Dreams

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1421 Ratings

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  1. gamestarm
    Mar 11, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece - all great . From the story to the online department … Everything is fantastic . Game training is a complicated value . Thanks "Gamestarm"
  2. Fabiofse
    Mar 11, 2020
    7
    Idéia bem interessante, mas o jogo em si é b fraco. Ponto positivo para poder criar jogos "beta", nele.
  3. Tumma
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    This game is really incredible! It changes, poeticly, the perspective from which I see games. I won't be spoiling the wonderful moments and let you experience this game by yourself, believe me it's amazing!
  4. Charleston
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Dreams is a beautiful gift for us all. Developed by the fantastic and talented studio Media Molecule, Dreams is a new way to experience video games and interactive media in this modern time.
    It is a sandbox of possibilities and imagination, a platform for players to express their ideas and thoughts and bring them to fruition. Over the last few months the amazing community that's been using    Dreams is a beautiful gift for us all. Developed by the fantastic and talented studio Media Molecule, Dreams is a new way to experience video games and interactive media in this modern time.
    It is a sandbox of possibilities and imagination, a platform for players to express their ideas and thoughts and bring them to fruition. Over the last few months the amazing community that's been using the early access have done just that, and now its been released to the rest of the world, dreams is only going to become bigger and grander than ever before, now that more people are getting their hands on these incredibly powerful tools.
    Don't expect your Triple A titles here though, there's no massive RPG's, FPS's or action games, with polished animations, voice acting and full campaigns, that's not whats on offer here. Though what has been created is truly mind blowing, considering everything that's been made has been done just using a PS4 controller and someones imagination. The creations range from mini games, art, music tracks, animations, the weird and wonderful, there are many demo's and homages paid to other IP's too, from Mario, Sonic, Dead Space, Fallout 4, Naruto, Sponge Bob, to all your favorite super heroes, the list is almost endless. All of these creations are easy to find too thanks to the NetFlix style menus that feel intuitive to use right away.
    The ease of use translates to the rest of dreams too, from the opening that gently teaches you the controls, of how to navigate using your glorified cursor in the shape of a cute customisable creature, called an Imp. Also the way all the creation tools have tutorials to help you find that new talent inside of you, that you may not have known you had, or the built in accessibility options to change controller types to movement speeds, giving players many options to find the most comfortable way to experience Dreams.
    There is so much to try it can feel overwhelming at times, but because of the smart inclusion of Imp Quests, which are mini tasks built into dreams that nudge you in the directions of the tools you may not have tried previously, gaining experience points for an overall level, and a title that represents your current play style, whether it's in music, sound design, animation, art, game design, curation and just playing, it feels satisfying and is constantly rewarding you for trying new things. There are jams too which give you a theme for a couple weeks to try and make something you wouldn't normally, and is then voted on by the community for some special recognition. All of these features helps keep things fresh and fun at all times.
    One of the biggest things that makes Dreams special is the community, everyone is extremely friendly, and the social side to dreams is always a positive and welcoming place for anyone who chooses to interact with it. Dreams encourages you to share your creations for others to reuse in their own creations, or to leave comments and feedback via Imp quests, creating a wonderful community. It extends to twitter, Facebook groups, Discord forums and an ever growing YouTube video catalogue. It even has its very own online app called indreams.me which is full of amazing features too, like being able to find Dreams or Dreamers and add any level to a play later list, that you can find when you log into dreams next, if you are logged in you can just launch a game or dream from your device right there and then, with minimal loading screens, this is all very impressive. There is also tips and guides for all the tools, and a section to report any bugs or general feedback.
    Media Molecule are always hard at work answering your questions, and finding ways to make dreams even better, with the promise of VR support and Multiplayer in the near future, it's going to be an interesting year ahead. With the amount of diverse things to do in dreams, you'll very rarely get board, and if one thing isn't quite working for you, then its so quick and easy to try something completely different, I can't recommend it enough.
    From playing the Media Molecule creations like Art's Dream, a feature length showcase of whats possible in Dreams, or experiencing all the weird and wonderful things players have made, to dipping your toes in the plethora of creation tools, it has something for everyone. The love and dedication Media Molecule has put into making this a solid and powerful tool really shines through. Now it's up to everyone to fill up the Dreamiverse with more crazy and imaginative ideas, and embrace the ever evolving gaming platform that is Dreams.    … Expand
  5. SirSoil
    Mar 7, 2020
    9
    Dreams is a creative achievement, with it’s ability to be charm full and allow players to make there own levels, games, music and so on. Unfortunately the only problem is making those creative games and levels, its very frustrating and hard even annoying at times, only people with patience and skill will achieve such things. Yes there is tutorials but they don’t go in depth, I really thinkDreams is a creative achievement, with it’s ability to be charm full and allow players to make there own levels, games, music and so on. Unfortunately the only problem is making those creative games and levels, its very frustrating and hard even annoying at times, only people with patience and skill will achieve such things. Yes there is tutorials but they don’t go in depth, I really think they should’ve allowed more options then motion controls, at least the game has more than just playing people levels and games. There is a story mode made by the developers showing the power of dreams which is amazing, the story mode it self is actually very impressive and so much fun it’s perfect. Dreams is a simple concept build and share or play and share, it has so much charm put into it and so much love I just wish if the building mechanic was more welcoming to newcomers. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  6. Narxthon
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Tiene posibilidades infinitas, una perfección de lo que es la comunidad y la creación de niveles que inició con la Saga de Little Big Planet, va desde niveles e historias originales hasta re imaginaciones de juegos exclusivos de otras plataformas, también juegos de antaño, la imaginación es el límite en este juego y es una puerta para cumplir el deseo de cualquier pequeño desarrolladorTiene posibilidades infinitas, una perfección de lo que es la comunidad y la creación de niveles que inició con la Saga de Little Big Planet, va desde niveles e historias originales hasta re imaginaciones de juegos exclusivos de otras plataformas, también juegos de antaño, la imaginación es el límite en este juego y es una puerta para cumplir el deseo de cualquier pequeño desarrollador independiente que ahora podrá llevar a cabo un proyecto que llegará a miles gracias a este juego, además de que para la gente que solo quiera jugar, tendrá un catálogo ilimitado suministrado por la misma comunidad… Expand
  7. BeegBeegYoshiYT
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yas thanos is fricking in the game so i am proud to own this game if i ever do get it… Expand
  8. Charthero
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Dreams is one of the best games ever made
    It needs to be more succesfull because really deserves it
  9. MaxRates
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Dreams is an incredible experience that has most likely never been done before. Releasing a game engine so powerful and allowing anyone to share their creations and give the possibility to make almost anything is something else.
    In this game there are 2 different main modes. “Dreams Shaping” and “Dreams Surfing”.
    In Dreams Shaping you have the possibility to create whatever your mind wants    Dreams is an incredible experience that has most likely never been done before. Releasing a game engine so powerful and allowing anyone to share their creations and give the possibility to make almost anything is something else.
    In this game there are 2 different main modes. “Dreams Shaping” and “Dreams Surfing”.
    In Dreams Shaping you have the possibility to create whatever your mind wants to make. It’s much easier sculpting and doing logic in dreams compared to Unreal Engine 4 or Unity. Dreams removes the scary coding part and simplifies it with special blocks. There are a lot of tutorials in the game that allow you to learn what each thing does and how to use it. It helps a lot with learning and you will be able to make something special at the end of it. The tutorials aren’t borring. They encourage you to do stuff in your own way. Choose your own colours. Make your own strange shapes. Anything is possible in dreams.
    Dreams Surfing is selfexplanitory. You can surf the creations others have made. Play Animations, Games, Showcases and so much more! It’s a blast. You will also find a game called “Arts Dream”. It’s an epic story game made by the creators of Dreams (Media Molecule). They used all the same tools we have access to in Dreams Shaping. I’ll won’t spoil anything. Play the game for yourself to find out what it’s about.

