The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest

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The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest is a single player casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by The Domaginarium and was released on April 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Help Aisling free The Dreamlands from The Mourner! The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest is an adventure game that blends fantasy and mystery elements to present a gripping story.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Charming adventure game with a heartwarming story that evokes nostalgia.
Excellent voice acting and music that enhance the overall experience.
Offers a unique twist on the Hidden Object genre with interesting puzzles and collectibles.

Graphics are subpar and the game feels dated, with minimal animation and a static character.
The hint system is ineffective and the game lacks clear guidance, leading to frustration.
Very short gameplay experience, often completed in under two hours, with limited replay value.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The story in the game is described as charming and heartwarming, focusing on themes of guilt and self-discovery within a dreamlike world. However, it has been criticized for being predictable and at times lacking immersion, with some players feeling it did not effectively convey the narrative. While there are moments of impressive animation and plot reveals, the overall execution leaves some players wanting more depth and engagement.
- “Charming adventure game with a heartwarming story.”
- “Very beautiful, the story has us help Aisling to rid himself of guilt feelings in a world created by his mind, diving into the midst of his nightmares. He has to deal with his past and try to understand what happened.”
- “Like the aforementioned games, the impact of the story is what drives the player to move forward.”
- “Point and click - story - felt empty; starting off, the story did not immerse you into the game or tell you much of what is going on.”
- “And the story is not good; I spent over two hours trying to figure out what I was supposed to do, very disappointed, and here I thought it was going to be a great game like my other hidden object adventure games.”
- “There is some voice acting at key scenes and a few flashbacks, but the story does not overwhelm the experience.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them dated and of poor quality, while others describe them as acceptable or quite nice. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point, with inconsistent quality and a lack of polish.
- “An adventure game, the graphics are quite nice.”
- “Visuals are quite nice though.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the movements are extremely slow.”
- “Aesthetically, the game appears dated.”
- “The graphics are acceptable, not good.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game is described as moody and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience, though some players find it dull or repetitive. While it complements the gameplay, its limited variety may not appeal to everyone, and players have the option to adjust the volume if needed. Overall, it is considered decent but not standout.
- “The voice acting and music also does a great job fleshing out the experience, and the puzzles, while fairly simple and sometimes a little 'moon'-like, are overall satisfying to complete.”
- “Music is fittingly moody.”
- “I'm not familiar with the composer(s) or how the music came to be in the game, but I thought, like the classics (again I reference Myst), it had a nice atmospheric effect.”
- “As for the other aesthetic feature, I've heard chatter among early players that the music is either dull or annoying, and that there isn't enough variety in the soundtrack.”
- “This is a relatively short game to complete, and does not require a lot of music.”
- “Decent art and music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic adventure titles like "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Myst," with a strong emphasis on its effective music that enhances the overall experience, despite some minor gameplay frustrations.
- “I had to scrumm a bit to get through the one-hour runtime, and there's a bit of pixel hunting, but the overall atmosphere was worth it, giving me nostalgic feels for the first time I played 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' or 'The Longest Journey.'”
- “I'm not familiar with the composer(s) or how the music came to be in the game, but I thought, like the classics (again I reference 'Myst'), it had a nice atmospheric effect.”
- “I had to struggle a bit to get through the 1-hour runtime, and there's a bit of pixel hunting, but the overall atmosphere was worth it, giving me nostalgic feels for the first time I played 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' or 'The Longest Journey.'”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward yet engaging, featuring an adventure format with appealing graphics. Players can enhance their experience by collecting hidden journal pages and interacting with optional dialogue throughout the dreamlands.
- “An adventure game with quite nice graphics and simple gameplay, where your avatar, Aisling, embarks on a captivating journey.”
- “Aisling's quest includes a variety of additional gameplay features, such as collecting hidden journal pages and other items, as well as encountering optional dialogue while exploring the dreamlands.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its charming adventure and heartwarming story, evoking strong emotional connections and resonating with players on a personal level.
- “A charming adventure game with a heartwarming story.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the narrative that left me in tears.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that Domaginarium stands out in a market filled with exploitative monetization practices, as it demonstrates a genuine commitment to creating meaningful experiences rather than simply pursuing profit.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has minimal replay value, with most players finding little incentive to revisit it unless they are specifically pursuing achievements related to collecting pages and toys.
- “Short, zero replay value unless you're hunting for the pages and toys achievements.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
At launch, the game was reported to be quite buggy, indicating that it could have benefited from an extended early access period to address these issues before release.
- “At the time of first release, this game was fairly buggy and probably would have benefitted from a month-long early access release to work out the kinks.”

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The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest is a casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest is available on PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest was released on April 10, 2018.

The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest was developed by The Domaginarium.

The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

The Dreamlands: Aisling's Quest is a single player game.

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