![]() This game could have gotten an excellent, but the controls issue made that impossible. Both Journeys are well worth the trip - and back! No bugs or patches were necessary as the game played smoothly with Win XP, and if you go looking for a copy of the original Longest Journey I highly suggest you get the update version that is now (finally) compatible with Win XP. It took approximately 6 years for the producers to release Dreamfall after The Longest Journey ended.Īll in all a really terrific game with some of the best scenery imaginable in a PC game, along with colorful and interesting characters - most especially our heroine Zoe - nice outfits and rather skimpy in some scenes - earning the game a M Mature 17+ rating. ![]() The saved items interface is quite easy to access and use, as is the save game feature with plenty of slots for saving your game which comes in very handy.Īs with most adventure games this one leaves you hanging a bit at the end with some loose ends and relationships unresolved, but there is the promise of more to come in the future - whenever that may be. But no need for writing down a lot of notes as the game takes care of that for you. ![]() The downside of Dreamfall is that while the first 6 chapters moved along at a challenging yet interesting pace, the final 7 chapters moved along quite briskly without many difficult challenges but with a lot of dialogue. While I didn't find a game pad necessary for The Longest Journey, I did find it quite helpful in Dreamfall. Although one action sequence can be conquered with a standard keyboard, I found it a bit easier using a game pad. For those who have already played The Longest Journey you will meet up with some "old friends" once again in Dreamfall - April Ryan, Brian Westhouse, Crow, and others enhancing the enjoyability of this game.įor gamers who enjoy action and timed sequences you will find several excellent challenges in Dreamfall - most notably in Chapters 5 and 6. Brilliant locations scenery, excellent visual effects, some of the best graphics of the game characters ever seen - this game is a should-do for anyone enjoying a traditional adventure romp.Īlthough it is not necessary, I would recommend you get a copy of The Longest Journey and play that one first if you have not already done so. The entire adventure spans an estimated 20 to 30 hours of play, with multiple visits encouraged to seek out alternate endings, hidden areas, and more.ĭreamfall - The long anticipated sequel to The Longest Journey - has perhaps the most spectacular graphics and soundtrack of any modern day adventure game. ![]() Each character has a field of vision that automatically highlights objects that can be manipulated. The interface is also different from typical games in the genre, as the screen is largely unobstructed by icons, menus, or text. Interpersonal dialogue can be courteous, rude, menacing, or flirtatious, depending on the situation and characters involved. Players are expected to interact with each world in multiple ways, whether it's through combat, stealth, or communication. Dreamfall departs from traditional adventure games in the degree of freedom afforded by the game design. Players will explore a futuristic version of Earth, a fantasy realm, and even the mysterious world of dreams while interacting with a wide variety of characters and solving puzzles from a third-person perspective. The original game's April Ryan and new character Kian are also playable through multiple chapters, each offering distinct abilities and viewpoints in their respective worlds. Yet young Zoë is not the storyline's only protagonist. The sequel to 2000's critically acclaimed adventure game, The Longest Journey, Dreamfall initially follows the story of Zoë Castillo as she stumbles across a conspiracy that could spell the end of humanity.
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