Dreamcore

"Dreamcore captures the ethos of liminal spaces, using the Backrooms phenomenon as its springboard. Though certainly not a "chill" venture, the eerie vibes it produces are effective despite having only two levels available at launch."

"Dreamcore is a very unique and memorable game, but I can’t say that it resonated with me personally. An interesting experience that I can imagine will connect with some folks, but in the long-term,, it feels it needs a little …"

"Dreamcore captures the imagination and serves as a nice proof of concept for what liminal space horror could look like in modern game engines. Sadly, it currently doesn’t feel much more than a pitch, and worst yet, one that outlasts …"

"Dreamcore is one of the best, most unique gaming experiences in this still early year. The unneasyness and creepyness relies on atmosphere instead of cheap and predictable scares. While you do know that nothing will jump up out of nowhere, …"

"Dreamcore is a title that manages to impress with its unique atmosphere and the courage to offer an experience that is different from the usual horror. The choice to abandon jumpscare in favor of a more subtle creepiness is undoubtedly …"

"Dreamcore nails most of its goals. It’s an audiovisually captivating journey through liminal spaces, a dream-like experience that masters the concept like few other videogames before. Personally, I absolutely can not wait to play the upcoming levels, because Dreamcore is …"

"Dreamcore may not be the longest game, nor one full of features, but what it aims to do, it does incredibly well. Spend your time walking through seemingly never-ending mazes of desperate environments you never feel safe in, and do …"

"Despite the small amount of content at launch, Dreamcore has potential if the remaining levels are of the same quality. I can’t understate how positively huge each level is, and even though they’re not devoid of tedium, they are still …"

"Dreamcore is a very good “walking simulator”. Its proposal transmits a disturbing and overwhelming atmosphere, especially in its first scenario. The exploration is enjoyable and fun, it does not become insubstantial or repetitive. The level design is coherent and is …"

"Dreamcore isn’t a game that’s meant to scare you outright—it’s a game that lingers in your mind long after you turn it off. With its masterful use of liminal spaces, ambient sound design, and non-linear exploration, it creates an existential …"