Dream Catcher: Prologue

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Welcome to Nappia, the magical land of hopes and dreams taking shape in your sleep. Despite the cozy and relaxing vibe, in this first chapter you're on a mission to deliver the dreams to their dreamers. Assemble, clean, and paint dreams to learn more about the characters and their backstories! Nappia has so much to offer to the newly hired Dream Catchers: - A charismatic guide named Somnio will …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features lovely and calming graphics and music, creating a soothing atmosphere.
It's a simple and relaxing puzzle game that is easy to understand and play.
The representation of diverse characters adds a positive touch to the game's narrative.

The narrative and story elements feel shallow and unengaging, lacking depth and connection.
The painting and cleaning mechanics seem pointless and do not contribute meaningfully to the gameplay.
The game may be too easy, offering little challenge and leaving players wanting more complexity.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players feeling disconnected and uninterested in the narrative. Critics describe the story as dull and unnecessary, with dream snippets that feel irrelevant and poorly integrated into the gameplay. Overall, some players express a preference for a version of the game without any story elements.
- “I recommend Dream Catcher: Prologue to players interested in the finished game and/or a casual puzzle and story experience, particularly if they want to get involved in development.”
- “Only a brief snapshot of each dreamer's story.”
- “However, I just did not care for any of the narrative and story side; for me, I personally could not connect with it (it didn't grab me).”
- “The 'story' is just dull and unnecessary.”
- “The items don't really feel like they fit with what the story says the dreams are about, and since the dreams and story snippets don't seem to affect anything else, they feel shoehorned in.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised for their pleasing and calming visuals, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics and the music were really lovely and calming, which I certainly liked.”
- “Pleasing visuals.”
- “The gameplay is simple and the visuals are pleasing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience while players engage with the spatial puzzle gameplay. Many users find the combination of beautiful graphics and tranquil background music particularly enjoyable, especially while reading the accompanying short stories.
- “The graphics and the music were really lovely and calming, which I certainly liked.”
- “The gameplay consists of rotating around to make the pieces fit at a certain angle, and the background music is really soothing. I enjoy reading the short stories.”
- “The soothing music enhances the beautiful atmosphere of the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, involving rotating pieces to fit them at specific angles, which some players find enjoyable but would like to see evolve into a more complex experience. The visuals are appealing, and the soothing background music enhances the overall atmosphere, complemented by engaging short stories.
- “The gameplay is simple and the visuals are pleasing.”
- “The gameplay consists of rotating around to make the pieces fit at a certain angle, and the background music is really soothing. I enjoy reading the short stories.”
- “I'd like to see the gameplay become more complex as it's very simple in the prologue.”
- “The gameplay consists of rotating around to make the pieces fit at a certain angle, and while the background music is really soothing, it feels repetitive.”
- “The gameplay is simple and lacks depth, which makes it less engaging over time.”