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Do Animals Dream?

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71%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, monetization
71% User Score Based on 72 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Do Animals Dream? is a single player action game. It was developed by Black Vein Productions and was released on June 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
story5 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of cute visuals and dark themes, creating an engaging contrast that provokes thought about animal ethics.
  • Players can enjoy multiple endings and replayability, with various dialogue choices that allow for exploration of different perspectives on animal treatment.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and show passion for improving the game, which adds to the overall charm of the experience.
  • The game is criticized for its reliance on a heavy-handed vegan agenda, which may alienate players who do not share the same views.
  • Technical issues such as awkward character movement and minor bugs detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The narrative can feel preachy and overly simplistic, leading to a lack of depth in the exploration of its themes.
  • story
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as dark and gory, with themes that may be divisive among players, particularly regarding its moral undertones about animal rights. While some find the narrative engaging and the character interactions enriching, others criticize it for being predictable and lacking depth. Overall, it offers a mix of humor and reflection, encouraging players to explore different choices and their consequences within a unique, animal-inhabited setting.

    • “A wonderfully dark and gory story, ending in hardship, should you bring it on yourself.”
    • “I think most players would enjoy this game for the dialogue alone and the other elements just help to further support what is ultimately an interesting story.”
    • “If you like story-driven little games, I highly suggest trying this one out.”
    • “Alright, I'm gonna be real 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.”
    • “The story is written in a way that gets so hyperbolic that I'm unsure what the takeaway is here.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute aesthetics and unique art style, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing, which create a stark contrast to the darker themes of the gameplay. While the visuals are considered impressive for an indie title, some players noted a lack of character animations, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as colorful and appealing, though they may not be suitable for younger audiences due to the game's underlying messages.

    • “Overall, I'd give this game a 5/5 for the graphics.”
    • “Beautiful visuals, great characters, some fun dialogues, and it certainly gets you thinking.”
    • “The game is really well written and has impressive graphics for an indie title.”
    • “Its vibrant, kid-friendly graphics and happy soundtrack is a stark contrast to the game’s subject matter.”
    • “Its kid-friendly, colourful blocky graphics completely and purposefully juxtapose the developers’ actual intentions behind the game.”
    • “Thought I do wish it had better graphics and performed better on my MacBook.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the heavy reliance on text cutscenes that detract from actual gameplay, while others appreciate the island exploration and item interaction mechanics. Although the game features enjoyable exploration and storytelling, it suffers from slow pacing, choppy performance, and awkward character movement, which can hinder the overall experience. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay solid and engaging once the initial hurdles are overcome.

    • “In terms of gameplay, it works, involving island exploration, finding items in one place to use in another.”
    • “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.”
    • “After working through the issues with movement mentioned in other reviews, gameplay was fairly enjoyable!”
    • “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to convey their narrative through the game mechanics, and instead decided it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
    • “Overall the game is short (first playthrough was about an hour) and has a bit of performance choppiness and basic gameplay.”
    • “The cross of gameplay and intention just was not working for me.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cute and lovable characters, intentional comedic moments, and a blend of light-hearted and dark themes. While many players found the juxtaposition of humor and creepiness effective and enjoyed the funny dialogues, some felt that excessive dialogue choices and fetch quests detracted from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the humor elicits a range of reactions, from laughter to discomfort, depending on the context.

    • “The characters are cute, funny, and lovable.”
    • “There were some intentionally humorous moments that got a good laugh out of me.”
    • “Within the first 10 minutes of the game, I was frozen, not sure I could handle the game… and then laughing hysterically at the choices.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its wholesome and heartfelt messaging, with endearing characters and interactions that evoke positive emotions. However, some players feel that certain choices are forced, which can detract from the emotional experience, as they may feel pressured to engage with the game's themes rather than having the freedom to choose indifferently.

    • “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.”
    • “However, players can choose to follow this messaging or behave indifferently to the animals, ignoring their heartfelt pleas.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with a price of around $8 USD deemed excessive given its defects and shortcomings, especially when compared to numerous high-quality free games available on Steam.

    • “The game has a cash grab price of around $8 USD, which is not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music features a vibrant, kid-friendly soundtrack that contrasts with its darker themes, but players note that the looping tracks can become repetitive and annoying, especially since there are limited sound effects and no option to mute the music independently. However, the short length of the game mitigates this issue somewhat.

    • “Its vibrant, kid-friendly graphics and happy soundtrack create a stark contrast to the game’s subject matter.”
    • “There are also very few sound effects (no footsteps, for example), and the music loops can get quite repetitive. However, since the game is really short, it's not much of a problem.”
    • “You can't even mute the annoying looping music without turning the whole game sound down in the menu.”
    • “Its vibrant, kid-friendly graphics and happy soundtrack are a stark contrast to the game’s subject matter.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers solid replayability due to its streamlined design, allowing players to quickly engage with different elements without unnecessary fluff. Although it is relatively short (under two hours), there are numerous tasks and bonding opportunities with animals that encourage players to revisit the game for a more comprehensive experience.

    • “The developers were amazing at creating solid replay value, cutting out the fluff in replays to focus on what we wanted to change.”
    • “It's a fairly short game (under two hours), but there was a lot that I didn't do, so it has replay value if you want to complete more tasks for the animals and bond with them further.”
    • “It's a fairly short game (under two hours), but there was a lot that I didn't do, so it has some replay value if you want to really do more tasks for the animals and bond more.”
    • “Once you finish the main storyline, there's not much incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
    • “While the game offers multiple endings, the differences between them are minimal, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly for streaming, leading to performance choppiness during gameplay. Additionally, its short length of about an hour may not justify the experience for some players.

    • “Overall, the game is short (first playthrough was about an hour) and has some performance choppiness and basic gameplay.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized as kid-friendly, enhanced by an upbeat soundtrack reminiscent of classic games like *Donkey Kong* and *George of the Jungle*, contributing to a lively and engaging environment.

    • “The sound matches this kid-friendly atmosphere with its upbeat rhythm, reminiscent of Donkey Kong or George of the Jungle.”
    • “The sound also matches this kid-friendly atmosphere with its upbeat rhythm, reminiscent of Donkey Kong or George of the Jungle.”
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Do Animals Dream? is a action game.

Do Animals Dream? is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Do Animals Dream? was released on June 14, 2021.

Do Animals Dream? was developed by Black Vein Productions.

Do Animals Dream? has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Do Animals Dream? is a single player game.

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