Dream Factory

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Dream Factory is a single player strategy game. It was developed by The Tambourine and was released on November 2, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

stability6 negative mentions

The premise of the game, a film studio management simulator, has potential and could be interesting if developed further.
Some players found the graphics decent and appreciated the idea behind the game.
There are trading cards available, which is a minor positive aspect for collectors.

The game is riddled with bugs, making it completely unplayable and frustrating for users.
There is no tutorial or instructions, leaving players confused about how to progress in the game.
The developers have seemingly abandoned the game, with no updates or improvements since 2015.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and lag issues that render it nearly unplayable. While some express hope for future improvements, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly made and lacks the necessary polish to function properly.
- “It is entirely bug-ridden and laggy, and doesn't even remotely work.”
- “So buggy it's unplayable.”
- “Not a very good game; it's the only game out of my 400+ games on Steam that crashes and glitches.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of a consistent art style that combines elements from "Papers, Please" and "Prison Architect," resulting in an unsettling visual experience. Additionally, the overall aesthetic is described as grim and unappealing, compounded by an unintuitive user interface and the absence of customization options.
- “The art style looks almost identical to 'Papers, Please'.”
- “The graphics are so realistic that it creates an immersive experience.”
- “The art style looks almost identical to 'Papers, Please.'”
- “The UI is very unintuitive, there's no sound, and the graphics are grim and awful.”
- “The game needs a more consistent art style.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has been criticized for lacking any music or sound effects, with multiple users noting the complete absence of audio, resulting in a silent gameplay experience. This absence of sound has contributed to negative perceptions of the game's overall quality and playability.
- “Nevermind the fact that this game is in a barebones half-coded state at which it never should have been released in any capacity, the game doesn't even contain any sound effects or music - just silence.”
- “So you begin the game and the first thing you notice is there's zero sound, no sound effects, no soundtrack, nothing - it's weird.”
- “There is no sound or music implemented.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the gameplay, citing difficulties in understanding and executing basic mechanics, which hinder their ability to explore the game's full potential.
- “I wish I could give a more in-depth view of the rest of the gameplay, but I couldn't get to any of it.”
- “I can't even get basic mechanics to work...”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a grey-brown aesthetic reminiscent of an old scroll, which some users feel contributes to an unnecessarily gloomy ambiance.
- “Everything has this grey-brown style, looking like an old scroll and thus creating an unnecessary gloomy atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's initial release was plagued with issues, but subsequent patches improved its playability, enhancing its overall replayability despite still having numerous remaining problems.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
- “Despite the initial excitement, the lack of varied gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a slog than a fresh experience.”