- February 20, 2020
- Hypnotic Ants
Dreamo
Platforms
About
"Dreamo" is a single-player, mystery open-world puzzle game with a good story. As coma patient Jack Winslow, you must explore dreamlike landscapes and solve cube riddles based on your memories to regain consciousness, with the environment representing hidden chunks of your subconscious. Featuring a fully-voiced narration, the plot revolves around symbolism, morality, and the consequences of life choices.








- The game features a captivating story that keeps players engaged throughout, with well-written dialogue and good voice acting.
- The puzzles are unique and progressively challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The visual presentation is beautiful, with a colorful and soothing art style reminiscent of other popular puzzle games.
- The game suffers from a broken ending, with many players unable to unlock final achievements or see a proper conclusion to the story.
- Some puzzles, particularly towards the end, are excessively difficult and can lead to frustration, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks interaction with the environment outside of puzzles, which may disappoint players looking for exploration.
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated with the puzzle mechanics, while others feel it falls flat, particularly at the ending, which lacks a satisfying conclusion. Many appreciate the intriguing concepts and character relationships, but some criticize the delivery, noting that voice clips can be easily missed if players rush through the puzzles. Overall, while the story has its merits, it is often overshadowed by the puzzle gameplay, leading some to recommend the game primarily for its puzzles rather than its narrative.
“The story is engaging and keeps you guessing.”
“The story sees us taking the role of Jack, an airplane crash survivor who is trying to dig up his repressed memories and wake up from his coma.”
“The story is well thought out and easy to follow with great surprises waiting to be uncovered.”
“The end of the game is broken; when the player makes the final decision, the game cuts right to the credits and does not give the final achievements or show the end of the story.”
“No payoff to the story whatsoever.”
“But in the end, the story falls flat and I don't think the ending worked.”