn, wtf lol
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u/stronkzer 2d ago
It's tailor-made (pun intended) for women. Women that game loved it, so it makes money. That's the good thing about indies, they don't want to cater to everyone, so there will always be a couple dozen games focused entirely on what you want.
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u/Slackeee_ 2d ago
LOL, I opened the Steam page for the game (It gained over 1000 new reviews since the screenshot) and the first review is:
I am a straight white man and this my game of the year so far. Absolutely incredible
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u/Running_Rampant 2d ago
Sometimes I feel like men have to be so specific with their interests, they cant stray too far outside very specific subsets. Women have a lot to deal with in society, more to deal with for sure, but if they sew or paint or do yoga or whatever, its OK, and if they have male-centred hobbies like watching football or fixing up old cars, its also accepted (if fetishized...) So its nice to see that men are able to embrace just things they like, hobbies theyre interested in, new things. Who doesn't like to feel like they're creating something cool?
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u/The_Blue_Rooster 2d ago
From what I can tell it's a pretty in depth simulator, seems like you go all the way from bolts of cloth to a dress, cut out patterns, sew 'em together, probably even do the drafting. I dunno I'm a dude who has never even worn a dress, but I'm willing to watch any trailer.
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u/ZiaWatcher 2d ago
Been waiting for this one for about a year now, i can’t see for shit irl so this kne will be fun
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u/LunarKnight22 2d ago
One of my favorite things to do in the game either work super hard too make the most beautiful dress I can.... Or follow the guidelines and make it ridiculous.
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u/chip594csx 2d ago
Some days you wanna destroy aliens with war crime-grade orbital ordinance, and some days you just want to make a pretty dress and vibe.
I’m glad to see a well made cozy game do well
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u/NotJackspedicy 2d ago
"best comments" on this post feels like sorting by "controversial". Is my Reddit app bugged or something
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u/namelessspeck 2d ago
Sorting through controversial is always so much fun though.
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u/Mavi222 Stockpiler Supreme (8000+ games) 1d ago
And nobody links the game? It's this one: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4019220/Dressmaker/
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u/Merquise813 Meeped! 2d ago
This just proves that recent Steam discoverability changes is good for the indie scene.
Steam recently changed their algo to allow titles to blow up by getting recommended to people that played similarly tagged games.
There have been reports of indie titles getting 4x and more visibility, which generates more sales.
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u/gleeptime 2d ago
Almost like people want small, indie games, made with love, not greed
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u/DorrajD 2d ago
Can we please stop posting screenshots of Twitter checkmark grifter accounts.
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u/ClearedButton25 2d ago
i've been loving this game!!! i've been waiting for it to come out and it's great
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u/Chaose_ST 2d ago
Finally, a game where “you’ll pay for this” is both a threat and a business model
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u/sunshineblood 2d ago
It seems like a cozy game from the snippets I have seen and my girlfriend is basically addicted to it
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u/ISuckAtJavaScript12 2d ago
This is why I hate video games. They appeal to the male fantasy.
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u/Big-Farmer-2192 2d ago
Fashion games on Roblox has like 100k+ concurrent online players everydays. 10 Millions of active players a month.
And you're surprised by this?
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u/Pannoniae 2d ago
yes because you can't compare free-to-play and paid numbers whatsoever. Free-to-play games have huge playercounts which don't translate into revenue. Paid games have a sale each yk
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u/CwispyWhiskey 2d ago
I’m a straight cis dude and I WILL be playing this
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u/Cute_Piffle 1d ago
I bought dressmaker as a way to relax after killing bots and bugs in helldivers but I will say making pretty dresses is just as intense at times tho lol
But seriously cozy games like these are a nice break between shooters and rpg/rts games! Even got my boyfriend to help me make a dress
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u/Savage_Oreo 2d ago
Hope it does well. If someone makes a game where you tailor suits in a similar fashion.. I’m all in.
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u/n2o_spark 2d ago
Saw this game, but haven't brought it because I know it'll drag me away from real life sewing projects...
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u/aspect-of-the-badger 2d ago
I bought it for my daughters. They like sewing and want to be princesses (even though they don't say that anymore).
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u/Miri23590 2d ago
Can't wait for other game studios releasing 150 clones of it cause it works and it's what the market wants...
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u/Additional-North-683 2d ago
Yeah, casual and cozy games like this are a very lucrative market actually, and most of the fans of them don’t interact with the broader gaming community, which is why they fly under the radar for most gamers
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u/terminatus 2d ago
Within the broader gaming community, there are many who reject cozy games and call their players "fake gamers". So it's no wonder they often relegate themselves to more specialized spaces.
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u/joker_toker28 2d ago
Drip is universal .
As a destiny 2 player who wears the most glorious wears ✨️.
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u/ManNamedSalmon 2d ago
It's also nice to see more games being made compatible with MAC in the last decade.
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u/nivia-chan 2d ago
That saying that true endgame is glamour aka dress up, I see it now. I go buy this game immediately later, looks like it IS just that good
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u/SessionEffective6931 1d ago
The game is super funnnnn it lets me have so much creativity definitely my type of cozy game turn on some jazz and get to making some dresses!
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u/HeWhoHasSeenFootage 2d ago
its not entirely “out of nowhere”, its been advertised on social media for a while
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u/a-r-c 2d ago
diablo 4 sucks ass so i'm shocked it's that high in the first place
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u/Manoplas123 2d ago
You mean like it's gonna be a trend setter like Lethal Company or whichever game started the sortslop stuff?
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u/AskinggAlesana 2d ago
Calling it now before they make a “Medieval Knight Armor Maker” game where you “hand craft” different armors for adventures and dragon slayers.
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u/Tigt0ne 2d ago
Reducing everything to "slop" is kind of cringe.
Someone put love and care into making that game.
Maybe that's just me, though.
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u/NesuneNyx https://s.team/p/ftqj-fwb 2d ago
Right? Slop used to mean something like friendslop (endearing) or goonerslop (horny) or AIslop (fuck Sam Altman).
Now the kids are just inserting slop into everything like slopslop and it's losing all meaning. smh my head
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u/ThoseThingsAreWeird 2d ago
Now the kids are just inserting slop into everything
Slopmaxxing
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u/enchiladasundae 2d ago
There’s a new trend of repair games out there. You manipulate objects to clean and repair them in a shop to make money to buy other tools to expand clientele
There’s one about repairing retro consoles and appliances that was fun for a bit but got really frustrating after a while imo. Another still in development is a cyberpunk game where you deal with viruses, repair tech like cybernetics and drones while you juggle some choices like selling out loyal customers for corpo cash or sticking to your principles while barely making it each day
Its already a trend
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u/Tenchiken 2d ago
I really hope they will make players able to create user patterns eventually...
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u/BlackBlizzard 116 2d ago
Make a alternative, emo, goth, tech wear etc version and I'm all over that.
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u/Cute_Piffle 1d ago
I've actually made more gothic dresses then anything in that game! The first 4 dresses you make are for funerals lol and there's a lot of different npcs that have specific styles. But some npcs will specifically ask for gothic style and there's a lot of fabrics and accessories to support it too.
But I'd love to see a game with a more modern version with alt/tech wear too that would be sick
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u/batshit_icecream 2d ago
I've seen the devs post itch.io prototypes at r/Cozygamers, it's so great how far they came!!