Dreamstones
- November 1, 2017
- Windybeard
- 19h median play time
Get on Steam"Dreamstones is a single-player Role Playing game that takes about 18 hours to beat. It combines block-breaker gameplay with RPG statistics, collectable loot, and world building. Your mission is to rescue Dreamweavers and rebuild the floating Kingdom, battling through over 200 hand-designed levels and challenging bosses across 5 worlds."
Reviews
- Dreamstones offers a unique blend of brick-breaking gameplay with RPG elements, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
- The game features over 200 levels with a variety of designs, power-ups, and customization options that keep gameplay interesting and dynamic.
- The art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive gaming atmosphere.
- The game can become grindy towards the end, especially for completionists, and some levels may feel repetitive.
- There are technical issues, such as the ball getting stuck in loops or glitching through the paddle, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Graphics settings are limited, and performance issues like frame rate drops can occur in certain levels, detracting from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story evolves from a confusing introduction to a compelling narrative filled with interesting characters and emotional depth, encouraging players to engage deeply as they progress. While some players found the story light and the graphics unappealing, many appreciated the unique blend of RPG elements and the entertaining dialogue, with some describing the narrative as both cute and heartbreaking. Overall, the story adds a layer of addiction to the gameplay, making players eager to uncover more as they advance through levels.
“The story, characters, and dialogue are genuinely entertaining and only left me wanting more.”
“The content itself is deeper than it would first appear, so I really encourage everyone to grind through and see the complete story unfold.”
“It has an interesting story and it becomes really addictive; for each level I pass, I want to play more and more.”
“Although I didn't like the graphics and the story was so boring I stopped reading the dialog windows - I liked the idea of progressing through leveling up your paddle and collecting items and new skills.”
“Outside of the block-breaking meat of the game there's somewhat of a story and even town-building; if any part of the game needs more depth it's this. The buildings are well drawn and add to a kingdom score but little more than that, there's citizens to save but saving them doesn't unlock anything other than helping you get slightly closer to 100%.”
“Has light story, collecting, and even some RPG elements.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is highly praised for its engaging blend of classic block-breaking mechanics and innovative world-building elements, offering a fresh experience with each level. Players appreciate the hand-designed levels, introduction of new mechanics, and the overall fun factor, despite some minor issues with specific gameplay elements. The game is described as dynamic and unique, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
“Dreamstones really delivers where it should, retaining the classic breakout gameplay while literally building a world and continuity on top, ensuring that the content keeps a fresh feel on every gaming session.”
“There are a lot of levels and new mechanics are introduced regularly enough to keep the game fresh, and the monsters and bosses make for a rather unique and, most importantly, fun experience.”
“Every second of gameplay is enjoyed to the fullest; it is a very dynamic and unique game.”
“My only gripe is the trap door mechanic.”
“But then, I also have some issues with that mechanic.”
“Cada segundo de gameplay se lo disfruta al máximo, es un juego muy dinámico y único.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. While the soundtrack is described as fantastic and fitting, some players noted that certain tracks can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of great sound design and a charming art style adds significant character to the game.
“Mr. Windybeard created a nice world with a captivating story and added, like every game, a wonderful soundtrack.”
“A new spin on an old classic, fantastic art and music.”
“The detail is amazing, from each animation to the sound; the original soundtrack is there, and you notice how good it is by its subtle nature.”
“A few of the sounds/music tracks can get repetitive after a while, and you can't use 'fit to width' if you have an ultrawide monitor (if you do by accident, you can edit it back in the ini file).”
“The only negative thing about this game is that the music is a bit too repetitive.”
“Overall, this is a relaxing game, but the music can become monotonous over time.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and charming art style that many players appreciate, with vibrant and detailed visuals that contribute to its overall character. However, some users noted limitations in graphical settings, such as a lack of options beyond windowed mode, which detracted from the experience. Despite these issues, the artwork is generally praised, with many finding it visually appealing and engaging.
“Amazing artwork.”
“The art style is gorgeous, the music is awesome, and everything about the game has character. Even though it can be hard to tell exactly what the ball will hit as the background and foreground blend seamlessly, it's a good-looking game with easily more than enough content to keep you playing for several hours.”
“Humorous, bright, detailed graphics.”
“The graphics settings are limited to windowed mode, and there are some odd choices of scaling options other than 'fit screen.'”
“The fact that there are no graphical options doesn't help.”
“Although I didn't like the graphics and the story was so boring, I stopped reading the dialog windows.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring bright and detailed graphics that enhance the overall enjoyment. Players find it to be a funny and engaging experience, combining breakout-style gameplay with RPG elements to keep them entertained for hours.
“A gorgeous, funny, and enjoyable breakout-style game with RPG elements that does an awful lot right and will keep you entertained for hours.”
“Humorous, bright, and detailed graphics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game becomes quite grindy, especially for those aiming for 100% completion, particularly in the later stages.
“The game becomes excessively grindy towards the end if you aim to be a completionist.”
“Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high replay value, suggesting that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
“I'd also say this game certainly has high replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through it multiple times.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of "Dreamstones" has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing skepticism about the developer's branding choices, which they feel detracts from the overall experience.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a deeply heartbreaking story that resonates with players, leaving a lasting impact without revealing specific details.
“And the story... the story is just heartbreaking, but I won't spoil it for you.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears; I felt every moment.”
“This game made me reflect on my own life experiences; it truly resonated with me.”
