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Contrast
ContrastShift between 3D dreams and 2D shadows to solve surreal puzzles.
Dreaming Sarah
Dreaming SarahExplore a coma child's dreamscape to solve puzzles and awaken her.
Overview
Description

The game blends narrative storytelling with innovative mechanics, letting you manipulate light sources to stretch, enlarge, or contract the shadow world and solve intricate puzzles. Its atmospheric soundtrack and striking visual contrast create an immersive experience that rewards curiosity and clever thinking.

Dreaming Sarah is an atmospheric adventure where you wander through the surreal dream world of a young girl in a deep coma. Collect items, gain abilities, and interact with strange inhabitants to piece together the mystery of her condition. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden memories, and use your newfound powers to guide Sarah back to consciousness. The game blends platforming, horror, and fantasy elements into a single-player narrative experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of story-driven puzzle platformers
Fans of narrative puzzle-adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2013-11-15
2015-03-12
Specifications
developer
Compulsion Games
Anthony Septim, Asteristic Game Studio
publisher
Focus Entertainment
Ratalaika Games, Eastasiasoft, Asteristic Game Studio
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 7, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
57/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative 2D/3D switching mechanic
  • Strong atmospheric art and music
  • Engaging narrative tied to puzzles
  • Well‑designed single‑player experience
  • Deep, emotionally resonant story
  • Creative puzzle design
  • Beautiful, dreamlike art direction
  • Wide platform availability
Cons
  • Some puzzles can feel obtuse
  • Occasional camera issues in 3D sections
  • Limited replay value after story completion
  • Short overall length
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Limited replayability after completion
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