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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Ingwer_Chris

Games: 28 Reviews: 18

Playstation 1 Game.

I think the title says it best. For anyone thinking this is an actual port that has been improved to what our current society deems the standard when buying games, you will probably be surprised at best, and disappointed at worst - especially for the price they are asking for it. If you do not care that you are actually buying a PS1 version of 40 Winks, made to run on PC by the usual method, than you can see (and rate) the game by itself, which I will do. And, well, there is actually not too much to say. The game is great for an early 3D platformer. But keep in mind that it is - indeed - an early 3D platformer. That means stiff (and therefore unfair) controls, a difficulty that can be quite harsh even on easy based on said controls, as well as a cheap combat system... again, based on said controls. That being said, the game has fun levels and encounters to handle in order to collect (and free) the desired collectables like you would expect. Basically anything you would expect from a game like this is there, even the fancy, sometimes pointless, transformations of your character - as well as a nice told but overall not that important story. The only thing I can criticize is that it does indeed have frame drops in certain locations/situations, which seems to differ based on user's hardware. Which is a shame, as the rest of the emulation is actually decent (or for more experienced users at least sufficient I suppose) and is a bit of a let-down. That being said, for everyone who knows themselves around that stuff, can actually already think of an easy solution for this problem. ... Why should you even bother with this version, then? Well, the answer to this is a second question: Would you reply to "You can finally get 40 Winks for a modern system now!" with a "Yes". ... I guess that says it all. But yes, as mentioned, the price is indeed a bit outrageous. I would recommend getting it in a sale - and having a fun time with it.

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Posted on: December 22, 2022

WaffleHouse411

Games: 577 Reviews: 8

"Move over, Mario.."

40 Winks in a really charming and delightful platformer that I enjoy revisiting every few years. A handful of diverse locations, with some nice tunes accompanying. While the controls are a little slippery, all the boss battles suck and some of the dream-keys are hidden in really jerk spots, the enemy variety, level design, music and power ups make up for it; Really great title. When you purchase on GOG, you're essentially buying a PS1 ROM + an Emulator. There are much better ways to play this game that the included emulator (retroarch, ODE), but this purchase is great if you'd like to LEGALLY own a ROM for use anywhere.

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

LordPatronAstraeus

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Games: 283 Reviews: 44

Recommended, with Caveats...

Again, this a straight port of the PSX game to PC with little to no additions; I'm just glad that it offers controller support, and that it was even released here, considering that I don't think it was ever released on PSN or XBLA. That said, I'm playing this with my XBone controller, I notice the Square and Triangle buttons have been transposed with each other; Y (top button) is considered the Square (left button), and X (left button) is considered the Triangle (top) button, but it should be the other way around! I have to attack using what is essentially the Triangle button, and boy, let me tell you, does it feel off kilter! If you've already played the platforming greats (Mario, Banjo, Rayman, Medievil, Spyro, Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, etc.), and still need to scratch that platforming itch, you might enjoy this, but I hope you're into classic platformers, especially from the PSX era. The sound design (ambient SFX, etc.) and graphics (as dated as they may be) and music still manage to be immersive, especially the house hub area and the haunted area, the very first area, which rather remind me of Medievil, honestly. The controls, camera, combat system, hit detection, etc., are all VERY janky. You WILL miss jumps because the camera decided to switch angles all of a sudden. You will try to hit enemies, and your hits might not land, while they crash into you and deal damage; thankfully, the game's life gauge is rather sizeable, and allows for plenty of mistakes. It takes some adjustment, and if you give it long enough, you'll get used to it. The levels are VERY linear, and if you don't go through them as they were designed to be played (there are eventually multiple branching paths), you'll be doing some backtracking. ALSO, DO NOT quit in the middle of the level, otherwise you lose ALL of your progress in it! Despite all these shortcomings, though, I'm having fun with it. Nitro Rad's video review on YouTube is a good resource to find out more.

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Posted on: September 17, 2026

Rolagarthor

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Games: 163 Reviews: 72

A flawed port... but a nostalgic dream!

First of all, the positive rating is because the game itself is currently unavailable in my country (Mexico). On eBay, the PS1 version goes for around $17 (without shipping), whereas I managed to get it on GOG for just $2 on sale. Because of this, I always applaud the accessibility of classic titles, especially a collectathon gem like this one. Sure, I could jump on the bandwagon and say it’s a terrible port, that the emulator is bad, and so on... But that’s a GOG, Piko Interactive LLC, and Bleem! issue, not a flaw of the game itself—and to me, the game itself is what matters most. It is worth mentioning that if you use the DuckStation emulator, you can simply take the .bin and .cue files, run them there, and save yourself all the trouble. Doing that lets you play the game in augmented reality on top of a mountain covered in lava right on God's pupil... That said, here are a few suggestions to improve your experience without ditching the GOG version and its built-in emulator. Once you launch the game, just press ESC and do the following:Remap the controls: You definitely need to adjust the buttons according to the controller you are using (try to mimic the original PSX layout for better comfort). Keep in mind that completing 80-85% of this game gets very difficult; using the original controls will help you fight less against the camera angles and the floaty physics (which were standard for most 3D platformers back then that weren't made by Nintendo, Naughty Dog, or Rare). ___Stick to the native resolution: I kept the original resolution, which works best to avoid lag. ___Use Save States: The memory card features are supposedly fixed, but it's better to be safe than sorry. ___Turn off the TV filter: Disabling it worked flawlessly for me. You will experience occasional framerate drops, but that's inevitable—the original PS1 version had them too, and this is just a ROM from that console. Ultimately, this game is a highly original hidden gem. The concept of worlds based on dreams is fascinating. The core gameplay revolves around platforming and staying alive by gathering "Zzz" icons so you don't wake up (which technically means losing your life). You could describe it as a mix between Banjo-Kazooie and MediEvil; if you enjoyed those two games, you will absolutely love this one. The story is fun, and the cutscenes have a charming, handcrafted feel.I hope this review helps!

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Edited on: March 14, 2026

Posted on: December 19, 2025

Sadpill0w

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Games: 196 Reviews: 63

USE EMULATOR, its good!!

So at first i bought this game,and i didnt like it.Moreover during that time i had this weird rule I made to myself which was never use the gog refund policy (i later broke that one). Anyways my first impression of this game was trash. Well, it actually is, if you play it the same way it is presented to you. The screen is small with the weird background, the buttons are badly binded, and no vibration if your using a dualshock controller like i do. BUT, if you download an open source emulator like a Duckstation in my case all those problems can be surpassed and your saves are much more flexible through the app. Im actually 5 winks in and finally able to enjoy a game the I bought a couple of years ago. Im actually glad i didnt ask for the refund on this 1. Give this game a chance it could be fun, the controls are abit heavy but its worth it for me.

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