Dreaming Canvas

Dreaming Canvas is small but, within its limits, it almost manages to deliver some measure of a satisfying experience. For all its weak points, at least it has what it takes to stand apart on the eShop. Not as a game, mind you, but as a walking simulator with an artfulness, and easygoing tranquility. At $4.99 it's reasonably priced, but only if you're into moderately unique experiences that feel underdeveloped.

With simplistic systems, a run time of less than an hour and sections that feel unfinished, Dreaming Canvas is a relaxing yet shallow experience. There’s virtually no replayability with you being able to see everything this game has to offer, warts and all, in a single sitting. It’s environments are gorgeous at first glance but a lack of content means this game becomes bland and uninspired very quickly and it’s aim to inspire creativity falls flat.

Intended as a casual and newbie-friendly title, whether you're young or just not a veteran gamer, Dreaming Canvas lets you walk through several environments and take in their pretty wonderfully soothing atmosphere...