Dreamkiller

 PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2009
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 50
  3. Negative: 19 out of 50

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  1. Spawnah
    Aug 17, 2011
    7
    This game got some pretty bad reviews, but personally I enjoyed it all the way though. Every weapon in this game is awesome and fun to shoot (exactly what an FPS should be like (My personal favorite is the Sunbeam which shoots sunshine and happiness.)) Some of the levels are fun and quite imaginative. The game has a brilliant premise too, but doesn't always take advantage of this, thereThis game got some pretty bad reviews, but personally I enjoyed it all the way though. Every weapon in this game is awesome and fun to shoot (exactly what an FPS should be like (My personal favorite is the Sunbeam which shoots sunshine and happiness.)) Some of the levels are fun and quite imaginative. The game has a brilliant premise too, but doesn't always take advantage of this, there are moments where you're bored of killing all the monsters and just want to move on with the story. I enjoyed the game, but looking back, near unlimited potential is wasted on repetitive gameplay.… Expand
  2. elmarR
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    Great entertainment, kind of awesome environment. Relaxing , not too complicated, you dont have to be hanging on Your box for most of Y our sparetime to be able to enjoy it.
  3. eyEZix
    Feb 1, 2013
    8
    I am a long time fan of Duke Nukem and Doom as well as other classic games and while this is no Doom i will say it is a classic in my book. Any game that is fun to play and has a semi interesting story is awesome in my opinion. Dreamkillers' story if fun and imaginative with an immersive atmosphere and ever changing surroundings. I feel i can't go without mentioning Painkiller and if yourI am a long time fan of Duke Nukem and Doom as well as other classic games and while this is no Doom i will say it is a classic in my book. Any game that is fun to play and has a semi interesting story is awesome in my opinion. Dreamkillers' story if fun and imaginative with an immersive atmosphere and ever changing surroundings. I feel i can't go without mentioning Painkiller and if your ever in the mood for a lighter version then Dreamkiller is for you. I don't understand the amount of negative reviews on this one, but i guess if i only limited myself to ten minutes of playtime i might have misjudged a whole crap load of games. Wow talk about missing out.. Power to the Player people!… Expand
  4. slmrcs
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    This is a fun game. If you just want to shoot things, and not have to read a 100+ page manual then this is a game for you. If you don't want to spend 30 minutes going through story, and figuring out controls, then this is a good game. It has good actin, it's fun, it won't demand 100 hours of game play. I don't think the negative review are fair, it's more about this not being what peopleThis is a fun game. If you just want to shoot things, and not have to read a 100+ page manual then this is a game for you. If you don't want to spend 30 minutes going through story, and figuring out controls, then this is a good game. It has good actin, it's fun, it won't demand 100 hours of game play. I don't think the negative review are fair, it's more about this not being what people want. If you want a stealth game and open environments and all that, then this isn't your game. But if you don't have (or want to put in) countless hours map exploring, and just want more "old school" action, then is a great game. It's really that simple.… Expand
  5. zlesna
    Jan 6, 2011
    7
    This game was a unique experience into the simple fps genre. Rather then the classic Judeo/Christian heaven hell story, or aliens, we are give a glimse into the world of dreams. It could have been better. But if you just want to kill time, this is a great time waster. I should have delved deeper into the whole nightmare part of the game and turned this into a well written and portrayedThis game was a unique experience into the simple fps genre. Rather then the classic Judeo/Christian heaven hell story, or aliens, we are give a glimse into the world of dreams. It could have been better. But if you just want to kill time, this is a great time waster. I should have delved deeper into the whole nightmare part of the game and turned this into a well written and portrayed horror game. As it sits however I had more fun with Serious Sam.… Expand
  6. ArielH
    Jan 15, 2010
    2
    Its like Painkiller, but you only have 2 guns at any time. That kind of just made me stop playing after 10 minutes.
