A quest to make a good review. Let us....oh wait we have one. I will go over the game in a pro/ con style for Dream Tale and finish things off with my conclusion.
Pro:
Simple makes for fun. The gameplay style is a simple platformer focused around the use of these power orbs that grant the player the ability to glide, rocket up, or slowly ascend up. Its basic at its core but that is what makes it fun. Nothing too complicated just good old platforming.
Great story. The story is nothing too note worthy but i enjoyed the story that was there. The amazing part is to actually complete the story you must collect the keys to open the last level and finishing the last level grants the resolution of the story. Mind you these TVs found throughout the levels do spit out some hints to the story it is very welcomed.
Whats that glorious sound i hear in the game...music? Yes the music like the story isnt overly amazing but I did enjoy the music that was presented in each level. I want to say the game had enough music to count on one had but it is fine. The music help produce mood in the game, a sad or lost feeling can be infered though the music which ties in with the girl's journey to find her dog that went missing. It also doesn't help that you see messages like BFF on one of the TV with this music.
Collectables to collect. The game has a few simple collectables to find. Theres the puzzle and the keys. Keys are used to open the final level while the puzzle.... i am not sure what it is there for but it forms a nice picture. These items are in some well hidden areas so exploration is your friend. Also do not die when you find a collectable since if you die, the item will be removed from your inventory and you will need to back track to pick it up again.
Short game for cheap price. The game is short and can be fully completed in maybe 2hrs. Why is this a positive? It is because the game is cheap and it only gets cheaper on sale. Its only $5 so i say that is a good enough price for what you get.
Challenge but not super meat boy levels. The game isnt so simple to the point that it give you the win so easily. Later levels provide a nice challenge so enjoy the simple jumping over enemies and little bottomless pits while you can. You will soon need to dodge enemies while flying through the air with limited special power.
Con:
Really can not think of a negative for the game.
Conclusion:
This game was really cheap when i got it and i certainly got my money's worth. The story, music, gameplay, all of it was a nice experience. Sure it is not sonic or mario levels of good but it doesnt need to be. All you need is a good idea and provoke a mood by the player then boom you have an interesting experience. The game went for the sad mood and it did it well with subtle story points combined with music. I really wanted to see another version of this game. Maybe include achievements with another version. Finishing the game left me wanting more but not in a bad way like some people think it means the experience wasnt good enought. What i want is more because it was so good, i had my full enjoyment with the game and I would love to see more of it. Besides if I didnt like the game then why would i recommend it?
