Do Animals Dream?
- June 14, 2021
- Black Vein Productions
Get on Steam"Do Animals Dream?" is a narrative-driven exploration game that delves into the emotions and dreams of various animals. Players interact with different creatures, experiencing their dreams and learning about their thoughts and feelings. The game aims to promote empathy and understanding towards animals and their experiences.
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Reviews
- The game presents a thought-provoking narrative that encourages players to reflect on animal welfare and ethical choices without being overly preachy.
- The characters are cute and the dialogue is humorous, creating a light-hearted atmosphere that contrasts with the darker themes of the story.
- Despite its short length, the game offers multiple endings and replay options, making it engaging and worth the time for players interested in its themes.
- The game has technical issues, including bugs and unclear autosave mechanics, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Some players feel the game's message is too heavy-handed or comes off as vegan propaganda, which may alienate those with differing views on animal consumption.
- The graphics and animations are considered underwhelming by some, detracting from the overall experience despite the cute character designs.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as both beautiful and sad, with players noting its emotional depth and the potential for varied outcomes based on choices. However, some critics found the narrative lacking, labeling it predictable and too short, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these mixed feelings, the game's unique visuals and character interactions were appreciated, making it enjoyable for those seeking a relaxed gameplay experience.
“The game is really beautiful and the story makes a lot of sense.”
“I'm definitely going to play it a few more times and see how making different choices might affect the story.”
“Firstly, I just want to warn everyone that this game has a sad story and some of the images may be traumatizing.”
“I'm going to be honest... I spent 7 dollars on a game that tried to turn me vegan with uninteresting dialogue, characters, and a predictable storyline.”
“The story is hardly existent and it's too short and 'cute' to accomplish the same depth it's attempting.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style and adorable character designs, while others criticize the limited animations and performance issues, particularly on certain devices. Overall, the visuals create a charming atmosphere, but the lack of fluidity in character movements detracts from the experience.
“Overall, I'd give this game a 5/5 for the graphics.”
“The visuals are unique, and I loved the characters; I think in a different storyline, this would have been much more enjoyable.”
“The graphics create a great vibe, but as you enjoy your way around with the cute animals, don't be fooled by the dark side of the game!”
“Not to mention the game's visuals, the main character (why is he walking like that?) and NPC sprites look adorable (despite some of them being morbidly misconfigured).”
“Though I do wish it had better graphics and performed better on my MacBook.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a slow start that eventually evolves into an enjoyable experience as players explore the island and its characters. While some users found the pacing fast and the gameplay simple, others noted issues with movement that needed addressing for a more satisfying experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of fun exploration and straightforward mechanics.
“After working through the issues with movement mentioned in other reviews, gameplay was fairly enjoyable!”
“The pacing is fast and the gameplay is simple.”
“The start felt very slow, but when it got to the gameplay and exploring the stories behind the island and characters, it was very fun.”
“The crossover of gameplay and intention just was not working for me.”
“The pacing is fast, and the gameplay is simple.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a charming juxtaposition of cute and lovable characters with dark, morbid themes, creating a unique tonal shift. Players appreciate the intentionally funny moments and light-hearted dialogues that evolve into creepier undertones, resulting in a blend of humor that elicits genuine laughter while maintaining an unsettling atmosphere.
“I think the juxtaposition is cute, funny even, and made the tone of the endings creepier.”
“The characters are cute, funny, and lovable.”
“The dialogues are humorous and light-hearted at first, but it gets dark and morbid very quickly, which I actually like.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by heartfelt messaging and strong character interactions, which many players find wholesome and endearing. While some may view the themes as overt, the overall sentiment resonates positively with the audience.
“The messaging is pretty on-the-nose, but it's very heartfelt and it's a message I agree with.”
“I loved all the characters; the interactions with them were really wholesome and cute.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being repetitive, and the lack of sound effects, such as footsteps, is also mentioned. However, the short length of the game mitigates these issues for players.
“The music loops can get quite repetitive, and there are very few sound effects, like no footsteps, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short period of play.”
“While the game is short, the limited music options and repetitive tracks can become tiresome.”
