man what can I say about this game. the first time I played it I didnt get past Port Haven, the story wasnt gripping me and I got a bit confused on where to progress and stopped. now on this second attempt I got drawn into the mystery of the two worlds and the truth behind them a lot more. all the reveals were interesting and well-developed. every little quest required for progression was cute and the contrast of going to the same city in the dream world and then the real world was always fascinating. as a huge DQM fan I was also a big fan of playing with Milly and Terry. I was also pleasantly surprised that we got to explore the world underwater, I was fully expecting to just get the inevitable flying method to get to places we otherwise hadnt been able to reach yet. overall, I absolutely loved this game, I cant recommend it enough.

one word of warning for any fools like me out there, after you beat Murdaw in the real world, go talk to Madame Luca who will teach you a spell to go between worlds, I spent the entire game going to whatever well was nearby thinking "man i wish there was an easier way to do this" please dont be like me