  7. RichardC
    Jan 11, 2010
    3
    An incredible concept executed incredibly wrong. Even the great idea for this game could not make one ignore the outstandingly repetitive fighting of horde after horde of monsters using below-average FPS mechanics. The graphics are mediocre, which usually would not be much of an issue, but since the levels are supposed to be the embodiment of a person's mind, you'd think it An incredible concept executed incredibly wrong. Even the great idea for this game could not make one ignore the outstandingly repetitive fighting of horde after horde of monsters using below-average FPS mechanics. The graphics are mediocre, which usually would not be much of an issue, but since the levels are supposed to be the embodiment of a person's mind, you'd think it would be a bit more... Vivid? Or at least inspired. This game is like "Serious Sam", a fun game where you genocide hordes of absurd monsters with a comedic tone to it, if it took itself seriously. Dreamkiller could have been great, but its inspired story concept did not save it from its uninspired gameplay.… Expand
  8. BrianV
    Dec 31, 2009
    3
    The graphics, story and sound were ok at the beginning, but it just gets so repetitive: from room to room, from monster to monster. Nothing fun at all
  9. RussD
    Jan 12, 2010
    2
    Very boring, goes on and on, nothing fun, nothing good.
  10. AaronL
    Dec 12, 2009
    3
    You remember those really really good games that has pretty bad graphics, done to death gameplay, no story and short game time but still turns out to be a great game? Me neither.
  11. AndreyS.
    Dec 11, 2009
    0
    Graphics OK, Sound Good, Story Good, Game play BORING. Repetitive, Annoying, Not Fun. Going from room to room killing off hordes of enemies endlessly, hop in a portal to kill baddies that look like molten rock, hop out. This is a great concept that was poorly executed. I can only recommend this game to people that really enjoy PainKiller but thats about it. Got to play DreamKilled during Graphics OK, Sound Good, Story Good, Game play BORING. Repetitive, Annoying, Not Fun. Going from room to room killing off hordes of enemies endlessly, hop in a portal to kill baddies that look like molten rock, hop out. This is a great concept that was poorly executed. I can only recommend this game to people that really enjoy PainKiller but thats about it. Got to play DreamKilled during free weekend on steam.… Expand
  12. ANlevantl
    Dec 23, 2009
    2
    what a... poor game... it is a really good concept, pretty bad developed, teh game is based on killing hordes of monsters and killing hordes of monsters and killing hordes of monsters and... killign hordes of monsters... whichmakes teh game very repetitive, you get bored after the first horde you killed, i played teh game in a free trial, and after the first lv i noticed teh game what a... poor game... it is a really good concept, pretty bad developed, teh game is based on killing hordes of monsters and killing hordes of monsters and killing hordes of monsters and... killign hordes of monsters... whichmakes teh game very repetitive, you get bored after the first horde you killed, i played teh game in a free trial, and after the first lv i noticed teh game wasn't going to get any better... it "sucked" though it had an awesome sound, good graphics, and a nice story… Expand
  13. explodr
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    I'd give this a 7 or 8 out of ten, but I voted 10 to boost the overall score. The reason I would give it a 7 or 8 is because while the game basically lacks a story, the idea of it is pretty cool and gameplay mechanics are great. My only complaint, other than the story thing, is that sometimes the levels can become boring and repetitive.
  14. dumle
    Aug 18, 2012
    3
    Despite its awesome premise ( Psychonauts combined with Painkiller) Dreamkiller is nothing more than a standard old school corridor shooter. Which makes it totally unforgivable that the fights are quite unsatisfying. The guns feels unresponsive and unsatisfying to use and neither sound, visuals or physics manages to brings the fights to life. And since most fights play out the same becauseDespite its awesome premise ( Psychonauts combined with Painkiller) Dreamkiller is nothing more than a standard old school corridor shooter. Which makes it totally unforgivable that the fights are quite unsatisfying. The guns feels unresponsive and unsatisfying to use and neither sound, visuals or physics manages to brings the fights to life. And since most fights play out the same because of the dumb AI the game also gets quite repetitive. The interesting premise could have saved the game but neither the environments, enemies or story are particularly intriguing . The game do have some kind of interesting environments here and there but it never manages to escape from the fact the the general gameplay feels quite sub-par.… Expand
  15. IvanT
    Dec 12, 2009
    3
    Wow. This is the worst game I've played in ages. The graphics are decent -- I've recently been playing Crysis, so my expectations are high -- but the gameplay is TERRIBLE. First-person shooters are always in danger of mind-numbing repeatedness, but typically a high variety of weapons, maps and monsters keep it well in the green zone. Not Dreamkiller. I played through one "level" Wow. This is the worst game I've played in ages. The graphics are decent -- I've recently been playing Crysis, so my expectations are high -- but the gameplay is TERRIBLE. First-person shooters are always in danger of mind-numbing repeatedness, but typically a high variety of weapons, maps and monsters keep it well in the green zone. Not Dreamkiller. I played through one "level" and started the next one before realizing that the game was not going to get any better. Thankfully I tried a free version so I didn't have to waste my money.… Expand
  16. Bonta
    Dec 15, 2009
    5
    Just another FPS game, nothing really original. I would give it another point if they include some fan service stuff like being able to play your character nude or something.
