DreamBack VR

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DreamBack VR is a single player survival puzzle game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Come Over Gaming S.L.U. and was released on June 10, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

DreamBack VR is a virtual reality, first-person psychological horror game where you explore the eerie Rickfford Mansion, trying to unravel its mysteries and survive the experience with your sanity intact.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Strong atmospheric and immersive haunted mansion setting with good visuals, sound design, and 3D audio.
Engaging narrative-driven psychological horror experience with some effective jump scares and emotional story elements.
Smooth gameplay on certain VR systems with intuitive interaction when controls are optimized; short length makes it approachable.

Controls are often clunky, uncomfortable, or unintuitive on many VR platforms, requiring user remapping for better experience.
Limited save system with only one save slot and no way to revisit item descriptions causing potential confusion.
Low interactivity with grab mechanics being flawed and virtual hands clipping through or being pushed away by objects, breaking immersion.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Dreamback VR effectively create a spooky and atmospheric haunted mansion, featuring impressive lighting, volumetric effects, and well-animated ghosts. While some users initially found the visuals dull, adjustments quickly improved the experience, especially on next-gen displays. Overall, the game’s detailed visuals and immersive effects significantly enhance its eerie ambiance.
- “I like the huge spooky manor, the graphics, the light effects, the volumetric effects, the good animations of the ghosts, the soundtrack, and the very good 3D audio.”
- “In terms of visuals and sound, it's very good, especially with the next-gen Reverb G2 display.”
- “Great atmosphere, graphics, locations, and a few jump scares here and there.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is considered weak and the ending disappointing, with gameplay focusing more on item collection than challenging puzzles. However, it may still appeal to VR fans who enjoy story-based immersive experiences.
- “Recommended for any VR fan who likes story-based immersive experiences.”
- “Story is very weak and ending is disappointing.”
- “I was only stuck for a few minutes, and the maps did help me towards the end of the game - but almost all the way through I was just hunting through the rooms collecting the things I needed to progress the story, not having to concentrate too hard or solve puzzles.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its strong gothic and creepy vibes, enhanced by good locations and occasional jump scares. However, some users feel the graphics are only mediocre, which can detract from the otherwise immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully creates an eerie mood despite a slower-paced gameplay.
- “Great atmosphere, graphics, locations, and a few jump scares here and there, though gameplay is slow paced.”
- “Creepy with good atmosphere and a few jump scares.”
- “Well Dreamback VR sets up an atmospheric, not exactly horror experience with okay graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is slow-paced and hampered by clunky controls and flawed item mechanics, which can make progression frustrating. However, the tense atmosphere and compelling torch battery mechanic help maintain engagement despite the tedious pacing.
- “You can grab only a few items useful to progress; the handle/grab mechanics are heavily flawed for any other item.”
- “Great atmosphere, graphics, locations, and a few jump scares here and there, but gameplay-wise it's very slow paced.”
- “I was not bored, as the mansion is suitably creepy, and I felt compelled to keep going and find a way out before I ran out of torch batteries - this was a really good mechanic, in my opinion.”
- “The controls are clunky, frustrating mechanics, and a slow, disjointed narrative make the journey more tedious than terrifying.”
- “You can grab only few items useful to progress; the handle/grab mechanics are heavily flawed for any other item.”
- “Great atmosphere, graphics, locations and a few jump scares here and there, but gameplay wise it's very slow paced.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is characterized by clunky controls and frustrating mechanics, making progression feel slow and tedious rather than engaging or thrilling.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its effective spooky atmosphere, complemented by excellent 3D audio that enhances the immersive experience.
- “I like the huge spooky manor, the graphics, the light effects, the volumetric effects, the good animations of the ghosts, the soundtrack, the very good 3D audio.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without any glitches experienced on the Oculus Rift S.
- “The game ran smooth as butter on my Oculus Rift S and I encountered no glitches.”