Gil's Lucid Dreams

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Gil use lucid dreams to get away from his unsatisfacting life. He will lose the control of his dreams, becoming completely succubus of his nightmares. A dark thing will join in his life growing thanks to gil's negativity, painfull feelings and loneliness. Will Gil be able to face his Alter Ego?

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique approach to addressing serious themes like bullying and mental health through its narrative and gameplay mechanics.
Some players found moments of genuine horror and tension, indicating that the game can be effective in creating a scary atmosphere.
The sound design complements the gameplay well, enhancing the immersive experience during critical moments.

The game suffers from poor grammar and dialogue, making it difficult to follow the story and detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay mechanics are clunky and confusing, particularly the inventory system and the need to manage health through pills, which can lead to frustration.
The game is very short, with many players reporting they completed it in around 20 minutes, leaving little value for the time spent.

story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as disjointed and confusing, with some players struggling to grasp its core message amidst a backdrop of bullying and fragmented narratives. While it offers a moral about resilience, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, prompting mixed feelings about its clarity and coherence. Some players express hope for future improvements in storytelling from the developers.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It's maybe good to better understand the story when you missed it the first time.”
- “Interested to see where the developers go from here with the story.”
- “It was sometimes difficult for me to know what the story was trying to tell me.”
- “The gameplay consists of walking around, hovering up pills, and wading through a couple of irritating puzzles as you explore a few classrooms and listen to a mind-numbing description of how someone was bullied at school, which seems to account for the majority of the understandable part of this mess of a story.”
- “- The story is all over the place and lacks much sense.”
gameplay
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique approach to storytelling, involving exploration and puzzle-solving, but is hindered by a frustrating mechanic that obscures vision as health decreases, making it difficult to play effectively. Players must collect sleep pills to maintain clarity, which some find detracts from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game is recommended for its innovative themes.
- “I admired the unique approach taken in this gameplay towards that subject and, as I said at the start, it's why I recommend this game.”
- “Not a terrible mechanic as it stands, but for some reason the developer thought they would obstruct your vision more and more as your health ticks down.”
- “It gets to the point where you reach half health and the game becomes unplayable, forcing you to take your health pack, which kind of defeats the purpose of the mechanic. The blurring effect is a weird design choice; it basically looks like your eyes are sweating.”
- “The gameplay consists of walking around, collecting pills, and wading through a couple of irritating puzzles as you explore a few classrooms and listen to a mind-numbing description of how someone was bullied at school, which seems to account for the majority of the understandable part of this mess of a story.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and soothing, providing a calming experience for players. However, it received a moderate rating of 6, suggesting that while it is enjoyable, it may not stand out significantly.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music: 6”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics received a mixed response, with some users experiencing technical issues like game-breaking alt-tabbing and a lack of save functionality. Additionally, the visuals and audio were criticized for being overwhelming, leading to discomfort. Overall, the graphics were rated a 6, indicating a mediocre experience.
- “Alt tab breaks the game, there are no saves, the visuals and audio gave me a headache. I just looked up an achievement guide so I can delete this and never think of it again.”
- “Graphics: 6”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report a range of bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, indicating that stability is a significant issue for many players. These technical problems can disrupt the gaming experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game's stability appears to require improvement to enhance user experience.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that caused frequent crashes.”
- “The constant lag and frame drops make it nearly unplayable at times.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its amusing use of broken English, which many players find to be its standout feature.
- “The only redeeming value is the hilarious broken English.”
- “The game is filled with witty dialogue that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love the absurd humor; it keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”