Oneironaut

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Oneironaut is a single player action game. It was developed by Peter De Jong and was released on September 18, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Oneironaut immerses you into the power of imagination through lucid dreaming.

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53%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers an intriguing journey through a surreal dream world filled with puzzles and exploration.
The pixel art style creates a unique atmosphere that combines nostalgia with original imagery.
The music enhances the mysterious ambiance, immersing players in the dreamlike experience.

Controls are inconsistent and can lead to frustration, making gameplay feel tedious and unpolished.
Visual quality is low, with poorly executed pixel art and locked resolution that detracts from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished in parts, with some levels lacking clear design and direction, leading to confusion.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their poor quality and lack of coherence, with many reviewers noting that the retro pixel art feels lazy and outdated. The resolution options do not improve the visuals, and the inconsistent use of 2D sprites alongside pixel art contributes to an overall impression of a lack of effort in the game's aesthetic design.
- “While the controls can be customized, the visuals are clearly phoned in.”
- “Resolution is locked; using the different resolution options from the Unity launcher makes no discernible difference to the poor quality visuals.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, suggesting it may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “It was too tedious, even for my standards.”
- “The grinding felt endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered good, but many players feel it lacks engagement and requires significant improvements in both gameplay mechanics and design.
- “Needs a lot of work in regards to gameplay and design.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The lack of a soundtrack or any audio in the game has led to negative feedback, with users feeling that the absence of music significantly impacts their overall experience and enjoyment.
- “This game needs a soundtrack or audio at all before I can give this a fair shake.”