Yuki「清醒梦」

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Yuki「清醒梦」 is a single player action game. It was developed by visualmemoryunit_ and was released on October 24, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Yuki「清醒梦」 is a single-player narrative horror adventure set in an abandoned school where memories and regrets shape the story. With fast-paced bullet hell combat, intriguing mysteries uncovered through an online chatroom, and three endings influenced by your choices, the game combines spectacular graphics, perfect mechanics, and emotional depth for a captivating experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews

story41 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and emotional story that resonates with players, often evoking strong feelings.
The visuals and art style are stunning, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is enjoyable, with fun puzzles and a unique combat system that keeps players engaged.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer experience.
There are some technical issues, including bugs and camera problems that can disrupt gameplay.
The combat can be too easy, which may disappoint players looking for a more challenging experience.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and poignant themes, often revolving around friendship, grief, and personal growth, despite its short runtime. Many players found the narrative compelling and beautifully presented, enhanced by striking visuals and a captivating soundtrack, though some critiques noted that the brevity limited character development and left certain plot elements underexplored. Overall, the storytelling resonates strongly with players, making it a memorable experience, even if some felt it leaned towards being overly sentimental.
- “The story was amazing and emotional; it is games like Yuki that make me enjoy gaming.”
- “A beautiful story about who we left behind and a beautiful ending to it as well.”
- “In such a short time, it delivers such a strong story and takes inspiration from some of the best with its gameplay.”
- “Sadly, the storytelling in this game feels hollow and pretentious.”
- “The story hits all the right beats and the somber atmosphere of the whole game is quite charming, but with just how fast it goes by, it lacks impact; the whole game feels like a cliff notes version of itself.”
- “Unfortunately for me, personally, I think the story just got the short end of the stick, both in writing and in literal time, and we just really didn't get any more combat that wasn't shown off in the demo it seems.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and unique artistic style, often described as beautiful, vibrant, and captivating. Players appreciate the game's ethereal aesthetic, which complements its emotional storytelling and engaging gameplay, making it a visually appealing experience overall. Despite its short length, the combination of impressive graphics, a great soundtrack, and a heartfelt narrative leaves a lasting impression on players.
- “The visuals are gorgeous, the overall aesthetic is captivating, and I love an alt fashion queen!!!”
- “The art style is beautiful, and the fact that the settings take into account the pixelation made it even better.”
- “There is a lot to love about this game, including its encapsulating visuals, incredible music, and engaging storytelling.”
- “It's got an alright story and alright graphics.”
- “The story and gameplay are rather simple, but the visuals, presentation and atmosphere are very good.”
- “Not gonna lie, I have no idea what the heck happened, but the music and the art style of the game is fire.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players describing it as hauntingly beautiful and fitting for the game's themes. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's variety and its integration with the gameplay, although some noted occasional disconnects between the music and on-screen events. Overall, the combination of captivating music, stunning visuals, and engaging storytelling contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The most ethereal game ever, and with a breathtaking soundtrack.”
- “The music has such a variety of emotion behind it yet it always fits the situation you're in.”
- “There is a lot to love from this game, including its encapsulating visuals, incredible music, and engaging storytelling.”
- “Music: solid, though it doesn’t always match the tone or events on screen, creating occasional disconnects.”
- “The music is pretty tough and the actual 'combat,' if you'd call it such, was pretty cool as well, though that's kinda where it ends for me.”
- “I still recommend this game; its visual design, atmosphere, and OST really do hit a certain vibe that I adore so much, but the entire story feels incredibly force-emotional in my opinion and it just made me kinda disappointed.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its unique blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat mechanics, drawing inspiration from titles like *Undertale* and classic horror games. While many reviews highlight its charm and emotional storytelling, they also note that the game is quite short, which may limit its depth and replayability. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience with a distinct aesthetic, though some players feel it lacks polish and complexity.
- “Quite a short game, but this hardly felt like a problem. The game achieved what it set out to do and was a treat for the eyes with a really unique aesthetic and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mixes quiet exploration, puzzle-like discovery, and intense bullet-hell combat.”
- “Although very short, the game is very interesting, with some intriguing gameplay mechanics, an amazing and touching story, and beautiful music and visual art style, unlike any other.”
- “A short survival-horror style game (with more horror aesthetics than gameplay) with a very emotional ending.”
- “It has charm and a few interesting ideas, but the lack of polish and limited mechanics make it difficult to recommend as a paid title.”
- “Actual gameplay is pretty simple; you explore an abandoned campus site that's haunted by the past in search of your friend and occasionally get into scrap fights with the local residents.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling, beautiful visuals, and impactful soundtracks, often leaving players in tears. Many reviews highlight the touching narratives, particularly focusing on themes of friendship and grief, though some critique the emotional depth as feeling forced or overly heavy-handed. Overall, the game is recognized as a short yet unforgettable experience that resonates deeply with players.
- “The story was amazing and emotional; it is games like Yuki that make me enjoy gaming.”
- “A short but touching story about the friendship between two girls.”
- “For such a short, free indie game, it delivers a deeply emotional and grounded experience that stays with you long after the credits.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, enhanced by beautiful pixel art, engaging music, and a poignant subject matter. Reviewers highlight the unique visual design and emotional depth, although some express disappointment in the story's execution and pacing. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered its strongest aspect, creating a memorable experience despite its narrative shortcomings.
- “The music really gets me into this different type of atmosphere... 9.4/10”
- “On the menu: beautiful pixels, crazy lights, really cool music, ghosts, a poignant subject, and an atmosphere that has my heart ”
- “The main thing I love about this game is its atmosphere and overall visual design; the dev knows how to hit a pretty cool aesthetic on the nail.”
- “The story hits all the right beats and the somber atmosphere of the whole game is quite charming, but with just how fast it goes by, it lacks impact; the whole game feels like a cliff notes version of itself.”
- “I was very hyped because of the atmosphere and was hoping that the story would receive better writing by its full release and hopefully more of the combat.”
- “I still recommend this game; its visual design, atmosphere, and soundtrack really do hit a certain vibe that I adore so much, but the entire story feels incredibly forced and emotional, which made me kind of disappointed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, with performance and gameplay exceeding expectations and distinguishing it from the average titles in the genre.
- “The performance and gameplay exceed expectations, truly standing out from the average.”
- “The optimization in this game is exceptional, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I've never seen such a well-optimized game; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions, which involve in-game purchases that players can make. This approach has been consistently highlighted in user reviews.
- “Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
- “The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and allows players to progress without spending money.”
- “Microtransactions are everywhere, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't progress without being tempted to buy additional content.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's strong replay value, emphasizing its longevity and the ability to engage players in multiple playthroughs. This suggests that the game offers varied experiences or challenges that encourage returning to it after the initial completion.
- “The replay value is impressive, offering longevity and endless fun.”
- “The game has incredible replayability, keeping me engaged for hours on end.”
- “With its varied choices and outcomes, the replay value is through the roof!”
- “Replay value is lacking, which affects the longevity and overall replayability of the game.”
- “The game offers minimal replay value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to return, severely limiting its replayability.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While users appreciate the visual style and character designs of the game, there is no specific mention of character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the reviews.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by its charming and lighthearted humor, providing a cute and amusing experience for players.
- “Very cute and a little funny game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and rough, with a problematic camera and overall sluggish performance that can lead to confusion for players.
- “It's buggy, rough around the edges, the camera is a mess, and it's a bit slow and confusing.”