Dinsun Review
I don't really know what to call this. It’s an 'experience,' I suppose. You press a screen to make a kid do a sit-up and rub a dog. That's it. As someone who's been playing games since the NES, I struggle to find the value here. It's eccentric, sure, and the animation style is unique, but there’s no challenge, no progression, and no point.
It feels like a student art project. I'm sure some people will find it 'charming' or 'whimsical,' but for me, it's a five-minute distraction that costs money. It’s conservative in its design to a fault. If you want art, go to a gallery. If you want a game, look elsewhere.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Unique hand-drawn animation
- Genuine, weird humor
- Simple, accessible controls
- Almost zero gameplay depth
- Extremely short (under 15 mins)
- Zero replay value
Technical Report
Performance: Perfectly smooth. It's essentially an interactive video.
- One-tap control
Audience Fit
Buy if: You are a fan of Japanese indie animation and quirky, non-traditional experiences.
Skip if: You expect a game to have levels, challenges, or lasting gameplay.
- Plug & Play
- Kids
- Mountain
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical gamer
- Hardware: iPhone 14
- Playtime: 0.5 hours
- Status: Completed all 'levels'
