DDR: The Beginning

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 155 reviews
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BUY THE FULL GAME!https://store.steampowered.com/app/1542110/Daydream_Forgotten_Sorrow/ About the GameThis is the first act of Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow — a horror-infused, puzzle-packed, atmospheric adventure game. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is an atmospheric adventure game starring Griffin, a little boy who struggles to face his fears. Thankfully, his teddy bear companion Birly is always by …

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews
graphics13 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that captivates players.
  • Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good challenge, encouraging creative thinking.
  • The relationship between the protagonist and the teddy bear adds emotional depth to the gameplay.
  • Controls are often clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game feels unfinished, with many bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
  • It heavily resembles 'Little Nightmares' without offering enough unique elements to stand out.
  • graphics28 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style as colorful, quirky, and beautifully detailed, while others criticize it for being grainy and lacking polish. Many users appreciate the intriguing environments and character designs, but some feel that the visuals do not offer a unique aesthetic or "wow factor." Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of charming and flawed, with potential for improvement in the full release.

    • “The art style is gorgeous, with beautifully detailed environments and character designs.”
    • “Experience the breathtaking world of Daydream Prologue, with its detailed setting and beautiful graphics.”
    • “The puzzles are well-designed, the soundtrack is magnificent, and the visuals are on another level.”
    • “The graphics are most of the time ugly and grainy.”
    • “The character models feel lifeless (specifically the bear feels like straight out of a horror game) and the graphics, as people before me have said, feel very poor at times.”
    • “Just get Little Nightmares, this is just a low graphic imitation.”
  • story24 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and poorly executed, while others appreciate its emotional depth and intriguing themes. Many highlight the beautiful visuals and engaging puzzles, but express disappointment in the lack of dialogue and clarity in the narrative. Overall, while some players are excited about the potential of the story, others feel it falls short, describing it as amateurish or lacking motivation.

    • “I like this game, and I feel that there are more layers in this story.”
    • “An incredibly beautiful game, a pleasant and exciting atmosphere and cool storytelling.”
    • “The beautiful visual style and touching story about loyal friends will plunge us into this mysterious world and won't want to let us go back.”
    • “The story is never motivating or even really explains what is happening.”
    • “This story here is just... weird and amateurish.”
    • “Definitely not something that should be released under 'prologue'; 'demo' would be more fitting, but it feels more like a beta. I can't even pretend I'm interested in the story, as a whole chunk is missing.”
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay of the prologue has received mixed reviews, with some praising the new mechanics, such as commanding a teddy bear, and the emotional storytelling, while others criticize the slow movement, lack of clarity in puzzle mechanics, and technical issues like stuttering. Many players found the puzzles to be frustratingly specific and poorly explained, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are elements of engagement and creativity, the gameplay lacks the polish and excitement expected from a title inspired by "Little Nightmares."

    • “It even has new game mechanics compared to Little Nightmares, like giving orders to your teddy bear.”
    • “Get lost in the captivating gameplay of Daydream Prologue, which will keep you engaged for hours on end.”
    • “The gameplay is built on the interaction with the bear, so we will be giving certain commands to our friend, thanks to which we will successfully move forward in the story.”
    • “Gameplay and puzzles weren't particularly thrilling, with some of the puzzles being more of a test of how quickly you could accurately maneuver your character than a head-scratcher.”
    • “It should have something in the story to draw your curiosity, something in the visuals to really catch the artistic eye, or something in the gameplay that makes you want to play more, and this prologue had none of that for me, so I can't really recommend it.”
    • “On top of that, the game is full of bad gameplay choices, such as invisible walls to block you from progressing instead of a simple warning text.”
  • atmosphere17 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive and beautiful visuals, vibrant colors, and engaging soundtrack that enhance the overall experience. However, some users find the atmosphere lacking in tension or depth, describing it as bland or unremarkable at times. Overall, the game is noted for its intriguing blend of horror and whimsy, creating a unique and captivating environment.

    • “A beautiful picture, a lively atmosphere, interesting puzzles, and pleasant colors delight the soul.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is immersive, and the soundtrack is lovely.”
    • “An incredibly beautiful game, a pleasant and exciting atmosphere, and cool storytelling.”
    • “There is no tension or atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is bland.”
    • “Even though the movement and animations were at times janky, the atmosphere completely sucked me in.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while the main menu music is praised for its beauty, in-game music is often described as minimal or barely noticeable. However, some players appreciate the immersive atmosphere and the overall quality of the soundtrack, highlighting its contribution to the game's depth and ambiance.

    • “Great job on the atmosphere and the soundtrack.”
    • “Sound: excellent ambiance and soundtrack.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is immersive, and the soundtrack is lovely.”
    • “The music is okay at the main menu but is more or less non-existent during gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
    • “There are very few memorable tracks, and the overall audio experience feels bland.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the touching relationship between Griffin and his teddy bear, Birley, which adds depth to the narrative. Players are drawn into a beautifully crafted world filled with mysteries, where Griffin's journey to confront his inner fears is both engaging and poignant. Despite some criticisms regarding audio design and character movement, the overall storytelling effectively evokes strong emotions.

    • “The relationship between Griffin and Birley is endearing and adds emotional depth to the game.”
    • “The beautiful visual style and touching story about the loyal friends will plunge us into this mysterious world and won't let us go back. To find out how this adventure ends, you need to wait for the main game's release.”
    • “Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is an atmospheric adventure game that tells the touching story of Griffin, who is struggling with his inner fears, and his friend Teddy Bear Birley is always ready to help him.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting sluggish and stuttering movement that detracts from the overall experience. Many have expressed frustration with the controls, deeming them poor and unresponsive, and are hopeful for future improvements from the developers.

    • “The game features better graphics with improved performance, running smoothly at 60fps.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for stunning visuals without sacrificing frame rates.”
    • “I love how the game runs flawlessly, maintaining high-quality graphics while staying at 60fps.”
    • “I bailed on the prologue after pushing something off a high shelf that resulted in me getting stuck to the object and falling to my death, and by that point, I'd already been noticing and battling the sluggish, stuttering movement.”
    • “And the game kept stuttering throughout the gameplay.”
    • “I love the idea, but controls and optimization are so bad and wonky... I hope the devs will work on it more.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game is not entirely bug-free, with users reporting various stability issues such as animation stutters and inconsistencies in object handling. Despite these problems, the overall experience is still considered impressive, and there is hope that the developers will address these issues before the final release.

    • “100% bug-free product”
    • “Feels quite raw and a bit buggy animation-wise: the companion might stutter sometimes; if you go to another room carrying stuff in your hands, it falls to the floor but the protagonist still holds her hands in the carrying position. With that said, the game is amazing overall, if the developers manage to fix these issues by the time of its release, which they hopefully will.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as occasionally amusing, contributing to its colorful and engaging atmosphere, which enhances the overall experience while solving puzzles for extended periods.

    • “A colorful and funny game in which a lot of puzzles will drag you into the game for several hours!”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with puzzles that are overly obvious and lack challenge, leading to a monotonous experience.

    • “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel monotonous.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the art style is praised for its gorgeous and detailed environments and character designs, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.

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