The Dream Collector

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The Dream Collector is a single player action game. It was developed by Pinta Studios and was released on December 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discover what happens to our abandoned dreams in "The Dream Collector," a VR film that follows the story of an old man and his dog, who collect broken dreams and try to fix them.

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story18 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

A cute and well-made short Christmas story that is heartwarming and enjoyable for all ages.
The animation and attention to detail are commendable, creating a whimsical and immersive experience.
It's a low-cost VR experience that showcases the potential of storytelling in virtual reality.

The experience is extremely short (about 12 minutes) and lacks interactivity, making it feel more like a short film than a game.
The story is simple and could be told in one sentence, leading some to feel it should be free or priced lower.
Technical issues and difficulty starting the experience can detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a short, charming Christmas tale that, while only about 12 minutes long, showcases impressive production values and immersive storytelling techniques. However, opinions are mixed; some find it lacking in depth and interactivity, describing it as simplistic and uneventful, while others praise its emotional impact and visual appeal. Overall, it is seen as a delightful experience, particularly for those who appreciate the potential of VR as a storytelling medium.
- “Fantastic storytelling.”
- “I adore this short film -- it perfectly demonstrates the immense potential of VR as a storytelling medium.”
- “Even though this title is only 12 minutes long, the graphics, characters, environments, soundtrack, and unnarrated story are all well thought out, strong, and extremely enjoyable for people of all ages.”
- “Extremely short (about 12 minutes) and very lame story where nothing really happens.”
- “It's not a story, because there is none.”
- “With the title and the 'dream concept' I expected more than an extremely simple Christmas story that hardly goes anywhere.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are described as "semi ok," with only a few simple scenes being reused, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the environment visuals and character designs are still considered strong and well thought out, contributing positively to the storytelling despite the limited graphical fidelity. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they complement the engaging narrative and enjoyable soundtrack.
- “Although it is very short, it has a very interesting story, good environment visuals, and a great soundtrack. I'm definitely looking forward to more of this kind of storytelling games.”
- “It's weird we get reprojection at such a level of graphics fidelity (comic).”
- “The graphics are just semi-okay... it's really only 3-4 simple scenes that are being reused.”
- “It's weird we get reprojection at such a low level of graphics fidelity (comic).”
- “Even though this title is only 12 minutes long, the graphics, characters, environments, soundtrack, and unnarrated story are all well thought out, strong, and extremely enjoyable for people of all ages.”
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and touching story, which, despite limited interactivity, maintains high production value. Players find the narrative easy to follow and appreciate its impactful ending.
- “The story is easy to follow and has a touching ending.”
- “Heartwarming.”
- “Nothing interactive, except where you look, but that doesn't lessen the production value, or the really touching story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this title is highly praised for its strong emotional resonance, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Despite its brief duration of 12 minutes, the soundtrack, along with the graphics and story, is well-crafted and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- “This opening sequence resonated strongly with me, as I'm sure it will with many, regardless of whether you had dreams of being a musician or not; the item is merely symbolic.”
- “Even though this title is only 12 minutes long, the graphics, characters, environments, soundtrack, and unnarrated story are all well thought out, strong, and extremely enjoyable for people of all ages.”

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The Dream Collector is a action game.

The Dream Collector is available on PC and Windows.

The Dream Collector was released on December 17, 2017.

The Dream Collector was developed by Pinta Studios.

The Dream Collector has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

The Dream Collector is a single player game.

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