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In Dreamscapes: Nightmare's Heir - Premium Edition, Laura and Tim visit a ski resort for a vacation, but Tim falls off a cliff and ends up in a coma due to the Sandman's vengeance. Laura, who possesses absolute power but has promised not to use it for personal gain, must seek help from a friend to save Tim, creating a tense and challenging adventure. The player steps in as Laura's old friend, helping her navigate this supernatural predicament.

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

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and artwork, enhancing the overall experience.
The story is engaging and continues from the first game, providing a coherent narrative.
There are enjoyable puzzles that range from easy to moderately challenging, appealing to a variety of players.

The hint system is largely ineffective, often stating there is nothing to do, which can lead to frustration.
The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it lacks depth compared to its predecessor.
Numerous bugs and technical issues, such as cursor misalignment and crashes when using hints, detract from the gameplay experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The story in the sequel has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it does not live up to the original's intrigue and depth. While some appreciate the straightforward and coherent narrative, others criticize it for being shorter and having unresolved plot points, including a significant plot hole. Overall, the story is seen as decent but lacking the excitement and progression that fans expected from a sequel.
- “I was excited to play the sequel since the first game was fun and the story was intriguing!”
- “It continues the story from the first game, but explains enough to play this on its own.”
- “The story is very catchy, the puzzles are of medium difficulty.”
- “That is a giant plot hole!”
- “Also the story on the main and bonus chapter ends abruptly which is such a shame.”
- “I enjoyed the first game, and I do like the story, but they kind of dropped the ball on this one.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their clean and modern aesthetic, with improved character models and cut scenes that suit widescreen displays. While the artwork is considered beautiful, some users noted issues with lip sync and described the overall graphics as merely acceptable rather than outstanding.
- “Nice and clean looking graphics, character models, and cut scenes.”
- “Nice, clear artwork and graphics.”
- “More modern graphics than the original, including better suitability for wide screens.”
- “The graphics have improved, but the lip sync is still horrid.”
- “Graphics were okay in this game, but they were not outstanding.”
- “More modern graphics than the original, including better suitability for widescreens.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally considered good and suitable, enhancing the atmosphere, though it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety compared to the first game. While the sound design, including voice acting, is praised, some players feel that the music can become overwhelming and may need to be turned down or muted after extended play.
- “The music is good.”
- “The enhancing music, sounds, and voice acting contribute significantly to the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere invoked by the music and sounds is crucial for immersion.”
- “The music is very repetitive; while it is suitable, it needs to be turned way down (or muted) after a while.”
- “Any atmosphere invoked by the music and sounds is killed by the mundane settings.”
- “I believe the music was all the same as in the first game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a character who has a laugh reminiscent of Santa Claus, which adds a comedic and lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “Also, he laughs like Santa... so that's hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me in stitches!”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a joy to experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users emphasize that gameplay videos cannot replace the experience and guidance provided by a comprehensive walkthrough, suggesting that hands-on engagement is essential for understanding the game fully.
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing of the game is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that while the game's music and sound design have the potential to create an engaging atmosphere, they are undermined by the lackluster and mundane settings, resulting in a diminished overall experience.
- “Any atmosphere invoked by music and sounds is killed by mundane settings.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “Despite some interesting sound design, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”