Dream Swing

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Dream Swing is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Tolga Ay and was released on July 20, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY About the Game Dream Swing is a fast-paced grappling hook game where you swing above the clouds. The whole game is simple as "How many orbs can you collect in 5 minutes swinging around like Spider-Man?" with leaderboard and replays. Not more, not less. A true benchmark for your movement skills from the maker of Remnants of Naezith. Great mini-game for rel…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The movement mechanics are top-notch, providing a satisfying and smooth experience that is addictive and fun.
The game offers a high skill ceiling with a focus on mastering swinging mechanics and optimizing routes for leaderboard scores.
It's a simple yet engaging game that allows for relaxing gameplay while collecting orbs, making it great for casual play or competitive score chasing.

The game lacks content, with only one map available, which can make it feel repetitive over time.
Some players find the initial learning curve steep, making it difficult to get into the game at first.
There are requests for additional features like multiplayer modes and more maps, indicating a desire for more variety and competition.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
28%
8%
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive and satisfying mechanics, particularly the polished grappling and movement systems that offer a high skill ceiling and encourage mastery. Players enjoy the score-chasing aspect and the replayability of optimizing routes, although some note a lack of content and suggest additional maps could enhance the experience. Overall, the game delivers a smooth and engaging gameplay loop that appeals to those who appreciate skill-based challenges.
- “The gameplay is great if you're into score chasing.”
- “Addictive and simple gameplay with incredible skill expression and routing potential.”
- “The movement mechanics are top-notch, providing a satisfying and smooth experience.”
- “I got to 99 orbs with like 3 hours of gameplay in the most scrubby way of playing possible and hit a wall.”
- “And that's the whole appeal of the game: doing the same over and over and mastering the simple to pick up mechanics.”
- “Could however use another map or two, plus a few minor gripes here and there that don't deter from the essence of the gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its chill and relaxing quality, making it easy to enjoy while multitasking or during downtime. Reviewers note that the soundtrack complements the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “Addictive game with a lot of depth, great soundtrack, and also very relaxing; it's very nice to zone out to.”
- “The chill music fits the game perfectly and complements the gameplay well.”
- “Great soundtrack as well.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics where players collect orbs and navigate through levels using a grappling hook and precise air control. Overall, there is no story to engage with, emphasizing performance over narrative depth.
- “☑ no story”
- “Edit: mission failed ”
- “---{ story }---”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game offers significant replayability through its engaging swinging mechanics and routing challenges, despite a seemingly limited amount of content. Players find enjoyment in competing on leaderboards and participating in weekly modes, which enhance the overall replay value.
- “Tons of replayability in mastering the swinging mechanics and routing.”
- “Super fun and has a ton of replay value with leaderboards and weekly modes!”
- “While the game appears to have not much content, the content is delivered from replayability.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are engaging and visually appealing, encouraging players to invest more time as they strive to achieve personal bests and unlock aesthetic milestones. The design effectively enhances the overall gaming experience, making it addictive and immersive.
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive world that draws you in and keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with every detail meticulously crafted to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making each moment in the game visually rewarding.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be highly addictive, often leading them to invest far more time than anticipated in pursuit of personal bests and aesthetic milestones. The grind is described as both engaging and time-consuming, suggesting that it can easily consume hours of gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's one of those games where you think you'll spend a few minutes on it and end up grinding the hours away trying to beat your friend's personal bests, or to hit the next aesthetic hook level (every 10).”
- “It's one of those games where you think you'll spend a few minutes on it and end up grinding the hours away trying to beat your friend's personal bests, or to hit the next aesthetic hook level (every 10).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is highly praised, as players feel that their performance directly influences their speed and efficiency in collecting orbs. The responsive grappling hook and exceptional air control allow for a fluid and fast-paced experience, limited only by the player's skill.
- “On your quest to collect as many orbs as possible, you're limited only by your own performance -- the grappling hook and insane degree of air control ensure that you can go as fast as you can control.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting smooth performance free from stutters, drops, or any interruptions that could disrupt gameplay.
- “Runs great, no stutters, drops, or anything else that messes with the flow of the game.”