Over the Dream
- November 5, 2015
- VP Project
"Over the Dream" is a streaming video about the Dota 2 tournament, The International, held in July 2015. The video focuses on the CIS team Virtus.pro, their journey, and the personal stories of those involved, such as commentator Anton "Mob5ter" Erohin, and former player turned analyst, Dread. The International serves as a backdrop for these stories, highlighting the dedication, ambition, and emotions of the individuals who make the esports event possible.
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- The documentary provides an interesting insight into the emotions and experiences of the Virtus.pro players during The International 2015.
- The film is well-made with good cinematography and is entertaining for fans of Dota 2 and the competitive scene.
- Many viewers appreciate the opportunity to earn Steam trading cards and badges, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans.
- The subtitles are poorly translated and often difficult to read, which can hinder understanding for non-Russian speakers.
- The documentary lacks depth in storytelling and fails to provide detailed match analysis, making it less engaging for viewers unfamiliar with Dota 2.
- Some viewers found the animated sequences to be poorly executed and distracting from the overall narrative.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as a mix of strengths and weaknesses; while some players appreciate the compelling narratives of success and character development, others criticize the lack of depth and clarity in storytelling, particularly regarding player backgrounds and match contexts. Overall, the narrative is seen as engaging but could benefit from more detailed exploration of its characters and events.
“Comparing the two, I prefer free-to-play better, because the story and motives behind it feel strong, but to each their own.”
“A good story about the international 2017, namely the Virtus team.”
“However, the dream's lack of story depth made the message it tried to deliver seem too blurry because it did not go into much detail about each player's life (only a little was shown), while the matches presented were very confusing to understand.”
“Slogan: this is the story of a man who has never been in love with a woman before.”
“Or even a story of a newcomer, mob5ter, who found himself doing the right thing and decided to follow this path further.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the VP roster is praised as one of their best performances, indicating a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in their gameplay.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of "Over the Dream" has been criticized for its lack of engaging content, with users noting that it fails to provide meaningful gameplay analysis or excitement, instead focusing on unrelated discussions and minimal animated sequences.
“I think it was the total lack of gameplay or actual analysis of the games that bored me; it was pretty much just talking about random things and a few animated scenes.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being delightful, enhancing the overall experience despite criticisms of the visual effects.
“The music is delightful and perfectly complements the simple story and interesting characters.”
“The soundtrack adds a wonderful layer to the experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I love how the music elevates the emotional moments, making the gameplay even more immersive.”
