《異夢物語》（Dream of Another）是由Q-Games打造、PixelJunk Eden製作人Baiyon親自操刀的全新探索動作遊戲，於2025年10月10日在PS5、PS VR2與Steam平台正式推出。核心哲學是「沒有毀滅，就沒有創造」，這句話為整體玩法與故事定下獨特的基調。

與傳統射擊遊戲不同，顛覆人們對「開火」的既定印象。玩家的射擊並不是為摧毀敵人或物體，而是將原本模糊抽象、未具象化的世界轉化為可見可行的現實。透過這樣的操作，遊戲把「創造」與「破壞」的哲學問題巧妙結合，在不斷探索的過程中，體驗到介於藝術與遊戲之間的獨特氛圍。

劇情圍繞兩個看似毫無關聯卻深具象徵意義的角色展開──一位身穿睡衣、看似夢遊般的男子，以及一名徬徨無措的軍人。隨著玩家推進，他們將與各種奇特角色與物件展開對話，故事內容詩意又帶有諷刺，透過幽默與哲理交織的台詞，映照出人類社會的矛盾與現實問題。

在美術表現上，運用點雲渲染技術，構建出如夢境般的不穩定世界。這種畫面風格既抽象又真實，讓玩家彷彿身處一場流動的藝術展覽。而在音樂方面，Baiyon 則親自操刀，創作出實驗性且極具感染力的音樂，與遊戲的哲學氛圍相輔相成。

操作上，以第三人稱視角在夢境世界中行走、探索與射擊，射擊的同時會逐步讓場景成形，這使得遊戲兼具動作感與探索感。PS VR2的支援更將帶來沉浸式體驗，讓玩家親身走進這個充滿未知的哲學夢境。

市場反應方面，自從在Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025公布限時兩週的Steam 試玩版後，便引發許多玩家與媒體的熱議。大多數評價認為，遊戲的玩法概念十分新穎，跳脫一般射擊遊戲「以破壞為樂」的模式，改以「創造」作為核心，令人耳目一新。玩家特別讚賞點雲技術所營造的視覺效果與Baiyon的音樂相互呼應，營造出詩意與哲學感兼具的氛圍。不過也有人指出，遊戲的藝術性可能會讓部分玩家覺得過於實驗性，操作與故事的理解需要一定耐心。

隨著發售日臨近，除單獨販售，《異夢物語》還將推出與《PixelJunk Eden 2》的特別合輯，並附上專屬睡衣造型與72小時搶先體驗作為預購特典。整體來看，這個作品被視為是2025年度最具藝術氣息的獨立遊戲之一，既是遊戲，也是哲學與藝術的互動式作品。

Dream of Another is an upcoming third-person exploration action game developed and published by Q-Games, set to release on October 10, 2025, for PS5, PS VR2, and Steam. Directed by Baiyon, the multimedia artist best known for PixelJunk Eden, the game revolves around the philosophical theme: “No destruction, no creation.”

Unlike traditional shooters where bullets are used to destroy, here your shots materialize and shape the world. What begins as a scattered, abstract dreamscape gradually transforms into concrete environments through the player’s actions. This inversion of the shooter genre forms the foundation of the gameplay and infuses it with a poetic, philosophical quality.

The narrative focuses on two symbolic characters: a man in pajamas, wandering through surreal landscapes, and a disoriented soldier burdened with uncertainty. Their journeys intersect with bizarre objects and mysterious figures, each conversation weaving humor and reflection into a story that comments on the contradictions of human society. The dialogue is at once witty, satirical, and thought-provoking, encouraging players to think beyond the surface.

Visually, the game employs point cloud rendering technology to create an ethereal, dreamlike world—partly abstract, partly tangible, and wholly immersive. Accompanied by Baiyon’s experimental and emotionally resonant soundtrack, the atmosphere blurs the line between video game and interactive art piece.

In terms of mechanics, the game is played from a third-person perspective, with exploration and shooting at its core. However, each shot is an act of creation, revealing the world piece by piece. The PS VR2 version offers even deeper immersion, allowing players to step directly into the dreamlike environments. On PS5 Pro, enhanced visuals with high-resolution support ensure a vivid presentation of its point cloud art style.

Reception so far has been positive. Following the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025, Q-Games released a limited two-week demo on Steam, which drew strong attention from both players and critics. Many praised the originality of the concept, the beauty of the point cloud graphics, and the poetic quality of the soundtrack. Some, however, noted that its heavy artistic direction may feel overly experimental for players accustomed to conventional action games, making patience and open-mindedness essential.

To further build anticipation, Q-Games is offering a special bundle that includes Dream of Another and PixelJunk Eden 2. Pre-order bonuses include two exclusive pajama designs for the protagonist and 72-hour early access beginning October 7, 2025.

Overall, Dream of Another is shaping up to be one of the most art-driven indie games of 2025, offering a rare fusion of gameplay, philosophy, and experimental art. It promises not just entertainment, but also an invitation to reflect on creation, destruction, and the nature of human experience.