Dream Dealer
- October 1, 2016
- EternityStudios
- 8h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreDream Dealer, also known as DMT: Dream Dealer - Eternity, is a first-person exploration game set in a surreal, psychedelic world. As the "Dream Dealer," players must gather dream fragments and solve puzzles while navigating a series of vivid and abstract environments. The game features a variety of challenging obstacles and thought-provoking themes, making for a unique and immersive experience.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful backgrounds and aesthetic visuals that appeal to fans of vaporwave and surreal themes.
- Some players found the music enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, providing a calming experience.
- A few users reported that the game helped them find joy and hope during difficult times, serving as a brief escape from reality.
- The gameplay is criticized for being short, lacking depth, and often frustrating due to poor controls and platforming mechanics.
- Many players purchased the game primarily for the wallpapers, which are not easily accessible through the points shop, leading to disappointment.
- Overall, the game is described as low effort, with unfinished graphics and a lack of engaging content, making it feel like a waste of money.
- music27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and thematic qualities that enhance the surreal aesthetic, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the gameplay. Complaints include the inability to turn down the music and its tendency to restart upon dying, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is seen as a redeeming factor by some, it may not appeal to all players.
“However, if you're looking for a surreal and aesthetic game with good music, you've come to the right place.”
“10/10 would aesthetic again, enjoyed it a fair bit, the game is short and sweet but with satisfying visuals and a tight soundtrack.”
“Finally, there is the soundtrack (which has to be the only redeeming factor to this game) each track played fits the theme of the level it's played, such as the really terrifying track played in the hellish hall or the very light and airy track played in the mountain stage.”
“A complaint I do have is that the music repeats every time you die.”
“The music repeats when you 'die', which is really annoying and the controls are very stiff, so you may die often.”
“Walk through 'beautiful' environments with nothing interesting to explore and suddenly end up in a terrible platform/jump'n'run game... and the music can't be switched off or tuned down, though there's a setting for that in the options menu.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that while the visuals are occasionally pretty and exhibit a surreal, vaporwave aesthetic, they ultimately fall short of expectations. Critics describe the graphics as "bad" and "semi-okay," suggesting that the game relies heavily on aesthetic appeal rather than technical quality. Despite this, some players appreciate the dreamy visuals and clever use of skyboxes, indicating that the graphics may still resonate with fans of trippy themes and good music.
“However, if you're looking for a surreal and aesthetic game with good music, you've come to the right place.”
“Because, if nothing else, 'Dream Dealer' has some decent aesthetic sensibilities and clever use of skyboxes.”
“10/10 would aesthetic again, enjoyed it a fair bit; the game is short and sweet but with satisfying visuals and a tight soundtrack.”
“Aside from the occasionally pretty visuals and surreal settings, as well as the trading cards and backgrounds that come with it, there isn't much else going for it.”
“Controls suck, very bad graphics, not fun at all.”
“But all I got was a game trying a bit too hard to be surreal and fit in with the 'vaporwave' aesthetic that has become popular in recent years.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many reviewers noting it consists mainly of walking in a straight line for a short duration, lacking depth or meaningful interaction. Players seeking substantial gameplay experiences will likely be disappointed, as the game offers little beyond a brief walking simulation without a compelling plot. Overall, expectations should be tempered, as the gameplay does not deliver on quality or quantity.
“Honestly, it has 10 or 15 minutes of gameplay, but it has some really good wallpapers. However, they are not on the Steam Points Store yet, so I'd wait unless you want to take your luck with crafting cards.”
“If you're looking for hours of good gameplay, this is not the game for you.”
“Third is the gameplay, and let me tell you, it's really blood-pumping (if you find walking in a straight line for about 30 minutes blood-pumping). Seriously, this game is just a walking sim, but unlike most walking sims that have a really thick plot or a plot that's up for interpretation, this game just throws you in and says 'look!'”
“But the gameplay and plot were not delivered.”
“Gameplay is not very good, but no need to expect a lot from this kind of game.”
“Third is the 'gameplay' and let me tell you, it's really blood pumping (if you find walking in a straight line for about 30 minutes blood pumping). Seriously, this game is just a walking sim, but unlike most walking sims that have a really thick plot or a plot that's up for interpretation (much like Awkward Dimensions), this game just throws you in and says 'look!'”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but many users feel that it lacks depth and engagement. The narrative is criticized for being underdeveloped, especially in comparison to other walking simulators that offer richer plots or deeper themes. Overall, while the message is meaningful, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“But the gameplay and plot were not delivered.”
“This game is just a walking sim, but unlike most walking sims that have a really thick plot or a plot that's up for interpretation, this game just throws you in and says 'look!'”
“This game is just a walking sim, but unlike most walking sims that have a really thick plot or a plot that's up for interpretation, this game just throws you in and says 'look!'”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Cities: Skylines II has received mixed ratings primarily due to its poor performance, indicating significant optimization issues. Despite this, some users still believe it surpasses Dream Dealer in overall quality.
“Cities: Skylines II being better than Dream Dealer is 100% guaranteed, even if the game's ratings are 'mixed' due to very poor performance.”
