Dreamfall Chapters

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 13 out of 46
  3. Negative: 10 out of 46

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  1. aj587
    May 13, 2018
    0
    Your choices seemingly don't matter much, cringeworthy/confusing dialogues quite often, and a SJW agenda storyline. You don't need to tell me how being gay is acceptable 400 times in the game and how genocide is bad 400 times in the game, I'm aware. Focus more on the storyline and actual choices instead of shoehorning politics the whole game, thanks.

    If you're a fan of the whole game    Your choices seemingly don't matter much, cringeworthy/confusing dialogues quite often, and a SJW agenda storyline. You don't need to tell me how being gay is acceptable 400 times in the game and how genocide is bad 400 times in the game, I'm aware. Focus more on the storyline and actual choices instead of shoehorning politics the whole game, thanks.

    If you're a fan of the whole game being about: teenage lesbians, women empowerment, and racism/bigotry is bad m'kay... this is the game for you.    … Expand
  2. Allthat
    May 17, 2017
    10
    The story here is one of the best there is in gaming. Games like this prove that games are a credible medium of strong storytelling. Gameplay is nothing too special and graphics are normal but that's fine because the art direction and the aesthetic are top of the line.

    This is a re-release of the PC version and runs just about as well as that one. As great as this game is, it's a pretty    The story here is one of the best there is in gaming. Games like this prove that games are a credible medium of strong storytelling. Gameplay is nothing too special and graphics are normal but that's fine because the art direction and the aesthetic are top of the line.

    This is a re-release of the PC version and runs just about as well as that one. As great as this game is, it's a pretty hard sell for those who have already played it. However if you haven't played this game then I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  3. Malooga
    Jun 26, 2017
    5
    As a fan of The Longest Journey and somebody who was fairly pleased with the Dreamfall saga as a whole I must say...this game has not aged well. Maybe its just me, but everything from the plot to the characterization and even the visuals seemed to have deteriorated tremendously for this final chapter, in such a way that it begs you to consider: were the pre-quells really any better?

    I    As a fan of The Longest Journey and somebody who was fairly pleased with the Dreamfall saga as a whole I must say...this game has not aged well. Maybe its just me, but everything from the plot to the characterization and even the visuals seemed to have deteriorated tremendously for this final chapter, in such a way that it begs you to consider: were the pre-quells really any better?

    I wanted to re-experience the story, but apart from some mashed together clips on YouTube there isn't really a good synopsis of the story thus far (and it is a convoluted one), which kind of leaves newcomers at a disadvantage. This is something I was sure the re-release of Dreamfall Chapters would remedy, after all this is the FINAL chapter. I was wrong.

    Upon start-up of the game there IS an option for a quick recap, which is narrated by the games leading protagonists. However to say it was brief is an understatement, and it left out some critical information from the ORIGINAL game that has a huge impact on the universe at large as well as character motivations.

    I guess you could argue that at this point only hardcore fans are following the series, and this isn't REALLY a good point of entry, but what a huge ball dropped. Even knowing all the ins and outs, to see it summarized is tantamount to the experience as a whole. Fans have come a long way with this series, and supported it with hard earned cash - we deserve a summary of our exploits at the very least.

    That's a minor issue however, compared to the larger problem with Dreamfall Chapters. Its BORING. I mean dreadfully boring. Context is seemingly added for every unnecessary object you stumble across, and while done the right way this can show a deepness of universe, all the writers ever did was find way to shoehorn in ways the item pertained to the character examining it.

    So we get tons of background on characters in this sense, but not much else. It leaves a lot to be desired, and it seems the games mechanics have actually regressed over time, simplifying themselves in nature and pandering to the lazy gamer who's there for a story.

    Here's the problem with that, Telltale has raised the bar significantly for this style of gameplay and Dreamfall Chapters misses ALL the queues. Engaging and interactive player sequences - nope. Huge set-pieces and impactful decisions - nope. Relatable protagonists and problem solving? Absolutely not. It's like they expected this games legacy to account for the obvious dip in writing and gameplay, but it simply does not.

