Dreams of Desire: Definitive Edition

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"Dreams of Desire: Definitive Edition" is an erotic visual novel game with a single-player mode. Immerse yourself in a captivating story of power, corruption, and mystery, where you play as a male protagonist resisting his fate at a military academy. Discover an old mind-controlling book that could change your life's course, but beware of the hidden costs in this visually stunning game with a good soundtrack.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Dreams of Desire: Definitive Edition screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 429 reviews

story107 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and character models, enhancing the visual experience.
The story has intriguing elements with multiple endings, providing replayability and engagement.
The game includes a variety of adult scenes that cater to different preferences, making it appealing to a wide audience.

The writing is often awkward and poorly executed, with many typos and grammatical errors that detract from the experience.
The use of euphemisms like 'landlady' and 'roommate' instead of direct familial terms creates confusion and undermines immersion.
The protagonist's behavior is often portrayed as creepy and non-consensual, which may be off-putting for many players.

story
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
52%
10%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing concepts and multiple endings, while others criticize it for being poorly written, predictable, or overly simplistic. Many noted that while the narrative has potential, it often gets overshadowed by the adult content, leading to a lack of meaningful choices and character development. Overall, the game seems to appeal more to those seeking adult entertainment rather than a compelling story.
- “The story is interesting, I have come across a couple instant game overs, but for the most part this isn't so much a play the game, type of game.”
- “The story seems simple at first but as the game progresses it becomes mysterious and darker, there are some plot twists and it kept me intrigued to the very end.”
- “Came for smut, stayed for the story.”
- “The plot is bland and unimaginative; plenty of games out there give you magical control over other people.”
- “The story ends up being really confusing and boring; I wasn't able to finish the game.”
- “This visual novel does neither, putting you in the shoes of an unlikable creep, while telling a boring, predictable story.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
6%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the quality and detail of the visuals and character designs, particularly in adult scenes. While some players find the graphics to be outstanding and a highlight of the game, others criticize them for being repetitive or lacking in animation. Overall, the visuals are generally regarded as a strong aspect, though there are calls for improvements in animation and clarity in presentation.
- “Excellent graphics, one of my first few games bought on Steam when I started my Steam account.”
- “This is an incredible visual novel with amazing graphics, animations, and an original story.”
- “The graphics, animation, and the characters are all so well done.”
- “The graphics are very poor.”
- “Not very well put together, the graphics and animations are nothing notable.”
- “Overall this game is average compared with legendary being a dik, the game story is interesting as its more of a darker approach but the visuals were kinda repetitive actions on different models with not much audio during every intercourse scene which is a bit boring.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as beautiful and well-suited to the scenes, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. While a few users highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the atmosphere, others find it underwhelming and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks. Overall, the music's impact on the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.
- “The music is bonkers good, holy shit.”
- “Amazing game, one of my favorite games I have ever played. The storyboard is amazing, graphics are super, and the music in gameplay is also so beautiful.”
- “The nice visuals with the background music and sound effects give a strong atmosphere to the whole thing.”
- “The lack of music and the fact that there is a heavy emphasis on milfs don't do it any favors either.”
- “It’s all royalty-free music that you most likely have listened to on random YouTube videos.”
- “For example, all the sex scenes had the same exact music every time.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the game offers a mixed experience in terms of replayability. While some players appreciate the high replay value due to multiple endings and choices that impact the story, others find certain requirements convoluted or feel that a single playthrough is sufficient. The presence of a gallery and various scenes adds to the replay potential, but opinions vary on whether it will hold long-term interest.
- “High replayability value to unlock all scenes.”
- “The story is quite intriguing, and all the possible outcomes provide a high replay value.”
- “Lots of choices and replayability.”
- “There is no replayability really, as I recall, but the single playthrough is well worth its money and I'd definitely suggest people buy it.”
- “Don't know that it's going to really have any replayability for me, but if you can pick it up on sale, you could do worse.”
- “Art/CGI is good; there are a few clipping and shading issues, but they are minimal. The music is laid back, the story is engaging and well written. It does have some replay value since the story is not linear with different endings and your choices matter.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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33%
The gameplay primarily follows a traditional multiple-choice visual novel format, interspersed with occasional sandbox-style exploration sections. While some users appreciate the lifelike mechanics and variety, others criticize the sexualization of characters and find the overall gameplay lacking compared to other notable visual novels.
- “Final words, so there is a surprising amount of gameplay in here.”
- “The gameplay is just like all other amazing visual novel games, like: 'Fetish Locator', 'Being a DIK', and 'City of Broken Dreamers'.”
- “The gameplay is generally that of a typical multiple-choice visual novel, but occasionally there will also be sandbox-style exploration sections.”
- “Basic mechanics.”
- “It's time for this form of game to advance in the mechanics; it would make the stories far more powerful.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding a mix of genuine laugh-out-loud moments and amusing dialogue, while others describe it as "hilariously awful." While there are standout scenes that elicit laughter, the overall comedic quality is inconsistent, often leaning into absurdity that can be entertaining despite its flaws.
- “There are way too many moments that this game tries to be funny, but there were a couple of genuine laugh-out-loud moments that caught me off guard.”
- “By the way, some endings really made me laugh.”
- “Like seriously, there are some scenes and dialogue in here that made me bust my ass laughing and sometimes gave me a few chuckles.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional connection to the characters, particularly highlighted by a surprising ending that evokes a gasp. The narrative, centered on a young man's journey for familial approval and deeper understanding, is described as wholesome, complemented by engaging yet manageable puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- “The story is nice, and I actually felt an emotional connection to some characters, given the gasp I had at the end of the game.”
- “A wholesome story of a young man's trials and tribulations while seeking the approval of his family and getting to know them a bit more.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes that necessitate playing in desktop mode. Additionally, the replay gallery is functional but contains bugs, particularly with the variables for lust and trust, which default to zero and cause failures in related checks.
- “I don't recommend this game because you have to play it in desktop mode due to frequent freezes.”
- “The replay gallery, while generally functional, is unfortunately quite buggy. The variables for lust and trust of the characters are set to a default value of 0, causing checks on these variables to fail.”
- “The game suffers from stability issues, making it frustrating to play.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is generally well-received, with praise for the visuals and character designs, though some players feel that the player's character design could be improved, rating it as merely "ok." Overall, while there is appreciation for the quality, there is also a consensus that enhancements could be made.
- “The visuals and character designs are done well, and while there is always room for improvement, I enjoyed the quality.”
- “Player's character design: 50% okay, not great but okay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning visuals and well-crafted outer environments, complemented by effective background music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- “Not only are the characters truly stunning to look at, but the atmosphere as well as the outer environments were nicely done.”
- “The nice visuals with the background music and sound effects give a strong atmosphere to the whole experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly after multiple playthroughs, as repetitive actions and dialogue can diminish the overall enjoyment.
- “The repetitive tasks and dialogue can become tedious, especially if you play the game multiple times.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, making the experience feel more like a grind than fun.”