My Doll

Dolls are certainly becoming less and less popular lately, mainly due to the fact that computers are taking over and smartphones are definitely more attractive than a plastic doll. However, while real dolls may become extinct, their legacy will certainly live on in a slightly more virtual environment, where little girls can let their imagination run wild.

My Doll is probably the best example of what the activity of playing with dolls would look like on a computer, since it manages to include almost every essential tool into the mix. Thus, whether the little girls want to dress up the doll with different clothes, apply some make-up on it, or even pretend that it's cooking or doing some other type of house work, every element is there, only one click away.

Naturally, everything is thought out to be as intuitive as possible, mainly because the target audience may not be able to read properly, or be familiar with the usual user interface mechanics. Hence, the available actions are pointed out using suggestive images, while the text is kept to a minimum and the words as simple as possible, not to confuse the girls in their quest to apply the perfect make-up.

Another thing that has been kept as simple as possible is the control scheme, since only the mouse is required in order to perform the available actions. A simple click usually suffices, so there is no need for drag-and-drop most of the time, although it may come into play a few times during gameplay. Again, everything is very intuitive, so you can be sure that the young minds will quickly figure it out, however unlikely it may seem.

Graphically, the game looks as colorful as you might imagine, with a lot of bright shades of pink and red decorating almost everything, including the interface and a great deal of the doll's wardrobe. The models are very detailed and they look convincing enough to really immerse the children into the atmosphere, complete with sparkles and stars.

In the end, My Doll contains enough elements to keep the children occupied for a long time, especially thanks to the freedom of choice when it comes to the game modes. Moreover, it looks fairly good as well, which should be enough to attract the attention of basically any little girl.