meta's obscure game reviews part #1: DREAM UNIVERSE
since vidoes may take a bit to drop i'll be writing game reviews for more obscure myths / games that i find.
the subject of todays rant session is dream universe, a dream game / frozen soul fangame which i found at completely random while scrolling the dreamsphere wiki.
dream universe is a fan made sequel based off of the meager frozen soul lore that's available. and it does one hell of a job of expanding on it. i wont go into spoilers, since you should really experience it for yourself, but it's some fascinating worldbuilding.
unlike a traditional yume nikki fangame where you have a nexus, dream universe relies on a 'dream code' system. each dream requires a certain combination of numbers to enter it. you get these codes just by exploration or solving puzzles
this game does a good job giving enough hints to solve different dream codes on your own without the use of a wiki, which is a good thing cus this game sadly has none... there's even a small tutorial at the start of the game teaching you the basics of movement, how to use the wood plank and notepad which i don't really see with yume nikki fangames.
now the onto the dreams, the dreams are absolutely gorgeous. my favorite dream so far has to be foundations of paradise. the atmosphere of dream universe can range from serene to abstract to unsettling in a blink of an eye. if you're a visual tourist this game is for you.
as much as i love this game, there are a few downsides i do have to mention however.
this game is pc only, sorry crusty ipad kids mobile users
there's a few unfinished areas in this game, which is understandable considering it's a roblox game with an indie developer but it's still worth mentioning.
the dreams a significantly less expansive then frozen soul's dreams. this could be a pro or con depending on the person.
the game is single player only, so if you wanna explore with friends you're just outta luck.
overall, i give dream universe a solid 9/10. go play noooowwwwww!!!
Dream Universe (DU) is a solo exploration game where you navigate dreams using a portal. It involves puzzles to solve that leads to more pla
