Dreamo

This story-puzzler from Hypnotic Ants is many things: a beautiful, low-poly portal into the mind, satisfying gear-based puzzles that feel good to solve. But throughout the game, things feel just too disjointed, and that's what ultimately holds DREAMO back.

Going back quite some time the FPS puzzle adventure has seen a variety of takes over the years...

Dreamo is a narrative-driven puzzle game where Jack Winslow, trapped in an artificial coma, must unlock repressed memories by solving intricate cube-based puzzles. Each cube contains a single type of challenge: transmitting power from one gear to another using limited tools, all while manipulating the cube in 3D space. As the puzzles grow more complex—with elements like gravity, lasers, and moving components—the game demands sharp spatial reasoning. Beyond its smart mechanics, Dreamo also offers a thoughtful exploration of the subconscious, gradually revealing Jack’s personal traumas. It’s a polished indie title that does a few things very well, making it both intellectually rewarding and emotionally engaging.

DREAMO is a good puzzle game. It has limited duration and resources, but what it has it handles very well. It is a game with a deep and complicated story, based on different and well thought out puzzles. If they had set their sights higher perhaps the game would have been better, but there is a good place to start.