YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-
Last updated: 2025-10-15
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- Successful reimagining with captivating atmosphere and visuals
- Engaging gameplay and exploration with excellent soundtrack
- Shift to puzzle-platformer gameplay with modernized visuals
- Generic horror elements and linear, restrictive gameplay
- Deviates significantly from the original's essence
- Technical issues, clunky controls, and short content
Emotions
Disappointment26%Frustration20%Satisfaction17%Enjoyment7%Appreciation5%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 212
- Helpful reviews
- 75%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 21%
- Protest reviews
- 4%
- 50%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 50%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 464
- Negative points
- 742
- Gameplay points
- 332
- Perf. points
- 21
- Rec. points
- 186
- Misc points
- 176
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Successful Reimagining & Remake
| The game is widely appreciated as a thoughtful and well-executed re-imagining or remake of the original Yume Nikki. It successfully translates the core essence, characters, and atmosphere into a modern 3D format, offering a fresh yet nostalgic experience for both new players and long-time fans. | 57% |
Captivating Atmosphere & Visuals
| Players highly praise the game's atmosphere, describing it as mysterious, melancholic, bizarre, and eerie. The 3D graphics, surreal landscapes, and unique art style effectively enhance the dreamlike and horror elements, creating a visually striking experience that often surpasses the original. | 45% |
Engaging Gameplay & Exploration
| The shift to a more 'gamified' approach with puzzle-platforming and exploration elements is generally well-received. Players find the new gameplay mechanics, puzzles, and objectives interesting and enjoyable, making the game more accessible and providing a sense of progression. | 40% |
Excellent Soundtrack & Sound Design
| The game's music and sound design are consistently highlighted as outstanding. The soundtrack, a mix of re-done original tracks and new compositions, effectively builds tension, enhances the bizarre atmosphere, and is considered a significant improvement over the original. | 36% |
Good Value & Accessibility
| The game is considered a good entry point for horror games and is well-priced for the experience it offers. Its easier gameplay and more linear structure make it accessible to newcomers who might have found the original too vast or demanding. | 7% |
Madotsuki's Enhanced Narrative
| The game provides a more polished narrative for Madotsuki, offering insights into her personality through cutscenes and a diary that illustrates her adventures. This makes her feel more like a character and less just a player's vehicle, with an emotional payoff for her story. | 6% |
Satisfying Endings & Replayability
| Players appreciate the more concrete and satisfying endings, with multiple conclusions available. The game's overall experience is positive enough that some players express a desire to replay it in the future. | 5% |
Improved Player Experience Post-Updates
| Significant quality-of-life improvements and additional content released in updates have greatly enhanced the game. These updates addressed initial criticisms, polished early-game areas, and made the overall experience more enjoyable and almost flawless for players. | 5% |
Appreciated Collectibles & Art
| The inclusion of collectibles and concept art, particularly within Madotsuki's diary, is a nice touch that adds to the game's appeal. Character designs are also noted as being great. | 3% |