D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

1. flashmozzg

   Jun 27, 2015

   10

   This was a blast. In the best tradition of SWERY. It gives much more refined feel of mystery and craziness than Deadly Premonition (anotherThis was a blast. In the best tradition of SWERY. It gives much more refined feel of mystery and craziness than Deadly Premonition (another SWERY game) and at the same time - this is almost perfect port. Don't believe somewhat high minimum requirements. Try the free available demo and see for yourself. Most modern notebooks can run it!
   The only "bad" thing I can say about this game is that it's too short (only 1st season consisting of 2 eps released right now and it ends on cliffhanger). But it's more about sales the game had/will have.… Expand

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2. punishing

   Jan 1, 2016

   9

   D4 is a strange adventure game about a detective, David Young, who has lost some of his memories and is trying to uncover the mystery of hisD4 is a strange adventure game about a detective, David Young, who has lost some of his memories and is trying to uncover the mystery of his past using his new found power to travel through time and place using mementos. Through his journey he meets some of the most eccentric characters imaginable and must interact with them to uncover clues. The interface is point and click with various action sequences mixed in each of the 2 episodes. The game can be played entirely with the mouse which is great because you need a free arm to constantly wail in the air as things get more and more bizarre.
   
   Pros:
   Amazing and memorable characters.
   Interesting story and setting that kept me immersed.
   Action sequences have style and add well to the mix.
   Interface is stylish and simple.
   Music fits the mood and it's really good.
   Vision system to help uncover clues.
   
   Cons:
   Only 2 episodes in Season 1, but they are both fantastic.
   If you're familiar with adventure games, you won't find a challenge here.
   It is a linear story.
   
   I was really surprised by this game, the story, setting, characters, mood, and style are all amazing. I had far more fun with this game than the Tell Tale games. I'm strongly looking forward to a Season 2.… Expand

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4. grenouille

   Jun 25, 2015

   8

   To start with a side note, the whole time I played this game I kept remembering a novel I read in high school called The Wind-Up BirdTo start with a side note, the whole time I played this game I kept remembering a novel I read in high school called The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle so for those familiar with that novel this game feels like that but less sexual and in game form.
   
   Otherwise, take Swery's distinct style and mash it together with a Tellale game and this is what you get. I thought some of the unconventional pieces of the game worked really well in shaking up the traditional adventure game format. Your character can switch between a past scenario and the present, meaning that for some of the optional side quests you will need to use objects found in the present to solve the mystery in the past. While navigating the world, you use up action points which are refilled by eating food. I thought this system worked well since it incentivizes exploration because you'd want to find the food to be able to use more action points to be able to explore more.
   
   Tonally the game has some set themes that it likes to throw in the player's face at every opportunity. Hockey, food, anthropomorphism, and plane tech are regular themes that constantly appear throughout these two episodes. The eerie strangeness may be off-putting for many the way more surreal works can be.
   
   Unfortunately, there is no real plot resolution and the second/last episode released ends on a cliffhanger at the height of the story's conflict so buyer beware if Swery does not get funding for a third+episodes. Nonetheless, I would recommend this for those who like Swery/telltale games even if the story never gets resolved since it does some interesting things on the way there.… Expand

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5. alllifeinfate

   Sep 6, 2015

   7

   "Be ready to have a dose of Japanese eccentricity on the supernatural detective genre sets in Brooklyn... the gameplay certainly as bizarre as"Be ready to have a dose of Japanese eccentricity on the supernatural detective genre sets in Brooklyn... the gameplay certainly as bizarre as the setting as much as the characters themselves."
   + Stylistic and sometimes beautiful cel-shaded graphics but showing its limitations, mirroring the game's broad entertaining subjects that are far from perfect under scrutiny
   +/- Unorthodox or rather really particularly unique Japanese take on the game's genre and detective tropes that need a particular mindset to go through, with out-of-this-world characters with quirks that are borderline obnoxious
   +/- Almost perfect conversion of the original gameplay but less hands-on story-wise but more on on-screen display interaction and quick time events… Expand

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6. Billy90

   Oct 21, 2016

   7

   Nice exciting story and has everything in it; Romance, Action, Comedy....etc
   
   Hope we can see Season Two soon.Nice exciting story and has everything in it; Romance, Action, Comedy....etc
   
   Hope we can see Season Two soon. .… Expand

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7. adff500

   Jun 24, 2015

   6

   + + + Pros + + +
   1. Crazy characters and story.
   2. Good music and voice acting,decent graphics style. - - - Cons - - - 1. Very short+ + + Pros + + +
   1. Crazy characters and story.
   2. Good music and voice acting,decent graphics style.
   
   - - - Cons - - -
   1. Very short (prolog + 2 episodes).
   2. No free movement (same as in pre-rendered adventure games Myst and Lost Eden).
   
   If you like interactive movies/quick-time events adventures like Tales from Borderlands, Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead,you might enjoy this as well. Just prepare yourself,this season ends with cliffhanger.… Expand

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8. Dariya

   Jul 1, 2021

   5

   Summary:
   Funny, yet unfinished game. Unfortunately, it is not for my taste.

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