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The story goes on...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

And that is what you mainly get out of this game--great story. Very well written dialogues, imaginative plot that built upon the epic scope of The Longest Journey, and solid, believable characters aren't that easy to find in the world of video games, and especially sequels. But Dreamfall has all of that in spades in addition to being a very pretty game. But it is the "game" part that is spoiling the mix for me. Or I should say, the lack thereof is. Dreamfall plays too much like an interactive movie, and the further you get into the game, the longer all the cinematics/dialogue scenes get, however ingrossing they may be. The Longest Journey was not a terribly difficult game, but the puzzles in Dreamfall are just too easy, as well as scarce. This has greatly detracted from my enjoyment--too often did my hands drop from the controls, because I wasn't the one driving. 4 out of 5 stars.

Excellent game! A work of art and passion.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

"Dreamfall" is absolutely absorbing with a gripping plot and arguably the most well-developed characters in gaming history. The productions values are amazing. The graphics are breathtaking, the fully-orchestrated score is moving and beautiful, and the voice acting is top-quality. Definitely worthy of the TLJ name.

Comparing it to it's predecessor, "The Longest Journey," is difficult because they are two different styles of games. While the original TLJ was a traditional point-and-click adventure title where you moved a 3D character through static (albeit beautifully rendered) 2D backgrounds and landscapes, "Dreamfall" is completely 3D and has you moving your character through a 3D world with a "chaser" camera that you can move around and about your character. It's more akin to (but not exactly like) what one sees in Tomb Raider, Max Payne or Final Fantasy X (the parts where you're not fighting). This is not a bad thing AT ALL, and the story loses none of its power because of it.

Even with the differences, the game still has a TLJ feel. It has the same style of storytelling with a young protagonist at a crossroads in her life getting swept into a strange and wonderful adventure; and one still feels a sense of wonder and awe while exploring the worlds. My one complaint: while TLJ wrapped up most of it's major plot points by the end but left a few tantalizing morsels out of reach until the sequel, "Dreamfall" definitely is the "Empire Strikes Back" of the series, leaving many many loose ends yet to be tied by its conclusion. While I understand these will all be resolved in the next installment (this is supposed to be a trilogy), I thought that the ending felt very abrupt, even more so than ESB, and it does not let you down gently. A few more hours could have been added to perhaps provide a better sense of closure to this installment. Still, while the destination might be a little disappointing, the journey itself is more than worth the trip.

I did not find the combat elements as annoying as many others seem to think they are. Overall, the controls are fine. However, I did find playing with a gamepad much more preferable to playing with a mouse and keyboard, especially where combat was concerned. I used the Logitech Rumblepad 2 gamepad. It has the look and feel of a PS2 controller. If you prefer X-Box, then I believe the X-Box pad is USB and also works with PCs. If you're more of a PS person, then the Rumblepad 2 is the way to go IMO (just don't get the Logitech Dual Action gamepad as it loses calibration in the analog sticks after a short time, a widely reported and, I believe, unresolved issue).

Even with the few action elements, this game is completely driven by its story, and the storytelling is immaculate. From the graphics, to the plot, to the sound, to the music, to the characters and voice acting, this is one of those few games that elevates the entire medium from entertainment to art.

Where is the ending?????

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The problem with a lot of movies, games, etc, today, is that if the first one they've made is successful, they decide that they must do more, and therefore the next movies do not successfully continue what the first movie started. They did this with the Matrix, Pirates, and now with The Longest Journey. The first game was superb. There was enough interaction that it made you feel like you were actually doing something. This one is much more like a movie. It doesn't matter what choices you make or how you proceed, the ending is decided. And what an ending. I'm not asking for a happy ending, the prince and princess ride off in off on a magical horse or in an Aston Martin Vanquish into the sunset type ending here, just some resolution. There was none. The game starts out with what seems like a clear goal in mind, and it doesn't even accomplish that goal, and leaves it incredibly open for a sequel, which considering how long it took for this game to be made after the first Longest Journey came out, might be out around 2012.
On the plus side, the graphics, and the story itself were wonderful, just not the game play. So if you want a game that is more like a movie, than this is the game for you. But if you want a game that is more like a game, then pick something else. I recommend any of the Lara Croft games. Lara is much more maneuverable than April, Zoë and Kian combined.

Dreamfall is like a book

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Dreamfall is part two to The Longest Journy. Both are like a book with illustrations. Which I love books, so it's probably why I took to the game so much.

