Dreamscaper

Dreamscaper

August 13, 2020

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Dreamscaper is an ARPG Roguelite, blending elements from brawlers, top-down shooters, and dungeon crawlers. Every slumber is a different random dungeon and you must unlock the power of your dreams to see a new day. Play as Cassidy, a young woman trapped in a deep depression. Dive into her subconscious …

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81.7

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Critic Reviews (34)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2020
81.0 /100

"There are many excellent indie games recently and you can definitely add Dreamscaper to the list. With its pitch-perfect game world, highly rewarding gameplay loop, imaginative premise, and personal boss fights; you&s;ll regret sleeping on this one."

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Alex Fuller RPGamer Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"While the gameplay provides a strong loop that makes it easy to jump in, it’s the immersive atmosphere that grabs hold and keeps players engaged for multiple runs. The emotional struggles of the characters resonate, and there are important messages …"

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Benjamine Branscum Digital Chumps Aug 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"It&s;s a moving and relatable narrative that allows you inside our protagonist&s;s life and personal experiences of her subconscious. It&s;s a damn good game."

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"In an increasingly busier time for the roguelite genre of tunneling further into a game&s;s loop, Dreamscaper is a surprising breath of fresh air, using a grounded tale of anxiety and loss as a catalyst for fantastical beasts and familiar …"

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Aug 2020
40.0 /100

"I wouldn’t say that this is a bad game, but it’s also not a game I can honestly recommend, at least in its current state. There’s obviously a good base here, but a lot of the core game elements just …"

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Daniel Tack Game Informer Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Dreamscaper is a subtle, surreal ARPG that features compelling combat, engaging progression systems, and enchanting environments. If you enjoy roguelikes, don&s;t miss it"

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Dewan Zawad GamesCreed Aug 2020
70.0 /100

"Afterburner Studio did one thing, which is to be appreciated, the players are given a chance to experience exclusive Cassidy’s skin, exclusive weapon skin, and retro model."

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Dominick Ashtear Nintendo Enthusiast Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"Dreamscaper was a rich, deep, intimate experience through the mind of a person suffering under the weight of her trauma. The gameplay and the story serve each other in a way that&s;s rare to see in video games. There are …"

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Aug 2020
82.0 /100

"In a crowded roguelike landscape, Dreamscaper tries to stand out by adding a narrative, advendure-like mini section, which is so well-crafted and interesting that it almost overshadows the action segments. The game offers good graphics and a cool soundtrack, but …"

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Emily Byrnes GameSpace Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Dreamscaper is a deep, thought-provoking journey packed with some truly enjoyable combat and realistic characters. If you’ve been hesitating to give it a try-don’t."

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"For an unknown studio they come out swinging pretty good with Dreamscaper, the core game is fairly engaging and interesting, but the core loop has some serious progression issues, as well as bad difficulty balance. Trying new moves and weapons …"

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Evan Bee SwitchRPG Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"Fans of fast-paced roguelites might appreciate the chance to play this dreamy, relationship-focused title. Or maybe not."

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Farley Santos GameBlast Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Dreamscaper uses dreams and emotional issues to create a great dungeon crawling adventure with roguelite elements. Fast-paced battles are exciting with its wide range of skills that allow you to create numerous interesting combinations. In addition, there is a lot …"

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Dreamscaper is an amazing indie gem and is an easy recommendation for fans of roguelikes/lites. Much like with Hades, the combat is fun with an addictive gameplay loop, plus the fact that the story gets deeper and more is revealed …"

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Issa Maki VGChartz Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Afterburner Studios enters the gaming world with a very strong roguelite that has the gameplay to rival its ambition."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Dreamscaper is a delightful rogue-lite that is worth sinking hours and hours into if you are a fan of this genre. Beautiful graphics, engaging combat and a constant trickle of content easily overcome the small niggles I had with this …"

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Jesse Norris XboxEra Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Dreamscaper is an excellent game. It goes up just under Hades for me as one of the best examples of the genre. Having it release day one into Game Pass this is a game you should give a try if …"

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Jonathan Logan RPG Fan Aug 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Dreamscaper has been in early access for about a year, and based on my time with it, I can say that time was well spent by Afterburner. They’ve created a well-balanced and engaging roguelike Action RPG that perfectly pairs with …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"I appreciated the time I spent with Dreamscaper, and I think Afterburner Studios is a team to watch. If you’re a fan of roguelikes and don’t mind a steep challenge, I’d definitely check Dreamscaper out."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"As a bit of a roguelike action/shooter junkie I&s;m always fascinated to see new titles come into the fold that are determined to do things their own unique way..."

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Dreamscaper is a randomly generated dungeon crawler with fun combat, breath-taking design and a premise that is both moving and expertly woven into the mechanics and structure of the game."

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Lucas White Shacknews Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"The literature tells you you’re getting stronger and doing well, so do the people around you. But is that something you can perceive in the thick of it? All you can do is take it a day at a time, …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Aug 2020
85.0 /100

"Dreamscaper is beautiful, deep and haunting, deftly combining elements of real-life pain and poignant character development with fast-paced combat in a surreal alternate world"

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Mike Reitemeier Qualbert.com Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Anyone who’s cut their teeth on the combat of a roguelite will have a headstart in Dreamscaper. With the ever-present threat of losing your life in just a few hits, your moves are calculated and careful – you’re put to …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Dreamscaper really is rather good; this is a game that certainly deserves more attention than it’s received. What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in heart. A surprisingly emotional story, rewarding progression system, snappy combat, and painterly visuals …"

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Dreamscaper has great gameplay mechanics, immersive and addictive gameplay, beautiful environments, enjoyable music, deep thought, and most importantly, passionate developers who give 200% to the title. The constant updates and listening to the community&s;s feedback show how much time and …"

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Pierre-Yves Lanthier Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Aug 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"So from the Prologue to Early Access and then to full release, Afterbuner Studios’ Dreamscaper has been an amazing adventure. With multiple easy to use systems, an intuitive combat system and plenty of upgrades to be discovered and unlocked, there’s …"

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Quinn Hiers But Why Tho? Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Dreamscaper is a fun rouge-lite that offers hours upon hours of fun and novel gameplay. While the combat is entertaining and offers a variety that’ll never get boring, the way the game focuses on mental health is well-done and powerful …"

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Rob Larkin Gaming Nexus Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Dreamscaper combines solid gameplay elements and narrative in an excellent and carefully crafted adventure. While there are occasional difficulty jumps that break the loop, there are mechanics to put things back together and push onward in a journey of discovery …"

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Scott Baird DualShockers Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Dreamscaper is a game of contrasts and not all of the elements are cohesive. It combines the incredible gameplay loops of Hades and Persona 5, but wraps them in a slice-of-life package that doesn&s;t quite fit them in properly. Weak …"

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Sina Golabzade Bazimag Aug 2020
85.0 /100

"Dreamscaper doesn’t try to do anything new but it does everything in a pretty satisfying fashion but it lacks a degrees of depth in the combat and social interaction systems to make it a truly memorable experience."

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Suhyung Jung INVEN Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Dreamscaper is a rogue-lite game with an attractive story. It also has excellent actions and upgrade systems."

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Tyler Chancey TechRaptor Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Dreamscaper combines the polished gameplay and progression of a rogulike to tell a more grounded character-driven story with aplomb."

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Ville Kovanen Fintendo Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

""Action-heavy roguelite with a thoughtful story.""

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