～Daydream～When butterflies dance

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～Daydream～When butterflies dance is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kokutou Umeboshi and was released on May 26, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Daydream: When butterflies dance," players navigate a dark wasteland as a young girl, avoiding dangerous shadows and unlocking new abilities to reveal the character's changing appearance. The game features an all-Japanese voice cast and beautiful animations, with in-game instructions accessible by pressing the TAB key. As players search for lost memories, they delve deeper into this mysterious world.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features well-designed stages and an interesting gameplay mechanic that requires players to use a unique attack method, adding a puzzle-like element to combat.
The art style and music are praised for their quality, contributing to a dark and atmospheric experience that enhances the storytelling.
The game is relatively short, making it accessible for players looking for a quick yet engaging platforming experience, especially with the added depth from the DLC.

The game suffers from bugs and issues with hitboxes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially for less experienced players.
There is a lack of controller support and uncomfortable keyboard controls, which detracts from the overall playability.
The story contains dark and potentially triggering themes that may not be suitable for all players, and some players found the adult content to be overwhelming or distracting.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of ～daydream～ is a dark and traumatic narrative centered around Yuki, whose life is shattered by her mother's death. Players must download an adult content patch to fully understand the plot, as key story elements are hidden behind it, revealing a well-written but deeply depressing tale that explores themes of loss and memory. The game features a mix of adult content and storytelling, with players unlocking significant narrative moments through "memory" rooms, enhancing the emotional depth of Yuki's journey.
- “Even got a nice Japanese dub to it along with a good story.”
- “The story has dark themes where you play as Yuki, whose life was turned upside down in the most unfortunate way after the passing of her beloved mother.”
- “In all, the story is absolutely depressing because of how it unfolds, but it is decently written with little to no translation errors.”
- “The story of ～daydream～ is sad, dark, and traumatic.”
- “After playing ～daydream～ for a bit without the DLC installed, nothing made sense in terms of its story.”
- “Just expect the story to be depressing and filled with adult content just so it can make sense when you play it.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a metroidvania-style linear sidescroller platformer, featuring a complex attack mechanic that adds a puzzle-like element to combat, requiring players to strategize against enemies. While some find it reminiscent of basic platformers, others appreciate its above-average execution, suggesting that it can be enjoyed independently of its adult content.
- “The complexity of the attack button makes for interesting gameplay; it can be annoying, but like a puzzle game, you have to work around baiting enemies into areas that allow you to jump and slam down on them.”
- “What felt like a basic platformer in reality turned out to be above average even among non-R18 platformers. You can enjoy it purely for gameplay as well.”
- “Gameplay: Metroidvania linear sidescroller platform.”
- “The gameplay for ～daydream～ plays like any other platformer to a certain extent.”
- “Gameplay: metroidvania linear sidescroller platform.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its impactful and melancholic quality, significantly enhancing the atmospheric experience. Users highlight it as a standout feature, contributing to the overall mood alongside the dark visuals.
- “The music is surprisingly a banger.”
- “The main draw of this game, though, is the atmosphere created with some amazing dark visuals and melancholic music.”
- “I don't remember seeing any games like this on Steam, or maybe there are one or two and I just don't remember.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of ～daydream～ are characterized by a decent art style and impressive dark visuals that contribute to its atmospheric experience, complemented by melancholic music. While the enemy and boss designs are interesting, some players noted issues with hitboxes that detract from the overall visual enjoyment.
- “The main draw of this game is the atmosphere, created with amazing dark visuals and melancholic music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious towards the end, particularly with the parkour elements, but still enjoyable overall.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing poor hit box mechanics that lead to unfair damage, creating a sense of helplessness and disappointment during gameplay.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, while players who excel at platformers may find the game manageable, it is not without its bugs, indicating that stability issues persist.
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, making for a stable experience overall.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay feels; it rarely crashes or glitches.”
- “The controls are responsive and the game maintains a consistent frame rate, which enhances stability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is its standout feature, characterized by stunning dark visuals and melancholic music that effectively enhance the overall experience. While the plot may be somewhat predictable for genre enthusiasts, it remains engaging and contributes to the unique ambiance that sets the game apart from others on Steam.
- “The main draw of this game is its atmosphere, created with amazing dark visuals and melancholic music. The plot is a little predictable if you're well-versed in this genre, but it's still good. I don't remember seeing any games like this on Steam, or maybe there are one or two that I just don't recall.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its haunting world with every detail.”
- “From the eerie sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the entire experience.”

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～Daydream～When butterflies dance is a role playing game.

～Daydream～When butterflies dance is available on PC and Windows.

～Daydream～When butterflies dance was released on May 26, 2022.

～Daydream～When butterflies dance was developed by Kokutou Umeboshi.

～Daydream～When butterflies dance has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

～Daydream～When butterflies dance is a single player game.

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