MyDream

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MyDream is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by MyDream Interactive, Inc and was released on February 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MyDream is a sandbox game featuring grid-based building and deformable voxel terrain in expansive worlds. Developed in Unity, its VoxelForm engine provided high performance and impressive deformation quality. Due to technical constraints and a shift towards VR, the game's development stagnated in 2016, but it remains available for players to build, terraform, quest, and explore.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

MyDream features charming pixel graphics and a relaxing gameplay experience, making it a pleasant time-killer.
The game offers a variety of seeds and decorative elements, allowing players to create unique designs in their dream gardens.
It has a lot of potential for creativity, with the ability to build, explore, and create quests in a sandbox environment.

The game lacks a deep storyline and complex mechanics, which may lead to boredom for players seeking more dynamic experiences.
There are significant issues with account creation and server connectivity, making it difficult for players to access online features.
The gameplay can be slow and tedious, with a progress system that feels unmotivating and sometimes leads to frustrating bugs.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users noting a significant improvement over similar voxel-based games like Minecraft, featuring cute visuals and enjoyable environments. While some players experienced framerate issues and described the graphics as somewhat simplistic, others praised the textures and models as gorgeous for an indie title, giving it a solid score of around 7-8 out of 10. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and have potential for further development.
- “Think of this game as a Minecraft with a graphical boost, plus the ability to create your own quests for others and yourself.”
- “Overall, MyDream is a game of creation with very nice graphics, has so much potential, I'm excited to see where the game goes.”
- “What a lovely game, the graphics are amazing.”
- “Framerate issues with worlds that contained a lot of assets (however, it just might be my graphics card which is getting old, 660m).”
- “Despite the fact that the game's graphics look a bit simplistic (something normal for a Minecraft-type game where the generated worlds are huge), it requires at least a good CPU.”
- “Graphics are basically skyboxes, emitters, and textured chunks.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Mydream is centered around player-driven narratives, allowing users to create and explore their own quests and worlds, akin to a more graphically enhanced Minecraft. Players appreciate the freedom to build and share adventures, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives. While the game offers significant potential for engaging storytelling, some users have noted technical issues that may hinder the experience.
- “Mydream is a good game to play with friends and muck around with, but it also has some serious potential for some really good story-driven games.”
- “Mydream has hours upon hours of structure building, terrain editing, and quest creating - each world is an adventure of its own.”
- “You can build full worlds and make quests for others, or you can just join an already made world and do the created quests.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage players on an emotional level.”
- “While the game offers a vast world to explore, the narrative feels disjointed and uninspired.”
- “The quests are repetitive and do not provide a compelling storyline to keep players invested.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and well-optimized, even for lower-end machines, showcasing significant potential despite being in early access. Players appreciate the crafting and world-building mechanics, though some feel there is a lack of introductory guidance for certain tools. The option for multiplayer adds excitement, and overall, the game is seen as having a solid foundation with room for future improvement.
- “The graphics and the gameplay are already good for an early access game.”
- “To be fair, there's still a long way to go before it will be finished and polished, but in the first 5 minutes of gameplay, you can clearly see the potential and how big this game might get in the near future.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and visibly optimized even for lower machines.”
- “Lacks any introduction to some mechanics and tools.”
- “About the gameplay: you can play offline if you want, but it's mostly an online game.”
- “There are also some elements of 'Orcs Must Die' in terms of its graphics and some of the gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the exploration experience, with many users highlighting the beautiful soundtrack. However, some players expressed a desire for more ambient sound effects and music within the game worlds themselves. Overall, the audio elements are considered well-executed, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is excellent for exploring the world.”
- “The soundtrack is great.”
- “Beautiful soundtrack playing once you start the game.”
- “However, I missed more sound effects and music inside the actual world, which would be awesome to be edited by the creator himself.”
- “There is no music inside the worlds.”
- “The music is well made.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is typical for an early access title, with users reporting some glitches and bugs, particularly related to building mechanics and RAM usage. While there are no major issues like freezes or crashes, players should be prepared for occasional instability as the game continues to develop. Overall, those comfortable with early access games may find enjoyment despite these minor setbacks.
- “There are a few bugs and glitches, but that's normal for an early access game. I didn't have bugs like freezes or crashes, but sometimes when adding a window to my house, it rotated, and I was not able to place it in the direction I wanted. Additionally, when you build a lot, it starts to use too much RAM.”
- “It's early access, so I hope the developer eliminates the glitches and the game grows significantly.”
- “There are a few glitches here and there, but that's normal for an early access game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab scam that prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “This game feels like a cash grab scam.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and ruins the experience.”
- “I can't enjoy the game because of the constant push to spend money.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for providing smooth gameplay even on lower-end machines. However, some users report performance issues in prop-crowded scenarios, experiencing significant drops in frame rates, which may not align with the suggested specifications on the Steam store page.
- “Gameplay is smooth and visibly optimized even for lower-end machines.”
- “Did many tests regarding performance, and in very prop-crowded scenarios, even with my system specs, I experienced low FPS (20 or below). However, depending on the scenario/map, FPS can range from 40 to 150 (uncapped) at medium settings.”
- “Performance: well, this could be a bit of a negative point, regarding the suggested specs of the Steam store page.”
- “I did many tests about performance, and in very prop-crowded scenarios, even with system specs like mine, I got low FPS (20 or below). Depending on the scenario/map, FPS can range from 40 to 150 (uncapped) at medium settings.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Mydream" is described as funny and interesting, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted elements, making it a worthwhile early access title for those who enjoy base-building mechanics.
- “Mydream is a funny and interesting game that is worth giving a try. The game is in early access, so there will be more content in the future. If you enjoy building your own bases and such, then you should definitely try this game!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its vast exploration opportunities and continuous new content, making it more engaging than many other titles. However, some users suggest that alternatives like Creativerse may offer better value and evolution in gameplay.
- “With so much to explore, there's always new content to go back to, so this game holds more replay value than I could say for most games.”
- “Creativerse right now is $10 cheaper, will be free-to-play sometime in the next 6-8 months likely, and I believe is much further evolved and more playable than this game.”