Take the Dream IX

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Take the Dream IX is a single player role playing game with horror, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by Yai Gameworks and was released on April 1, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

What would you do for the person you love? Are you sure you're actually in love with them? They say love is all about sacrifice. What are you willing to lose for the one you supposedly love?

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with unexpected twists and well-developed characters, keeping players engaged throughout.
The visual style, despite being pixel art, is detailed and colorful, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The soundtrack complements the gameplay effectively, creating the right mood for various scenes and enhancing the immersive experience.

The combat system feels outdated and lacks depth, making battles repetitive and less engaging.
Technical issues, including bugs and glitches, can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences such as freezing or losing progress.
Some puzzles are either too vague or too straightforward, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and challenge of the game.

story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a complex and surreal journey that blends horror with emotional depth, often leaving players feeling confused yet intrigued. While some appreciate its creative presentation and character development, others criticize it for being disjointed and lacking a clear narrative focus. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that may resonate with fans of unconventional storytelling, despite its flaws.
- “Without spoiling it, the story is kind of trippy and warrants thinking on.”
- “I constantly felt on the edge of my seat, shocked by all the twists and turns, always invested in seeing what would happen next because, at its core, the story is rooted in subversion.”
- “The storyline is very compelling and when you realize everything in the end, it makes this game even more incredible.”
- “Once you get past the cool presentation, you'll be left with a confusing story that doesn't make any sense.”
- “The game's charm only lies in its bizarreness, although it sacrifices its story because of it.”
- “However, the main story and the development of the characters was horribly awful and sloppy.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
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The gameplay is generally criticized for its simplistic mechanics and low-quality visuals, typical of RPG Maker titles, with many users noting a lack of depth and engaging challenges. However, some players appreciate the focus on character development and story integration, which adds a layer of interest despite the presence of poorly explained puzzles. Overall, while the gameplay offers some enjoyable elements, it suffers from repetitiveness and a need for clearer mechanics.
- “The dream IX didn't necessarily have to be a linear experience, but either way, it has a lot more focus on the characters and story, fleshing them out throughout and allowing them to control the gameplay.”
- “Game mechanics are simple and adjustable with no real roadblocks aside from logic puzzles and timed events.”
- “I felt genuinely interested in the characters, and thoroughly enjoyed the different themes laced through the gameplay.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are marred slightly due to a few poorly explained puzzles, which is the game's challenge, along with trying to piece together the rather touching story through some interesting concepts.”
- “Gameplay is very simplistic (barring a few breaks in tedium).”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game are a mixed bag, with the RPG Maker engine limiting full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint dedicated PC gamers. However, the unique art styles across different realities, along with detailed visuals and a surreal atmosphere, have garnered praise for their creativity and engagement, despite some inconsistencies in execution. Overall, the game's aesthetic, characterized by original artwork and a strong sound design, contributes positively to its immersive experience.
- “The art style was beautiful yet disturbing in some places.”
- “It's got unique visuals, a weird but engaging story, real atmosphere that sucks you in, and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “This game has a style all its own filled with surreal original artwork, gorgeous sound design, and fantastic writing.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The graphics are more detailed and using a smaller pixel resolution.”
- “The only thing that I personally didn't like was the art style for the scene pictures; that's the only thing that I didn't like about this game.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and appropriate tracks that enhance the overall atmosphere, with standout moments like the clock song puzzle and the engaging voice acting. While some users found certain tracks repetitive and noted a lack of music for horror effects, the soundtrack is often described as perfect for immersing players in the game's unique story and visuals. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some minor criticisms.
- “The soundtrack is perfect and it really gets me into the game.”
- “It's got unique visuals, a weird but engaging story, real atmosphere that sucks you in, and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “Has several tracks of background music appropriate for the theme of the game.”
- “Despite the kick ass song that plays, it's really repetitive, tough, stressful, and tedious if you die in it, where you have to start all the way at the beginning of the challenge.”
- “Music and the demon king's voice were annoying.”
- “- lack of music for horror effect”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a unique blend of creepy and funny, featuring unexpected commentary on YouTubers and clever references to other RPGs. Players appreciate the mix of unsettling moments with comedic relief, highlighted by humorous dialogue and creative expressions from animated characters. Overall, the game successfully balances various tones, ensuring an engaging and entertaining experience.
- “The commentary on YouTubers, though I won't spoil the specifics for readers, was unexpected but hilariously spot on.”
- “There are many references to other RPGs and games and a plethora of hilarious jokes and messages that help as comic relief in an awesome story with a cool twist ending.”
- “To get to the point, just the amount of creative cursing that these little animated characters do in general makes this game really hilarious.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its creativity and ability to evoke a sense of dread without relying on cheap jump scares, instead focusing on uncertainty and immersive sound design. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies in the atmosphere, many appreciated the unique visuals and engaging story that contribute to a captivating and creepy experience. Overall, the atmosphere effectively draws players in, creating a compelling blend of tension and intrigue.
- “The presentation of the story is creative with a wonderful, creepy atmosphere.”
- “Now, it's not your regular horror game; it will not rely on cheap jumpscares or overused zombie tropes, but rather on atmosphere and uncertainty.”
- “It's got unique visuals, a weird but engaging story, real atmosphere that sucks you in, and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “The developer had made a better game, 'Close Your Eyes', but the atmosphere in this game is inconsistent.”
- “By creating an atmosphere that makes you feel uneasy.”
- “The presentation was solid; many of the graphical choices added to the creepy atmosphere and overall the sound design was solid.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heavy and light moments, eliciting a range of feelings from laughter to tears. While the story has the potential for heartfelt depth, it is somewhat undermined by the creator's use of irony and a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion, leaving some players feeling that their investment in the narrative was ultimately unfulfilled. Despite these critiques, the game offers touching themes and interesting concepts that resonate with players.
- “It also balances heavy emotional moments with goofy ones, and scary moments with sweet ones.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I wet myself.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are marred slightly due to a few poorly explained puzzles, which is the game's challenge, along with trying to piece together the rather touching story through some interesting concepts.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have several bugs, but they do not significantly hinder overall playability.
- “The game is quite buggy, but it's not completely unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that affected my overall experience.”
- “Frequent crashes and stability issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often requiring multiple attempts to progress, which can lead to frustration, especially after dying and having to restart from the beginning. Despite the enjoyable soundtrack, the overall experience is described as stressful and challenging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Despite the kick-ass song that plays, it's really repetitive, tough, stressful, and tedious if you die in it, where you have to start all the way at the beginning of the challenge.”