I dream of you and ice cream
- June 24, 2020
- Emilios Manolidis
Get on Steam"I Dream of You and Ice Cream" is a surreal visual novel where the player helps Emilio, a lonely ice cream truck driver, navigate through dreamlike landscapes and overcome his anxiety-ridden past. Through narrative choices, players will uncover Emilio's story and influence the outcome of his emotional journey, ultimately deciding whether he finds solace or succumbs to his fears. This game explores the themes of love, loneliness, and the human condition.
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Reviews
- The puzzles are intriguing and challenging without being excessively difficult, providing a satisfying experience.
- The art style is charming, and the story is creatively conveyed through pictograms, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- Despite its short length, the game is well-designed and offers a unique narrative that keeps players engaged.
- The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some puzzles can be unclear in their objectives, leading to potential frustration for players.
- The game may feel incomplete or like a 'pitch' for a larger project, lacking the depth of a full-fledged game.
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game is praised for its charming presentation and clever use of pictograms, making it accessible and engaging even without language. Reviewers highlight the compelling narrative and unique puzzles, noting a blend of humor and darker themes that enhance the overall experience. Thematically rich and well-executed, the story invites discussion and keeps players invested throughout.
“The art is charming, and I particularly like how the language and story is conveyed through pictograms.”
“I Dream of You and Ice Cream is a beautifully narrated story with clever puzzles. I liked how the narration is made through comics, and the story itself is very good; I was compelled to go on faster to see what happens next.”
“Thematically, I think the storyline throughout the whole game explains and explores all that it needs to about the world, and its motifs are strong enough to be worth discussing.”
“The story is poorly developed and lacks depth.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and the plot is predictable.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals, striking a balance between detail and obscurity that enhances the overall experience. While there are minor challenges in interpreting the stylized dialogue and visuals, the charming aesthetic complements the entertaining puzzles and decent story, contributing to a captivating atmosphere.
“Visuals are shockingly marvelous, with a pixel size big enough to obscure the really horrific stuff, but small enough that details are easy to understand.”
“The graphics are charming, adding to the overall experience of the game.”
“Only mild issues interpreting the stylized form of dialogue and visuals, but it does well to not let you wander too far off track.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design of the game received high praise, with users highlighting the excellent soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The combination of engaging audio and appealing pixel art contributes to a well-rounded presentation.
“This soundtrack was fire!”
“The pixel art is pretty nice and everything is quite readable too, and the sound design and soundtrack is pretty excellent in my opinion.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and clarity, avoiding the aimlessness often found in point-and-click games by allowing players to easily highlight usable objects and doors. It offers engaging puzzles and an interesting narrative, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy such elements, especially within a two to three hour playtime.
“The gameplay doesn't suffer from the aimlessness that some point-and-click games have, thanks to its simple interface and interactions that allow you to highlight usable objects and doors at any time.”
“If you're into puzzles and interesting stories, give this a go if you think the price is worth two to three hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging tone and intriguing setting, effectively complementing the puzzle-solving experience. Reviewers appreciate the balance of providing essential elements while allowing players to explore and immerse themselves in the environment.
“Short but sweet puzzler with a great atmosphere; it gives you exactly what you need and leaves the rest to you.”
“Very good atmospheric tone and an interesting setting with tricky but not overly difficult puzzles.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and cryptic, blending an easy-to-follow narrative with moments of oddity and occasional laughter, making it an engaging experience even without language.
“The overarching story is intriguing and easy to follow, even without language, and it has a weird, occasionally funny twist.”
“The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”
“I love how the game balances its quirky humor with engaging gameplay, keeping me entertained throughout.”
