YumeCore

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 53 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"YumeCore is a single-player Hack and Slash game with great plot, graphics, and music. In YumeCore, you play as Soboko, a girl who enters a lucid dream in a hospital and must fight off crazed patients. The game combines beat-'em-up and adventure elements, allowing you to explore the hospital for items to give Soboko an edge in combat. With unique and cute enemies, as well as intense boss battles, YumeCore is a hilarious and enjoyable experience."

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  • Windows
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Reviews

91%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • YumeCore features charming pixel visuals and a unique, surreal aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The combat is satisfying and engaging, with well-tuned boss fights that provide a fun challenge.
  • The game offers a quirky and heartwarming story, filled with humor and interesting characters that keep players entertained.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Combat mechanics can feel janky and simplistic, leading to frustration during certain encounters.
  • There is a lack of variety in environments and gameplay elements, making some sections feel repetitive and underdeveloped.
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story is described as engaging and charming, featuring quirky characters and a cozy conclusion, despite being relatively short and straightforward, spanning only three levels. Players appreciate the fun and surreal visuals that complement the narrative, although some find the gameplay challenging at times. Overall, the story adds a delightful layer to the beat-em-up experience, making it enjoyable despite its brevity.

    • “The story is straightforward but permeated with funny characters and dialogue, as well as a cozy conclusion.”
    • “Extremely fun beat-'em-up mixed with an interesting little adventure story.”
    • “I wasn't expecting much from the story, but I found it engaging towards the end.”
    • “Game only took an hour to finish, and very little happens in the story as a result.”
    • “Edit: the main story is only 3 levels long.”
    • “It's good, but mind that it's pretty light on content, story and gameplay.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming, pixelated art style that combines surreal and simplistic elements, enhancing its playful tone. While the visuals and animations are engaging, some players noted a lack of variety in backgrounds, which can detract from the overall experience. The unique aesthetic, coupled with a fitting soundtrack, contributes to an interesting atmosphere, making it a notable entry in the beat 'em up genre despite its brevity.

    • “Really charming art style, surprisingly satisfying combat, and a lot of secrets and stuff to unlock for completionists.”
    • “The graphics and soundtrack are interesting and fit the game's mysterious atmosphere a lot.”
    • “The visuals are very basic, but they fit the game's silly, playful tone, and there are some surprising details in the animations.”
    • “The art style strikes a charming balance between trippy and simplistic, and the game's bosses and fighting system have the perfect amount of depth for its 1-1.5 hour run time.”
    • “Just overall, the feel of the music and the graphics, the combat and enemies with the random elements of ridiculousness added in.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its catchy compositions and how it complements the game's mysterious atmosphere. However, some note a lack of variation in the soundtrack, which can become repetitive. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's unique aesthetic and engaging gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack has a selection of nice compositions, though the sound font can get a bit grating.”
    • “So, an entirely decent story and game, with a catchy soundtrack and cute pixel art to boot.”
    • “The graphics and soundtrack are interesting and fit the game's mysterious atmosphere a lot.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the game has a decent story, the soundtrack doesn't enhance the experience and often feels out of place.”
    • “The sound design is underwhelming, with tracks that don't match the game's tone or atmosphere.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The game is praised for its quirky and entertaining humor, featuring funny character expressions, dialogue, and absurd enemies that elicit frequent laughter. While the story is straightforward, it is enriched by humorous interactions and a cozy conclusion, balancing lightheartedness with moments of seriousness. Overall, players find the blend of cute graphics, amusing characters, and engaging humor to be a highlight of the experience.

    • “It's a short game about escapism, with some funny humor.”
    • “The story is straightforward but permeated with funny characters and dialogue, as well as a cozy conclusion.”
    • “I found myself frequently laughing, whether that be for the characters' expressions, the dialogue, or the ridiculous enemies.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its easy-to-learn controls and engaging mechanics, offering a fun experience that can be challenging based on player skill. However, some users noted issues with certain control mechanics being confusing and a lack of content, leading to a feeling of brevity in the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is visually appealing and features a balanced design that allows for intuitive learning.

    • “The controls are easy to learn and the gameplay can be challenging depending on how experienced you are at playing video games.”
    • “It is very fun, plays well, has good characters, looks beautiful, the colors remind me of vaporwave, good gameplay, amazing mechanics, good story.”
    • “- balanced gameplay”
    • “However, the game does just have to spell out how to grab as a way to dispose of certain enemies, taking away a bit from the otherwise intuitive design of learning the mechanics, when the game is otherwise able to let you learn on your own.”
    • “As mentioned above, the only complaints I have are that it has a few confusing control mechanics (pressing left and right repeatedly to throw enemies during a grapple) and as far as I could tell it doesn't have any controller support.”
    • “It's good, but mind that it's pretty light on content, story, and gameplay.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, combining a charming and quirky beat-em-up style with heartwarming elements that resonate with players.

    • “A wonderful, charming, and weird little beat-em-up that is actually kind of heartwarming!”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in and made me care about their journey.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the story; it left a lasting impact on me long after I finished playing.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's graphics and soundtrack effectively contribute to a captivating and mysterious atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “The graphics and soundtrack are interesting and fit the game's mysterious atmosphere perfectly.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
    • “The haunting sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that is both captivating and eerie.”
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