    For all of that it is more Dreamfall, and perhaps the closure console fans needed. However in retrospect a remake of the classic would have been far more pleasing, and its an experience that console users also missed. This was basically a wasted opportunity to capitalize on the adventure game trend, and it feels like it in every way. A disappointing 5/10.    … Expand
  4. Gamersince1992
    May 18, 2019
    5
    Great game with a story that's slow going and slightly confusing at first but worth the persistence Although puzzles/paths through the levels are often confusing as to why , without a walkthrough I wouldn't get far
  5. CoreGamer1408
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Art can be very much about entertaining ideas without embracing them. Shadowrun intentionally is a cesspool of criminality and gross politics and this Dreamfall kind of reminds me of that in some ways. The playable characters have deep serious character flaws and personality defects.

    The optimization and performance is crap. With a very low frame rate compounded by the camera movement    Art can be very much about entertaining ideas without embracing them. Shadowrun intentionally is a cesspool of criminality and gross politics and this Dreamfall kind of reminds me of that in some ways. The playable characters have deep serious character flaws and personality defects.

    The optimization and performance is crap. With a very low frame rate compounded by the camera movement that is almost vomit inducing. The art style is nice, but the game play and puzzles was nothing really challenging while being fairly generic.

    The story, writing, characters just unsophisticated stereotypical positions on low brow new age political trash talking points. This could of been almost good with a bit more balanced writing.    … Expand
  6. AMKrishnan
    Jul 7, 2019
    7
    The story is great to get through and the game has a nice length. Each Book is fairly long so you get your money's worth. Your choices also matter quite a bit (unlike with telltale games).

    My only criticisms are that there's some SJW influence here that seems very forced by the developers. The graphics are also mixed. Sometimes they're absolutely amazing, especially with Zoe. But there    The story is great to get through and the game has a nice length. Each Book is fairly long so you get your money's worth. Your choices also matter quite a bit (unlike with telltale games).

    My only criticisms are that there's some SJW influence here that seems very forced by the developers. The graphics are also mixed. Sometimes they're absolutely amazing, especially with Zoe. But there are some character models that look awful. One character with red hair has POORLY done hair. It' not even 3D! From the side it's just flat. When you see it you'll understand. I get that this was crowdfunded but poorly animated stuff like that makes some characters out of place in this game.    … Expand
  7. Vahidasd95
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Good story!!!!!!!
    Gameplay is not good but is'nt bad either!
    Give it a try you wont regret this
  8. bergcamp101
    Dec 4, 2020
    6
    Very good game, the intertwined story is complex, and based on good solid ideas, the gameplay is good, and choices system is decent.
  9. Knowloge
    Feb 14, 2021
    5
    I loved from the first part, I streamed it on my youtube To go back watching it like a series ❤️

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-e3JXbW4ZhMpp0kx0q5wxA6mXHmbUCgd

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 30, 2018
    90
    This particular game is a joy and has a story that has a conclusion that is worth the time and effort. It might not please all fans of its prequels due to its obscure time-hopping scenes, but even they should love the final catch-all scene. It is an excellent entry to the universe and a fantastic addition to the PS4 catalogue, and will leave most hoping for another game in the future.
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  2. DarkStation
    Jun 30, 2017
    70
    Dreamfall Chapters isn’t for everybody, but it’s a must for anyone who’s played the previous games, specifically Dreamfall. The story picks up where that left off, while concluding the tale The Longest Journey began decades ago. Ironically, though the plot itself is about balance, the game has difficulties balancing its gameplay style. Although modern third-person adventuring and old-school logic puzzles are both implemented, neither is particularly impressive. Luckily, the overall plot is exciting and deep enough to warrant its 25+ hour runtime. As long as you’re okay with jumping into a story in progress, it’s a worthy journey to take and a compelling dream to fall into.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jun 1, 2017
    76
    Worth a look for fans of adventure games, with the caveat that the first few hours are a tad slow but, if you persevere, there’s a more than rewarding payoff waiting for you at the end.
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