- September 19, 2014
- Access Games
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die
Swery's trippy, time-traveling tale of love and murder is one of the best point-and-click adventure games on PC. If you like strong stories, humor, and memorable characters, get this game.
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D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Access Games and was released on September 19, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is a single-player action game with wonderful music, featuring private detective David Young. Due to his supernatural ability to "dive" into the past, Young seeks answers about his wife's unsolved murder and the mysterious message she left behind: "Look for D." Along the way, he'll uncover clues and face the surreal in this gripping, time-traveling adventure.
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- The soundtrack is a beautifully composed collection that enhances the game's quirky and intriguing atmosphere.
- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die features a unique and offbeat story with memorable characters and a good sense of humor.
- The game offers a surreal experience with innovative gameplay mechanics, including intuitive motion controls.
- The episodic nature of the game leaves players feeling unsatisfied, with many plot threads unresolved and an abrupt cliffhanger.
- Some gameplay elements and character portrayals can be annoying or stereotypical, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game may not appeal to those seeking traditional story and gameplay, as it leans heavily into its bizarre and unconventional style.
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The story of D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die is characterized by its unique and quirky narrative, featuring charming characters and a blend of humor and absurdity. However, many players express disappointment over the unresolved plot threads and abrupt cliffhanger, leaving the story feeling incomplete and frustrating. While the game offers an entertaining experience for those open to its unconventional style, it may not satisfy players looking for a traditional narrative structure.
“I'm really disappointed that the game is so underrated; the story is unique, the characters are very charming, and this soundtrack wraps it all together in a nice bundle that is definitely Swery's idea.”
“D4 is a wacky and weird adventure game that takes a familiar core premise and spices it up with quirky characters, trippy plot developments, and time travel.”
“D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die might make you want to smash stamina mechanics, but its strange aura is packed with character, unorthodox plot, and is very much made from love from its director and team.”
“Sadly, all of these flourishes are painfully undermined because of the story's abrupt cliff-hanger that is not built up to.”
“The way D4 leaves so many plot threads unresolved and with no proper climax is guaranteed to frustrate anybody who plays this.”
“The future of D4 is very unclear if it will ever get resolution, and while there has been an announcement of a second season, there is no indication that it will conclude the story of David Young.”
D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die (Xbox One) review
D4 is the story of David Young, a former Boston P.D. Narcotics officer-turned-Private Investigator still mourning the mysterious and gruesome murder of his wife two years prior.
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D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die should do well though, because even though there isn’t much game to it, the popularity of these cinematic adventure titles do good when the price is right on Steam, and coming out with 10% discounted at £9.89 means it doesn’t hurt the wallet to to experience four hours of what I believe will be the most entertaining and off-the-wall story to grace 2015. D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die might make you want to smash stamina mechanics, but its strange aura is packed with character, unorthodox plot and is very much made from love from its director and team, and while it’s not the best game ever, it’s one that should be given the chance to live on and continue bringing something different to video games, because you can never have enough variety in one medium.
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D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is a action adventure game.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and Xbox.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die was released on September 19, 2014.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die was developed by Access Games.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is a single player game.
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