Initial Daydream
Initial Daydream is a Pulp RPG in the style of NES JRPGs, specifically the early Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy entries. Towns, dungeons, turn based battles, goofy plot and dialogue; you name it, we got it!
Initial Daydream is an adventure developed by James Gameboy, released 1 December 2023 on Playdate.
What Initial Daydream is
Initial Daydream is an adventure game developed by James Gameboy and released in 2023. It is available on Playdate only. It runs on Pulp.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Help the monarchs of the four kingdoms (Ghoulliard, Altantis, Uiskei, and Goo) deliver presents for the annual Royal Gift Exchange. And after you've delivered all the gifts? There will be a big party! And I'm sure nothing unexpected will happen, like a real threat beaming in from space!
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Initial Daydream launched on 1 December 2023, within three weeks of Ready or Not, The Finals, Against the Storm and The Exit 8.
Released around the same time: Ready or Not, The Finals, Against the Storm, The Exit 8.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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