Mata Yume no Naka de

About

Mata Yume no Naka de is a puzzle adventure game from developer Nuu that casts you as Doremy, a guardian of dream realms. After receiving a distress call from a friend, you navigate surreal dreamscapes filled with environmental puzzles and hidden dangers. The gameplay blends platforming with logic-based challenges that require careful observation and timing. Each level represents a distinct dream, demanding you adapt to shifting rules and visual quirks to progress. The game stands out for its quirky art style and tight level design which rewards precision over power. While short by modern standards at around four hours, its focused puzzles and atmospheric settings have earned praise from niche audiences. Released in late 2018 for PC, it remains a cult favorite among Touhou Project enthusiasts for its creative use of the franchise's lore. Simple controls and minimal text make it accessible despite its abstract themes.

Storyline

Doremy, the ruler of dreams, who monitors and keeps order in the dream world. Just as she was about to head out to patrol the dream world as usual, she received an SOS message from her friend Sagume Kishin. In order to rescue her immediately, Doremy throws herself into each dream world created by people.