![]() Yume Nikki: Dream Diary (which is redundant, since Yume Nikki literally translates to dream diary) is the story of Madotsuki, one of Japan’s infamous hikkikomori (modern recluses) who refuses to leave her one room apartment. However, it needs to be stated that Yume Nikki: Dream Diary, has serious legs, and should not be overlooked, not for one, insane second. Oh, and Yume Nikki was free, which probably grated against people being asked to pay for an updated version more than anything. It was incredibly expansive, did a huge amount of storytelling while saying nothing, proved that 2D games still had importance and, moreover, that games as art were a valid and serious argument. Hell, if it hadn’t been for Kikiyama releasing this title close to twenty years ago, Lisa the First would have never been made, and then I wouldn’t have been able to hate my life while playing Lisa years later (still hoping that LoveBrad puts Lisa on the Switch, by the by). The original Yume Nikki is the quintessential indie game that was a massive inspiration and signal to some of the great developers of our time. To some degree, I can understand, especially when you look at the legacy. There are a certain number of fans who had essentially cursed this game before it even came out. ![]()
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