Drusilla Dreams
- April 22, 2016
- Seraphim Creations
Get on Steam"Drusilla Dreams" is a visual novel adventure game where players assume the role of Drusilla, a young woman exploring her dreams to uncover the truth about her past. Interactive choices and dreamscapes create a unique and immersive storyline. The game features original artwork, music, and a compelling narrative about self-discovery and growth.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique take on Roman history, particularly focusing on the characters of Drusilla and Caligula, which can spark interest in historical events.
- The art style is generally well-received, with some players appreciating the character designs and overall visual presentation.
- It offers multiple endings, allowing for some replayability and different narrative outcomes based on player choices.
- The game is extremely short, with many players reporting completion times of under an hour, which leaves little room for depth or character development.
- There are numerous spelling and grammatical errors throughout the game, detracting from the overall quality of the writing.
- The gameplay is limited, with very few meaningful choices and a repetitive soundtrack that can become annoying quickly.
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story revolves around historical figures Drusilla and Caligula, presented through a short, interactive narrative with multiple endings that explore themes of love and history. While some appreciate its elegant writing and educational snippets, others criticize it for lacking character development, continuity, and depth, often comparing it to fan fiction. Overall, the game offers a quick read with mixed reviews on its storytelling quality and substance.
“The developer is taking on the story of Drusilla and Caligula, who also appears in the game, and is showing his side of these historical characters.”
“Yet it is a sweet look at the greatest love story ever told, and each ending is accompanied with either an educational historical snippet or a heartwarming reflection on the importance of love.”
“It is a complete game, meaning there's music, decent art, and a nice transition of story.”
“The story reads a lot more like a poor fanfic (or, in this case, 'real person fiction' would be the accurate term).”
“No character development, dull dialogue, and a short story.”
“As for the storytelling, I found some misspellings, a lack of continuity with characters, and a few fourth wall breakings that are entirely unnecessary, serving as nothing more than filler.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing qualities and decent soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and annoying, especially due to its frequent looping. Despite the presence of sound options, many users express disappointment over the lack of variety and the overall quality of the soundtrack, which detracts from the experience.
“The art is fine, the music is nice, and there are a few endings.”
“It is a complete game, which means there's music, decent art, and a nice transition of story.”
“It has a good soundtrack.”
“The game consists of four binary choices (at most two in a playthrough), misspelled dialogue, a repetitive and annoying soundtrack, and is surprisingly clunky and unresponsive for something so simple.”
“I've not once heard any voiceovers, and the background music gets grating after the second loop... which loops pretty often if you're a slow reader like I am.”
“Horrible soundtrack, repeats every goddamn minute.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and art style have received mixed reviews, with many praising the intricate design and overall quality, particularly for players with poor eyesight. However, some users feel that the promotional art misleads potential buyers regarding the game's content. Overall, while the graphics are deemed decent, they may not be compelling enough for everyone to invest in at full price.
“The art style of the game has gotten quite good, and the music sometimes sounds relaxing.”
“The graphics are good enough for such games.”
“Decent art style.”
“Most of the artwork shown in screenshots on the Steam page misleads players by showcasing endings, creating the impression that the game will include sexual themes when it does not.”
“Decent art style; I would only consider purchasing it at an extremely high discount despite its low price, as it lacks achievements and trading cards that are typically sought after by players of such games.”
“If you have poor eyesight, the art style can actually be quite refreshing and worth noting for its 'intricate' design.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as very intense but ultimately simplistic, consisting mainly of clicking through two choice options. While some users appreciate the smoothness of the mechanics, the overall experience is criticized for lacking depth and being overshadowed by questionable narrative elements.
“Very intense gameplay.”
“Really smooth gameplay.”
“The story is entirely nonsensical, featuring incest, talking horses, and sexual positioning that seems designed solely for Steam screenshots to attract buyers. There is no gameplay outside of clicking two choice options.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely criticized as dull and unoriginal, with many finding it neither funny nor entertaining, but rather irritating and poorly executed.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt portrayal of love stories, enriched with educational historical snippets and reflections on the significance of love, making it both interesting and touching.
“Yet it is a sweet look at the greatest love story ever told, and each ending is accompanied with either an educational historical snippet or a heartwarming reflection on the importance of love.”
“It's interesting and touching, based on real stories.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of depth and coherence, resulting in dull dialogue and an unengaging narrative. Overall, the characters feel underdeveloped and fail to contribute meaningfully to the story.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's journey.”
“I love how the game explores the internal struggles of the characters, making their growth feel authentic and relatable.”
“The historical context adds layers to the character development, enhancing the believability of their arcs.”
“Meh character development, lacking internal coherence and historical believability.”
“No character development, dull dialogue, and a short story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as intensely immersive, creating a profound emotional impact that leads players to face challenging decisions that resonate deeply with their personal growth and maturity.
“The intense gaming atmosphere made the two decisions I had to make the hardest of my life. Now that I've finished this game, I feel as though I've finally become a man.”
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world and making every moment feel significant.”
“From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a sense of tension and wonder that keeps you engaged throughout.”
