D-topia

A cute, enjoyable, and extremely Japanese game that provides an intriguing idea of humanity's far future: far from perfect, but with an undeniably optimistic tone. The gameplay itself is pretty simple: there are several types of puzzles (some of the optional ones can be quite challenging, though most are fairly easy), there is a roamable overworld (including the 'block side' mechanic which I found very fun), and there is dialogue and affinity with a dozen or so 'main friends', including naturally a 'tea time' mechanic for optional conversations (though keep in mind this isn't a dating sim). There's also a lot of collectibles, though these only impact achievements. I completed the whole thing in one long session, 7.2 hours with breaks. So probably about a 6 hour experience. In universe this is split into 7 'days' each with morning, afternoon, and evening segments. Time only passes when you complete the main objective listed on the pause screen; you're otherwise free to explore, there's no rush (I approve!) One thing to note: you might get the impression, especially on the first day, that the mechanics around your home, earning and spending money, and generally doing your job are …

[b]本评测包含中文与英文两个版本，英文版位于中文内容之后。[/b] [b]This review is available in both Chinese and English. The English version follows the Chinese version.[/b] [hr][/hr] [h1]D-topia：整体上更倾向于差评[/h1] 整体体验下来，我想给差评的念头明显多于给好评。 [h2]一些可能对游玩有帮助的信息[/h2] [b]1. 成就与结局[/b] 只走好结局路线，就能解锁除“普通结局”和“坏结局”之外的其余所有成就。 [b]2. 非必要对话[/b] 虚拟茶室以及与普通市民的对话都不是必做内容，主要用于补充世界观。 [b]3. 工作解谜[/b] 工作中的解谜可以直接跳过。如果实在不想做，跳过只会让你少获得一些金币；不过并不建议这么做，因为后续购买家具和道具都需要金币。 [b]4. 故障处理[/b] 平时遇到的故障处理只会奖励金币，不会影响角色好感度。 [h2]下面是主要的吐槽[/h2] [b]1. 固定的男性主角视角[/b] 游戏固定采用男主视角，没有女主视角可选。 [b]2. 老年角色的性别失衡[/b] 市民中有老年男性角色，却几乎看不到与之对应的老年女性角色。 [b]3. 男女角色的服装设计差异明显[/b] 女性 NPC 的服装普遍会通过露出腰腹、腿部或搭配高跟鞋等方式突出身体曲线；相较之下，男性 NPC 基本都穿得严严实实。这种设计上的差异实在过于明显。 [b]4. 刻板的性别分工[/b] 可以深入对话的 NPC 大多是男性，而负责带孩子的角色却大多是女性，人物安排依然充满刻板的性别分工。 [b]5. 令人不适的情节与性别叙事[/b] 此外，游戏中还出现了女性难以摆脱的生育话题、男性凝视以及与性骚扰有关的情节。部分剧情似乎也很难跳出把男女关系默认导向恋爱或暧昧的性缘化思维，同时仍在沿用“男性拯救女性”的传统套路：女性角色经常被放在等待帮助或需要保护的位置，男性角色则负责解决问题、推动剧情并充当拯救者。可以理解作品可能想讨论某些社会问题，但实际的呈现方式并没有让我感到舒适，反而进一步强化了传统的性别角色与权力关系。 [h2]总结[/h2] 总的来说，这些问题并不是某个单独情节带来的不适，而是贯穿角色设计、服装审美和剧情安排的整体倾向。也正因如此，即使游戏并非毫无优点，我仍然更倾向于给出差评。 [hr][/hr] [h1]D-topia: Overall, I Lean Toward a Negative Review[/h1] After finishing the game, I found myself leaning toward a negative review far more often than a p…

20+ hours and I find the reply value great. Each playthrough I'm trying to finish achievements or to see something new. Or if I forget something--the chapter select is very handy. A nice game to whine down to at the end of the day.

A game about the future of humanity, for a lack of better words.

A good story with interesting characters, that went places I did not expect. Gameplay was very simple, but didn't get in the way.

A relatively short puzzle / narrative game with an interesting setting.