DreamWatcher

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Play as The Agent in this fantasy 3D Metroidvania filled to the brim with surprising secrets, daring traversal, confounding puzzles and menacing monkeys.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has brought a father and son closer together, creating memorable experiences and quality time.
It's a well-made platformer with enjoyable puzzles and a charming aesthetic, especially impressive for a student project.
The game offers a good balance of challenges and relaxing gameplay, making it fun and engaging.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
The ending feels incomplete and underwhelming, leaving players confused and unsatisfied.
There are significant navigation and optimization issues, which can lead to a frustrating experience for players.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring a nice aesthetic and fun design, though some assets are repeated and certain character models, like spiders and monkeys, are considered rudimentary. While there are occasional bugs, they do not significantly impact gameplay, and the visuals are praised as impressive for a student project. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
- “It has easy to grasp game mechanics, and welcoming audio and visuals.”
- “Nice aesthetic flavor, fun design, and overall really impressive for a student work!”
- “The details like graphics and more, so very incredible!”
- “The graphics for the spiders and monkeys were rudimentary.”
- “Although the visuals can be buggy sometimes, this does not affect overall gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, with control issues that can hinder gameplay and enjoyment. While some players note that visual glitches do not significantly impact overall play, others have experienced frustrating glitches that can disrupt progress. Overall, improvements are needed to enhance stability and user experience.
- “Could be good with some work, but it's buggy and some control issues make this difficult, and sometimes impossible, to play and enjoy.”
- “I've had 3 glitches at freeing the second library where the game had me stuck, but the save was nearby.”
- “Looks a little too ugly and buggy for my taste.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-understand mechanics complemented by inviting audio and visuals, creating a relaxing experience. Despite its simplicity, the game effectively challenges players with thoughtful puzzles, striking a balance between casual enjoyment and engaging problem-solving.
- “It has easy-to-grasp game mechanics, and welcoming audio and visuals.”
- “While having easy mechanics, the game still requires you to think to be able to complete the puzzles and progress, which I really like about a puzzle game.”
- “It's a good balance between small challenges and just relaxing gameplay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express confusion regarding the story progression, particularly after completing initial quests in the dream and nightmare wings, indicating a lack of clarity in guiding them on subsequent objectives.
- “While doing the main parts in the dream and nightmare wing, I found myself confused about what to do next after getting the first quest book.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations were poorly developed, leaving me feeling disconnected from the plot.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game, highlighting its engaging puzzles and collectibles that encourage multiple playthroughs, especially considering it is a free title.
- “It's a free game with cool puzzles and collectibles that add replayability.”
- “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 secrets to discover.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charm and pleasantness, making it an enjoyable experience for players, despite some concerns about camera controls.
- “It's a free game made by students, with a good bit of charm and a pleasant atmosphere. It looks like it would be a fun way to spend some time.”