Yume Nikki: Dream Diary

 Switch
  • Publisher: Playism
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2019
  • Also On: PC
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  1. Cubed3
    Apr 15, 2019
    70
    Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is a morbid, and profoundly engaging journey into a frontier rarely seen in games. It mostly succeeds with its concepts, and while the visuals might turn off most people, those who get accustomed to them will appreciate just how effective they are at creating a strong uncanniness to its atmosphere. While there is no excuse for some of the technical flaws or control issues, the overall design is strong enough to carry the weight and suck people into this spiralling descent into madness. It has a great replay value, with alternate endings and even a couple of mini-games within the core game.
  2. Nintenderos
    Mar 10, 2019
    60
    Yume Nikki: Dream Diary aims to become the spiritual successor of the legendary horror game of the same name while trying to adapt to the new times. However, it offers a rather short and forgettable experience.

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  1. thebigboss
    Nov 18, 2022
    4
    I'm a massive fan of the original game, so I was very much looking forward to the reboot. What I got however, was a poorly designed and buggyI'm a massive fan of the original game, so I was very much looking forward to the reboot. What I got however, was a poorly designed and buggy game, which I honestly couldn't bring myself to finish. The only thing this game shares with the original is the soundtrack. Even the starting area was stripped of one of the only two interactions from the original. The levels are incredibly boring and unpolished, I fell into the void multiple times.
    If you loved the original, I suggest you stick to the fanmade content instead, unless you're ready for a handful of disappointment.    … Full Review »
  2. pikmin66
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I really like this reinterpretation! It's not a complete remake of the original game, so don't expect a tit-for-tat copy - though it doesI really like this reinterpretation! It's not a complete remake of the original game, so don't expect a tit-for-tat copy - though it does stand well on its own. There are some effects that I got that I haven't seen explained in the playthroughs, so make sure to explore and experiment further than what you're told!… Full Review »
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