Vivaland: Dream House
- March 1, 2024
- Hive5 Interactive
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamBuild Your Dream Home at Dream House! Dream House is the building mode of the life simulation game Vivaland. In Vivaland, everything is under your creative control, so you can design and build the home of your dreams from the ground up. Get to Know the City! Vivaland offers 8 residential areas where you can build freely. Explore the town, visit your friends' homes, or build a unique neigh…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a lot of potential for creativity with its building mechanics and customization options.
- The graphics are visually appealing, providing a nice aesthetic for players.
- The multiplayer feature allows friends to build together, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- Building mechanics can be clunky, with issues like walls colliding and limited object placement.
- There is a lack of variety in furniture and decor options, which limits creativity.
- graphics63 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response, with many praising the beautiful art style and realistic visuals, while others note performance issues and a need for optimization. Players appreciate the balance between cartoonish and realistic elements, but some express disappointment over limited customization options and occasional graphical bugs. Overall, the game shows potential with its impressive aesthetics, though improvements in optimization and variety are desired.
“The graphics are beautiful, I am really looking forward to the life simulation aspect coming out soon, especially since this game is looking so good already.”
“The graphics blew me away, like everything was popping out of the screen.”
“The graphics of the game are very detailed and beautiful, which makes the process of creating a house even more exciting.”
“The graphics and object choices feel extremely limited, and while playing, I kept thinking about how much easier and prettier things looked in The Sims 4.”
“Overall, I liked it, but the developer should think about the environment graphics. I understand that the game is not about the world around us, but for comfort, it’s worth improving the environment graphics.”
“Okay, let's be real, the graphics still have some bugs to work out, the options aren't as amazing as they could be, and the UI is a bit glitchy.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Vivaland: Dream House shows promise but is hindered by awkward building mechanics and a lack of intuitive controls, leading to frustration among players. While some aspects, like the graphics and potential for engaging gameplay, are praised, many reviewers express a desire for improvements in building functionality and overall gameplay depth. As this is an early demo, there is hope that community feedback will lead to enhancements before the final release.
“With a great narrative and good gameplay, it has good potential to be a 10/10 game.”
“All in all, this game looks promising and I can't wait to see what else Vivaland has in store for us with more decor items added, better control settings, and gameplay in general.”
“Vivaland: Dream House is an exciting game with impressive graphics and engaging gameplay.”
“I couldn't get to the point of interior design because I was too fed up with the building mechanics.”
“The way the mechanics of the game work is very unnatural.”
“I really tried giving this demo a chance and I really see that it has potential, but the game needs a lot of improving, especially the build mechanic which is really complicated and weird.”
- music30 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, with many players enjoying the chill, lofi-inspired tracks that enhance the building experience. However, some users have reported issues with repetitive looping of specific songs and a desire for more control over the music, such as a skip option or the ability to play local tracks. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's vibe, there are notable areas for improvement.
“Its my zen space, laptop, a glass of wine, maybe some music and I'm lost in the world of creation.”
“Easily can say the game has a lot of potential, good graphics, absolutely love the music and atmosphere.”
“Very cozy and relaxing, love the chill music too.”
“When the music gets to a specific song, that particular song keeps looping until you turn on streamer mode and turn it back off again, then it restarts the music from the first song.”
“The music is annoying, not relaxing at all but I will give it a second try later.”
“Also, I dislike the music; one of the tracks went pause, play, pause, play.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of a traditional narrative, with some users noting that the game primarily serves as a building demo rather than a story-driven experience. However, there are mentions of engaging tasks and challenges that can create a lively atmosphere, suggesting potential for a more immersive story mode in the future. Overall, while the storyline is minimal, the gameplay offers entertaining moments that can keep players engaged.
“The storyline is engaging, and the various tasks and challenges keep the player engaged for hours.”
“So definitely have a unique theme song, have some unique UI and story design, make it lively!”
“No story.”
“No story (again, only building demo for now).”
“Possible through a story mode, but also through descriptions or character traits.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the graphics and solid performance on high settings, many express concerns about poor optimization, particularly regarding CPU usage and framerate issues, which detract from the gameplay experience. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a performance mode and addressing specific technical issues like camera controls and interior lighting.
“The game looks gorgeous, I loved the soundtrack, the environment, the performance on my PC was solid, and building felt intuitive (although I hated having to right-click for the roof/stairs tools!). The camera controls could improve and interior lighting needs to be fixed.”
“The Sims 4 might not have been a great sequel to 3 in terms of content, but 4’s building mode was really optimized and easy to use.”
“On the positive side, the graphics look really good, the game has a solid art style, and the performance is great.”
“Absolute poor optimization, my NASA PC smelled like it was burning.”
“Vivaland demo's performance is somewhat CPU consuming even for my i5 Gen 13 CPU (and RTX graphics card). The framerate is playable on high but not decent enough for very smooth gameplay, which I really worry about if the game is going to have even more features in the next builds/releases or when it is fully released.”
“I understand that the game is new, but it needs to be optimized.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and lag, particularly during building activities. While some players have experienced a smooth gameplay experience, the overall consensus leans towards the game being too unstable and buggy for a solid recommendation at this time.
“The game was super smooth, with no glitches or anything.”
“I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“There were no crashes or bugs, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Buggy, laggy, and I can't even place a roof... I guess it makes sense when it's free.”
“Love the idea, however I cannot recommend it right now, because it's so buggy and constantly crashes.”
“Promising game but building is still buggy, especially with fencing, foundation, and walls.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a sense of frustration and emotional disconnection, likening their experience to the limitations of building mechanics in the game, which can evoke feelings of confinement and dissatisfaction.
“That is how this game made me feel.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong potential, enhanced by good graphics and enjoyable music, creating an engaging environment for players. The social aspect of building with friends adds to the overall experience, though there are requests for more features and improvements to fully realize its atmospheric potential.
“Easily can say the game has a lot of potential, good graphics, absolutely love the music and atmosphere.”
“I associate the greatest games with a certain atmosphere.”
“Bring a proper atmosphere to the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for relying heavily on microtransactions and loot boxes, leading to concerns about a pay-to-win model. Additionally, the game's lack of visibility and advertising has been noted as a significant drawback, especially in light of competing titles facing their own challenges.
“Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a lighthearted and humorous element, particularly in the interactions between friends, such as the amusing moments of building and playfully deleting each other's creations. Players appreciate the comedic aspects of cooperative gameplay, which adds to the overall enjoyment despite some technical issues.
“Easily can say the game has a lot of potential, good graphics, absolutely love the music and atmosphere, but the biggest catch of this game is building with friends. Watching your friend build something and then just deleting it is hilarious!”
“No idea... but it's somehow funny.”
