DREAMVIBE

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DREAMVIBE is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Star Dragon and was released on April 8, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dreamvibe is an interactive audiovisual experience where you use your blade to blow the fluids of music vibes as they come flying at you. Every beat has its direction you need to match.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and satisfying animations, making it visually appealing.
It is easy to get into and start playing, with a simple UI and the ability to add your own songs quickly.
The game has a lot of potential for improvement and offers hours of replayability with its customization options and map editor.

The game suffers from considerable lag and poor optimization, making it difficult to play smoothly.
Many of the default songs and user-generated maps lack proper rhythm and flow, leading to a disjointed gameplay experience.
The blade control feels awkward and imprecise, causing frustration when trying to hit notes accurately.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting significant issues such as poor song generation, lag, and a lack of synchronization between notes and the music. While the ability to upload custom songs is praised for its ease, many users report that the auto-mapping feature often fails to align notes with the rhythm, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, players recommend exploring alternatives like Melody's Escape 2 for a more polished rhythm game experience.
- “I highly recommend Melody's Escape 2 if you're looking for a great rhythm game for your own music, as it is actively being worked on.”
- “As all rhythm games, you can play to infinity as long as you have music and maps.”
- “Dreamvibe is a rhythm game where you use a sword to hit orbs from a specific direction to the rhythm of the music.”
- “There are little to no songs in the default game.”
- “Mapping for default songs has a lot of notes that don't flow well; non-auto-generated maps should have cool patterns and nice flow instead of feeling random. Many notes don't line up with previous notes, leading to awkward transitions between instruments.”
- “A lot of the user-downloaded music has no rhythm; the notes don't match the song at all due to being based on the amplitude of the song.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, featuring impressive visuals for notes, blades, and backgrounds, along with appealing effects like smoke after slashing. Players appreciate the overall aesthetic and suggest enhancements, such as an in-game cursor with unique visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “After playing for 9 hours, I can say that the game idea is very good along with the graphics and audio. I'm sure that if the devs continue dropping updates and fixing some bugs, the game will become one of the best rhythm games ever.”
- “The game has amazing visuals, including the notes, blade, and backgrounds.”
- “I especially like the smoke effect after slashing a note; it adds a nice touch to the overall visuals.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The gameplay of Dreamvibe is noted for its potential, with players expressing surprise at its depth; however, many highlight the need for bug fixes and smoother mechanics, as well as additional content to enhance the overall experience.
- “After almost 19 hours of gameplay and one stream, here is my review.”
- “Dreamvibe is a really surprising game, and I can see a lot of potential in it. If the developers fix the bugs and make the gameplay a bit more fluid, it could be even better.”
- “Dreamvibe is a really surprising game, and I can see a lot of potential in it. However, if the developers fix the bugs and make the gameplay a bit more fluid, it would greatly improve the experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Reviews indicate significant issues with optimization, including lag and poor performance on specific backgrounds and maps. Users also report that song generation is unreliable and that there are no clear indicators for note proximity. Suggestions for improvement include better optimization for streaming and enhancements to the automatic map creation process, with some recommending the use of the editor as a workaround.
- “Optimization of automatic map creation.”
- “Workaround: editor.”
- “Considerable lag and horrible optimization when playing with certain backgrounds/maps. The song generation barely functions, and the notes themselves have no indicator as to how close they are to you.”
- “Better optimization for streaming.”
- “Optimization of automatic map creation is needed; a workaround is to use the editor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the note-hitting system experiences glitches, affecting overall stability during gameplay.
- “The note-hitting system has some glitches.”
- “The game frequently crashes during gameplay.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that captivates players. However, some users feel that certain plot elements could be more developed or cohesive. Overall, the story is a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to the overall experience.