A dead world's dream

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game has a unique charm and atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
It offers challenging platforming puzzles that encourage critical thinking and exploration.
The game is free, showcasing the developer's dedication to providing a product without monetary gain.

The graphics and overall design are crude, resembling a rushed project made in MS Paint.
Controls can be frustrating, often feeling slippery and unresponsive, leading to cheap deaths.
There is a lack of direction in the gameplay, making it difficult for players to know where to go or what to do.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
45%
45%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being poorly executed, resembling rushed, amateurish 2D pixel art reminiscent of MS Paint. Many reviewers note that the visuals lack professionalism and polish, detracting from the overall experience, while a few argue that the unique style has its own charm. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics significantly impact the game's value and enjoyment.
- “Graphics are unironically good; just because you can tell it's MS Paint doesn't mean they look bad.”
- “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%
33%
33%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped or convoluted. While a few appreciate its minimalistic approach, many feel that the lack of depth and direction diminishes the overall experience.
- “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 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
40%
60%
The gameplay is characterized as a platformer with poor graphics and controls that are not immediately intuitive, making it challenging for players to fully engage. Customization options are limited, and completing achievements requires a significant time investment of around 15 hours.
- “We have a platformer here with horrendous graphics, but since I think a developer alone did all the work, it's okay.”
- “Not much you can configure to tailor your gameplay.”
- “Anyways, we have a platformer here with horrendous graphics, 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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this game stands out positively, as it avoids the common pitfalls of shovelware and lazy cash grabs often associated with Gamemaker Studio, indicating a more thoughtful and engaging approach to revenue generation.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
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.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and uninspired, lacking any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- “The overall ambiance is disappointing; it fails to create the eerie or engaging environment that I was hoping for.”