A long-lost action game from the golden age of 16-bit home consoles has been rescued from the virtual depths and given a new lease on life for modern players. It’s time to delve back into the Psycho Dream.
Psycho Dream, the 1990s classic is here. This re-release from developer Edia Co and the retro experts at Ratalaika Games is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for the incredibly low price of just £5.99.
Prepare to join the Diamond Dogs on a mission to rescue a young girl trapped in a virtual reality world, now complete with a host of modern quality-of-life features to make the nightmare a little more manageable.
The Sinkers of the DMovies
In the world of Psycho Dream, a dangerous new trend has emerged. Young people are evading reality by taking permanent refuge in DMovies, an entertainment medium that allows them to become part of a virtual reality movie. Some remain for so long that their bodies give up and die, becoming known as Sinkers.
To combat this, the government has created a special division of agents known as Diamond Dogs, whose mission is to enter the DMovies and rescue those trapped inside.
Two Agents, Six Stages
This is a classic 90s action game through and through. You will join Diamond Dogs agents Ryo and Maria on their mission to rescue the young Sayaka from the DMovie she’s trapped in before it’s too late.
The game features six stages full of action and nightmarish creatures, and you can select from the two playable characters, each with their own unique skills.
Modern Enhancements for a Classic Challenge
This re-release comes packed with a full suite of modern features to enhance the experience, including:
- A crucial Rewind/Turbo function to help you perfect tricky sections.
- A Save State function that lets you save wherever you want.
- A variety of screen filters to modify the look of the game.
- A Gallery with images from the original manual and box design.
- A Cheats function with options like infinite lives and invulnerability.
- A Jukebox to listen to the game’s 13 music tracks.
Check out the retro action in the official launch trailer…
Another Classic Rescue from Ratalaika Games
Publisher Ratalaika Games continues its fantastic mission to bring a massive variety of budget-friendly indie and retro titles to console players.
The rescue of Psycho Dream sees it join a huge library that has recently included everything from the charming point-and-click adventure The Mystery of Woolley Mountain to the retro 8-bit shooter 1989 After the War.
Key Features
- A Re-release of a 90s Classic: The 1990s home console action game is back.
- 6 Stages of Action: Battle through levels full of nightmarish creatures.
- 2 Playable Characters: Choose between Ryo and Maria, each with their own unique skills.
- A Host of Modern Features: Including Rewind, Save States, Screen Filters, Cheats, and a Jukebox.
The virtual world is a dangerous place, and a young girl’s life is on the line. If you’re a fan of retro action games and are ready to dive into a lost classic from the 90s, Psycho Dream is waiting for you on the Xbox Store, playable across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S right now.
You will also find the game on the PlayStation Store, the Nintendo eShop and that of Steam for PC.
Psycho Dream Description
A dangerous trend has emerged among young people: they are evading reality by taking permanent refuge in a new entertainment medium known as DMovies, which allows people to immerse themselves in a world of virtual reality and become part of a movie.Some of them remain in that alternative reality for so long, their bodies ultimately give up and die. These people are known as Sinkers.
