White Night Dream

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White Night Dream is a single player action game. It was developed by Renka and was released on June 11, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

White Night Dream is a card-based strategy rogue-lite game where a girl chases after a runaway cat on the streets at midnight. The game cleverly simulates the short yet long night through a simple card-flipping gameplay and a variety of interesting build combinations.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing experience with a soothing soundtrack and charming visuals, making it ideal for casual play.
The card-based mechanics provide a unique and strategic gameplay experience, encouraging thoughtful decision-making.
The narrative, while brief, is intriguing and emotionally resonant, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a limited experience over extended play sessions.
Some players may find the short length and minimal replayability disappointing, especially compared to other roguelite games.
Technical issues and a low-quality visual presentation detract from the overall gaming experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay of "White Night Dream" features a unique card-flipping mechanic that simulates the passage of time, allowing players to navigate various locations with distinct effects. While praised for its originality and atmospheric storytelling, some players find the gameplay limited and repetitive, with a narrative that can feel more like reading a book than engaging in a traditional game. Overall, it offers a simple yet engaging experience that appeals to those who appreciate mood-driven gameplay over conventional action.
- “White Night Dream, developed and published by Renka, offers a distinctive blend of card-based strategy and rogue-lite gameplay set against a hauntingly surreal backdrop.”
- “Gameplay centers around navigating various locations represented by sets of cards, each imbued with unique effects.”
- “Its simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, coupled with its captivating visuals and evocative soundtrack, make for a truly enchanting experience.”
- “It doesn't offer much in gameplay or narrative.”
- “While the game has received praise for its originality and atmospheric storytelling, some players may find its short length and repetitive mechanics a drawback.”
- “Additionally, the core card-flipping gameplay, though innovative, can feel limited over extended play sessions.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of "White Night Dream" are characterized by a minimalist and noir-inspired art style that enhances its ethereal mood, with striking monochrome visuals and occasional color accents. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and its fit with the game's atmosphere, others criticize the use of outdated pixel art as a poor substitute for contemporary graphics, deeming it inauthentic and lacking in quality. Overall, the visuals evoke a mixed response, with some finding them captivating and others viewing them as a significant drawback.
- “Visually, White Night Dream employs a minimalist art style that perfectly complements its ethereal mood.”
- “The art style adopts a noir-inspired aesthetic, with striking monochrome visuals accentuated by occasional splashes of color.”
- “White Night Dream excels not only in its gameplay mechanics and captivating visuals but also in its ability to weave a compelling narrative.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Secondly, it destroys any hopes the developer had of creating a 'retro aesthetic' as their excuse for the lazy pixel art compromise... it looks completely inauthentic from a retro gaming perspective.”
- “Visually, this is a ham-fisted mess, a dog's breakfast of bad visuals, and this kind of laziness and poor quality should never be foisted on gamers.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing melodies and a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack. Reviewers note that the music complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay, making it an ideal choice for players seeking a casual and tranquil gaming experience. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's enchanting and evocative world.
- “Coupled with an ambient soundtrack that blends soothing melodies with subtle tension, the game crafts an immersive sensory experience that draws players deeper into its nocturnal world.”
- “Its simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, coupled with its captivating visuals and evocative soundtrack, make for a truly enchanting experience.”
- “The music kinda makes you not want to think much (which is not negative in any way).”
- “Relaxing soundtrack”
- “Combined with a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack, the game successfully envelops players in its evocative world, heightening the overall immersive experience.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The story of the game revolves around a young girl pursuing a runaway cat through dreamlike, shadowy streets, creating an intimate and immersive experience despite its brevity. Players are drawn into a narrative rich with intrigue and emotional depth, enhanced by atmospheric music and graphics, though some may find the short length and repetitive mechanics a drawback. Overall, the game is praised for its originality and ability to engage players through thoughtful storytelling and character encounters, leaving them eager for multiple endings.
- “From the outset, players are drawn into the story of a young girl chasing a runaway cat through shadowy streets at the stroke of midnight.”
- “The narrative’s design captures the essence of fleeting moments in dreams — meaningful yet elusive — making the story feel intimate and immersive despite its brevity.”
- “While the game has received praise for its originality and atmospheric storytelling, some players may find its short length and repetitive mechanics a drawback.”
- “The story, though short, has enough setup to make you want to continue playing to get the different endings.”
- “The unfolding story is a delicate tapestry of intrigue, gradually captivating players and leaving them yearning for answers.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of "White Night Dream" is characterized by its enchanting visuals and haunting soundtrack, creating a mysterious and melancholic experience that mirrors the fleeting nature of dreams. Players appreciate the game's rich emotional encounters and poetic narrative, although some note that its short length and repetitive mechanics may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its originality and immersive storytelling, making it a contemplative journey.
- “This premise sets the tone for an atmospheric journey that is both mysterious and fleeting, mirroring the ephemeral quality of dreams themselves.”
- “Combined with a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack, the game successfully envelops players in its evocative world, heightening the overall immersive experience.”
- “These encounters, though short, are rich with emotion and mystery, contributing to the game’s overall atmosphere of wonder and melancholy.”
- “In summary, White Night Dream stands out as a beautifully crafted, contemplative game that combines strategic card play with a poetic narrative and evocative atmosphere.”
- “Visually, White Night Dream exudes an enchanting atmosphere, capturing the essence of midnight exploration.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers limited replayability after a few hours of play, which may disappoint fans of the roguelite genre who typically seek extensive replay value. While some players may find this acceptable, others might prefer games with more opportunities for repeated play.
- “And while I think that's fine, I'm sure there are many roguelite fans who only play games with lots of replayability.”
- “There is not really any replayability after a handful of hours.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "White Night Dream" to be a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience that transcends its genre, inviting deep contemplation and reflection.
- “It is within this contemplative context that White Night Dream transcends its genre, offering players a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience.”

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White Night Dream is a action game.

White Night Dream is available on PC and Windows.

White Night Dream was released on June 11, 2023.

White Night Dream was developed by Renka.

White Night Dream has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

White Night Dream is a single player game.

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