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Dream World
Dream World is an action arcade game released in 2000 by SemiCom. Players navigate through fantasy-themed stages, fighting waves of enemies using punches, kicks, and special attacks in a side-scrolling beat-em-up format. The game supports two-player cooperative play, allowing players to team up and battle through colorful, cartoonish environments filled with various enemy types and boss encounters. Characters can pick up and use items found throughout each stage to aid their progress. The controls use a joystick combined with attack buttons to execute basic strikes and more powerful moves. Stages progress through distinct themed areas, with each section culminating in a boss fight. The visual style features bright, animated graphics typical of SemiCom's arcade output during this period.
- Developer
- SemiCom
- Released
- 2000
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Dream World Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dream World on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dream World Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dream World on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dream World" Arcade longplay 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dream World released?
Dream World was released in 2000 for the Arcade.
Who developed Dream World?
Dream World was developed by SemiCom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Dream World?
Dream World is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dream World for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dream World runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dream World in the browser?
No. Dream World streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dream World?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Dream World work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dream World this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dream World. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
