History YMMV / YumeNikki

* OnceOriginalNowOverdone: Yume Nikki gets hit with it pretty hard, especially because of how little there actually is to the game compared to even its own fangames.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Yume Nikki gets hit with it pretty hard, especially because of how little there actually is to the game compared to even its own fangames.

* ContestedSequel: On the ''Dream Diary'' Steam game. Is it a worthy successor in the ''Yume Nikki'' franchise, or is it a generic horror game with the ''Yume Nikki'' license slapped on? It has been criticised for, among other things, its DarkerAndEdgier setting where EverythingIsTryingToKillYou, the addition of generic horror CanonForeigner creatures like [[MurderousMannequin Murderous Mannequins]] and {{Living Shadow}}s or places like a LighthousePoint and an OldDarkHouse, its use of shallow or by-then discredited interpretations of the original game, absence of fan-favorite characters like Uboa at time of release and its linear gameplay. Reviews on Steam and Metacritic are mixed to this day. Really, the only thing that hasn't been contentious is [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the soundtrack]].

* EpilepticTrees: [[WMG/YumeNikki There are a lot]], due to the fact that there is no plot or characterization at all. Many of these are WMG/PoisonOakEpilepticTrees.

* DeathOfTheAuthor: Officially endorsed. The novel and manga, despite being semi-official adaptations, are advertised as the authors' individual interpretations of the game, and not 'canon' stories.

* ContestedSequel: On the ''Dream Diary'' Steam game. Is it a worthy successor in the ''Yume Nikki'' franchise, or is it a generic horror game with the ''Yume Nikki'' license slapped on? Really, the only thing that hasn't been contentious is [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the soundtrack]].

* HypeBacklash: After a period of pre-release hype, ''Dream Diary'' has been criticised for, among other things, its DarkerAndEdgier setting where EverythingIsTryingToKillYou, the addition of generic horror CanonForeigner creatures like [[MurderousMannequin Murderous Mannequins]] and {{Living Shadow}}s or places like a LighthousePoint and an OldDarkHouse, its use of shallow or by-then discredited interpretations of the original game, absence of fan-favorite characters like Uboa at time of release and its linear gameplay. Reviews on Steam and Metacritic are mixed to this day.

* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: A lack of dialogue or plot forces you to come up with your own meaning.

* TrueArtIsAngsty: Detractors of the reaction to the unofficial alternate ending [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA here]] [[note]]Re-uploaded[[/note]] claim that it undermines the themes of the game and the ambiguity of its reality. That said, it '''does''' have its fans.

* HilariousInHindsight: Although Masada is often noted as [[LooksLikeCesare Looking Like Cesare]], he arguably looks even more like [[Film/TheRoom Tommy Wiseau]]. One poster of ''Film/TheRoom'' even depicts Wiseau with slightly crossed eyes!

* ShockingMoments: Nothing was as unexpected as ''Yume Nikki'' not only getting an official release on Steam, but also having a reimagining supported by the Kadokawa Corporation.[[note]]A company known for making games like ''RPG Maker 2003'', ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline: Code Register'', and ''VisualNovel/RootLetter''.[[/note]]

* BetterThanCanon: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA This fanmade]] alternate ending to the game -- [[spoiler:where Madotsuki, following her nightmares and presumed traumatic experiences that led to them, gets the courage to leave her apartment instead of apparently committing suicide as in the original game]] -- is seen as a stronger conclusion by some fans, although it's far from being universally-preferred. [[AscendedFanon Kikiyama apparently agrees]], since the ''Dream Diary'' remake '''does''' make it canon by having it take the place of the original ending.

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* AuthorsSavingThrow: The 2.0 update of ''Dream Diary'' adds new areas that were not present in the remake (such as the Sewers, the Block World and the Snow World), new events and new effects. It also brings back [[spoiler:the area with the Bloody Touching Monster and Uboa, which rewards you with the Mask of Fear effect.]]

* UncannyValley: Madotsuki from ''Dream Diary'' looks kind of out of place with her realistically styled face compared to the majority of other characters.

* TearJerker: If you want to read some of the [[EpilepticTrees fan theories]], getting tissues beforehand is highly recommended.

** FanPreferredCouple: In addition, the Masada/Madotsuki ship tends to be pretty popular with fans despite the fact that the game has no dialogue.

