Dream Detective
- December 4, 2019
- Century Game
- 21h median play time
Get on SteamIt’s a game for kids from 0 to 100 years old.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 game's 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 small icons.
- There are too many timed levels that can be frustrating and feel like filler, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a charming xylophone jingle that enhances the experience without becoming repetitive. However, some players find certain tracks irritating due to quick looping and jarring transitions, and there are mixed opinions on the ability to toggle music on and off. Overall, while the music adds to the game's appeal, it may not suit everyone's taste.
“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.”
“- no way of turning the music off, but leaving the sound on.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 just 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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.
“There is a lot of content here, and the gameplay is very simple and straightforward.”
“And this is where the gameplay comes in.”
“Some more explanation about some of the game mechanics might not go amiss.”
“The gameplay is very simple and straightforward.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is introduced through a cutscene that provides essential backstory for the main character, but some players feel that the narrative is hindered by an excessive number of timed levels throughout the main storyline.
“When you begin the game, you are greeted with a cutscene explaining the backstory of the main character.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor user experience and subpar performance, indicating significant room for improvement.
“The user experience is terrible due to poor performance.”
“The game suffers from significant optimization issues.”
“Performance optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
