Even 20 years later, Yume Nikki remains one of the most influential games ever made. Known for its minimal gameplay, haunting ambience and bubbly characters, Yume Nikki's combination of cuteness and genuine horror cemented it in the hearts of countless people.
Today, for its 20th anniversary, I'm gonna take you through the entire thing and talk all about it! All the obscure content, memories, the cultural aftermath, and a little bit on the themes. Let's talk about Yume Nikki!
GAME LINKS:
Yume Nikki on STEAM - https://store.steampowered.com/app/650700/Yume_Nikki/
Remake on STEAM - https://store.steampowered.com/app/774811/YUMENIKKI_DREAM_DIARY/
YNO Project (Easiest way to play) - https://ynoproject.net/
My stuff:
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - INTRO
3:36 - KIKIYAMA's Mysterious Freeware Game
6:48 - Title Screen
8:26 - Premise and Basic Gameplay
11:54 - The 12 Core Dreamworlds
16:56 - Effects and Progression
28:08 - Deeper Dream Locations
45:31 - Events (Uboa and more!)
1:09:00 - Ending and Themes
1:18:18 - Influence, Legacy, and Return
1:25:17 - Yume Nikki Fangames & Online Project
1:32:35 - Closing Thoughts
1:34:33 - End Slate