Dreamo

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Dreamo is a single player open world simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Hypnotic Ants and was released on February 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The plane crashed, bringing an abrupt end to your journey. You regain consciousness in a strange lucid dream filled with interactive cube puzzles, where a mysterious voice guides you through the changing landscape. What is happening? Who are you? Do you have what it takes to wake up?

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The puzzles are engaging and gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The visual presentation and art style are beautiful, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The story, while somewhat lacking in conclusion, is intriguing and keeps players interested throughout most of the game.

The ending of the game is broken, with many players unable to unlock final achievements or see a proper conclusion, leading to frustration.
Some puzzles, particularly towards the end, can be excessively difficult and convoluted, causing players to seek external help to progress.
The narrative delivery can be tedious, requiring players to wait for dialogue to finish before moving on, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and lacking a satisfying conclusion, while others appreciated its intriguing elements and engaging narrative. Many noted that the storytelling is often delivered through voice clips, which can be easily missed if players rush through the puzzles. Overall, while the puzzles are generally well-received, the story's execution and resolution left some players wanting more.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you guessing.”
- “The story is well thought out and easy to follow with great surprises waiting to be uncovered.”
- “The voice acting is really good, and I'm enjoying the story and the relationship between characters a lot, so that's a big plus.”
- “The story felt kinda bland, vaguely alluding to events that took place.”
- “Furthermore, the story didn't offer much in the sense of a conclusion; just when I thought there'd be a cutscene or dialogue to wrap the story up, it just went straight to the credits.”
- “No payoff to the story whatsoever.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a lovely, colorful, and soothing polygonal art style that evokes comparisons to titles like *The Witness* and *Outer Wilds*. While the visuals are simple and polished, they effectively enhance the gameplay experience, making it ideal for a relaxing session. Overall, the artwork is described as surreal and engaging, complementing the game's intriguing story and puzzle mechanics.
- “The graphics and colors are lovely, reminding me of The Witness.”
- “The artwork is very surreal as you traverse a landscape of memories.”
- “The graphics are colorful and simple, but very polished, ideal for the after-work chill experience.”
- “Using a polygon graphics art style, the game gives some the witness vibe but the gameplay is linear.”
- “Polygonal graphics remind a bit of the witness (but that game is like Mount Everest, compared to other games).”
- “Dreamo has a lot to offer, with entrancing visuals and challenging puzzles, but is not without flaws, most notably, the repetitive nature of the puzzles.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Dreamo" is characterized by engaging puzzles that introduce new mechanics gradually, maintaining a balanced difficulty curve. While the linear structure may limit variety, the game's polygon graphics and simple backgrounds enhance the focus on puzzle-solving, making it a recommended experience for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy visualizing mechanical and spatial relationships.
- “I really enjoyed the puzzles and the way that you are introduced to new mechanics.”
- “New mechanics are introduced along the game, so puzzles never get boring.”
- “Using a polygon graphics art style, the game gives some The Witness vibe, but the gameplay is linear.”
- “Difficulty is perfectly balanced throughout the game as it gradually increases as we progress and more mechanics are introduced.”
- “New mechanics are introduced throughout the game, so puzzles never get boring.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the slow pacing of voice clips during puzzles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many feel that the lack of engaging content does not justify a second playthrough, making the experience feel unnecessarily repetitive.
- “This is just unnecessarily tedious when there are about three voice clips per puzzle; you have to stop and wait for each one, and they speak unnaturally slowly.”
- “People have reported unlocking achievements after playing the game a second time, but I don't think the game is interesting enough to warrant a second playthrough, especially as some of the puzzles get tedious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as soft and well-suited to the background, complementing the stylish art. While the voice acting is considered acceptable, the overall experience is somewhat marred by inconsistent framerate issues.
- “The art is reasonably stylish, and the music is soft and goes well with the background.”
- “All of that topped with a great art style and music.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its magical design and well-crafted levels, complemented by enjoyable dialogue between the two main characters.
- “The levels are designed well, the atmosphere is magical, and the conversation between the two main characters is pleasant to listen to.”