Dreamkiller PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2009
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Metascore
47 out of 100

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User Score
5.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dreamkiller takes gamers inside the world of dark and twisted nightmares. Gamers take on the role of Alice Drake, a psychologist with the extraordinary ability to enter the minds of her patients and combat the ravenous foes haunting their dreams. Utilizing a host of fantastic weapons and her own special abilities, Alice confronts our common demons only to discover an even deeper menace reigns within. The ultimate showdown becomes inevitable between that which would torment and she who will protect, and only one force will prevail amidst a variety of dreamscapes as varied and bizarre as the human mind itself. The world of dreams and nightmares allows for each level to be a completely different environment with different sets of enemies. In each dream world players can enter a secondary level of the subconscious - a world within a world - and encounter new enemies, weapons and power-ups. Players can use Alice’s teleportation powers to quickly zoom around rooms to dodge enemies and achieve a tactical advantage over enemies. Alice's weapons are massive and fierce, each featuring two unique attacks and outlandish ammunition including lightning bolts, lasers, sticky grenades and even "Happy Thoughts." [Aspyr]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. Multiplayer.it
    70
    Dreamkiller amuses for the time that lasts, about 8 hours. It is sold at budget price.
  2. Digital Chumps
    60
    It's fun, but the fun is short lived. Dreamkiller is a copy-cat game that tries to emulate Serious Sam but places Sam in a cube.
  3. GameStar
    54
    Good ideas, mediocre implementation. There's a lot of blood, a solid story and well done cut-scenes. Dreamkiller tries to be different, but in the end it's just short-lived fun for players who enjoy games like Painkiller.
  4. Absolute Games
    49
    Try as they might, none can’t clear the bar that was set by Painkiller. Left to its own devices, without People Can Fly’s support, Mindware Studios created but a pale imitation. Some people can’t fly, indeed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 10 out of 22
  1. slmrcs
    9
    This is a fun game. If you just want to shoot things, and not have to read a 100+ page manual then this is a game for you. If you don't want to spend 30 minutes going through story, and figuring out controls, then this is a good game. It has good actin, it's fun, it won't demand 100 hours of game play. I don't think the negative review are fair, it's more about this not being what people want. If you want a stealth game and open environments and all that, then this isn't your game. But if you don't have (or want to put in) countless hours map exploring, and just want more "old school" action, then is a great game. It's really that simple.… Expand
  2. eyEZix
    8
    I am a long time fan of Duke Nukem and Doom as well as other classic games and while this is no Doom i will say it is a classic in my book. Any game that is fun to play and has a semi interesting story is awesome in my opinion. Dreamkillers' story if fun and imaginative with an immersive atmosphere and ever changing surroundings. I feel i can't go without mentioning Painkiller and if your ever in the mood for a lighter version then Dreamkiller is for you. I don't understand the amount of negative reviews on this one, but i guess if i only limited myself to ten minutes of playtime i might have misjudged a whole crap load of games. Wow talk about missing out.. Power to the Player people!… Expand
  3. Spawnah
    7
    This game got some pretty bad reviews, but personally I enjoyed it all the way though. Every weapon in this game is awesome and fun to shoot (exactly what an FPS should be like (My personal favorite is the Sunbeam which shoots sunshine and happiness.)) Some of the levels are fun and quite imaginative. The game has a brilliant premise too, but doesn't always take advantage of this, there are moments where you're bored of killing all the monsters and just want to move on with the story. I enjoyed the game, but looking back, near unlimited potential is wasted on repetitive gameplay.… Expand
  4. ArielH
    2
    Its like Painkiller, but you only have 2 guns at any time. That kind of just made me stop playing after 10 minutes.

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