A dead world's dream

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A dead world's dream is a single player open world platformer game. It was developed by Joqlepecheur and was released on March 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformer As a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species. Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places. Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets. Will you overcome all threats and give your friends a chance to live on?

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game offers a unique atmosphere and charm, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate indie projects.
The puzzles are challenging and rewarding, encouraging players to think critically without hand-holding.
It's free to play, which adds value and makes it accessible to a wider audience.

The graphics and overall design are crude, resembling early MS Paint creations, which detracts from the experience.
Controls can be frustratingly slippery, making platforming difficult and leading to cheap deaths.
The story is underdeveloped and lacks direction, leaving players confused about objectives and character motivations.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, described as basic 2D retro pixel art that appears rushed and unrefined, reminiscent of amateur creations in MS Paint. While some users acknowledge a certain charm in the simplicity, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the game's value and experience, impacting not just the visuals but also the menus and overall design.
- “Graphics are unironically good; just because you can tell it's MS Paint doesn't mean they look bad.”
- “The graphics aspect, though, is quite heavy in a bigger evaluation, since its really poor value affects also the menu and all the other parts of the game.”
- “Graphics, menus, art design, everything is very crude, at a MS Paint-like level.”
- “It's a basic 2D retro pixel platformer where you control some alligator alien thing (it's hard to tell, the graphics are awful).”
- “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The graphics look rushed, like a child doodled it up in MS Paint with no care or thought of how the game should look.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players find it engaging and fun, others criticize it for being underdeveloped and lacking direction. A few appreciate its minimalistic approach, but many feel that the narrative is convoluted and fails to create a connection with the characters. Overall, the story seems to be a hit or miss, depending on individual expectations.
- “It is a challenging 2D platform game, but it is also very fun to see the story play out.”
- “Best game, great storyline 10/10.”
- “The story is nice as well, pretty minimalistic but working just fine.”
- “The story wouldn't be that bad, but really to me it wasn't developed at all.”
- “There is a lot of busyness in the background and not a lot of direction in the story.”
- “The story is non-existent and there is no reason to care for the characters.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a platformer with poor graphics and controls that are not immediately intuitive, limiting customization options. Players can expect to invest around 15 hours to complete the achievements.
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “We have a platformer here with horrendous graphics, but since I think a developer alone did all the work, it's okay.”
- “Anyways, we have a platformer here with horrendous graphics (but since I think a developer alone did all the work, it's okay), and with not-so-fast to understand controls and mechanics.”
- “- Not much you can configure to tailor your gameplay.”
- “Achievements will take about 15 hours of gameplay to complete.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its calming qualities, effectively helping to reduce stress for players.
- “The music is very calming and helps to reduce stress.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game is viewed positively, as it avoids the pitfalls of typical shovelware and cash grabs often associated with similar platforms, indicating a more thoughtful and engaging approach.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its unique and strange qualities, making it a compelling experience that many users highly recommend exploring.
- “I'd highly recommend trying it just because of the strange atmosphere the game provides.”