    GAME OF THE YEAR 2020 CALLING IT    … Expand
  10. JDaan
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Es simplemente increíble. Las herramientas que te ofrece te dan posibilidades básicamente infinitas para la creación y realización de tus ideas. Es un juego perfecto para todo aquel que tenga un lado artístico y disfrute del diseño, composición y sobre todo de entender un poco como se construye un videojuego.
  11. sityoazzdown
    Mar 4, 2020
    8
    A gem that not a lot of people will play, and I'm ok with that . I want to say they're missing out, but at the same time they're really not. A lot of unique creations by users, that will keep people who enjoy short 2-3 minute games ( for the most part..there are some exceptions obviously) coming back daily or weekly to check out new games made by the community. I think the diversity ofA gem that not a lot of people will play, and I'm ok with that . I want to say they're missing out, but at the same time they're really not. A lot of unique creations by users, that will keep people who enjoy short 2-3 minute games ( for the most part..there are some exceptions obviously) coming back daily or weekly to check out new games made by the community. I think the diversity of community creations is what's really amazing, from remakes of games, to driving, combat, music, art, scenes, sports, mini-games, the games are endless. It's really like a youtube for games, they weren't lying. The only negatives of this game are hit and miss quality of user created content, which is really not that bad because of the trending and most liked games that are front and center when you surf user generated conent. Who this game is not for is for people expecting 30 minute- 2 hour games made by the community/ or triple a content made by them... its not realistic, so this game is probably not for you. As someone who mainly just plays the game and doesn't create, game is amazing to me.

