Dream Chamber
- July 31, 2015
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Get on Steam"Dream Chamber" is a humorous 30s-inspired adventure game with a quirky cartoon style, following Charlie, a rich heir and amateur detective. After his girlfriend is robbed, Charlie uses his exceptional memory to investigate the case, even when his uncle, the detective in charge, advises against it. The game allows players to explore crime scenes in both reality and dreams, offering a fresh take on classic adventure games.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and colorful art style, complemented by a captivating jazz and swing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The dream-mechanic and the innovative battle system involving conversations as battles provide a fresh and entertaining twist to the gameplay.
- The story is engaging with interesting historical facts, and the voice acting, particularly the female roles, is well-received.
- The dialogue system is poorly designed, leading to tedious and unnecessary intermissions when traveling between locations.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness in challenges and has a linear story that restricts player freedom, making it feel short and incomplete.
- Some puzzles are frustratingly designed, particularly the stealth mini-game, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the adventure.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its interesting historical context and enjoyable flow, but opinions vary on its depth and completeness, with some players finding it linear and short. While the narrative is considered original and engaging, it leaves some players wanting more, particularly in terms of resolution and complexity. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, with potential for expansion in future installments.
“While driving between places in town, we learn lots of interesting facts about the time the story is situated in.”
“In my opinion, a great game with a deep story.”
“The puzzles are not that hard, not at all; the environment is good, and the story has a pleasurable flow.”
“The game is fun enough, but it ends with an incomplete story.”
“Also, keep in mind it's a linear story; you cannot really do some things before you have finished others.”
“This game was a lot easier than the other adventure games, and the story was very short.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique and colorful art style, enhancing the game's dream-mechanic and fortress battle system. However, some players express frustration with poorly designed puzzles that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some gameplay concerns.
“The art style is unique and colorful; the dream mechanic is a great idea, and I really enjoyed the tearing-down-the-fortress battle system.”
“Fun game, a little short, but the use of dream photographic memory is a lovely twist!”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in "Dream Chamber" features original jazz and swing compositions that enhance the game's art deco aesthetic and create a captivating atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the catchy soundtrack complements the narrative, making it particularly appealing to fans of classic detective stories.
“The thing that most impressed me about Dream Chamber is all the original jazz and swing music - really catchy and gave the game a very definite mood, and worked beautifully with the art deco styling.”
“However, the soundtrack and the plot were very original.”
“If you like old detective stories with old-fashioned clothes and nice jazz music, you may find the game very intriguing.”
“The soundtrack was repetitive and quickly became annoying, detracting from the overall experience.”
“The music felt out of place and didn't match the game's atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself.”
“While the game had potential, the lack of variety in the music made it feel monotonous.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is seen as lacking, with some users feeling that the writing could be more engaging and funny. While the portrayal of inept heroes may not resonate with everyone, it is generally not considered overly frustrating.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique and colorful art style, innovative dream-mechanic, and engaging fortress battle system, which collectively enhance the overall experience.
“The art style is unique and colorful, and the dream mechanic is a great idea. I really enjoyed the fortress-tearing battle system.”
