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Gil's Lucid Dreams

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43%Game Brain Score
humor
story, gameplay
62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Gil's Lucid Dreams is a single player action game. It was developed by Oblion Studio and was released on October 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game excels in creating a haunting atmosphere, focusing on mood and tension rather than cheap jump scares.
  • It offers a unique narrative experience that explores psychological themes, allowing players to piece together the protagonist's fractured psyche.
  • For its low price, the game provides an unusual dive into the subconscious, appealing to those who appreciate indie horror that values atmosphere over spectacle.
  • The game suffers from technical shortcomings, including abrupt transitions between reality and dreams, and modest graphical fidelity.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks complexity, with puzzles that are not particularly innovative or engaging.
  • The narrative is marred by poor grammar and voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by a subtle, psychological dread that unfolds through the environment, reflecting the protagonist's mental decline. While some players appreciate its atmospheric and symbolic elements, others criticize it for being disjointed and difficult to follow, with gameplay that often detracts from the narrative experience. Overall, the story's execution is seen as uneven, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.

    • “This commitment to subtle dread rather than overt horror allows the environments to tell much of the story, mirroring Gil's loss of lucidity as nightmares creep in.”
    • “Some players appreciate the slow-burn psychological approach, the eerie atmosphere, and the symbolic storytelling.”
    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is thematically linked to the narrative, focusing on the protagonist's struggle within a dream world where pills are essential for maintaining stability. While it captures the unsettling nature of dreams, players criticize certain mechanics, such as vision obstruction when health decreases, which can hinder the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as simple and occasionally frustrating, yet it offers a unique perspective on its themes.

    • “Gameplay is simple but thematically tied to the narrative.”
    • “Another recurring mechanic involves the use of pills: without them, Gil cannot fall asleep, and within the dream world, they serve as a fragile tether between stability and collapse.”
    • “It doesn’t deliver sweeping narratives or refined mechanics, but it succeeds in capturing the unnerving experience of a dream turning against its dreamer.”
    • “Not a terrible mechanic as it stands, but for some reason the developer thought he would obstruct your vision more and more as your health ticks down.”
    • “It gets to the point where you get to half health where the game becomes unplayable and you need to take your health pack, which kind of defeats the purpose of the mechanic. It's a weird choice of design for the blurring; it basically looks like your eyes are sweating.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is its standout feature, favoring mood and tension over cheap jump scares, with a slow-burn psychological approach that some players find engaging despite its technical flaws. While its modest scale and rough edges may deter some, those who embrace its unique strangeness will find a memorable and unsettling experience in this indie horror title.

    • “The game excels most in atmosphere, trading cheap jump scares for mood and tension.”
    • “Its modest scale and technical flaws will turn some players away, yet for those willing to embrace its strangeness and atmosphere, it offers a memorable glimpse into psychological horror that feels personal and unsettling.”
    • “Some players appreciate the slow-burn psychological approach, the eerie atmosphere, and the symbolic storytelling, while others find it too rough and unpolished to be engaging.”
    • “It may not be a dream fully realized, but it is one worth visiting for players who appreciate indie horror that values atmosphere over spectacle.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered modest, with some users noting that the environments can feel empty or unfinished. Additionally, technical issues such as game-breaking bugs and a lack of save functionality detract from the overall experience, leading to a negative impression of the visual and audio quality. Overall, the graphics received a score of 6.

    • “Graphical fidelity and animation quality are modest, with environments occasionally feeling empty or unfinished.”
    • “Alt-tabbing 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.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a range of bugs and glitches that impact the overall stability of the game, leading to occasional crashes and performance issues. While some players have experienced minor hiccups, others have faced more significant disruptions that detract from the gaming experience. Overall, stability remains a concern for many players.

    • “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 freezing make it nearly unplayable at times.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is primarily derived from its amusing use of broken English, which many users find to be its standout feature.

    • “The only redeeming value is the hilarious broken English.”
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Gil's Lucid Dreams is a action game.

Gil's Lucid Dreams is available on PC and Windows.

Gil's Lucid Dreams was released on October 17, 2017.

Gil's Lucid Dreams was developed by Oblion Studio.

Gil's Lucid Dreams has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Gil's Lucid Dreams is a single player game.

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