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 it has many direct explanations as to what is happening throughout the game.
Reshnha has been kidnapped and forced into the dream world by a mysterious person called the Blank Painter (aka, B.P.) a follow of W.T., as explained by Stomidori in their letter. Cerasus' itch.io page also explains that the Dream World has aligned itself to form different specific locations, events, and characters around the inner workings of Reshnha's mind. Therefore, these can be assumed to be created from his memories of different things he has experienced throughout his life.
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