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Beginner's Guide: Get Started Quickly in 5 Minutes hololive Dreams

From download and installation to basic operations, from the scoring system to the formation of the first team - this nanny-level introductory guide allows you to understand the core gameplay of the game in 5 minutes.

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Holodori Guide Team
· 2026-07-23 · Read about 8 minutes · 2.3w views
hololive Dreams The main visual of the game, showing the characters and theme park

hololive Dreams (abbreviated as holodori / holo dream) is a rhythm & RPG mobile game/PC game jointly developed by QualiArts and Cover Corp. The game integrates the three core systems of local rhythm gameplay, character development and theme park construction. More than 50 hololive members have all appeared. If you are new to this game, reading this guide will give you a solid first step.

Step 1: Download and install the game

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Choose your gaming platform

hololive Dreams support iOS / Android mobile terminaland Steam PC endThe three platforms will be released simultaneously globally. Data interoperability can be confirmed after binding the account in the game. Download methods for each platform:

  • PC end:Open the Steam store and search for "hololive Dreams" to download it for free. It requires about 50GB of hard drive space.
  • iOS end:Search the game name in the App Store. Simplified Chinese is supported.
  • Android side:Downloading through Google Play, some regions may require switching account regions.
Notice
Some anti-virus software may misidentify the game's anti-tamper protection module as malware. This is a normal phenomenon. This module is only used to prevent the program from being illegally modified and does not contain any malicious behavior. If intercepted, please add the game directory to the whitelist.

Step 2: Initial settings and feel adjustment

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Three settings you must adjust when obtaining the game for the first time

Don’t rush to play songs when you first obtain the game. Spend two minutes adjusting these settings and the experience will be much better:

  1. Rhythm offset (Offset): This is the most critical setting that affects the feel. Find the offset adjustment in Settings-Rhythm Game and calibrate it frame by frame according to the guide song. Everyone's device latency is different, so be sure to adjust it yourself.
  2. Note falling speed: Recommended for newbies 5-6 speed Start trying. If the speed is too fast, you will not be able to react. If the speed is too slow, the notes will be densely packed, which is not conducive to judgment. Once you find a speed you are comfortable with, don't change it frequently.
  3. Key tone switch: recommendationTurn off the key tone first. The key sound will interfere with your listening to the rhythm of the music, making it more difficult to find the correct beat point. Wait until you are familiar with it and then turn it on according to your preference.
Tips
Once the tempo offset is set, don't change it frequently as it will mess with your muscle memory and feel. Just recalibrate when changing devices or headphones.

Step 3: Complete the novice tutorial

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Understand basic operations

The game will guide you through the newbie guide to familiarize you with the rhythm gameplay. PC end use 6-key operation (S/D/F/J/K/L), On the mobile side, there are 6 touch areas corresponding to the location. Three basic note types:

  • Click on the note:When reaching the judgment line, press the corresponding button
  • Long press a note:Press and hold the corresponding key until the note ends and then release it
  • Slide note:Swipe in the specified direction (mobile terminal) or press and hold the direction keys (PC terminal)

Don’t skip the novice tutorial. Follow it carefully and you will have a preliminary feel for the game’s decision-making rhythm.

Step 4: Select the first track

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Start with Easy difficulty

The initial collection of music library exceeds 150 songs, including hololive original songs and classic covers. Recommended for newbies: Easy difficultyTo get started, preferred track recommendations:

  • 《Shiny Smily Story》——With a bright rhythm and friendly chart, it is a classic representative song of hololive
  • 《BLUE CLAPPER》——Moderate speed, suitable for practicing basic combos
  • 《BIBBIDIBA》——The melody is catchy and the difficulty gradually increases.

Once you can stably get an A-level rating or above on Easy difficulty, you can try Normal difficulty.

Step 5: Understand the scoring system

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Judgment level and COMBO

The core of rhythm games is precise judgment. From high to low they are:

  • PERFECT:Perfect hit, highest score
  • GREAT:Excellent, second best score
  • GOOD:Good, can maintain combos
  • BAD:The deviation is large,Will break the combo
  • MISS:Completely missed, the combo was broken and the blood was deducted

COMBO (combination)It is the number of notes that are hit continuously. The higher the COMBO, the greater the score bonus. This is why when pursuing high scores, it is more important to ensure that you keep connecting with a few more PERFECT. The final rating from low to high is B / C / B / A / S (note that there are two B grades, the actual one shown in the game shall prevail).

Step 6: Unlock the first member

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Build your first team

After completing the initial mission, you will receiveFirst character card. More than 50 members of hololive can be unlocked by completing tasks, drawing from the card pool, etc. In the early stage, you don’t need to worry too much about the strength of the characters. Just add the members you like into the team first.

There are two core elements that need to be paid attention to when forming a team:

  • Color attribute matching:When the team color and song attributes are consistent, they will receive extra points.
  • Captain skills:The character placed in the captain position will activate captain skills, with priority given to score bonus skills.

Step 7: Build the first park facility

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Open your dream park

In addition to rhythm games, theme park construction is another core gameplay of hololive Dreams. The game stage is set on an uninhabited island somewhere in the world. You need to build a dream theme park with hololive members.

Key points for novice park construction:

  • Build using initial gold coinsinfrastructure, you won’t go wrong by following the main mission.
  • The facility will continue to produce gold coins, remember to collect them in time
  • You can interact with members in the parkIncrease intimacy, unlock exclusive plot
  • Progress through missions through rhythm gameplay and mini-games to unlock more areas and facilities
Notice
There is an upper limit for physical recovery, so consume it in time to avoid overflow and waste. Don’t miss out on the daily login rewards, the little adds up to a huge sum.

write at the end

Congratulations on completing your introductory journey to hololive Dreams! The fun of this game isn't just the rhythm game challenge; It’s more about the process of building your own dream park step by step and growing up with your favorite hololive members.

I recommend you to continue reading: Rhythm game high score tipsA complete guide to building a theme parkCharacter Development and Team Building Guide. Happy gaming, Play, Expand, Dreams!

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