# Dream Machine : The Game — user reviews > 183 indexed App Store user reviews of Dream Machine by GameDigits Ltd, rated 3.90/5 from 48 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-machine-the-game/id1059401746/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-machine-the-game/id1059401746.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 28 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Dream Machine? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics - 🧩 Creative and well-designed puzzle levels - 🎮 Challenging gameplay that tests thinking - 🎵 Great music and audio design - 💰 Good value for money (low price, no IAP) - 🤖 Charming robot character - 🎯 Unique Escher-like isometric puzzle style - ⏱️ Significant playtime and replayability - 🏆 Satisfying completion rewards **Cons** - 🎮 Clunky and imprecise controls - 😤 Frustrating difficulty spikes - ⚙️ Overly sensitive rotational wheel/gear controls - 😰 Stressful gameplay (not relaxing like Monument Valley) - 🔄 Must restart entire level on failure - ⚡ Requires fast reflexes and dexterity - 🤏 Small control elements hard to manipulate - 😞 Lacks emotional connection/heart - 🎭 Too similar to Monument Valley (derivative feel) - ⚠️ Violent/destructive robot destruction theme - 📱 Poor performance on smaller screens (iPhone) - 🎨 Gray/dull color scheme feels sad **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes/crashes at Level 13 - Robot gets stuck in corners (Level 17) - Robot changes direction randomly - Robot walks slowly on own after tap-hold - Game restarts level infinitely instead of progressing - Robot control unresponsive at certain angles - 3D Touch sensitivity issues on iPhone 6s - Glitches in Chapter 2 Part 5 and Chapter 4 - Save game functionality unclear **Most requested features** - Level skip or bypass option - Ability to select and replay individual levels - Larger control wheel for better precision - More levels and chapters - Less violent/destructive gameplay option - Warmer, more vibrant color scheme - Better save game functionality clarity - Game Center and social integration - Improved UI design consistency - Accessibility options for arthritis/dexterity issues ## Newest reviews (15 of 183) ### 4/5 — Please FIX THE CONTROLS! *2026-01-04, version 1.43* Where Monument Valley has a smooth use of controls, this is clunky and it makes for frustrating play especially as the difficulty increases and movements need to be accurate. This would be a 5 star game. ### 3/5 — Stressant *2022-11-03* Ressemble très fort à Monument Valley, mais en mode stressant : des pièges et des vies qui se perdent. Du coup, les niveaux demandent à être recommencés encore et encore jusqu'à avoir compris ou avoir réussi à franchir les obstacles. Il y a moins de place pour une réflexion sereine, il faut jouer de vitesse. ### 4/5 — Arrrgh! *2022-02-15, version 1.43* THE INFALLIBLE SOLDIER! It’s been three evenings on the run trying to get past this level. I don’t give up easily but this is defeating me. Starting to dislike this now ☹️☹️ ### 2/5 — No sound *2021-06-12, version 1.43* The game has no sound. ### 2/5 — Very pretty but frustrating *2021-05-10, version 1.43* I got stuck on the Infallible Soldier level which requires an ability to manipulate the fiddly rotational controller precisely and with lightning speed. No option to skip the level, so game over for me unfortunately. ### 2/5 — Gets stuck *2021-02-08, version 1.43* The game gets stuck at a level and repeats over and over. You cannot progress through to the next level. Otherwise it outdated have been an interesting game. I have had no success contacting th edevloper. ### 4/5 — Interface *2021-02-02, version 1.43* The game is awesome, but the interface and controls leave much to be desired. Some of the levels are difficult because the control over the robot and other elements are not super refined ### 2/5 — Frustrating *2021-01-03, version 1.43* There is little pleasure in constant frustration with no way to opt out of a level and play another. ### 2/5 — Fiddly *2020-09-21, version 1.43* While I like the visuals, it’s really fiddly to control, lacks subtlety and is ultimately very frustrating. Not at all like the uplifting Monument Valley. ### 3/5 — Tedious and destructive *2020-09-10, version 1.43* Good puzzle design and graphics. But lacks heart, with relentless machines smashing g the robot character. Nothing to care about and no rewards. And there’s no way to go back and choose a level to repeat! ### 2/5 — I was enjoying it until.... *2020-09-04, version 1.43* A great game until you get to level 13... the it refuses to go on. The game restarts level 13 eternally.... Guys it’s must be a simple fix.... ### 3/5 — Es geht so.... *2020-05-29* Ich hatte mir erhofft, dass es sich hierbei um eine Variante von Monument handeln würde. Das ist leider überhaupt nicht der Fall, denn dieses Spiel hat nichts von der Ruhe, die man vom Klassiker her kennt. ### 5/5 — Really enjoyed this game. *2020-04-15, version 1.43* Really enjoyed the game, at times quite frustrating due to the complexity of some levels. Levels 15 & 20 were challenging for me but the satisfaction of completion was great. Good amount of game play, well worth it. