Dream Stone

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Dream Stone is a single player action game. It was developed by QuickSave and was released on March 8, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dreamstone is a surreal puzzle-platformer where you must navigate through three dream chapters to find the Dream Stones and wake up from a mysterious dream. Each chapter features unique puzzles that must be solved to progress, with the promise of unexpected events after obtaining all the stones. With atmospheric art by S.D. Stoeltje, the game offers a visually captivating experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dream Stone offers a unique and immersive atmosphere, with distinct visual styles across its three chapters that evoke a dreamlike quality.
The game encourages quiet exploration and reflection, allowing players to project their own interpretations onto the minimalist environments and soundscapes.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides a meditative experience that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate walking simulators and light puzzle-solving.

The game suffers from technical issues, including clunky controls, poor navigation, and occasional optimization problems that detract from the overall experience.
Its brevity and lack of replay value may leave players feeling unsatisfied, as the game can be completed in under two hours with little incentive to return.
The absence of guidance or assistance in puzzles can lead to frustration, especially for players who prefer more structured gameplay.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "dream stone" is praised for its ability to create a contemplative and immersive atmosphere, with ambient melodies and echoing tones that enhance the dreamlike experience. While some players find the music calming and integral to the game's meditative tone, others note that it can also evoke anxiety in more intense moments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and player immersion.
- “Though brief, Dream Stone aims to immerse the player in a contemplative, otherworldly state, using its environments and music to evoke the feeling of wandering through a vivid and unstable dreamscape.”
- “The soundtrack complements this atmosphere beautifully with ambient melodies and soft, echoing tones that fade in and out like distant memories.”
- “The puzzles are simple yet challenging, and the atmosphere the music provides had me really immersed!”
- “Instead, I get stuck in catacombs getting killed by the smoke monster from 'Lost' while the anxiety-inducing music is playing in the background.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It's all right... decent graphics, simple (mostly) puzzles, decent music, and a few finicky bits where you have to jump and/or place objects just so, but generally it is a fun and adequate walking simulator/light puzzle game.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game exhibit a mix of styles, with distinct aesthetics for each chapter, ranging from dark contrasts to vibrant colors. However, many users report that the overall graphical quality is below average, with issues such as clunky controls and missing elements that detract from the experience. While some find the graphics acceptable for the game's low price, others express frustration with the visual presentation and performance.
- “Each chapter is crafted around a different aesthetic identity—the 'dark' world plays with heavy contrast and shadow, the 'colorful' world bursts with brightness and geometric shapes, while the 'dazzle' world feels like an ethereal synthesis of light and abstraction.”
- “- graphics are pretty good”
- “It's all right....decent graphics, simple (mostly) puzzles, decent music, and a few finicky bits where you have to jump and/or place objects just so, but generally it is a fun and adequate walking simulator/light puzzle game (very, very light.....like in the pick-up-object-place-object-elsewhere vein of 'puzzle' solving).”
- “Graphics are below average.”
- “You then get teleported to a disgusting looking place where all essential graphics were missing.”
- “I had to remove all the game-setting files in the game files and had to turn down the graphics to low in the options so I can slightly, very slightly, see the ground if I look directly down.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Dream Stone" is characterized by its minimalistic and straightforward mechanics, aligning with its walking-simulator design that emphasizes mood and atmosphere over challenge and progression. While some players may find the lack of narrative depth and mechanical sophistication unsatisfying, others appreciate its meditative quality and reflective nature, making it a tranquil experience for fans of similar indie titles.
- “The result is an experience that feels meditative and mysterious, even when the gameplay itself is quiet and straightforward.”
- “It’s a reminder that video games can function as reflective, sensory journeys rather than purely mechanical ones.”
- “The simplicity of its mechanics and the absence of any real challenge can leave some players feeling unsatisfied, particularly those who prefer a sense of progression or narrative closure.”
- “Yeah, the plot isn't really evident and the gameplay is really jank.”
- “Mechanically, Dream Stone keeps things minimal, aligning with its walking-simulator design philosophy.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimalistic and largely left to player interpretation, relying on environmental cues rather than explicit narrative or dialogue. While it offers a surreal and contemplative experience for those who enjoy exploration, it lacks a clear plot or purpose, making it less appealing for players seeking a structured story or challenge.
- “It’s not for those seeking challenge, story, or replay value, but for anyone drawn to surreal landscapes and quiet exploration, it delivers a pocket-sized world of wonder.”
- “Traverse the dream world as you collect stones and enter new landscapes, for plot purposes?”
- “The lack of dialogue or explicit storytelling means that interpretation is left entirely to the player.”
- “The game’s design choices reflect a kind of minimalist storytelling, relying on environmental cues and mood to evoke reflection rather than explanation.”
- “Yeah, the plot isn't really evident and the gameplay is really jank.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Dream Stone" is characterized by its surreal and immersive qualities, enhanced by a beautifully crafted ambient soundtrack that evokes a sense of quiet exploration and nostalgia. Despite its modest scope, the game effectively prioritizes mood over complexity, creating a unique indie experience that resonates with players who appreciate artistic expression and emotional depth. Overall, the game's atmosphere is its standout feature, drawing players into its dreamlike world.
- “The soundtrack complements this atmosphere beautifully with ambient melodies and soft, echoing tones that fade in and out like distant memories.”
- “The puzzles are simple yet challenging, and the atmosphere the music provides had me really immersed!”
- “Yet these flaws are easy to forgive when viewed in the context of its creative intent—it’s clearly the work of a small team prioritizing mood and atmosphere over mechanical sophistication.”
- “Though modest in scope, its sincerity and atmosphere make it stand out as a humble yet evocative indie gem that celebrates the artistry of dreams.”
- “The puzzles are simple yet challenging and the atmosphere the music provides you had me really immersed!”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab that relies on copying existing game templates and assets rather than original content. Many reviewers express frustration over the deceptive advertising and the perception that the developers are profiting from others' work without adding value. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as unethical and exploitative.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things/stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
- “The quicksave/sa industry has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
replayability
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The game offers a captivating experience for players who enjoy exploration of surreal landscapes, but it lacks challenge and a compelling story, resulting in no replayability once completed.
- “The game offers endless possibilities with its dynamic environments and varied gameplay mechanics, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths to explore and different outcomes based on player choices, the replayability factor is incredibly high.”
- “Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, whether it's a hidden area or a different way to approach a challenge.”
- “Once you beat the game, there's no replayability.”
optimization
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Dream Stone, a first-person puzzle game, has been reported to have optimization issues, affecting gameplay during extended sessions. Users have noted these problems persist throughout their playtime, indicating a need for improvements in performance.
- “Dream Stone, a first-person puzzle game, presented some optimization issues during my one-hour playthrough.”
- “I played for an hour and encountered some optimization problems.”
emotional
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The game offers a deeply emotional experience through its first-person adventure format, immersing players in an abstract dream world that unfolds across three distinct chapters—dark, colorful, and dazzle—each reflecting unique emotional and visual tones.
- “At its heart, it is a first-person adventure that transports you into an abstract dream world divided into three chapters—dark, colorful, and dazzling—each one representing a distinct emotional and visual tone.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, citing tedious puzzles and awkward movement mechanics that make exploration unenjoyable. The overall world design is also criticized for lacking visual appeal, further detracting from the experience.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The tasks required for progression are monotonous and drain the fun out of the experience.”
- “The world is not enjoyable to navigate through, which makes the grinding feel even more tedious.”