Dreams and Nightmares

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Dreams and Nightmares is a multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by CGDC Community Game and was released on June 5, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dreams and Nightmares, A CGDC Community game, is a purely free multiplayer Action RPG where 4 modern-day friends share in the dreams and visions found in the Book of Daniel.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

monetization1 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features a unique atmosphere and impressive visual style, immersing players in a surreal world of dreams and nightmares.
The sound design enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's mysterious and tense ambiance.
As a free game developed by volunteers, it offers a chance for players to explore a creative concept without any financial commitment.

Gameplay can feel monotonous, with simple puzzles and a lack of engaging mechanics leading to a repetitive experience.
The story is presented in a disjointed manner, causing confusion and raising questions about its coherence.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including lag, bugs, and poor graphics, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-quality and low-poly, reminiscent of a poorly executed "Diablo" clone. While some find the graphics competent, they are not impressive and can cause performance issues, such as lag on certain settings. Additionally, cutscenes lack graphical detail, further detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are competent and enjoyable, providing a solid visual experience throughout the game.”
- “The game is not graphically demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.”
- “While the graphics settings don't save, the overall visual quality remains satisfactory.”
- “This is a laughably bad 'Diablo' ripoff, a top-down brawler ARPG with godawfully bad graphics and even worse gameplay.”
- “The graphics aren't great; it's low quality, low poly stuff.”
- “The game is nowhere near graphically demanding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game requires further optimization to enhance performance and improve user-friendliness, indicating that players are seeking a smoother and more intuitive experience.
- “The game needs to be optimized for better performance and a more user-friendly experience.”
- “I appreciate the efforts in optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “The optimization features make navigating the game much smoother and enjoyable.”
- “The game needs to be optimized and more user-friendly.”
- “Performance issues make it frustrating to play.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes and lag.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized as a poor imitation of the Diablo series, featuring subpar graphics and mechanics that fail to engage players, ultimately reducing the experience to repetitive combat.
- “This is a laughably bad 'Diablo' ripoff, a top-down brawler ARPG with godawfully bad graphics and even worse gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly the town themes, while the intro music is considered average. Additionally, the Bard class effectively utilizes music as both a weapon against enemies and a support tool for allies.
- “Bard - wielders of the powerful skill of music and sound to the detriment of their foes and blessing to their teammates.”
- “I did like the music in and around town, and the intro was... okay, I guess.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes at the load screen and various bugs that hinder gameplay, such as invisible enemies and the inability to defeat the final boss in the first stage. While it is a free game, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Game freezes at the load screen.”
- “It's a free game, but it's buggy to say the least. I can't kill the final boss on the first stage, there are invisible enemies that I can't target, and I've lost the ability to kill creatures.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is inspired by the visions of the prophet Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar, presenting a narrative that intertwines ancient themes with the experiences of four modern friends who enter a transformative dream world. However, the quest and overall direction of the plot remain unclear to some players.
- “Based on the visions between the prophet Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar of ancient Babylon, it follows the story from the perspective of four modern-day friends who plunge into a dream world that shakes them to their foundations.”
- “I haven't really figured out what the quest is.”
- “The story follows the visions between the prophet Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar of ancient Babylon, but it feels disjointed and lacks clarity.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is completely free to play, with no costs, in-app purchases, or downloadable content, offering a straightforward experience without any monetization barriers.
- “It is a purely free game with no cost, no in-app purchases, no DLC, no nothing.”