Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley

September 6, 2022

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new. Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony - until the Forgetting. …

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Abdul Haddi eXputer Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Whether it’s nostalgia or simply the fact that you want another life-sim to immerse yourself in, Disney Dreamlight Valley is the ideal title that you should check out to fulfill those desires."

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Alessandro Rindolli MondoXbox Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley comes with a solid and content-rich base. The adventure is very enjoyable to play, and the never-complex mechanics may bring the game closer to a younger audience. With the addition of new content and the correction of …"

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Alex Richards Last Word on Gaming Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a quintessential Disney fan experience that shakes up the life simulation genre. While it has its performance issues and occasionally leaves me unable to find the materials necessary to complete a quest it is a charming …"

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Amanda Tien The Punished Backlog Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"I’m embarrassed to say that I love Disney Dreamlight Valley. It is certainly the least cool new game I’ll play all year, but it’s a delight nonetheless, partially because it’s easy to play, and easy to enjoy."

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Arielle Haddad Siliconera Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley and A Rift in Time is a fun expansion pass worth the purchase, but suffers from a number of glitches that can hopefully be patched in time for later updates."

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Cameron Teague PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley lets players dive into a magical world full of Disney characters. It is a colorful, fun, and highly addictive adventure that is let down by a rather curious decision. It was strange to see so little love …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

72.0

"Dreamlight Valley is &s;Disney meets Animal Crossing&s;, but there&s;s more to it than that. With a healthy supply of quests on top of the usual foraging, crafting and house-building, there&s;s a proper story here too for any players who want …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Sep 2022
90.0 /100

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is brimming with Disney magic, but it&s;s also a well-constructed game with plenty to keep you playing."

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Courtney Floyd Geeks Under Grace Sep 2022
60.0 /100

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a typical cozy game that offers nothing new but is resplendent with nostalgia. While it doesn&s;t respect your time, it makes a great time waster."

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Daniella Lucas PC Gamer Sep 2022
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

64.0

"Steep costs and microtransactions taint an otherwise dreamy life sim."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Sep 2022
83.0 /100

"If you like quiet, collecting and exploration-oriented experiences, this will be like a theme park for you. Of course, do not expect strong emotions, just the pleasure of discovering more and more."

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Disney favorites find a new home in a remarkable, yet addicting sim from Gameloft, which is sure to be your new addiction"

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Elexis Angulo Nintendojo Sep 2022
67.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Overall, I feel like this game is worth the price, even if you’re not a huge fan of Disney. The characters are lively and have fun dialogue, even the quests are interesting and don’t feel too much like a chore.The …"

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Gianluca Rossi Uagna Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

78.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a title that has a lot to offer in terms of customisation and exploration of the world composed of the most iconic characters from Disney and Pixar films. Although some quests can be repetitive, the game …"

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Graham Banas Push Square Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

62.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is delightful. The title is a brilliant life sim sandbox that already has a staggering amount of content, and has already begun outlining what comes next. If Gameloft plays its cards right, this game could be a …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Sep 2022
30.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

15.0

"As for me, I can’t say I was hooked. Dreamlight Valley is a world of cardboard, its inhabitants little more than set decoration and animated sources of material gain. It’s a game about menial labor for menial labor’s sake, the …"

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion Sep 2022
60.0 /100

"Disney Dreamlight Valley&s;s whimsy is offset by the frustrations of time management and a monotonous daily grind."

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Josh Broadwell Game Informer Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a frictionless, relaxing spin on life sims that manages to remain heartwarming and charming, despite a few Switch-related rough patches. Dreamlight Valley&s;s unique identity relies heavily on fresh interactions with your in-game friends, and Gameloft will …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Much more than a cash-in by a big company, Dreamlight Valley offers a massive world filled with wonder"

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Kristina Ebanez Destructoid Sep 2022
80.0 /100

"The overall experience of Disney Dreamlight Valley is one that is great and unforgettable for those who love both Disney and gaming. The possibilities of the game almost seem endless because there are many stories to expand upon and a …"

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Nirav Gandhi GameLuster Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"While lacking in story and heart, the life sim and city building mechanics enable players to use beloved Disney characters and decorations to truly design a whole new world."

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Patrick Lamers Gameliner Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

""Disney Dreamlight Valley, after more than a year in Early Access, is still a work in progress. Gameloft continues to develop the game with updates and new content, which is how it was intended. It’s a relaxing game with plenty …"

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Rina Abbot Press SPACE to Jump Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"While the game is similar to Animal Crossing (AC), I would say that the story development is far more intricate than AC. The need to craft specific items requires you to fish, mine, dig, garden, forage, and ultimately collect to …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"I enjoyed my time with Dreamlight Valley. There is plenty to do, and I never felt rushed to complete any quests. The fact that I can complete the quests in any order I&s;d like also played a big part in …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Sep 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Disney’s Dreamlight Village is not going to be for everyone, in fact a lot of people who may not realize that the game is a F2P experience may be upset upon paying for the founder’s pack. Yes, the game will …"

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Travis Northup IGN Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

45.0

"Disney Dreamlight Valley is an incredibly strong early access start to a bewitching, Disney-infused life sim."

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Veerender Jubbal MonsterVine Sep 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

30.0

"This game is more than just trying to cater to nostalgia. It is one of my favorite games of the year, and if you do have $30 to spend, I assuredly recommend Disney Dreamlight Valley."

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Violet Plata GameGrin Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Whether you become a prominent paid player or a free-to-play one, Disney Dreamlight Valley&s;s base game already has so much to do that you could easily spend hundreds of hours in it, especially for fans of the Animal Crossing franchise …"

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Yvonne van Geloven LadiesGamers.com Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"At first, I felt a little overwhelmed by all that Dreamlight Valley had to offer. There is just so much to collect, so many things to do and so many tasks and quests. Added to that, Gameloft is sprinkling treasure …"

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