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Paladin Dream

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49%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Paladin Dream is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by HitherYon Games and was released on July 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Paladin Dream is a story-rich fantasy RPG about a heroic quest. Explore a reverie-like kingdom overflowing with magical locations, characters and monsters as Josiah uncovers the secret of his recurring dream. Can you stop the nightmare before it’s too late?

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Charming and cozy simple jRPG with a classic turn-based combat style that is fast and minimally grindy.
  • Original and memorable soundtrack with beautiful custom music and voice-acted hymns enhancing the atmosphere.
  • Unique atmosphere and world design with custom artwork, animations, and memorable areas that make exploration enjoyable.
  • The game is very short, with around 3-5 hours of gameplay, leaving some players wanting more content and depth.
  • Status effects in battles can be frustrating as the single playable character can become incapacitated and lose turns.
  • Limited variety in gear and items, with only a few options for rings, armor, and accessories, which impacts gameplay balance.

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its originality, charm, and atmospheric contribution, featuring an original soundtrack composed by the creator. Players highlight memorable tracks, fully voice-acted hymns, and how the music enhances the overall immersive and emotional experience.

    • “Fully voice acted original hymns and songs is a touch that just blows my mind!”
    • “With an original soundtrack composed by creator Matthew Myers, the music alone is enough to make one want to continue the game.”
    • “This is a wonderful straightforward RPG with music that is just... gorgeous.”
    • “- Decent music, don't know if it is from RPG Maker or if they made it.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story is a classic, cozy JRPG reminiscent of early Dragon Quest titles, featuring a paladin on a quest to uncover the meaning of a dream. It offers a straightforward yet engaging narrative with unique moments, typically completed in 3-4 hours. Fans of traditional turn-based RPGs will appreciate its nostalgic and well-paced storytelling.

    • “It is story is classic in style with enough moments to make it unique.”
    • “It tells a good story in a span of 3-4 hours depending on your playing ability.”
    • “This is a very cozy, simple JRPG in the style of Dragon Quest 1 from RPG Maker.”
    • “A paladin has a dream and goes on a quest to find its meaning.”
    • “It is a story that is classic in style with enough moments to make it unique.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Paladin Dream is praised for its straightforward, turn-based RPG mechanics that are simple yet refreshingly engaging. With around five hours of playtime and original music, it stands out positively compared to many other RPG Maker games.

    • “Paladin Dream is a nice, simple game with interesting mechanics.”
    • “Straightforward turn-based RPG with basic mechanics and shockingly refreshing.”
    • “With about five hours of gameplay and original music composed by the creator, Paladin Dream stands out where many RPG Maker games may leave you wondering what the heck you just spent money on.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature original and appealing artwork, especially in character design, but the moving battle graphics are disorienting and may cause discomfort.

    • “Josiah's artwork is original and really cool, portraying him as a dutiful fighter set out to stop evil.”
    • “The moving graphics in battles are enough to make you feel sick.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, featuring custom music and appealing glowing effects that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is the best thing about it, including the custom music and glowing effects.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users note that grinding is often necessary to overcome balance issues in the game, implying that progression can require repetitive tasks.

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Paladin Dream is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Paladin Dream include turn-based, indie, exploration, narrative, isometric and others.

Paladin Dream is available on PC and Windows.

Paladin Dream was released on July 12, 2021.

Paladin Dream was developed by HitherYon Games.

Paladin Dream has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Paladin Dream for its music but disliked it for its story.

Paladin Dream is a single player game.

Similar games include Small Saga, Epic Battle Fantasy 4, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Bastion and others.