Reverie
- October 3, 2017
- Chronicle Games
Get on Steam"Reverie" is a serene single-player action game with stunning visuals, presenting an interactive dreamlike world through the perspective of a sentient pillowcase. Players click on objects and press Z to zoom, altering the dreamscape through interaction chains and unlocking more dreamscapes by opening portals. It's a meditative experience best suited for background exploration, with little emphasis on sense-making.
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Reviews
- Reverie features gorgeous graphics and a distinctive color palette that create a relaxing and visually appealing experience.
- The game offers a satisfying exploration of puzzles that are easy to understand, making it accessible for players who may not typically enjoy puzzle games.
- It provides a therapeutic journey with a chill, art-driven atmosphere, allowing players to enjoy the process of discovery without pressure.
- The lack of a tutorial or clear instructions can lead to confusion, as players must figure out the mechanics on their own.
- Some players may find the game too short, with a completion time of about an hour, leaving them wanting more content.
- The absence of music and reliance on ambient sounds may disappoint those expecting a more traditional gaming experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, featuring a distinctive palette that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the surreal and charming visuals, which are well-suited to the game's themes and contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout aspect, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable to explore.
“With cute puzzles and gorgeous graphics in a distinctive color palette, you will enjoy your time as you explore five levels.”
“The art style is very pretty, very surreal, very colorful, and very well suited for what this game is.”
“[Based on interesting New Zealand folklore, colorful and charming visuals throughout the campaign plus a good sense of humor, final dungeons offer challenging puzzles.]”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily ambient, contributing to a relaxing and dreamlike atmosphere, which complements the cute art style. However, some users noted the absence of music in certain parts of the game. Overall, the music enhances the experience for those seeking a calming puzzle game.
“Music is very relaxing; the art style is cute, so if you are looking for a fun puzzle game, check it out.”
“Music is mostly ambient, which helped in creating a dream-like atmosphere.”
“No music whatsoever.”
“No music whatsoever.”
“Music is mostly ambient which helped in creating a dream-like atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is limited to just an hour, but it is described as enjoyable and relaxing, providing a positive experience despite its brevity.
“There's just an hour of gameplay, but what is there is good and relaxing.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on older hardware without any glitches, stutters, or crashes reported by users.
“Ran smoothly on my 5+ year old toaster desktop, no glitches or stutters, no hitches or crashes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While some players feel the game lacks traditional replayability beyond achieving completionist goals, others appreciate its calming nature and intend to revisit it for relaxation and escapism.
“And although some may see no replayability here (other than idling to get the last achievement), I honestly think this will be something I will come back to when I just need to stop the world, breathe, and dream a bit.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its ambient music, which effectively contributes to a dreamlike quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The music is mostly ambient, which helps create a dreamlike atmosphere.”
“The music is mostly ambient, which helps create a dreamlike atmosphere.”
