Dagdrøm

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Dagdrøm is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by eightbitskyline and was released on May 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dagdrøm is a classic point-and-click adventure, where you travel across desert dunes towards The Great Tower to find questions, answers and most importantly: something to drink.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

The game features a beautiful and unique art style, creating a visually captivating experience.
The puzzles are inventive and thought-provoking, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The narrative is mysterious and engaging, with a dream-like atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

Many puzzles can feel arbitrary and frustrating, leading to confusion about their solutions.
The game lacks clear direction and intuitive gameplay, making it difficult for players to understand their goals.
Technical issues and bugs can disrupt the experience, although the developer is actively working on fixes.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by ambitious storytelling and intricate allusions, creating a unique world filled with philosophical themes and poetic narratives. However, the plot is often perceived as thin and disjointed, with puzzles that feel arbitrary and disconnected from the narrative, leading to confusion about player objectives. While the dreamlike atmosphere and cerebral undertones are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by a lack of meaningful character interactions and organic storytelling.
- “Although I occasionally thought it a bit intricate, it made sense as the story progressed.”
- “All in all, I think this is a really ambitious project with great storytelling and lots of thought-through little details.”
- “I knew the story would have some introspective elements just from the dreamy illustrations, but I was not prepared to play such a philosophical game. The experience is very heavy on escapism, with very unique world-building and a poetic narrative, featuring various cerebral undertones behind its inviting appearance.”
- “Most of the time you have no idea of what you’re expected to do, and the puzzles themselves are not organic to the plot in any way.”
- “There isn't much storytelling; you don't really learn something about yourself or the world. Dialogues are actually monologues by the people you encounter, are in rhyme form and don't always make sense, but it's enough to push you forward on your journey.”
- “I knew the story would have some introspective elements just from the dreamy illustrations, but I was not prepared to play such a philosophical game. The experience is very heavy on escapism, with unique world-building and a poetic narrative, but is hindered by an absurd amount of surreal puzzles that land somewhere on the moon logic spectrum.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting and ambient qualities, enhancing the magical atmosphere of the experience. However, some players noted that certain tracks felt out of place, and the integration of sound effects with the music could create an uneasy mood. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, though it may not always align perfectly with gameplay elements.
- “I found the soundtrack to be one of the best features of the game, but sometimes it felt out of place.”
- “The accompanying music is also very nice and fits well with this strange, almost magical world.”
- “Something I refer to as 'broken tones', the game has an ambient soundtrack but it leads in and out of the different sound effects, so you have this uneasy feeling, very moody, not something many games would do.”
- “What was the purpose of the musical diagrams in the travel guide?”
- “The game has an ambient soundtrack that leads in and out of different sound effects, creating an uneasy feeling. It's very moody, which is not something many games would attempt.”
- “When you do music puzzles, don't use similar sound effects.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Dagdrøm are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style that, while not technically impressive, offers a unique and colorful aesthetic. The game features interesting visual choices that enhance the immersive experience, including a dynamic day/night cycle and the ability to revisit areas with altered visuals and character interactions. Overall, the art contributes significantly to the game's mysterious atmosphere and flow.
- “Dagdrøm is a very mysterious PNC game with quite a beautiful and unique art style.”
- “I like the colorful art style that gives this world something special.”
- “There were a lot of interesting aesthetic choices; it's not just a nicely animated game, but it feels like there is a good flow to the locations and continuation of the world. You can also revisit areas under different circumstances like the day/night cycle, change colors of some parts of the game, and even meet different characters based on the cycle.”
- “The game has a simple hand-drawn style, which doesn’t look amazing but has a certain charm.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a traditional point-and-click adventure, involving interactions with NPCs, inventory item combinations, and puzzle solving. While it may take some time to grasp the mechanics and objectives, players generally find the experience engaging rather than frustrating.
- “The gameplay is that of a traditional point-and-click adventure, advancing through interaction with NPCs, combining inventory items, and puzzle solving.”
- “It takes some time to learn the game mechanics, and it isn't always clear what you're supposed to do, but it never feels frustrating or tiresome.”
- “It takes some time to learn the game mechanics and it isn't always clear what you're supposed to do, but it never feels frustrating or tiresome.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally agree that the game excels in creating a compelling atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The game has an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and detailed environments create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every element of the game contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”