Dreams of Another
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Dreams of Another is quite dream-like in some ways; the way scenes intersperse and the surreal sights and sounds put us in that headspace. However, also like dreams, the game probably does have some sort of meaning at its core, but you're likely to forget it before long.
A subversive, existential shooter for lovers of games as art and art house movies.
Dreams of Another offers a touching and thought-provoking narrative that invites players to reflect inwardly, exploring themes of identity, loss, and purpose. Yet despite its emotional depth and strong storytelling, its shortcomings as a game, particularly in core gameplay design and engagement, ultimately hold it back from reaching true greatness.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Dream of Another tells you a story, rather than showing it to you. It can be beautiful, sad, funny, and provoking, but ultimately it was underwhelming. Or maybe I just don't get it.
Dreams of Another may seem like it has a clever gameplay premise but it gets monotonous very fast. You might enjoy its clever story, though.
Dreams of Another is unlike anything I've played before. The dream simulator is a playable work of art that raises more questions than it answers. The fragmented storytelling perfectly captures the surreal feeling of dreams and leaves plenty of room for interpretation. The gameplay is also surreal. The game confronts me with familiar game mechanics and completely turns my expectations upside down. I shoot around with a machine gun and create order out of chaotic piles of pixels. There are no major challenges. The goal is to navigate through the dream sequences and the associated search for meaning and sense. Only the lack of variety in the shooting gameplay and the sometimes annoying soundtrack detract a little from the otherwise dreamlike experience.
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