Dream Detective

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Dream Detective is a single player action game. It was developed by Century Game and was released on December 4, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

It’s a game for kids from 0 to 100 years old.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features colorful, detailed, and well-drawn graphics that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a lot of content with various levels and gameplay modes, making it addictive and enjoyable.
The music is charming and adds to the atmosphere, with an easy option to turn it off if desired.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including server problems and bugs that hinder gameplay.
The user interface and user experience are poorly designed, leading to frustration with navigation and gameplay mechanics.
There are many timed levels that can feel stressful and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a charming xylophone jingle that enhances the experience without becoming tiresome. However, some players find certain tracks loop too quickly or have jarring transitions, and while there is an option to turn off the music entirely, the lack of a separate sound control option is noted as a drawback. Overall, the music is considered a strong addition, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is a great addition, featuring a cute little jingle from a xylophone that does not get old as you play the game.”
- “Music can certainly make or break a game, and the music here is a great addition.”
- “Hidden Folks mixed with unique puzzles, great music and art, plus building your castle = a must-have for puzzle gamers.”
- “Oh yes, also make sure to turn off the annoying music.”
- “Some of the music is either looped irritatingly quickly, or has really jarring loop-cuts in it.”
- “There is no way of turning the music off while leaving the sound on.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics are praised for their colorful, unique, and chibi-like art style, which enhances the overall experience with detailed and well-drawn visuals. However, some users noted a lack of graphical options and inconsistencies between zoomed-in scenes and vector-drawn elements. Overall, the vibrant aesthetics contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is colorful, unique, and almost chibi-like.”
- “I love the cute art style and the vibrant colors.”
- “The art style is so good that it was a treat to zoom in and really comb through everything to find the hidden objects.”
- “- no graphical options.”
- “[spoiler] - sometimes there is a clear difference between a highly zoomed-in scene and the vector-drawn graphics placed on it.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforwardness, offering a wealth of content for players. However, some users feel that additional explanations of certain game mechanics would enhance the overall experience.
- “And this is where the gameplay comes in.”
- “Some more explanation about some of the game mechanics might not go amiss.”
- “There is a lot of content here, and the gameplay is very simple and straightforward.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is introduced through a cutscene that provides essential backstory for the main character, setting the stage for the narrative. However, some players feel that the inclusion of numerous timed levels detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
- “When you begin the game, you are greeted with a cutscene explaining the backstory of the main character.”
- “There are way too many timed levels in the main storyline, in my opinion.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting its clever references and engaging level design. However, some feel that the humor could be enhanced with more interactive elements.
- “This game has fantastic level design and includes hilarious references that keep the experience entertaining.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and filled with laughter.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and funny scenarios that add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “The user experience is terrible due to poor performance.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues.”
- “Performance optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay.”