Much like last year’s Machinarium, The Dream Machine is a pretty straightforward point-and-click adventure game that’s elevated by a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere and subtly ominous sound design. This is a game world made of cardboard, clay, and other real-world materials. It’s a stop-motion video game and one the most beautiful experiences of the past 12 months. It also explores issues of dreams and what they really mean. It’s slow and plodding at times, but it’s a game that’s hard to turn away from.

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Scared to fall asleep: Ars reviews The Dream Machine