    Pros:
    Story mode is short, unique, and has a fantastic ending.
    Youtube for short user created games
    Every genre for games imaginable.
    It will only get better as time goes

    So-So:
    Creation tool still feels overwhelming for me.

    Cons:
    Hit or miss ugc.
    short games and mostly demos.

    To end, Kudos to sony for giving the game a shot, it's amazing and even though it won't sell well.. I think the it was worth the investment for the gamers. When you play this game, prepared to be inspired, amazed, laugh, relax, etc. Amazing game.. but not for everyone.    … Expand
  12. HaloFever
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    You don't have to be a game maker. Playing the games made in Dreams is a joy all its own. No corporate b.s., just pure creativity expressed with some easy to use tools.

    If you do want to make games, this is the best game creation tool since Gary Kitchen's Gamemaker. No prior coding experience is necessary! Best of all, you can make pieces of things, like music, a background, or a    You don't have to be a game maker. Playing the games made in Dreams is a joy all its own. No corporate b.s., just pure creativity expressed with some easy to use tools.

    If you do want to make games, this is the best game creation tool since Gary Kitchen's Gamemaker. No prior coding experience is necessary! Best of all, you can make pieces of things, like music, a background, or a character, and find it in someone else's game. Or you can take the assets that others have made to design your own game. This is like Minecraft if the creation in Minecraft mattered.

    I recommend Dreams for everyone who loves games. If you merely like games, then feel free to keep buying sequels from EA, Activision, and Ubisoft.    … Expand
  13. cherpake
    Mar 3, 2020
    5
    Really? This game isn't bad, but it isn't good. Average, i'll say.
    First of all, how this game became top1 on metacritic? What makes it special? I've spent some money on it, and i still didn't get it.
    Meanwhile, some REALLY good games having at least 60-65 score, like Fallout 4, Death Stranding, The Humankind Odyssey and etc.
  14. Magnos7s
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Dreams is a innovation of this generation. The potential of this masterpiece is endless! This is definitely a game you should own.
  15. Laok0354
    Mar 2, 2020
    4
    Fun at the start, but then becomes a complete waste of money. I want my refund but PlayStation won't give it to me
  16. Cann-a-bis
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you liked playing the creations in Little Big Planet you will love the creations in DREAMS.... stop reading this and go buy the game,you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  17. mijan
    Mar 2, 2020
    8
    Though game to rate. If you're into this kind of stuff it's definitely 10/10, if you're not into creating and expect great games you'll probably looking at a 6-7/10. If you're something in between and you want ocassionaly check what are new, unique lindielike games than you'll safely get 8-9/10 from Dreams
  18. Vladimir_gorshe
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Шедевр! Не иначе! Прошел компанию ( В диком восторге!) серфил по миру Грез! Остался тоже в восторге от креатива сообщества , а ведь проект еще очень и очень молодой! Представляю, что будет спустя годы! 1000/10
  19. RazielIgor
    Feb 29, 2020
    5
    This game needs keyboard/mouse support as soon as possible.

