D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

 Xbox One
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 25, 2014
    73
    D4 is a silly and frivolous game, but charming in its awkwardness. Part of the charm lies in the fact that it blends the absurd and serious things in equal proportions, so absurd ones look even more grotesque while serious ones suddenly became more meaningful. The selected method of narration with trips in time and space is able to reveal the most non-standard locations, and the author's story can go in an absolutely incredible jungle. [Nov 2014, p.94]
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  2. Gamestyle
    Nov 28, 2014
    70
    Minor issues and short playtime aside, D4 is well worth a look, and one of the few times the “better with Kinect” slogan is appropriate.
  3. games(TM)
    Nov 17, 2014
    70
    The story is not the main draw here. [Issue#154, p.124]
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  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 7, 2014
    70
    D4 has some problems, but it’s absolutely worth a play if you’re after a game unlike anything else on the Xbox One. Bloody crazy, but charming as well.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2014
    70
    It would be a pity if this erratic, wonderfully offbeat adventure ended here. [Dec 2014, p.123]
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  7. Pure Xbox
    Oct 21, 2014
    70
    There are gameplay elements that miss their mark, and the pacing isn't perfect, but it's not enough to kill these dark dreams dead. Someone tell SWERY that we're ready for more.
  8. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 7, 2014
    70
    D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die only features the first season (2 episodes) of the whole story. This is quite short for the price, but the story and the atmosphere are really attractive and catchy so far.
  9. IGN
    Sep 22, 2014
    70
    D4 is an intriguing experience, and brimming with personality. It’s also the most polished game from Access to date, with a genuinely first-rate presentation.
  10. Shacknews
    Sep 22, 2014
    70
    D4 is bizarre. There's no other game out there where you'll find someone playfully tossing a rat in your mouth or strutting around with their lover that also happens to be a mannequin. But underneath all of those quirky story beats is an intriguing mystery, bolstered by a solid use of Kinect.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 21, 2014
    70
    A worthy follow-up to Deadly Premonition, although whether it earns the same classic status will depend largely on the subsequent episodes.
  12. GameSpot
    Sep 19, 2014
    70
    D4 is insanity distilled into adventure-game form, more self-consciously wacky than another Swery game, Deadly Premonition, but more human, too.
  13. Polygon
    Sep 19, 2014
    70
    I love a game that can surprise me, show me something I've never seen, so the chance to experience something completely otherworldly in a game is really difficult to pass up. If you feel the same way, maybe you'll be willing to push through some of the cruft to get to the delightfully weird bits of Swery65's latest.
  14. GameCritics
    Sep 21, 2014
    65
    To be clear, I wasn't expecting a complete game from D4—the episodic model guarantees a certain amount of waiting around on the part of the consumer—but this doesn't even feel like a complete episode.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
23
#23 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#42 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 308 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 206 out of 308
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 308
  3. Negative: 66 out of 308
  1. IsaacWeed
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    This game its awesome, wheter you play it with kinect or gamepad this is a must buy, had a great time playing this game, highly recommended toThis game its awesome, wheter you play it with kinect or gamepad this is a must buy, had a great time playing this game, highly recommended to those looking for a weird, styled game, that's just awesome and fun to play.… Full Review »
  2. capone187
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Here's what I don't get,under 'critic reviews' it say 2 are mixed.How is a 70 a mixed score.Personally I would give it a 90 but 70 is good,notHere's what I don't get,under 'critic reviews' it say 2 are mixed.How is a 70 a mixed score.Personally I would give it a 90 but 70 is good,not mixed.If you don't like Destiny or can't afford D4 is a good filler until the big titles,Forza Horizon 2, Advanced Warfighter and the jam packed November games come out.And D4 is only $15!If you like game in the mechanical style of'Wolf Amongst Us' then you'll enjoy this game.… Full Review »
  3. 1234marcos
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    my absolute favorite game on Xbone.It's unique and unlike any other game u've played,The game has an epic story,interesting characters andmy absolute favorite game on Xbone.It's unique and unlike any other game u've played,The game has an epic story,interesting characters and choices with different outcomes which gives different results in multiple playthroughs… Full Review »
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