Niko: Through The Dream
Studio Paint · 2015 · Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Minimalist, Puzzle Platformer
PC
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About Niko: Through The Dream
"Niko: Through The Dream®" is a minimalist adventure accompanying Niko in her return to her world. We will travel through different islands, each of them being the oneiric representation of an important event of her past. Happiness, solitude or fear melted with hidden riddles, you will face up dangers and traps and, with Niko, you will confront them with determination, ability and logic.
Playability intends to be direct and varied. Each island has a setting and mechanic of its own. Puzzles, riddles, platforms, stealth and exploration are the ingredients of the adventure. Prepare to start a journey which you’ll never know what hides ahead. A journey whose paths must be wisely chosen.
Challenges you must face are based on different colors, shapes and sounds. Sometimes you can notice how game mechanics intertwined, being necessary to pay full attention if you want to advance in Niko’s journey.
Music will evolve along with Niko, from happy and vivid melodies to sad and dark ones, the same way as the journey does. Music and sounds are key elements to stimulate both imagination and mood of the player. Don’t just play, feel the adventure as yours.
The narrative develops as symbols and little tales deep within the scenario. We must explore it by ourselves to discover every detail of this fascinating adventure, fathoming the mysteries of Niko’s tale.
"Niko: Through The Dream®", a place where reality and fiction fusion to show our true soul. Dare to dream.
Playability intends to be direct and varied. Each island has a setting and mechanic of its own. Puzzles, riddles, platforms, stealth and exploration are the ingredients of the adventure. Prepare to start a journey which you’ll never know what hides ahead. A journey whose paths must be wisely chosen.
Challenges you must face are based on different colors, shapes and sounds. Sometimes you can notice how game mechanics intertwined, being necessary to pay full attention if you want to advance in Niko’s journey.
Music will evolve along with Niko, from happy and vivid melodies to sad and dark ones, the same way as the journey does. Music and sounds are key elements to stimulate both imagination and mood of the player. Don’t just play, feel the adventure as yours.
The narrative develops as symbols and little tales deep within the scenario. We must explore it by ourselves to discover every detail of this fascinating adventure, fathoming the mysteries of Niko’s tale.
"Niko: Through The Dream®", a place where reality and fiction fusion to show our true soul. Dare to dream.
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What Steam players say
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good visuals and good concepts but the game is broken and there are no savegame so you end up resetting long levels. I won't even bother writing a proper review: this game made me hate it, even though I wanted to like it so bad. Halfway through I ALT+F4 and used SAM to unlock the remaining achievements. Will never touch it again unless it receives a quality of life update that allows you to save the game whenever you want, and have multiple save games, or chapter select.6 found this helpful
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[h3] 🇬🇧 🎮 Game Review: Niko: Through The Dream [/h3] [code] [quote=Wendrex] Developer: Studio Paint Type: 🌟 Positive / Reflective / Artistic Title: A Dream You Don’t Want to Wake Up From 🌌 1. A journey through dreams and emotions Niko: Through The Dream is one of those games that stays with you long after you finish it. It’s more than a puzzle — it’s a poetic journey through memory, emotion, and minimalist beauty. From the very beginning, it invites you to lose yourself in a dreamlike world where every environment tells a silent story. 🧩 2. Engaging and intuitive gameplay The heart of Niko lies in its simplicity. You explore serene, white landscapes, solving puzzles that blend logic with meaning. Each challenge feels like a piece of a greater whole — a quiet reflection on loss, hope, and self-discovery. There’s no combat, no rush — just you, your thoughts, and a dream to unravel. 🎨 3. Art, sound, and immersion Visually, the game is stunning in its minimalism. The use of color and light creates striking contrasts, enhancing the sense of purity and introspection. The soundtrack is a masterpiece on its own — soft, melancholic, and deeply emotional, perfectly accompanyin…1 found this helpful
Game suits me perfectly - love puzzles, love atmosphere, love art. Played long ago and still replaing from time to time. Definitely can recommend to try.
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One of the best artistic games I've ever seen. Love to see more from this studio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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