Not expecting -- only hoping. I had a good inclination of what this would turn out to be from its initial reveal / leak, but I wanted to be wrong.I think anyone expecting this to be "The RPG Maker title, but in 3D" are setting themselves up for disappointment, really.
One point I think Yume Nikki will always have going for it is that it was from 2004 (and final update in 2005). Back then there wasn't really any game like it nor were walking simulators really a tjing, it was very different than anything at the time (though I'm still convinced it was inspired by LSD: Dream Emulator). I guess I just can't really view it as a "glorified walking simulator" when it predates walking simulators, and the design of Yume Nikki has been highly influential.Considering the original was a glorified walking simulator, with non-linear exploration and with the only objective of collecting all the effects and enjoying the ride (and eventually go reading fan theories™ on uboachan), this one will really feel different. Good thing the purists always will have the original to explore and create as many fan theories™ as they want.
For trying to give some kind of focus, I'll applaud these developers. Even if the ending result wasn't as polished as it could be...
The game is getting a big update with lots of new areas. Looks like they're focusing on recreating some areas from the original. I'm definitely interested and I'm in for a replay when it comes out.
Definitely. It's a very pleasant surprise, and one I wholeheartedly support. I liked the new game but it was very much a different experience from YN, and it looks like they're trying to more closely bridge the two with this update.I'm really happy they are sticking with fixing, improving and developing the game further. My respects to the team.
YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- Ver. 2.0 Features
- Added several new areas to the game.
- Added new concept art.
- Added some new effects.
- Mini games now save high scores when quitting.
- Added audio for when the girl in the school disappears.
- Added some missing effects to the mall.
- Added an option to adjust the brightness of the game.
- Improved performance of the eyeball wave.
- Added some more secrets.
- Improved AI of NPC that chases you.