    When I first started Dream Shaping tutorials, it was a struggle. But as I advanced through the tutorials it just started to being a painful experience. I mean literally, my hands started to get cramps, my shoulders tired. I just want to connect a kb/m to my PS4 and build my creations but the developers enforces motion controls.    This game needs keyboard/mouse support as soon as possible.

    When I first started Dream Shaping tutorials, it was a struggle. But as I advanced through the tutorials it just started to being a painful experience. I mean literally, my hands started to get cramps, my shoulders tired. I just want to connect a kb/m to my PS4 and build my creations but the developers enforces motion controls.

    It could also use graphic tablet support, but it's not an option for a PS4 I guess. I hope they release, at least the Dream Shaping feature of this game on the PC in the future so we can use the peripherals that we're more comfortable with.

    Dream surfing feature is almost perfect though. If you just want to play creations, you won't have many of these issues.

    But if this gets an update for supporting kb/m on Dream Shaping, I'll change my score to 9 or even 10.    … Expand
  20. Lotus-CP
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Worth playing and buying.
    Endless hours of surfing between amazing levels.
  21. GameRogue
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    What can you say about this … the youtube of games? Just ridiculous that this is even possible I’m mesmerized by the genuine quality of the creations people have made and I can only imagine what this will become. They said streaming was the future of games? Nah it’s this, this is the future of games. Absolute masterpiece!
  22. Mr_Innuendo
    Feb 27, 2020
    5
    Okay guys, I dont know how you can build these amazing games in dreams because the building controls are so terrible, i want my money back!
  23. faircritic
    Feb 27, 2020
    5
    Beware. Most reviews smells fishy.
    I don´t underlook any type of dev software because it can be a powerful tool for very creative people. But like any gaming editor creating is not for all. And like mention in other reviews you´ll have a lot of clunky suff created from brats who are only undertanding and experimenting just to leave it after a while. Even from grown up people who dedicate    Beware. Most reviews smells fishy.
    I don´t underlook any type of dev software because it can be a powerful tool for very creative people. But like any gaming editor creating is not for all. And like mention in other reviews you´ll have a lot of clunky suff created from brats who are only undertanding and experimenting just to leave it after a while. Even from grown up people who dedicate a lot in this stuff you´ll have a mixed experience of ups and downs, most downs. Most people aren´t into this type of games because it requires a lot of time to understand. And once you´ll get used to it can became dissapointing when you see the limitations of the game expecting more. Add to this the fact is having some preassure from MS adressing the consoles battle and Sony haven´t announced their console yet. I will take the reviews with caution. Anyway this is dissapointing from media molecule after the aclaimed Little big planet series. Sony´s the only one to blame.    … Expand
  24. Lupitayoh
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Una campaña bastante corta, ese es su único punto negativo... por todo lo demas es de lo mejor que he jugado ultimamente, la musica es muy disfrutable... pasando de unas piezas en jazz bastante relajantes hasta un nivel con buen Metal, de verdad que hizo en falta mas historia,..
    En cuanto al modo creacion, es dificil manejarlo al principio, pero el juego tiene tutoriales bastante    Una campaña bastante corta, ese es su único punto negativo... por todo lo demas es de lo mejor que he jugado ultimamente, la musica es muy disfrutable... pasando de unas piezas en jazz bastante relajantes hasta un nivel con buen Metal, de verdad que hizo en falta mas historia,..
    En cuanto al modo creacion, es dificil manejarlo al principio, pero el juego tiene tutoriales bastante divertidos...y muchos assets ya creados por la comunidad, he visto grandes obras, personalmente recomiendo jugarlo con los Joystic sobre el sensor del control    … Expand
  25. guiltts
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    O melhor Indie de 2020.
    Bom. Jogabilidade fluida .
    Inúmeras possibilidades
  26. Purpledreams
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    There is probably not a better way to describe this than "unlimited potential"
    Fell in love with it the first time I saw it.
  27. MaykonDias
    Feb 24, 2020
    0
    comprei o jogo pensando que seria algum triple AAA , mas é apenas um jogo indie que não consigo criar jogos nele com as ferramentas de criação muito lentas e confusas
  28. Keoki101
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    When I first started playing DREAMS, I was really excited to dive into the user created content but before that I tried the little campaign Media Molecule made. It was short and sweet, giving you a little taste of what's possible. After finishing the campaign, I was super excited to try what people have made but I was not expecting how playing through them made me feel. I was in "awe" byWhen I first started playing DREAMS, I was really excited to dive into the user created content but before that I tried the little campaign Media Molecule made. It was short and sweet, giving you a little taste of what's possible. After finishing the campaign, I was super excited to try what people have made but I was not expecting how playing through them made me feel. I was in "awe" by the creativity, imagination, and the polish of a lot of the content I was witnessing. This game has SOOOO MUCH potential I wouldn't be surprised in a couple years time that there's triple A quality content available in DREAMS. Especially this game is only $40 its a definite MUST BUY! I would have happily paid $60 for DREAMS!… Expand
  29. VGScrapbook
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time and will only get better.

