Have you ever felt trapped in a dream that feels so real, yet surreal at the same time? As I Began to Dream, a stunning debut game from developer Strayflux, takes us right into that feeling. This isn’t just your average 2D platformer, it’s a poetic journey that invites us to manipulate the world to heal trauma. A premise that immediately strikes a chord.
Emotional Journey Through Trauma
In this game, we follow the story of Lily, a little girl who finds herself trapped in a dream world. However, this dream world is not a typical beautiful place, but rather a reflection of her past trauma and sadness. Fortunately, Lily is not alone. She is accompanied by a loyal flying turtle named Flippy. Together, they must navigate various unique dream worlds to find their way home and peace.
Not Just Jumping, But Spinning the World!
This is the main appeal of As I Began to Dream. Forget standard platformer gameplay that relies solely on precision jumps. Instead, this game gives us the incredible power to manipulate the environment. You can literally swap, rotate, and move parts of the level. As a result, dead ends can become new paths simply by rotating the world, creating fresh puzzle mechanics that really challenge your brain.
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Wrapped in Atmospheric Visuals and Audio
Strayflux seems to be serious about building atmosphere. Not only does it offer smart gameplay, but the game also treats the eyes to beautiful, richly detailed hand-drawn visuals. Additionally, Lily’s melancholic adventure is accompanied by an original, soothing soundtrack featuring over 20 tracks ready to immerse us in its world. This is a highly promising audio visual package.
Must be added to Wishlist
This is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated indie games. Although the game is scheduled for full release on November 19, 2025, we don’t have to wait that long to get a taste of it. The good news is that Strayflux has released a Demo (Pre-release Demo) that you can download for free right now on Steam and Itch.io. In conclusion, if you’re looking for a poetic puzzle platformer with a rich story and unique mechanics, this is a game that should definitely be on your wishlist. Don’t hesitate to try the demo!
