# The Beautiful Dream

> Puzzle adventure game based on classic Chinese poem "Peony Pavilion". (iPhone/iPad app by NetEase Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beautiful-dream/id1011086561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 178 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2015-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beautiful-dream/id1011086561/reviews.md

## What is The Beautiful Dream?

A Unique Puzzle Game that Leads You on an Enchanting Journey

Guide your hero on a puzzle-filled journey across the bounds of life and death to rejoin his lost love. Based on “Peony Pavilion,” the classic Chinese poem, The Beautiful Dream immerses players in the soothing beauty of traditional Chinese painting, shifting dreams, and the changing of seasons.

Interact with brilliant colors and elaborate shapes to navigate an enchanted environment and solve mysteries unlike any you have seen before.

Key Features
* Unique, emotional characters and an unforgettable story
* Dozens of intricate puzzles, based on colors and shapes
* Classic, flowing brushwork, simple lines and bold color
* Various mini-games increase depth and replayability
* Pick-up-and-play — Intuitive, tap-and-drag controls

## Key features

- Emotional characters and story
- Intricate color and shape puzzles
- Traditional Chinese painting art style
- Mini-games for replayability
- Intuitive tap-and-drag controls

## What do users think of The Beautiful Dream?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning and beautiful artwork/graphics
- 🎵 Soothing and atmospheric music
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay experience
- 📖 Engaging story with poetic elements
- 💰 Free-to-play with no ads
- 🎯 Clever and logical puzzle design
- ✨ Smooth character animations and movements
- 🖼️ Traditional Chinese aesthetic and cultural elements

**Cons**

- 🎮 Unintuitive and confusing controls
- ❓ Poor in-game instructions and guidance
- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay duration
- 🎯 Imprecise tap detection and hit boxes
- 😕 Arbitrary game mechanics without clear logic
- 📚 Unclear story and translation issues
- 🔊 Unnecessary sound effects during mistakes
- 🌑 Black background rendering on older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Chapter VI - Moonlight: Colors not applying to portrait in dress painting section
- Black background rendering preventing interaction on older iOS devices
- Scenes missing on older devices (iOS 7)
- Graphics downgrade to 8-bit on older devices
- Imprecise tap detection requiring very specific spot clicking
- Color picking inconsistency (arbitrary rules about which objects yield colors)

**Most requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Longer storyline and extended gameplay
- Better tutorial or on-screen instructions
- Sequel or continuation of the story
- Chinese language version
- Soundtrack availability
- Additional mini-games
- More colors and puzzle variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beautiful-dream/id1011086561/reviews.md

### 5/5 — short but beautiful game

*2026-05-04*

I remembered playing it 9 years ago on a tiny screen. It’s atmospheric and beautiful

### 4/5 — Bug in Chapter VI - Moonlight

*2023-07-03, version 1.1*

In Chapter VI - Moonlight, the app is not allowing the colors to be applied to the portrait where it says, “Paint the dress and heavenly pendant…”

### 5/5 — Gũi nha phát triển

*2022-08-07, version 1.1*

Geme rát hay day

### 5/5 — Mong công ty ra game nhập vai :))

*2022-07-15, version 1.1*

Chưa chơi nhưng mình cực thích hãng game này 😽😽😽

### 5/5 — Too short

*2020-12-25*

I wish there were many more levels to this beautiful and intriguing game. I found it very soothing and relaxing to try to solve these wonderfully drawn puzzles. The beautiful music and amazing artwork are well worth looking out and listening to.

### 5/5 — Game hay vl :))

*2020-09-03, version 1.1*

Game hay cực , đồ họa xinh xẻo :3

### 5/5 — Game quá hoàn hảo

*2020-08-29, version 1.1*

Game hayy cựcc :< đồ hoạ đẹpp

### 5/5 — Hiii

*2020-08-17, version 1.1*

Game rất hayyy nha

### 5/5 — 素敵

*2020-06-14*

普段ゲームはBGMを消してやる派ですがこれは是非BGM流してプレイしてみることをおすすめします。ゆったりとした雰囲気にひたれて暇つぶしにいいですよ。落ちはそれかーい^_^なのはご愛敬ってことで。

### 5/5 — Beautiful art and music

*2020-04-16, version 1.1*

The only issue I have is the English.

## Frequently asked questions about The Beautiful Dream

### What is The Beautiful Dream about?

The Beautiful Dream is a unique puzzle game that takes players on an enchanting journey inspired by the classic Chinese poem "Peony Pavilion." You guide a hero through a dreamlike world, solving puzzles to reunite with his lost love.

### What kind of puzzles are in the game?

The game features dozens of intricate puzzles that are based on colors and shapes. Players interact with brilliant colors and elaborate shapes to navigate the environment and solve mysteries.

### What is the art style of The Beautiful Dream?

The game immerses players in the soothing beauty of traditional Chinese painting, with classic, flowing brushwork, simple lines, and bold colors. The visual style shifts with the dreams and changing seasons.

### How do I control the game?

The game features intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls, utilizing simple tap-and-drag mechanics. This makes it easy for players to navigate the enchanted environment and solve puzzles.

### Is The Beautiful Dream free to play?

Based on the provided information, The Beautiful Dream is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-10-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

a seal has been put on your scroll，you can share your dream with friends easily

### 1.0 — 2015-10-14

No release notes.

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