    When it comes to success, Dreams should be the next Minecraft. Like that game, its biggest strength is endless creativity. But unlike that game, you don't need to be a creative thinker to get the most out of the game. Instead you can play thousands of experiences that are created by others, all from a wide variety of    This is one of the best games of all time and will only get better.

    When it comes to success, Dreams should be the next Minecraft. Like that game, its biggest strength is endless creativity. But unlike that game, you don't need to be a creative thinker to get the most out of the game. Instead you can play thousands of experiences that are created by others, all from a wide variety of genres.

    The negative reviews complained about the complexity of creating something (which should be expected when it includes essentially an entire video game development software suite and you can literally create ANYTHING), but neglected to admit they may have been better suited to just enjoy the experiences created by other people. Like any artform, the skills necessary to create interactive experiences requires dedication, it is an endeavor that takes far more time to get good at than people might expect. If you find out you don't have the patience, no worries, you have an infinite amount of content to experience as a player.

    One of the best things about Dreams is what's called Dream Surfing. You pick tags of the kind of things you are interested in seeing, click a button, and are instantly transported to an experience. If you don't particularly care for what you are seeing from one experience, just pause and click the next button. Each experience loads in about 1-2 seconds, so you can quickly experience a wide variety of creations.

    Like many fans of the company who made LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, I bought the game digitally through early access. I hate to see that the game is missing out on hundreds of five star reviews because of this, which may eventually impact its sales for the physical version. Media Molecule had worked on this game for 6 years and incredibly generous with the $40 original price. This game is worth so much more than that, you won't regret buying something that has infinite content.    … Expand
  30. Marvs90s
    Feb 16, 2020
    4
    I'll give it a 4 because anyways the rate system on this page seems to be broke, I bought the game digital because of all the 10s and I dont know if people is really loving this game or they're just not being honest but I regret so much buying into the hype. I dont like to create so I mostly bought the game to enjoy creations, and boy the creations are not really fun at all as a personI'll give it a 4 because anyways the rate system on this page seems to be broke, I bought the game digital because of all the 10s and I dont know if people is really loving this game or they're just not being honest but I regret so much buying into the hype. I dont like to create so I mostly bought the game to enjoy creations, and boy the creations are not really fun at all as a person that owns so many games I really feel I could be playing something else instead of some very clunky game, I have enjoy creations games like mario maker and lbp, but this game is not that kind of platforming creation and isnt really worth all the 10s it gets.… Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#14 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. UploadVR
    Aug 4, 2020
    80
    Dreams’ creative mode might not integrate with PSVR as naturally as hoped, but its cemented position as a hub of invention makes it an easy recommendation. Paired with the platform’s inherent comfort issues, its sprawling, untamed ecosystem can prove to be a minefield to navigate, but for every unwelcome rollercoaster ride (literally and figuratively), there’s another wish waiting to be fulfilled or something genuinely original to discover. The only way to truly judge Dreams is by the strength of its creations and those already speak for themselves; if you want to embrace VR’s experimental side, you shouldn’t miss it.
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  2. GameSkinny
    Apr 10, 2020
    90
    On one hand, Dreams is a bottomless bag filled with toys, vignettes, and indie games. On the other, Dreams is a must-own for anyone who's ever been curious about game design.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 7, 2020
    100
    A game that will define all future games. If this masterpiece is running on a PS4, imagine what we could do on a PC.
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