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DreamBreak

An adventure that will only appeal to people who really miss the old ways
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49%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
57% User Score Based on 42 reviews
Critic Score 44%Based on 5 reviews

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DreamBreak is a single player action adventure game with horror, fantasy, mystery and historical themes. It was developed by Fortell Games and was released on July 21, 2016. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Dreambreak is an adventure set in an alternative post cold war USSR. A quirky and unique mix of clashing gameplay genres. Get fingered for murder in Soviet Russia without actually going there!

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57%Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Expressive and atmospheric pixel art with distinctive electronic/synth soundtrack creates a memorable and immersive cyberpunk USSR setting.
  • Varied gameplay blending exploration, puzzles, platforming, and retro-style action sequences offers unpredictability and nostalgic old-school adventure vibes.
  • Short length and compact design make it a good choice for players seeking a brief, stylistic, and experimental indie experience with some charm and engaging moments.
  • Controls are clunky, imprecise, and frustrating, especially during action sequences and platforming, often breaking immersion and causing gameplay issues.
  • The story is thin, underdeveloped, and lacks meaningful character depth or narrative cohesion, leaving many plot elements superficial.
  • Game suffers from bugs, inconsistent mechanics, awkward menu/design choices, and some mini-games feel out of place or poorly executed, detracting from overall polish.

  • story

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story presents intriguing political and dystopian themes with atmospheric world-building but remains shallow and underdeveloped, often serving more as a backdrop than a compelling narrative. While the brief, cryptic storytelling and pixel art style spark player imagination, many find the plot thin, characters poorly motivated, and overall narrative disappointing. Players seeking deep or polished storytelling may be let down, but those drawn to mood, aesthetic, and nostalgic old-school vibes may still appreciate the experience.

    • “Yet even with its thin storytelling, the game manages to evoke moments of intrigue through how it presents information: cryptic objects, ambiguous dialogue, and the sense that the world is far larger and more troubled than Eugene’s small corner of it.”
    • “Its mechanics and story, while uneven, contribute enough variety and mystery to make the experience worthwhile for players who appreciate low-fi cyberpunk or experimental indie adventures.”
    • “The story seems interesting, the graphics/style is fantastic, the music/sound pretty good.”
    • “The plot is literally non-existent and the characters' motivations make zero sense.”
    • “The story is very shallow and doesn't make much sense.”
    • “The world building is pretty good at first, giving a real sense of place, but the story rushes things too much to really see it grow.”

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    11% positive mentions, 78% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Dreambreak offers a mix of point-and-click exploration, puzzles, and mini-games with a distinctive cyberpunk style, but is often criticized for its clunky controls, inconsistent mechanics, and frustrating difficulty spikes. While its varied gameplay elements contribute to an atmospheric experience, execution issues and lack of polish hinder immersion and may disappoint players seeking smooth or tightly crafted gameplay. Fans of nostalgic, experimental indie games may find enough charm in its style and variety to enjoy the short, uneven adventure.

    • “Gameplay is a hybrid of point-and-click puzzles, brief action segments, environmental exploration, and small arcade-like diversions.”
    • “Gameplay remains engaging and varied, even if some mechanics feel rough around the edges.”
    • “Its mechanics and story, while uneven, contribute enough variety and mystery to make the experience worthwhile for players who appreciate low-fi cyberpunk or experimental indie adventures.”
    • “The flow of the game is pretty stupid, there are annoying puzzles and awful movement and action mechanics.”
    • “Mechanics are wedged in and aren't explained; when they are explained you have to hover over the hint symbol whilst the game plays out - meaning that you fail.”
    • “Awesome graphics but poor gameplay and very buggy (playing with the keyboard is tough, but controller or mouse are even worse).”

  • music

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its distinctive electronic, synth, and electro-jazzy tones that effectively enhance the immersive, nostalgic cyberpunk atmosphere. While the soundtrack is memorable and complements the visual style well, some note its short length and occasional abrupt stops. Overall, the music is a standout element that significantly contributes to the game's mood and sense of place.

    • “The soundtrack enhances this atmosphere, leaning into synth tones and somber rhythms that echo classic cyberpunk cinema and old-school adventure games.”
    • “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 pixel art is expressive and atmospheric, with layered environments and strong use of colour, supported by a distinctive electronic soundtrack.”
    • “The only somewhat redeeming quality of this game is its music.”
    • “The only things I can really commend about Dreambreak are the visuals and 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.”

  • graphics

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's pixel-art graphics are widely praised for their expressive, moody lighting and immersive, nostalgic atmosphere, creating a distinctive and memorable visual experience. While the art style and retro aesthetic strongly appeal to fans of unconventional design, some criticize inconsistencies such as odd color choices and find the visuals alone insufficient to compensate for gameplay and story shortcomings. Overall, the graphics stand out as the game's best feature, defining its unique charm despite other flaws.

    • “The pixel-art style is expressive, with moody lighting, sharp contrasts, and a strong sense of place.”
    • “[b]dreambreak[/b] is an astonishing game from the aesthetics perspective, featuring amazing pixel art that is on the top of its game.”
    • “The environment's atmosphere is very immersive and nostalgic feeling, and the pixel graphics and animation are lovely.”
    • “I love the setting of 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 that the game has some weird color choices.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is strongly defined by expressive pixel art, layered environments, and a distinctive electronic soundtrack that evokes classic cyberpunk and nostalgic tones. It creates an immersive, stylistically bold experience that prioritizes mood and aesthetic ambition over narrative clarity or polished gameplay. Players who appreciate atmospheric, unconventional design will enjoy the game's unique, short journey, while those seeking deep stories or refined mechanics may find it lacking.

    • “The pixel art is expressive and atmospheric, with layered environments and strong use of colour, supported by a distinctive electronic soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack enhances this atmosphere, leaning into synth tones and somber rhythms that echo classic cyberpunk cinema and old-school adventure games.”
    • “The environments' atmosphere is very immersive and nostalgic, and the pixel graphics and animation are lovely; the music is very good too.”
    • “Dreambreak is a short but stylistically bold cyberpunk adventure that revels in atmosphere more than narrative clarity or mechanical smoothness.”
    • “Those expecting polished controls, consistent gameplay design, or deep storytelling may come away disappointed, but players drawn to atmosphere, aesthetic ambition, and the charm of unconventional design will find a short yet distinctive journey through a pixelated future.”
    • “But as a statement of cold war era's pop culture, or as a clever comment on the awkward and comic aspects of the surrounding political atmosphere, the "game" works surprisingly well.”

  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is frequently criticized for being buggy and unstable, with controls that are often frustrating across different input methods. Despite appealing graphics and an interesting story, its performance issues significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “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 controller or mouse are even worse).”
    • “The game is buggy and the controls are so retarded.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game offers occasional nostalgic chuckles, particularly in certain vehicle sections, but tends to become repetitive and less amusing over time.

    • “Some of the vehicle sections had me chuckling a bit, because it felt so nostalgic.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect is criticized for being tedious and out of place, featuring a clunky space invaders-style minigame that disrupts the overall experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is generally seen as lacking, with users finding the story boring and unengaging.

    • “Boring story.”
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44%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews
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DreamBreak is a action adventure game with horror, fantasy, mystery and historical themes. Common tags for DreamBreak include indie, trading, exploration, pixel graphics, cyberpunk and others.

DreamBreak is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

DreamBreak was released on July 21, 2016.

DreamBreak was developed by Fortell Games.

DreamBreak has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked DreamBreak for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

DreamBreak is a single player game.

Similar games include The Way, Tales of the Neon Sea, The Eternal Castle: Remastered, The Uncertain, Toren and others.