- July 31, 2015
- HyperSloth
- 3h median play time
Dream
Platforms
About
"Dream" is a single-player adventure game with a strong focus on exploration and puzzle-solving within the subconscious mind of its protagonist, Howard Phillips. The game boasts stunning visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, and a dense atmosphere, but is held back by numerous bugs and a significant amount of grinding. Players can shape Howard's future by making choices that lead to multiple possible endings in this non-linear narrative experience.











- The game features beautiful graphics and a stunning soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The concept of exploring dreams and solving puzzles is intriguing and offers a unique gameplay experience.
- The game has potential for deep storytelling and emotional engagement, with some players finding it thought-provoking.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor optimization that hinder gameplay.
- Many players find the puzzles tedious and lacking clear direction, leading to frustration and confusion.
- The protagonist's voice acting and dialogue are often criticized as annoying and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.
story
272 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it touching and intriguing, while others criticize it for being simplistic and poorly developed. Many noted that the narrative is often overshadowed by tedious puzzles, leading to frustration, and that the connection between the story and gameplay can feel disjointed. Overall, while there are hints of a compelling story, it lacks depth and clarity, leaving players wanting more engagement and coherence.
“It is a really touching story about the feelings of loss and the insecurities of the protagonist.”
“This is one of the best story-driven puzzle games I've played in a long time.”
“The story and the way the game develops as you learn more about the character and their story is also interesting.”
“The game lacks clear direction, has a barely-existing story with lackluster voicework and most of the 'puzzles' are unintuitive or simply unfun.”
“What I got is run around and do puzzles with little to no story.”
“The backstory is utterly forgettable.”