DreamBreak

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"DreamBreak is a single-player Horror Action game with exceptional music and good visuals in a distinctive Cyrillic pixel art style. As everyman Eugene, you'll navigate a cyberpunk city filled with propaganda, brutal police, and lethal robots, unraveling a baffling conspiracy in a tangled world of unexpected quirks. Help Eugene survive, learn who to trust, and collect loot in this unique mix of gameplay."

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Single-Player

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The pixel art and music are visually stunning and create an immersive atmosphere.
The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
Despite its flaws, the game features engaging mini-games and puzzles that provide some enjoyment.

The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay a chore rather than a pleasure.
The story is shallow and poorly developed, lacking depth and character motivation.
The game is short and feels incomplete, with many design choices that detract from the overall experience.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
65%
16%
The game's story is largely criticized for being shallow, poorly developed, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers noting that it fails to explore its interesting concepts due to its brevity and rushed pacing. While the visuals and art design receive praise, the overall narrative is deemed disappointing, with characters lacking depth and motivation. Players seeking a rich story may be let down, but those who appreciate nostalgic gameplay and engaging environments might still find enjoyment despite the narrative shortcomings.
- “The story is interesting, but considering the length of the game (around 60 min), it never really explores any of these ideas beyond the surface level.”
- “The world building is pretty good at first, with giving a real sense of place but the story rushes things too much to really see it grow.”
- “Amazing art design with an intricate story, worth trying out.”
- “The plot is literally non-existent and the characters' motivations make zero sense.”
- “It's kinda disappointing that the game has a dull story and characters.”
- “The story is very shallow and doesn't make much sense.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The music in the game is frequently praised for its immersive and nostalgic qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the enjoyable electro-jazzy and synth soundtracks that enhance the overall atmosphere. While the visuals and music are often described as standout features, some players note issues with the music's repetitiveness and abrupt stops. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant positive aspect, contributing to the game's aesthetic appeal despite other shortcomings.
- “I like the art and soundtrack.”
- “The environments' atmosphere is very immersive and nostalgic, and the pixel graphics and animation are lovely; the music is very good too.”
- “The music does a good job of setting the mood as it changes from screen to screen with a number of enjoyable catchy tracks.”
- “The only somewhat redeeming quality of this game is its music.”
- “Even then there are times in which the music just suddenly stops, which sometimes made me wonder if I had lost audio or something.”
- “Great visuals and music, but boring characters and no sense to the story.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the delightful pixel art style and immersive environments that evoke nostalgia. While the visuals and music are often highlighted as standout features, some reviews note that they are overshadowed by issues in gameplay and controls. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, appealing particularly to fans of retro aesthetics.
- “The environments' atmosphere is very immersive and nostalgic, and the pixel graphics and animation are lovely; the music is very good too.”
- “[b]dreambreak[/b] is an astonishing game from the aesthetics perspective, featuring amazing pixel art that is at the top of its game.”
- “I was immediately drawn in by its beautiful yet chiseled graphics.”
- “I love the setting of the story and visuals, but everything except that is really poorly made.”
- “The graphics were decent, but the movement was glacial.”
- “The pixel art style will probably drive a lot of people off, but for me it looks pretty great, despite the fact that I'd say the game has some weird color choices.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay of Dreambreak has been criticized for its poorly explained mechanics and frustrating controls, leading to a disjointed experience. While it features a mix of point-and-click navigation and various mini-games, many players find the gameplay limited, slow, and lacking in depth, with a significant disconnect between the game's intriguing visual style and its execution. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a missed opportunity, with many elements feeling clumsy and unoriginal.
- “If you take the alternate history idea of a modern USSR, mix it with some Blade Runner influences and throw in the gameplay of Another World, then you would have some impression of what Dreambreak is about.”
- “The gameplay is mostly akin to Another World, with moments of traditional point-and-click navigation.”
- “There is also a little experience of minigames gameplay where you must avoid objects and use a shield and shoot, including a horse bet race mini-game, a cabinet far west game, a space moto session, and various puzzles.”
- “The flow of the game is pretty stupid; there are annoying puzzles and awful movement and action mechanics.”
- “The line 'a quirky and unique mix of clashing gameplay genres' had seduced me, but what I experienced was a fragmented and sterile work that has the unmitigated arrogance to sell itself as original and well-thought-out.”
- “But the gameplay execution is done so incredibly poorly...”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and controls, making it difficult to play, especially with a keyboard. While the graphics and story receive praise, the overall experience is marred by these persistent flaws, leading to mixed reviews.
- “Buggy and murky from the start; these are not the only flaws that Dream Break doesn't bother to cover up.”
- “Awesome graphics but poor gameplay and very buggy. Playing with the keyboard is tough, but the controller or mouse are even worse.”
- “The game is buggy and the controls are very frustrating.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, evoking a nostalgic feeling through its charming pixel graphics and quality music. It effectively captures the essence of Cold War-era pop culture while cleverly commenting on the political climate, blending humor with a unique aesthetic.
- “The environment's atmosphere is very immersive and nostalgic, with lovely pixel graphics and animation. The music is very good too.”
- “As a statement of Cold War era pop culture, or as a clever comment on the awkward and comic aspects of the surrounding political atmosphere, the game works surprisingly well.”
- “But as a statement of Cold War era pop culture, or as a clever comment on the awkward and comic aspects of the surrounding political atmosphere, the game works surprisingly well.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its nostalgic charm, particularly during vehicle sections that initially elicit laughter. However, the jokes tend to become repetitive over time, diminishing their impact.
- “Some of the vehicle sections had me chuckling a bit, because it felt so nostalgic.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and out of place, particularly criticizing a clunky Space Invaders clone that disrupts the overall experience.
- “You are then forced into a clunky Space Invaders clone that feels completely out of place and is quite tedious.”
- “The grinding mechanics are repetitive and feel like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that offered little reward, making the experience frustrating.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be boring and lacking depth, which diminishes the overall emotional engagement.

44%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews

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