Dressmaker Reviews
Dressmaker is a delightful game that can be enjoyed in short bursts or for hours at a time.
Make dresses for the townsfolk... or maybe just for fun?
I did think that I was only going to put a few hours into this game, but I can see myself coming back whenever I just want a cozy creative moment in my gameplay loop. The story flows so naturally with how things might unfold in that political manner and it really does allow for that creative freedom to satisfy the orders. I also love how the game encouraged me to keep moving through the story so I could unlock more patterns, fabric, and embellishments. Overall, there is so much love towards this game, both from me and the community, that I highly recommend it if you enjoy a good story and love being creative.
Dressmaker has quickly evolved from a potential-filled demo to a delightful, fully fledged game. While there are more things I’d love to see (perhaps in a future update?), it’s a wonderful play as it is, especially for the $15 price point. I’ve had an amazing time with Dressmaker, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone with a passion for fashion, design, or creativity.
Dressmaker feels unique among other clothing creation simulations as a result of the premise, and there are a lot of customization options.
It was so rewarding to shop for fun fabrics and see my vision come together on the mannequin. My only real complaint is that it would be nice to see your dresses on the characters, but overall this is a small issue that the photo mode and dress log mostly make up for.
I adore Dressmaker. It is easily one of my top played games of the year. It’s nostalgic, cozy and the story is so memorable. The concept is so charming and the ability to replay and try new designs as well. For some players, I can see the gameplay loop being a bit repetitive, but personally it’s comforting and adds to the appeal. Sometimes all it takes is a needle, thread and a little nostalgia to leave a stitch on your heart.
Dressmaker is an adorable, true cosy game where you step into the shoes of a dressmaker running a business in what appears to be Regency England, but there's no specific date to the game, even in the newspaper you occasionally get to read. Customers wander into your shop with all sorts of requests, from a young lady possessed by dual spirits to an older gentlewoman who brings three pigeons along as companions. If you do a good enough job on her dress, she may even leave one of those pigeons behind. Naturally, I was sold. It's a warm, relaxing game about making beautiful clothes and getting to know the strange people who walk through your door. The dressmaking itself gives you plenty of room to experiment, while the story adds a lovely layer of gossip and odd little mysteries. It has a few quirks, but it is an easy game to settle into.