Dreams of Dali

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Dreams of Dali is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Half Full Nelson and was released on February 18, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in the world of the Surrealist master like never before in this encounter, venturing into the towers, peering from them to distant lands and discovering surprises around every corner.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The visual style is stunning, bringing Salvador Dali's surreal art to life in an immersive way.
The experience is unique and captivating, allowing players to explore a Dali painting in a new dimension.
It's a free experience that offers a brief but interesting glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest artists.

The gameplay is very limited, with no meaningful interaction or game mechanics, making it feel more like an art exhibit than a game.
Navigation can be frustrating, as it relies on gaze-based teleportation, which some players found cumbersome.
The experience is quite short, leaving many players wanting more content and additional artworks to explore.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their surreal and striking quality, particularly in relation to Dali's art, while others criticized them as lackluster and lacking interactivity. Overall, the visuals are described as superb in certain contexts, but the limited movement and environment detract from the experience for some users.
- “Graphics are superb! I can't imagine how good this would look at a higher resolution. It's an amazing experience that is truly eerie and a bit creepy, but totally awesome :)”
- “Surreal - but then again, that is Dali. Striking visuals and really quite the experience! I like the way the navigation works; just look at something and you are transported to it.”
- “Not a game, but the graphics, sound, and environment were superb.”
- “It should drop the plural from its name, because it's just a singular environment with lackluster visuals, no free movement (you can teleport between pre-set points by looking at them), no interactivity, nothing.”
- “Graphics were, umm... subpar?”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, with some users expressing disappointment over its limited nature. However, others find the existing mechanics enjoyable and believe the demo shows potential for more engaging content. Overall, while the gameplay may be minimal, it leaves players wanting more.
- “Limited gameplay, but it's enough to want more - much much more!”
- “Some extra mechanics would have been nice, but for what this free demo is, it is simply amazing.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “Limited gameplay, but it's enough to want more - much, much more!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the experience is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, but it is implied that the narrative is inspired by the art of Salvador Dalí, providing a unique and immersive experience. While the experience is short, it is appreciated for its artistic value and connection to Dalí's work.
- “Like so many, this is an amazing experience that really needs updating to run on Quest 2.”
- “I enjoy the art of Dali, and this is a Dali experience that I am sure the artist would have loved. It's not long, but it is free and works very well on my Oculus Quest 2.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the narrative to be confusing and poorly executed.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and did not add any excitement to the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as a breathtaking and eerie experience, reminiscent of a living Dali painting, with fantastic detail that enhances immersion. However, some users feel that certain elements do not align with the overall atmosphere, suggesting a lack of cohesion in the presentation.
- “This is an excellent, living Dali painting. The breathtaking scale, eerie atmosphere, and fantastic detail make it truly captivating. I would love to see more of his works given this treatment. I'm sure had VR been around in his day, he would have made great use of it.”
- “It just does not fit the overall atmosphere.”
- “This is an excellent living Dali painting, breathtaking scale, eerie atmosphere, fantastic detail. I would love to see more of his works given this treatment. I'm sure had VR been around in his day, he would have made great use of it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a stable experience with the Oculus Quest 2, noting the absence of glitches during use.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”