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Dreamscapes: The Sandman - Premium Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Playing as a volunteer, offered to help the mad professor, you'll come to a bad dream of comatose girl Laura. Find Laura got lost in the world of dreams. Dispel girl’s nightmares. Collect the stolen and destroyed Dream catcher, defeat the Sandman and help Laura to wake up in the real world.

What works

  • Engaging story and atmosphere
  • Varied and enjoyable puzzles
  • Beautiful and detailed artwork
  • Unique hint system
  • Bonus content and collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Technical issues and crashes reported
  • Poor voice acting and lip sync
  • Lack of traditional hidden object scenes
  • No steam achievements or multiplayer

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Last update: 22/08/2026