Bygone Dreams: Prophecy

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Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Prime Time and was released on May 6, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy invites players into the surreal dream world of Lume, where you embody Wa, the last hope against a creeping Nightmare. Explore mysterious landscapes, confront corrupted Guardians, and unravel a high fantasy action-adventure filled with RPG elements. The prologue offers 2-3 hours of immersive gameplay across its first two levels.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the immersive experience.
Engaging combat mechanics and a variety of enemies keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
The music and sound design are high quality, complementing the action and atmosphere effectively.

The game suffers from clunky controls and sluggish movement, which can hinder the overall experience.
Inconsistent enemy respawns and a poorly implemented checkpoint system can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
The story and dialogue can be confusing and lack clarity, detracting from the overall narrative experience.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat mechanics that offer a satisfying experience, though some players note clunky controls and basic mechanics that detract from its potential. While the combat system features interesting ideas like a perfect guard mechanic and varied enemy movesets, it suffers from a lack of polish and clarity in boss encounters. Overall, the game shows promise with its solid foundation, but it requires further refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “The game offers engaging exploration, puzzle and combat mechanics, creating a deeply immersive gaming experience.”
- “The combat system has some neat mechanics that push it beyond the usual hack-and-slash.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is a good mix of standard action game fare (light/heavy attack combos, some light level exploration and nice puzzle elements) with some souls flavor, most notably stamina management and dodge rolls.”
- “While it shows promise, clunky controls and rough mechanics hold it back.”
- “The gameplay is really basic and uninspired.”
- “There's mechanics to boss fights, but other than the old 'don't stand here' circles, it's unclear what you're supposed to do.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
16%
13%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful visuals, unique art style, and vibrant colors, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of cel shading and lithographic elements, which contribute to a mesmerizing aesthetic that stands out in a market often dominated by hyper-realistic designs. While some mention minor optimization issues, the overall impression is that the graphics significantly elevate the gameplay and storytelling.
- “Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a fantasy action-adventure demo with beautiful visuals, a dreamlike world, and challenging combat.”
- “The graphics and visual themes are something I really enjoyed about the game; I absolutely adore the nature-inspired creature/enemy designs and the environment design too.”
- “Visuals are mesmerizing and beautifully stylish; using a combination of cel shading and lithographics to represent a minimalist but beautiful world.”
- “It is all about graphics and little about the gameplay that is poorly imitated from other games.”
- “Some optimization issues but other than that, it's got me a little hooked with its visuals and story.”
- “Solid 7.5 game, wins with art style and uniqueness that cannot be achieved with 'AAA' funds.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and epic quality, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating soundtrack that complements the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, describing it as unforgettable and fitting perfectly with the game's atmosphere and action. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersive storytelling.
- “Stunning fantasy adventure with epic bosses, rich story, and beautiful music—unforgettable!”
- “This game is a fascinating fairy tale adventure that is accompanied by beautiful graphics and a wonderful soundtrack.”
- “The music and atmospheric sounds are gorgeous, and the characters I have met have some really cool designs and voices.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
20%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its rich narrative, engaging cutscenes, and beautiful visuals that enhance the experience, while others find it confusing and lacking clarity. Many appreciate the fantasy elements and the intriguing plot, though some note that certain dialogue segments can be cumbersome. Overall, the game offers a captivating adventure filled with memorable characters and challenges, despite some optimization issues.
- “Stunning fantasy adventure with epic bosses, rich story, and beautiful music—unforgettable!”
- “An interesting game, good graphics, great music, a very fascinating story, and much more.”
- “Great game with a good story and atmosphere.”
- “The story hits you with more mysterious names and unfinished sentences than a fortune cookie, leaving you more confused than when you started.”
- “It's relatively light on story and dialogue, and you get to start playing pretty quickly.”
- “Some optimization issues, but other than that, it's got me a little hooked with its visuals and story.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its fun and unique style, complemented by gorgeous music and sound design. Players appreciate the distinct character designs and voices, which enhance the overall experience, while the vibrant enemies stand out against the environment, contributing to a captivating ambiance.
- “It has its unique style and atmosphere, making it distinguishable in a sea of generic games.”
- “The music and atmospheric sounds are gorgeous, and the characters I have met have some really cool designs and voices.”
- “Enemies really pop against the environment, which helps in both readability and overall atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game faces notable optimization issues, particularly with significant stuttering in the initial area, which detracts from the experience. However, players are still drawn in by its captivating visuals and engaging story.
- “The optimization really enhances the gameplay experience, making everything run smoothly and look fantastic.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into optimization; it allows for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “Some optimization issues, but other than that, it's got me a little hooked with its visuals and story.”
- “First issue: when you enter the game, there's unbearable stuttering in the first area.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs, which detracts from the overall experience, while the combat mechanics also fail to impress.
- “It's pretty boring and buggy, and the combat isn't great.”

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Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a role playing game.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is available on PC and Windows.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy was released on May 6, 2025.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy was developed by Prime Time.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a single player game.

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