It’s a title so utterly devoid of ambition that it’s painful to consider how such a massive opportunity was squandered; we’re left with a by-the-numbers experience that takes zero risks, feeling more like a project built on the recycled foundations of countless other games. In today’s oversaturated market, playing it this safe does the game no favors.

Despite some original narrative hooks and a compelling mystery, the combat falls flat due to clunky controls and repetitive enemy encounters. Even with its clear ambitions for an engaging plot, the lackluster exploration and uninspired level design fail to deliver.

Dreams of Another is a rarity, one of those indie games that plays with art. A visual and sensory experience that captivates at first glance, but quickly becomes frustrating. Like dreams, there is beauty, chaos, symbolism, and moments of lucidity. But there is also a lot of confusion, repetition, and fragmentation, and a bunch of mechanics and elements that serve no purpose, which seem like good ideas that were never fully implemented to make sense.