The Orphan Dreams

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The Orphan Dreams is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Tayfun Tuna and was released on April 27, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Orphan Dreams is a permadeath adventure game combined with RPG elements. The game starts at an orphanage and the player takes control of an orphan child. Step into the universe of The Orphan, who in his dream finds a letter from his own mother he has never seen before. While he takes his time to discover the truth about his family, he’s also about to find out the dark secrets of the orphanage…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style that combines cute and haunting visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The story is emotional and engaging, with multiple endings that encourage exploration and replayability.
The soundtrack and sound effects enhance the overall experience, adding depth to the gameplay.

Gameplay is often repetitive and lacks depth, primarily consisting of simple puzzles and clicking mechanics.
The game suffers from poor pacing, with slow movement and minimal action leading to a frustrating experience.
There are technical issues such as the absence of autosave, lack of achievements, and unpolished graphics and sound.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its twists and emotional depth, particularly in the context of a young orphan's journey. However, others criticize the storytelling as poorly executed and generic, detracting from the overall experience. While some find the narrative engaging and immersive, others feel it fails to maintain interest as the game progresses.
- “I enjoyed the twists in it and I can honestly say I wish there was more to the story!”
- “With a touching story, both cute and haunting visuals to keep me immersed and a lot of character.”
- “It goes through the story of a young orphan, who finds a never-before-seen letter from his deceased mother in his dreams.”
- “I use inverted commas for 'story' because the story is very poorly told and comes across as the product of a high school kid who's seen too many horror movies and needs to write something so he doesn't fail his literature class.”
- “This doesn't have any decent story, and yet, unlike most games, also lacks any decent kind of gameplay.”
- “It has a mature theme which does look promising at first, but as the story progresses it fails to deliver.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, featuring slow movement and minimal interaction, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find the mechanics poorly executed, with repetitive actions and a lack of meaningful challenges, making it unappealing even for hardcore gamers seeking difficulty. Overall, the gameplay is described as uninspired and frustrating, contributing to a disappointing gaming experience.
- “If you consider yourself a hardcore gamer and you're looking for a game that offers challenging gameplay, then this game is for you.”
- “To make things worse, the graphics and gameplay here are truly woeful, with very low effort hand-drawn graphics and minimal polish.”
- “The same effort went into the gameplay, which is the vessel for the terrible story... mostly just running between screens and occasionally clicking on things.”
- “You walk at a snail's pace; there's virtually nothing happening gameplay-wise... walk right, mash left mouse button to shoot your water gun at a giant sea cucumber.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its unique art style that blends cuteness with a haunting atmosphere, reminiscent of cult classics. However, others criticize the visuals as low-effort and poorly polished, describing them as generic and lacking in quality. Overall, the game's artistic approach is divisive, appealing to some while leaving others disappointed.
- “Great graphics, I really love the art style.”
- “With a touching story, both cute and haunting visuals keep me immersed and add a lot of character.”
- “The game offers a unique art style that reminds me of cult classics such as Salad Fingers.”
- “To make things worse, the graphics and gameplay here are truly woeful, featuring very low effort hand-drawn graphics and minimal polish.”
- “As if the shoddy graphics weren’t enough, the sounds are just as atrocious and seem recorded and then played through a cheap mobile phone.”
- “The graphics are generic and repetitive, lacking any creativity or depth.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack for its emotional impact and ability to enhance the gaming experience, while others find it disappointing and poorly executed. Overall, the standout aspect of the audio is the strong and immersive music that resonates well with many players.
- “Really amazing music; it really brings you in the feels.”
- “Amazing music at each place you are.”
- “I like the music and the art style.”
- “The art is horrible, game mechanics are horrible, and the sounds/music are disappointing.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it deeply moving with a touching story and immersive visuals, others criticize its attempts at emotional engagement as ineffective and bland, overshadowed by repetitive gameplay elements. Overall, it elicits strong feelings in some, while leaving others unimpressed.
- “With a touching story, both cute and haunting visuals to keep me immersed and a lot of character.”
- “This game's very emotional.”
- “I normally don't get emotional about games, but this one made me sad.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's clever and humorous references, which add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience. The humor is noted for being engaging and entertaining, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The game is filled with hilarious references that keep you laughing!”
- “I love the witty humor throughout the gameplay; it adds so much charm!”
- “The jokes and comedic moments are perfectly timed, making every session enjoyable!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as surprising, blending elements of adventure and RPG, which creates an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is surprisingly immersive, blending elements of adventure and RPG seamlessly.”
- “The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels surprisingly bland, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the adventure.”
- “While there are hints of adventure and RPG elements, the overall atmosphere fails to create a compelling experience.”
- “The game attempts to blend adventure and RPG elements, but the atmosphere ultimately falls flat and feels uninspired.”