Dream to Millennium | 梦回千禧
Worn out by life’s stress? Dive into a dreamy millennial world with Chinese dreamcore vibes. Wander freely with no tasks or combat. Paired with the rap album Dream to Millennium: Teen Never Die. Stay true to your dreams, and never compromise.
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📼 About This Game
Do you feel worn out by repetitive work and hectic daily life? Do you long for the freedom and passion of your youth?
A sudden system glitch pulls you out of the mundane modern world and sends you back to the vibrant, heartwarming summer of the millennium. Escape endless overtime and daily stress, and wander through nostalgic old streets, lively neighborhood shops and quiet schoolyards. Here, you meet a pure-hearted young girl and spend peaceful, precious moments with her in this timeless summer. This gentle, intimate encounter heals your inner anxiety and worldly exhaustion.
✨ Game Features
▪ Immersive Nostalgic Atmosphere
Meticulously restored millennium-era residential areas, parks and campus scenes. Paired with soft summer tonal filters and delicate retro details, every corner revives the warm, faded memories of the old days.
▪ Warm Slice-of-Life Narrative
No intense conflicts or tense storylines. Experience tender daily trivialities and embark on a soothing, mutual healing journey within this dreamlike world.
▪ Dreamcore & Cozy Visual Style
Vintage quiet streets and tranquil campuses build a peaceful dreamcore ambiance, allowing you to escape inner restlessness and the burnout of real life.
▪ Stress-Free Pure Gameplay
Enjoy pure free-roaming exploration with no combat, no mandatory tutorials, and no forced progress pressure. Take your time to wander freely and embrace every relaxing moment.
▪ Rich Retro Easter Eggs
A wealth of classic 2000s toys, snacks and vintage gadgets are hidden throughout the world, awakening precious and passionate youthful memories.
▪ Original Audio & Rap Production
The game features exclusive original soundtracks. The developer’s original rap album Dream to Millennium: Teen Never Die is currently in production alongside the game, interpreting eternal youth and unforgettable memories through both gaming and music.
💿 About the Developer
Born in 1988, I have experienced countless ups and downs throughout my life. In middle age, I rekindle my passion for creation and return to my original dream.
I grew up in the millennium era, witnessing the simple, vivid and sincere atmosphere of that time. Those carefree smartphone-free summers have long comforted me through countless busy, exhausting working nights. This game and its supporting rap album are both inspired by my real growth experiences and life insights.
Aging never erases the teenager hidden deep in our core. If you are trapped by trivial reality and worn down by life, step into this warm millennial summer. Pause, rest, and retrieve the fearless, passionate self of your youth.
❤️ The teenager inside us never dies.