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-03-22, version 1.43* The graphs, the music, the sounds, the concept...everything is outstanding. ### 4/5 — Addictive. *2020-02-21, version 1.43* A little frustrating progressing through to higher levels, but I’m determined! One criticism is the “ operating wheel” is rather small which makes manipulation of the moving parts of the puzzle very sensitive to small movements of the wheel. Perhaps making the wheel a little bigger would make reaction of the puzzle parts easier to control. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Вообще не зашла *2026-02-15* Я взяла эту игру по рекомендациям, якобы она похожа на Monument Valley. Но нет. Вообще НЕТ! Ужасная механика, неудобные крутяшки, постоянные умирания. К 7 уровню игра просто выбесила меня. Это вообще не близко к «монументу». Если бы этот тупой робот не дох постоянно или хотя бы не шел без остановки, было бы интереснее. А так просто деньги на ветер. Если вы ищете альтернативу Monument Valley — идите мимо, ребят. Это даже не близко по вайбу. Здесь нет таких головоломок, тебе реально нужно потеть, чтобы этот глупый робот не отъехал. ### 1/5 — Major Glitch *2022-07-07, version 1.43* The game gets stuck at Level 13 :( ### 1/5 — Terrible big disappointment *2020-10-05, version 1.43* I bought this hoping it would be similar to monument valley. Looked a little similar but that’s were the similarities ended ### 1/5 — Owwww *2020-04-21, version 1.43* I bought this as because I enjoyed Monument Valley so much but it ain’t that by a long shot. It has an Escheresque element to the design but it’s stressful not meditative. I wish I’d bought something else. ### 1/5 — Valutazione *2020-03-14, version 1.43* Troppo difficile non ti lascia neanche il tempo di pensare e l’omino si distrugge ### 1/5 — Thought it was a puzzle app, but *2019-12-17, version 1.43* It it is a speed app. No brain Power involved. Just ridiculously fast dexterity, which, due to arthritis, I lack. Was hoping for Monument Valley light and got tedium ad nauseam instead. Bummed. ### 1/5 — Dream machine *2019-11-03, version 1.43* Selling off the back of monument valley but really very poor. No comparison ### 1/5 — Nervig *2019-11-02* Killing Schema macht keinen Spaß Hat nur optisch was mit Monument Valley zu tun Ohne Charme Nach Level 9 gelöscht 👎 ### 1/5 — Too brutal *2019-05-28, version 1.43* The game is well constructed. However, unlike other games, the robot is destroyed by fierce machines at every turn until you solve the puzzle. The reflexes required are too challenging also, at least on my iPad. If the developers just made it a puzzle instead of a life and dismemberment situation for the robot, it would be a good game. As it stands, I’m sorry I bought it, and I’m a big fan of monument valley, Mekorama, fix the factory, and ghost of memories (?). When did we lose our sensitivity? ### 1/5 — Not as responsive as other game *2017-04-14, version 1.1* The robot keeps moving even when I try to turn the gear. Not as responsive to touch. Using iPhone 6s Plus ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Круто *2026-04-26* Ничего особо не буду писать, и без слов понятно что это обалденная игра♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ### 5/5 — It’s works *2025-08-31, version 1.43* I took a chance and purchased the game. I’m glad I did, as most of the reviews are from many years ago so the bugs have been fixed. No issues moving on to other levels or lagging - nothing. Yes it’s similar to monument valley but it’s more challenging. Lots of play time and all around enjoyable. ### 5/5 — Läuft *2024-03-02* Schöner Mix aus M.C. Esher und Rubix die Story ist auch ganz ok aber Relativ schnell vorbei ganz ok für’s Casual Gaming ### 5/5 — Dream Machine *2023-07-01* Its okay , works but not FB email , I want link with Game Center Global Pals ### 5/5 — ...and now for something completely different! *2023-06-03, version 1.43* Nice graphics/visuals and challenging levels in a futuristic/steam-punk environment. As said by the Monty Python team: “...and now for something completely different!” - this game certainly is. It makes ‘Monument Valley’ & ‘Monument Valley 2’ [and other Escher-type puzzles] look easy-peasy. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2021-02-06, version 1.43* Monument Valley is a good warmup for this game. But whereas MV is dreamlike, this is increasingly challenging, demanding some perseverance. The last couple of levels seem almost impossible, but it's satisfying to solve them. Great value too. ### 5/5 — Сложная 🔥 *2020-11-13* Для меня она оказалась гораздо сложнее монумента :3 но! играть понра, последнюю часть осилила за 19 минут :3 спасибо создателям за такое чудо :* ### 5/5 — Love it! *2020-10-07, version 1.43* This is the best game I have next to Monument Valley! Challenging, a bit nerve-racking, and all around awesome! I don’t know if it’s my love for games like this, or if this game is just well created, but it is spectacular! I love the little robot, and how he just has bad luck in artificial life. I mean, getting fired, getting smashed and spiked, having to travel so far, and barely escaping the bosses alive! I love it! ### 5/5 — Good *2020-10-03, version 1.43* Similiar like Evo Explores, but more nostalgic, maybe 4 olders ... ### 5/5 — this is so epic *2020-09-04, version 1.43* I like it I think it is so cool and fun puzzle game are you with me it is so cool right and I am good at it --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-15.*