Peaches and Dreams

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Peaches and Dreams is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Mad Space Studios and was released on June 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a strong aesthetic, with detailed environments and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience.
The story is deeply personal and explores heavy themes of emotional abuse and mental health, balanced with humor and relatable characters.
It's a polished and enjoyable RPG Maker title that offers a short but engaging experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.

The combat system is considered barebones and lacks depth, with some players finding it repetitive and unengaging.
There are technical issues, such as getting stuck in areas or encountering black screens, which can hinder the overall experience.
Some players feel the game may be more suited for a younger audience, making it less appealing for older gamers.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is deeply personal and autobiographical, focusing on themes of escapism and family dynamics, enhanced by a strong soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of humor and heavier themes, with engaging visuals and character interactions that invite exploration. While some found it enjoyable and beautifully crafted, others struggled to complete it, indicating a mix of accessibility and depth in the narrative.
- “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.”
- “To sum it up, this is a short and enjoyable free game with good visuals and a heavy focus on telling a personal story.”
- “There is an autobiographical and thus very personal feel to the story.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its quality and the effort put into the soundtrack, which complements the story effectively. While the gameplay experience has some issues, the beautiful and impressive music stands out as a highlight, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their aesthetic appeal and attention to detail, featuring visually striking environments like a neon city and vaporwave-inspired room. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals as one of the game's strongest qualities, complementing the emotional depth of the personal story it tells. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 mental health and self-discovery.
- “An aesthetic and pretty game with a strong emotional core.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 addition to the 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily serves to enhance the storytelling rather than provide engaging combat, as players navigate between cutscenes in the real world and revisit a fantasy world created by the protagonist, Annabella, as an escape from her daily life.
- “The story unfolds through cutscenes in the real world with Annabella's family and coworkers, seamlessly transitioning into gameplay as she revisits the fantasy world she created as an escape from daily life.”
- “The combat is designed not just for engaging gameplay, but to further enhance the storytelling experience.”