  17. PeterD
    Dec 22, 2009
    6
    i dont find this game bad, i find it sad. sad that such limitless potential is squandered so so grueling gameplay, such boring environments, a more compelling storyline and some characters you can actually feel with, instead of some tattoo badgirl blowing out worse oneliners than arnold schwarzenigger in conan the barbarian (she is standing is a ruin with with debris swirling around a i dont find this game bad, i find it sad. sad that such limitless potential is squandered so so grueling gameplay, such boring environments, a more compelling storyline and some characters you can actually feel with, instead of some tattoo badgirl blowing out worse oneliners than arnold schwarzenigger in conan the barbarian (she is standing is a ruin with with debris swirling around a black void overhead, and utters proptly "something isnt right here"... way to go sherlock) the gameplay is repetitive, and ultimately boring. you wander from room to room battling spiders, wierd looking fellas with metal claws and mech dogs, and wierdly enough the spiders from a arachnophobiac appears in the mind of guy who dont like overwork. also, the bossfights are a pain, blowing into a guys nuts for 10 minuttes untilhe goes boom, i think i got past that some 10 years ago... all in all, the 6 is only for its premise… Expand
  18. TheGrindeR
    Jun 5, 2012
    0
    One of the most horrible game i ever played. Looks like then Painkiller, but its a cheep copy. Don't buy it and don't play it.
  19. RayS
    Jan 4, 2010
    7
    Also played it on the free weekend. Got through it just in time, which got me in a awkward situation. I had enough fun so that i acutally would like to reward the developers, on the other hand i really don't feel like i need to own the game now ^^ So, it's fun, it's simple and it's short. I'd pay/donate ~5
  20. AlekZD
    Oct 13, 2009
    7
    Kinda fun, great stress relief, awesome weapons, etc. Overall though, very repetitive as the the protagonist is trying to clear an individual's brain of bad thoughts, and so far this usually amounts to shooting lots and lots (and lots) of the same kind of enemy. The game's only real navigation system is either a red dot that shows you where the closest enemies are, or a green Kinda fun, great stress relief, awesome weapons, etc. Overall though, very repetitive as the the protagonist is trying to clear an individual's brain of bad thoughts, and so far this usually amounts to shooting lots and lots (and lots) of the same kind of enemy. The game's only real navigation system is either a red dot that shows you where the closest enemies are, or a green dot directing you to the next stage. Although honestly, with the amount of freedom one has to roam around in the game, I'm surprised they didn't just make it a rail shooter. The settings are kinda interesting and dark and creepy and all that, but sparse. Basically I guess my biggest problem with the game is that it's kind of, well, shallow. There isn't even a map to consult, and most of the awesome weapons you get have unlimited ammo, so there's not even the challenge of having to keep track of various kinda of ammo. Overall it's a fun shooter game, just not the most well-done one I've ever played. Hopefully it'll get better in later levels, but I don't know.… Expand
  21. GregB
    Dec 12, 2009
    7
    Free to play this weekend on steam. The reviews don't give this game justice, they are way too harsh. Which is probably why this game was free to try. Great visuals, doom clone gameplay, fun to play if a bit repetitive. If you're looking for a shooter with a lot of action this is worth a try.
  22. ichmarich
    Sep 4, 2023
    1
    good graphics but repetitive games. at 5 minutes gameplay, easy to get boring.. uninstalled it.

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#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. GameSpot
    50
    Dreamkiller is, through and through, a budget game. The visuals are colorful but look decidedly old, the action is as shallow as it gets in a modern shooter, and the sound effects lack oomph. The premise is neat, and some of the enemy designs are legitimately awesome. But if you've been dreaming of some old-fashioned twitch shooting, you should return to the old standbys and let this sleeping dog lie.
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  2. Digital Chumps
    60
    It's fun, but the fun is short lived. Dreamkiller is a copy-cat game that tries to emulate Serious Sam but places Sam in a cube.
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  3. IGN
    42
    The game's spectacular premise is ultimately unfulfilled. What might have been a truly eye-opening, perspective-shattering trip through the battlefields of a tortured psyche is merely a rehash of everything we've been through in the Painkiller series.
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