Cavern of Dreams

Cavern of Dreams

October 19, 2023

ActionAdventurePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPC

Cavern of Dreams is a surreal 3D platformer with collectathon elements, created in the style of N64-era platforming gems. Play as Fynn, the young dragon who enters the Cavern of Dreams in search of his unhatched siblings stolen away by a mysterious villain. Explore densely packed worlds full of puzzles …

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Critic Reviews (12)

Dylan Blereau WellPlayed Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"Cavern of Dreams may not reach the heights of the juggernauts that inspired its creation, but it still provides a solid adventure with plenty of nostalgia."

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Gavin Lane Nintendo Life Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"We can&s;t say that players raised on the likes of Super Mario Odyssey and other modern platformers will respond the same way, but if you dream in 64-bit and your formative 3D games featured visible polygons, you won&s;t regret exploring …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Oct 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

71.0

"Though I seem harsh on Cavern of Dreams in places, I feel this game absolutely achieves what it sets out to do. It is a throwback collectable platformer that feels just like the N64 era of gaming, only at a …"

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Oct 2023
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Overall Cavern Of Dreams is a wonderful and faithful nod to a game style that has been lost to the tides of time. A really good little adventure platformer that even Rare would be proud of."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2023
71.0 /100

"A love letter to the likes of Mario 64 and that early 3D generation, but it has some warts of that time as well"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Oct 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"If the developers’ intention was to make this game look and feel like a Nintendo 64 platformer, then Cavern of Dreams has succeeded. It looks the part, it feels like one of those games, for better or worse. With that …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Oct 2023
75.0 /100

"Cavern of Dreams has a few issues, but if you&s;re looking for an old school 3d platformer and like collecting things you&s;ll probably love it."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Oct 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Cavern of Dreams is very much a game for a specific kind of person. As noted above, someone who loves ‘90s 3D platformers, doesn’t mind a few quirks here and there, and has a high tolerance for gaudy colours. If …"

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Olivia Montalvo Nintendojo Oct 2023
91.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

85.0

"Despite its flaws in control complexity and punishing platforming elements, Cavern of Dreams manages to deliver an enjoyable experience for fans of classic N64 platformers seeking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The game’s emphasis on exploration, puzzle-solving, and charming …"

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Toni Soininen Fintendo Oct 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

""Banjo-Herewegoagainie!""

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Willem Hilhorst NintendoWorldReport Oct 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

32.0

Story

55.0

"But it gets stuck in the mud of not being able to stand on its own. It feels too slow for a 3D platformer and there are too few collectibles to call it a collect-a-thon. Cavern of Dreams left me …"

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Cavern of Dreams is a short but sweet puzzle platformer that feels like a hidden gem from the bygone era of early 3D platformers."

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