Cerasus is a Yume Nikki fangame created by SpectrumW, aka Mirabolantes-256, or Isasapiens, first released on June 26th, 2020 for the 4th annual Dream Diary Jam on Itch.io. Since then, it has received an update for the 5th annual Dream Diary Jam on June 25th, 2021. It is currently still in development.
Plot
"You've been kidnapped.
[I know, such a way to start a letter.] "
Cerasus is unique from many fangames in that its story has many direct explanations as to what is happening.
Reshnha has been kidnapped into the dream world by someone named the Blank Painter (aka, B.P.), as explained by Stomidori in their letter.
Gameplay
Unlike the tradional mechanics of many other fangames, there is no need to enter the Dream World through sleep as Reshnha is already stuck there. In order to return to the real world, he must collect all songs playable with an accordion given to him by Stomidori.
Controls
- Arrow Keys - Move
- Z/Enter - Interact
- Shift - Effect Action
- X/Esc - Status/Save/Options