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.
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 primarily consisting of walking with minimal interaction or plot.
- Many players expressed frustration with the controls and platforming mechanics, describing them as stiff and unresponsive.
- The game is often seen as a cash grab, with most players purchasing it solely for the wallpapers rather than for an engaging gaming experience.
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and thematic fit for various levels, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the gameplay experience. Complaints include the inability to adjust the volume effectively and the annoyance of hearing the same tracks upon dying. Overall, while some players enjoyed the soundtrack as a redeeming quality, others felt it detracted from the overall experience.
“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.”
“The music isn't my cup of tea but it hardly felt like it fit the area you were currently in, and I'm not sure if this was intentional or not.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally criticized for being subpar, with many reviewers noting a lack of polish and poor controls. However, some players appreciate the surreal and aesthetic qualities, highlighting the clever use of skyboxes and a trippy visual style that aligns with the vaporwave trend. Overall, while the visuals may not be technically impressive, they can be enjoyable for those seeking a unique and dreamlike experience.
“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.”
“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.”
“Controls suck, very bad graphics, not fun at all.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many users noting it feels more like a walking simulator with very little interactive content. Players can expect only about 10 to 15 minutes of actual gameplay, which does not meet the expectations for a more engaging experience. Overall, it seems to be a game that prioritizes aesthetics over substantial gameplay.
“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 chances with crafting cards.”
“If you're looking for hours of good gameplay, this is not the game for you.”
“The gameplay is really blood-pumping (if you find walking in a straight line for about 30 minutes blood-pumping). This game is just a walking simulator, but unlike most walking sims that have a thick plot or a plot that's open to 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!'”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is centered around the theme of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it fails to engage players due to a lack of depth and delivery. Unlike other walking simulators that offer rich narratives, this game presents a minimalistic plot that leaves players feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. Overall, while the moral is meaningful, the execution of the story does not resonate effectively with the gameplay experience.
“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!'”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While "Cities: Skylines II" is generally expected to outperform "Dream Dealer," it has received mixed ratings primarily due to significant performance issues, indicating that optimization remains a concern for players.
“Cities: Skylines II being better than Dream Dealer is 100% guaranteed, even if the game's ratings are 'mixed' due to very poor performance.”
“The optimization issues in this game make it nearly unplayable at times, with frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
“Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe optimization problems that detract from the overall experience.”
