Nyanco Dream
- November 23, 2019
- Nyanco Channel
Get on Steam"Nyanco Dream is a fan-made action game inspired by Touhou Project, where Nyanco, a powerful cat, embarks on a journey with her sword-spirit to save her world. Experience Touhou Project-themed art, parodies of familiar characters, and intense boss battles. Ideal for fans of the Touhou series."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and innovative concept of combining a bullet hell game with RPG Maker, showcasing creativity in game design.
- The story and characters are charming and humorous, providing an entertaining experience despite the game's challenges.
- It's very affordable, making it a worthwhile investment for a short but enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and input delay, which can hinder gameplay, especially in a fast-paced bullet hell environment.
- The difficulty progression is inconsistent, with some early stages being disproportionately harder than later ones, which may frustrate players.
- Movement controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate through bullet patterns effectively.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fit for the fast-paced gameplay, particularly during key moments like the first fight at the mansion. However, some users noted that the final boss's music becomes overly intense too quickly, detracting from the excitement of the encounter. Overall, the soundtrack is described as consistent and enjoyable, enhancing the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I enjoyed the music a lot, especially during the first fight at the mansion; it perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
“The consistent soundtrack keeps the energy up, making every moment feel engaging.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming.”
“I thought the music was just okay.”
“If the game was fast-paced as intended, the music would fit much better.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, including lag and latency, particularly when using a keyboard. Despite these drawbacks, some players find the game innovative and worth playing for its price, though they emphasize that optimization is necessary for a better experience.
“To summarize, this game has a lot of performance issues along with an unstable difficulty progression system, but it's still worth playing as it probably won't take up more than an hour of your time and is worth it just for the price and for the sake of how innovative it is and for how much the developer probably had to go through just to make it.”
“Of course, optimization is required, but after practicing a few times, anyone can reach the ending.”
“The performance is absolutely god awful.”
“To summarize, this game has a lot of performance issues along with an unstable difficulty progression system, but it's still worth playing as it probably won't take up more than an hour of your time and is worth it just for the price and for the sake of how innovative it is and for how much crap the dev probably had to go through just to make it.”
“The game is not optimized for keyboard; there is latency when pressing the button.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is initially described as a bit confusing but ultimately humorous and enjoyable. While the plot is simple and not overly complex, the charming characters and engaging gameplay, especially in New Game Plus, enhance the overall experience.
“I really liked this game; it was short but a lot of fun. The story was simple, nothing fancy, but the characters were cute and had a charm of their own. I think New Game Plus is where it's at for me; the shot patterns are much better and a lot more fun to play.”
“The story starts off a bit weird and confusing, making it hard to engage with the narrative.”
“While there are some funny moments, the overall story lacks coherence and depth.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to deliver a compelling experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant lag even on lower-end systems, while others appreciate the consistent artwork and somewhat interesting visuals.
“The visuals are somewhat interesting and engaging.”
“The game features consistent artwork that enhances the overall experience.”
“I can run any Touhou game at max graphics, and this game lags hard.”
“- Consistent artwork”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially strange and confusing, but it ultimately develops into a funny and engaging narrative that resonates with players.
“A bit weird and confusing at the start, but the story and the narrative are quite funny.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "nyanco dream" is characterized by its cute and wholesome nature, evoking feelings of warmth and joy in players.
“Nyanco Dream is cute and wholesome.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users noted occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.
