Dressmaker revives the dress-up games of the 2000s

A game called Dressmaker has attracted attention by returning to the aesthetics and gameplay ideas of dress-up games from the 2000s.

Dress-up games were a prominent part of early browser gaming. Players could combine clothing, hairstyles and accessories to create different looks for characters.

Newer games can build on the same concept while offering more extensive customisation and visual styles.

Nostalgia is an important factor in their appeal. Genres once regarded as simple pastimes can find new audiences when combined with modern design.

The available material does not establish whether AI was used to develop Dressmaker, so it should not be described as an AI game without further evidence.