Like Dreamer

[NeoStrayCat]

Play-Asia has updated the release date for the physical collection: December 2023.

Rather, actually, 12/15/23. Just also got my physical copy too, mentions "Ver 1.0.0 package" when you start either game.

New fan here. Bought this in the current sale and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I'm enjoying it.

Yeah, its kinda fun, balanced for both beginners and experts.

[BulletMagnet]

Seems a boss rush offshoot is in the works, and a demo is available.

[clippa]

It's a redo of the free version from 2019 which you can get here - https://www.freem.ne.jp/win/game/20058

[PC Engine Fan X!]

The REDNEG All Stars Swing-by Edition demo on Steam runs at arcade-spec 60fps framerate on a Steam Deck -- no Proton loader is necessary nor is it required to run the demo either.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[Some-Mist]

Like dreamer (the original release) is actually a lot of fun but I still need to up the difficulty

I went through all stages on maniac and one shot them, did the trial mode maniac and expert and 1CC’d both on the first try, that put nightmare mode up on the select screen but it’s locked. I gotta figure out how to unlock it and then I might turn on suicide bullets

edit: alright, so finally, all world tour + expert mode + counter on felt real nice. it was the first time I felt really challenged and I only made it to stage 6 on my first try. kinda annoyed by having to unlock everything

[guigui]

I bought Cosmo Dreamer because sale, nice gameplay for sure.
Though I noticed it does not offer Tate display option (unless I missed it ?).

Does Like Dreamer have Tate display option ?

[PC Engine Fan X!]

I bought Cosmo Dreamer because sale, nice gameplay for sure.
Though I noticed it does not offer Tate display option (unless I missed it ?).

Does Like Dreamer have Tate display option ?

Both Cosmo Dreamer and Like Dreamer don't have tate option period. It'd be nice if they did though.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[guigui]

I feared so, thanks for the reply.

[BulletMagnet]

Seems this dev has a new side-scroller on the way, and there's a Steam demo to try - appears to be an emphasis on destroying stuff quickly and up close for scoring, plus optional permanent upgrades for newbies. Same questionable anatomy as you'd expect, but as a sucker for cute-em-ups I enjoyed the demo, it has a bit of a Neko Navy vibe going.

[Faith]

Same questionable anatomy as you'd expect, but as a sucker for cute-em-ups I enjoyed the demo

Actually, the one thing I can really tell when I played Like Dreamer... is that the dev/artist must have had so much fun designing/making the game.

It is so playful and happy with its colors and characters and overall vibe.

I will always be amazed that they use stock music too, because the music is such a pure match for the game.

Clearly they made sure to design pacing and graphics around the music too; Like Dreamer is truly a super beautiful work of art.

I wonder for this new game, how the gameplay will be.

Because for Like Dreamer, below the pastel colors and cute characters, is a very serious and hardcore arcade STG with very heavy Cave influences and fluent execution.

Also, I really love the character animations and their expressions, they have so much life!~

[Danmaku Dussault]

really just solid shooting and sharp gameplay. the art is maybe a bit under baked but at least it’s consistent and what would an indie STG be if it wasn’t a little horny (??? this seems to be a rule but it makes you investigate) the secret “battleship” style full stage boss a la mushi stage 3 is still eluding me. a really solid game! looking forward to that new fox game.

[Faith]

really just solid shooting and sharp gameplay. the art is maybe a bit under baked but at least it’s consistent and what would an indie STG be if it wasn’t a little horny (??? this seems to be a rule but it makes you investigate) the secret “battleship” style full stage boss a la mushi stage 3 is still eluding me. a really solid game! looking forward to that new fox game.

Ahh... I was going to ask what on earth is making you think anything in Like Dreamer is similar to Mushi Stage 3 @_@"...

You mean the Extra Stage?

Haha yes I guess I can see some similarities, very fun stage!~

I remember when I reached the boss and the HP bar appeared and I saw how many phases the boss had I almost fainted straight away. Almost 20 hearts?

Very fun!~