I've been sat here for about ten minutes trying to think of what to say about Yume Nikki. I knew I wanted to write about it, but I wasn't really sure how. Normally I would write my thoughts on the quality of the different aspects of the game, and how each area interweaved to create the final product.

But for this game, reviewing it like that doesn't feel right. I could ramble on and on about how the immersive, surreal worlds you explore cleverly challenge the player to interpret the game in their own way. How the masterful presentation lures you in even when the core gameplay isn't that strong.

But I don't need to do that. If you're reading this you probably already know. Instead I'll just tell you to play it. Wander throughout the worlds and see what you make of it. Because this game is exactly what it tells you it is. It's like a dream.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2022


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