* BetterThanCanon: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA This fanmade]] alternate ending to the game -- [[spoiler:where Madotsuki, following her nightmares and presumed traumatic experiences that led to them, gets the courage to leave her apartment instead of apparently committing suicide as in the original game]] -- is seen as a stronger conclusion by some fans, although it's far from being universally-preferred. Kikiyama apparently agrees, since the ''Dream Diary'' remake '''does''' make it canon by having it be one of several possible endings.

* BetterThanCanon: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA This fanmade]] alternate ending to the game is seen as a stronger conclusion by some fans, although it's far from being universally-preferred. The ''Dream Diary'' remake '''does''' make it canon.

* DiscreditedMeme: Vomit-chan - a reaction image of Madotsuki [[VomitIndiscretionShot throwing up]] -- is hated by fans, not only because [[PopCultureUrbanLegends it's propagated by those who are unfamiliar with either the character or the game]], but also because [[DeadUnicornTrope such an event never even happens in the game]].

* BetterThanCanon: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA This fanmade]] alternate ending to the game is seen as a stronger conclusion by some fans, although it's far from being universally-preferred. The ''Dream Diary'' remake ''does'' make it canon.

* DidntSeeThatComing: Nothing was as unexpected as ''Yume Nikki'' not only getting an official release on Steam, but also having a reimagining supported by the Kadokawa Corporation.[[note]]A company known for making games like ''RPG Maker 2003'', ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline: Code Register'', and ''VisualNovel/RootLetter''.[[/note]]
* DiscreditedMeme: Vomit-chan - a reaction image of Madotsuki [[VomitIndiscretionShot throwing up]] - is hated by fans, not only because [[PopCultureUrbanLegends it's propagated by those who are unfamiliar with either the character or the game]], but also because [[DeadUnicornTrope such an event never even happens in the game]].

* FriendlyFandoms: It's not uncommon for fans of ''Yume Nikki'' to also be fans of ''VideoGame/{{OFF}}'', since both games are [[RuleOfSymbolism highly interpretive]], SurrealHorror games made in UsefulNotes/RPGMaker.

* ShipToShipCombat: If you don't ship Masada/Madotsuki, be prepared for a virtual shove-in-a-puddle. And the people who don't ship them are usually too busy shipping him with [[ILoveTheDead Shitai]].
** It's difficult to find femslash shippers in Yume Nikki, but there's a few people who enjoy Madotsuki/Poniko, or Monoe/Madotsuki.

* BetterThanCanon: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWNGbY5xPA This fanmade]] alternate ending to the game [[note]]Re-Uploaded[[/note]] is seen as a stronger conclusion by some fans, although it's far from being universally-preferred.
** The "Dream Diary" remake, [[spoiler:in fact, makes this ending canon]].

* HypeBacklash: After a period of pre-release hype, Dream Diary has been criticised for, among other things, its DarkerAndEdgier setting where EverythingIsTryingToKillYou, the addition of generic horror CanonForeigner creatures like [[MurderousMannequin Murderous Mannequins]] and {{Living Shadow}}s or places like a LighthousePoint and an OldDarkHouse, its use of shallow or by-then discredited interpretations of the original game, absence of fan-favorite characters like Uboa at time of release and its linear gameplay. Reviews on Steam and Metacritic are mixed to this day.

* HypeBacklash: After a period of pre-release hype, Dream Diary has been criticised for, among other things, its DarkerAndEdgier setting where EverythingIsTryingToKillYou, the addition of generic horror CanonForeigner creatures like [[MurderousMannequin Murderous Mannequins]] and and a LivingShadow and places like a LighthousePoint and an OldDarkHouse, its use of shallow or by-then discredited interpretations of the original game, absence of fan-favorite characters like Uboa at time of release and its linear gameplay. Reviews on Steam and Metacritic are mixed to this day.

* DiscreditedMeme: Vomit-chan - a reaction image of Madotsuki [[VomitIndiscretionShot throwing up]] - [[http://archive.foolz.us/a/thread/50171428 is hated by fans]] (link {{NSFW}}), not only because [[PopCultureUrbanLegends it's propagated by those who are unfamiliar with either the character or the game]], but also because [[DeadUnicornTrope such an event never even happens in the game]].

** Madotsuki is commonly represented as such, due to her {{Hikikomori}} nature, the lack of interaction in her dreams and [[spoiler:the ending, where she is DrivenToSuicide.]]

** The very big Hell maze.

%%** A very popular representation of Madotsuki.