Garage: Bad Dream Adventure

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Garage: Bad Dream Adventure is a single player casual role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by 作場金属製作所 Sakuba Metal Works and was released on July 7, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure plunges players into a dark, surreal world formed from the protagonist’s subconscious, where he exists as a strange fusion of machine and organism. Exploring a maze of decaying structures and rusted metal, players solve mysteries and develop their character through body modifications and unique RPG elements. The game challenges perceptions of reality and escape within its eerie, warped environment.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game offers a surreal and philosophical experience with rich, melancholic storytelling and beautiful art, making it a unique and immersive journey.
The mobile port features quality of life improvements, such as an intuitive UI and faster load times, enhancing the overall user experience.
Players appreciate the game's depth, with multiple endings and achievements to discover, as well as a robust fishing system that adds to the gameplay.

Navigation can be confusing, with issues like unclear movement directions and a lack of an automap, making it difficult to progress.
Some players find the hint system lacking, leading to frustration when trying to decipher the next steps in the game.
The game can feel repetitive towards the end, and some aspects, like the translation quality, could be improved.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as a mix of intriguing and unsettling, with a unique art style that evokes a sense of nostalgia for fans of horror aesthetics. While some players appreciate the rich worldbuilding and character design, others find the visuals to be mediocre or unappealing, with a focus on a creepy and claustrophobic environment. Overall, the graphics elicit a polarized response, balancing between artistic charm and discomfort.
- “The art style is great; everything looks strange.”
- “I came for the aesthetics but stayed for the rich worldbuilding and fleshed out characters.”
- “The visuals and character design are wonderfully ugly and difficult to look at; the environment is creepy, claustrophobic, and filthy.”
- “Graphics are so-so, controls aren't great.”
- “Medium graphics, not too interesting.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its effective remastering and smooth mechanics tailored for mobile devices, offering a refreshing old-school RPG point-and-click experience with unique fishing elements. Players appreciate the immersive story and engaging "hunger" mechanics, while some find the gameplay emotionally intense, akin to a well-crafted horror experience. Overall, it stands out in a market filled with casual games.
- “Great remastering, great mechanics for the mobile device, and no experience of bugs!”
- “A bit old style, but I find that refreshing in a sea of samey (hyper) casual games. This has a real story to follow while being immersive with some 'hunger' mechanics to bind you to this world's laws.”
- “Gameplay is an emotionally uncomfortable experience, like a good horror experience ought to be.”
- “This is a weird one, an RPG point-and-click with fishing mechanics; it's very well ported to mobile.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is characterized by rich, melancholic, and cryptic elements, offering an immersive experience that stands out in a market filled with casual games. Its early CGI animation adds a nostalgic touch, enhancing the overall atmosphere and engagement with the narrative. Players appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the story, especially with the inclusion of mechanics that connect them to the game's world.
- “If you like rich, melancholic, and cryptic storytelling and early CGI animation, then this is for you.”
- “A bit old style, but I find that refreshing in a sea of samey (hyper) casual games. This has a real story to follow, while being immersive with some 'hunger' mechanics to bind you to this world's laws.”
- “I am so happy to see this game re-released on mobile because I would have never been able to experience the amazing atmosphere and story that this game has otherwise.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's atmosphere is described as oppressive and unsettling, particularly when experienced with headphones, enhancing its immersive qualities. Players appreciate the re-release on mobile, as it allows a wider audience to engage with its remarkable atmosphere and story.
- “I am so happy to see this game re-released on mobile because I would have never been able to experience the amazing atmosphere and story that this game has otherwise.”
- “The atmosphere this game emits is oppressive.”
- “And with headphones on, its entire atmosphere is quite unsettling.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its strikingly unconventional visuals and design, which contribute to a creepy and claustrophobic atmosphere. However, the aesthetic choices may be off-putting for some players, as the characters are described as "wonderfully ugly" and challenging to engage with visually.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply unsettling, akin to the tension and discomfort experienced in effective horror games, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is an emotionally uncomfortable experience, like a good horror experience ought to be.”

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Garage: Bad Dream Adventure is a casual role playing game with horror theme.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure is available on PC, Phone and Tablet.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure was released on July 7, 2022.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure was developed by 作場金属製作所 Sakuba Metal Works.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Garage: Bad Dream Adventure is a single player game.

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