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Editorial Has potential
Dormitory 23 shows real promise in its art style and character writing—players consistently praise the aesthetic and dialogue brevity. However, the build is severely hampered by persistent and game-breaking bugs: dialogue softlocks, save-system corruption (quests reset but don't clear, affinity bleeds across new games), overlapping UI menus, and broken progression triggers. Multiple reviewers report being unable to progress past early content or unlock scenes despite high affinity, with one detailed breakdown of cascading systems failures. The core appeal is there, but the game feels decidedly early-stage; it needs substantial stability work before the creative promise can shine through.
Description
Dormitory-23 is a 2D atmospheric narrative game set in a mysterious student dormitory where everyday interactions hide unsettling secrets. You play as Ash, navigating daily life through dialogue choices, minor quests, and exploration while sensing that something is fundamentally wrong about the dorm and its inhabitants. The game balances mundane routines—spending time with neighbors, delivering items, managing energy and time—with an eerie undercurrent that suggests hidden truths and strange rules. As you progress, you unlock new locations across the city, deepen relationships with characters like Lia, Maria, and Maya, and uncover Ash's troubled past through flashback sequences. The gameplay emphasizes atmosphere, subtle storytelling, and player choice, rewarding curiosity while letting some mysteries remain unexplained.
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