Worth it for the right player.
At $19.78. It has been as low as $9.61.
- Story and characters: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 20 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 93 player reviews · updated 6 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 50 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Some encounters may become repetitive over extended play sessions, and the pacing of the narrative can occasionally slow as the game shifts focus toward exposition and exploration.
Bygone Dreams features striking visuals that successfully communicate its dream-inspired themes.
Gameplay-wise, I also found that mana and stamina drained too quickly, which made fights feel more like resource management than fun combat.
There’s a lot here that I enjoyed: the soundtrack is beautiful, the character designs are striking, and I liked seeing the variety of gear and upgrades available as I played.
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Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $19.78. The lowest we've tracked is $9.61.
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