Dream #46

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Dream #46 is a single player action game. It was developed by Pampou and was released on September 10, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

-FR- Dream #46 Également disponible sur Steam : Dream #46 sur Steam Jeu contemplatif par Pampou Graphisme, Prog', Sons, Musique : Pampou Polices utilisées : Tangerine, Sulphur Point & Electronic Highway Sign Logiciels : Unity, Blender, FL Studio, TheGIMP, FMOD Icône : Marlou <3 Playtesting : Sly, Hikaria, Dim, Marlou, Nolan, Remzouze, Lamiche, Alyssa, Félix, Coronana -EN- Dream #46 Also available…

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful, surreal, and colorful dream-like environments with a relaxing ambience and a day/night cycle.
It provides a sense of calm and mindfulness, with emotional and atmospheric storytelling through collectible letters.
The game's gradual progression through ship upgrades and unique areas encourages players to complete the experience.

Boat controls are janky, overly sensitive, and poorly implemented, severely impacting gameplay enjoyment and navigation.
The slow travel and pacing make exploration tedious and boring over time, especially when collecting remaining items.
The game suffers from low FPS, poor camera angles, limited controller support (although improved by an update), and an abrupt, poorly foreshadowed dark ending.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming Wind Waker-inspired art style with a pleasant day and night cycle, creating a relaxing and beautiful ambiance. Although the performance can be slow at times, the overall visual experience is appealing and serene.
- “The art style is very much like Wind Waker and has a nice ambience with a day and night cycle.”
- “The game's visuals are nice, it's relaxing, and the scenery is beautiful.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is widely criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or engaging loops, resulting in an experience that feels more like an art exhibition than a game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews of the game's atmosphere are mixed: some praise its impeccable and lovely ambiance, while others feel the unusually fast boat steering clashes with and undermines the intended mood.
- “A lovely game with impeccable atmosphere.”
music
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Users feel that the music lacks the relaxing, dreamlike quality found in Wind Waker, contributing to a less immersive experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is seen as tedious and time-consuming, especially when exploring familiar areas for remaining collectibles, leading to a boring experience despite the slow-paced, walking simulator design.
- “I understand this is considered a walking simulator therefore it's not necessarily meant to be fast paced, but it feels really tedious and time consuming to get around, and when you've already seen everything and are just looking for the last few scrolls, it can get very boring.”
story
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The story is uniquely conveyed through collectible letters found throughout the levels, which users found engaging and uplifting. This narrative approach effectively enhances the overall mood and enjoyment of the game.
- “I very much enjoyed how the story was presented through letters that you pick up on the levels, and the messages contained within those letters put me in a good mood.”