Peaches and Dreams

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Please note this game was made and released as a small project given to the Dev by her psychologist. As such, the game will not be available to add to your steam library after 30 September 2024 and will be removed from the steam store. Annabella wants to be able to live her life. The only thing standing in her way is her family... From the endless barrage of negativity, gaslighting and general…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a strong emotional core, with detailed environments and a fantastic soundtrack.
The story is deeply personal and explores heavy themes of emotional abuse while balancing it with humor and relatable characters.
It's a polished RPG Maker title that offers an enjoyable experience, especially for those who appreciate character-driven narratives.

The combat system is considered lackluster and overly simplistic, often leading players to skip fights or rely on a single strategy to defeat bosses.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as getting stuck in areas or encountering black screens, which hindered their ability to progress.
The game may feel derivative and is likely to appeal more to a younger audience, leaving some older players feeling out of place.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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14%
The game's story is deeply personal and autobiographical, focusing on themes of escapism and family dynamics, enhanced by a strong musical score. Players experience the narrative through cutscenes and gameplay that revisits a fantasy world created by the protagonist, Annabella, with a balance of heavy themes and humor from supporting characters. Overall, the story is praised for its emotional depth, beautiful visuals, and engaging plot, though some players found it challenging to complete.
- “The story is played out between cutscenes in the real world with Annabella’s family and coworkers, then gameplay as she revisits the fantasy world she created when she was younger as an escape from daily life.”
- “The story's themes are pretty heavy, but there’s humor from the other party members (Zayes had some really funny lines!) to balance things.”
- “To sum it up, this is a short and enjoyable free game with good visuals and a heavy focus on telling a personal story.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
7%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its quality and the evident effort put into the soundtrack, which plays a significant role in the story. Players appreciate the beautiful and immersive compositions that enhance the overall experience, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
- “With music being a point of focus in the story, the soundtrack is very good and clearly has a lot of effort put into it.”
- “It's a beautiful game with beautiful music and a really good plot line.”
- “The combat was chill, the areas were easy to navigate through, and the music was really fantastic.”
- “I spent over an hour in repetitive combat in the forest trying to find a way out, because trying to go back to Crystal City resulted in going through dialogue I've already read and then just a black screen with the Crystal City music playing, but nothing loading.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive detail and aesthetic appeal, featuring standout environments like a neon city and vaporwave-inspired room. Reviewers highlight the visuals as one of the game's strongest qualities, contributing to its emotional depth and personal storytelling. Overall, the game's visuals are described as both beautiful and integral to the overall experience.
- “What stands out right away are the visuals, which are very well done and easily one of the strongest qualities of the game.”
- “Each area has a great amount of visual detail put into it and there are a few strong aesthetic ones such as the neon city and the vaporwave inspired room.”
- “Cute little game with lovely music and very impressive visuals.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its aesthetic appeal and strong emotional core, effectively exploring themes of emotional abuse and personal growth through the protagonist's journey towards better mental health. Players find the narrative deeply impactful, highlighting the emotional depth of the turn-based RPG experience.
- “A deeply emotional turn-based RPG exploring the main character’s battle against emotional abuse and her journey towards better mental health and becoming her own person.”
- “An aesthetic and pretty game with a strong emotional core.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of amusing cats and witty dialogue from party members, particularly Zayes, which effectively balances the heavier themes of the story. Overall, players find the comedic elements to be a refreshing contrast to the more serious narrative.
- “Also, there are cats, which is always a plus, and these are particularly funny!”
- “The story's themes are pretty heavy, but there’s humor from the other party members (Zayes had some really funny lines!) to balance things.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay primarily serves to enhance the storytelling rather than provide engaging combat, as players navigate between real-world cutscenes and a fantasy world created by the protagonist, Annabella. The focus is on narrative progression rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is played out between cutscenes in the real world with Annabella’s family and coworkers, then gameplay as she revisits the fantasy world she created when she was younger as an escape from daily life.”