Video games are promoters of creative ideas and processes like any other form of art. New ideas invade the market and spoil gamers who let themselves be carried away by imagination and creativity. Among these ideas we find Dreams, sandbox created by Media Molecule which aims to become one of the leading video games / software for developing digital ideas. Let's discover the incredible potential of Dreams in our review!
After years of development and refinement, Dreams is now finally available in exclusive right on PlayStation 4 offering gamers, creatives and artists a tool with exceptional potential. Dreams indeed it cannot properly be called a video game, this definition is too reductive compared to what it can do: free the creativity of each of us with tools that are easy to manage and extraordinarily beautiful to look at.
Dreams review
To guide our first steps in the vast universe of Dreams there will be a funny one sprite that others is not that "the brush" with which we will shape our creations and live those made by other players. One of the available modes will lead us to experience themain adventure currently available created by Media Molecule itself. A small "story mode" lasting a couple of hours entitled "The Dream of Art".
This game in the game immerses us in potential of Dreams through a dream journey into the mind of a failed musician consumed by his anxieties that forced him to leave his band. The jazz player will begin an introspective journey guided by toys and characters from his childhood that will help him overcome his fears, regain self-confidence and defeat the monster of doubt and uncertainty. The story develops on a linear level without significant particularities.
The Dream of Art is actually a simple and effective one showcase who wants to show players what Dreams can do. Everything we see was in fact created using the tools offered by Dreams and the result is incredible. The adventure explores many variations of gameplay, animation, scenery, music and much more. When it feels like you're playing point-and-click, the game turns into a platformer, now into an adventure title, now into a Shoot 'em up and so on.
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Give shape to creativity
But do not get distracted, Il Sogno di Art, represents a crumb in the incredible offer of Dreams: the true capabilities of the title are hidden in the creative mode. Here we will be guided by many Tutorial well made and comprehensive on how to manage all instruments useful for creating your idea. Polygonal modeling tools, character and object animation systems, camera movements, artificial intelligence, decoration tools, music and sound effects management and much, much more. A real Engine at your fingertips large and simplified to really allow anyone to unleash their imagination.
The intricate and complex programming language, which usually characterizes tools of this type, has been translated into an effective and attractive visual language that makes the creation phases easier and more fun. However, despite these tricks, effectively using all the tools available will not be easy at all and will require a lot of training and hundreds of hours to get to perfect a certain project.
Discount
Dreams - PlayStation 4
- An innovative game that allows players to bring their ideas to life thanks to numerous and powerful tools ...
- Multiple game modes such as Story Mode and Dream Shaping.
- Interaction with the large Community of the game to have fun with the creations of others.
Unlimited potential
Not only video games, therefore, but also videos, visual experiences, images, music, virtual works of art and everything that the mind is able to generate. All the actions of the creation phase pass through the sprite that acts as a cursor guided by the sensor of the Joystick (not from the controller). It goes without saying that using dualshock to create works that require the most attention and beyond is a difficult and at times, irritating way. However, these difficulties can be solved by using the PlayStation Move, compatible with Dreams. We will be faced with an interface similar to VR video games, a sort of palette and brush to give vent to our imagination.
Dreams: buy it or not?
However, the extreme versatility of Dreams may not convince a large number of players. The types of users who can be attracted to this "game" can be divided into two categories: those interested in creating content and those interested in interacting with the creation of other users. For each category, Dreams has both strengths and weaknesses that can help you decide whether to buy the game or not:
- Per i content creator - These clearly represent a small niche of users who have the creativity, dedication, patience and time to create ever new and compelling content. As we've seen, the possibilities are virtually endless, so if you're willing and inspired, Dreams is the dream you've been waiting for. To dissuade this type of player, however, there is the enormous amount of hours necessary to master all the tools as well as the absence, at the moment, of a content regulation which could, in the future, allow creators to earn money from their creations
- For gamers - If you prefer to immerse yourself in the action and take advantage of the creations of others, Dreams has a huge library of titles and visual experiences for you to try. Thanks to the long Early Access refinement phase, you will have plenty of games to try, save and evaluate. Among these there is also the aforementioned main adventure which, however, cannot be considered the backbone of the game. Unfortunately, the difficulties that content creators can encounter also affect players who may be faced with incomplete or poorly made projects.
Dreams Review: conclusion
Dreams certainly represents a particular experience that introduces on the market a new revolutionary way of making video games. The versatility of the title adapts to any type of player who has the will and the imagination to start shaping and playing the next masterpiece.
Dreams
Pro 
- The ultimate sandbox
- Interesting story mode
- Potentially infinite
Cons 
- It takes a lot of practice
- Very complicated joystick controls