You can get Dreamfall for Xbox, but the longest journy is only on PC format.

I hope they make a part three. I'm waiting for it, through it took some time to make part two.

Dreamfall has beautiful graphics, it's played in the third person, and I would recommend playing part one first if you want to get the whole story...though mind that part two has better playing graphics.

I can't wait for the next release

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Dreamfall The Longest Journey is the sequel to The Longest Journey. I can't wait for the next installment on this WONDERFUL, game. Because I am disabled, I like to play computer games, not "blood for the sake of blood" games, but games like the Myst type, don't get me started as I am sad that Myst appears to have ended with the final insallment but back to The Longest Journey. The graphics are wonderful, the mini games can be challenging, some more than others but overall, at the end of the game, you want to have the next installment right next to you so you can rip the shrink wrap off the disk container, get it installed and start working on it. So many unanswerered questions, so many people mysteriously gone, a parallel world that is woven wonderfully into both the Longest Journey and of course Dreamfall The Longest Journey. I just hope that while it should be written for Microsoft's unending new Operating System Vista, (always released with a myriad of bugs so never purchase the first edition, I digress...)I do hope they don't forget those of us still using Windows XP. So, if you want a game with a few words not appropriate for any of us, I am a purist, I don't think that swearing is necessary ever, I realise I am in the minority, however the swearing is kept to a minimum. Get The Longest Journey FIRST and then get Dreamfall, it will help to really understand the story line even though they offer a short mini movie about the first game The Longest Journey. This is a GREAT GAME TO play with your kids,no drugs, no disrespecting of others, no killing, no inappropriate swearing, wonderful graphics, and an engaging story line. Get the walkthrough (off the Internet) use it only when you get stuck to help with problem solving as well as to improve reading skills (this is what I did with my kids), but try to problem solve first. Overall, I give this game an A+ (as a past teacher, I still operate on the A to F system and this game gets an A+ from me).
Best of Luck!!!

Check your video card before buying.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 12
Date: June 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

There are many video cards this game does not support and only a few it will work with. This game will *not* run on a computer with a non-supported video card. It would be a good idea to check your system against the game's requirements before purchasing. I own the game, but cannot use it on any of my 3 computers.

It's Beautiful (Yawn)

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 9
Date: September 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The Manuf says how there are so many ways to do something. But in reality there is no different result. Whatever you do, the game plods on, easily, linearly, and with little cohesion. It had some adult language, but why bother? A sign for the "rooster and cat" (I paraphrase) next to a sign for "The Salty Seaman" is not really daring. It's just kind of out of place and crude in the beautiful background. Why not take out that junk and make it marketable to 5-10 years old? (which is about the challenge level offered.) My advice, get HL2 or HL2E1 instead. Don't reward this half-hearted effort by buying it. There are too many other worthy games out there.

Cornball: The Longest Borefest

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 20
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

THRILL: to a story almost good enough to appear in a seventh-grade science fiction fanzine! HEAR: enlessly repetitive dialog read by a wide selection of Irish actors! SOLVE: the puzzle of why you just traveled between worlds, escaped from prison, ran around and around town, and then went back home, without changing one single aspect of the game! WIN: by doing something really, really horrible!

OR: devote 20 hours of your life to CSPAN coverage of Senate debate on an omnibus appropriations bill. It'll be less tedious and you may learn something useful.

SPOOKYMYSTERY

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: September 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

WELL, AFTER WAITING FOR SUCH A LONG TIME FOR A SEQUEL. THIS IS NOT THE GENIUS THE FIRST ONE WAS. TO MUCH RUNNING AWAY, FIGHTING AND PC PLAY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. SORRY, NOT MY CHOICE FOR A GOOD SEQUEL.

Great Storytelling

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: September 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First off, why would I give this game 3 stars of "fun" while awarding 5 stars overall? I loved this game, but I recognize that it does not contain the elements that typically draw people to games... innovative combat/gameplay, compelling experience/skill progression etc., or, in the case of traditional adventure, mind-bending puzzles. With isolated exceptions, this game is not here to test your reflexes, ingenuity or promlem-solving skills. It will not leave you feeling like you've just re-affirmed your status among the gaming elite. What a substantial portion of the gaming audience regards as "fun" is simply not very prevelant here. To be honest, the gameplay and control itself is often somewhat awkward, and is not this game's selling point.

That being said, this game is doing something different, and it does it very well; it brings us into a world and immerses us into a very well-crafted and well-presented story. Some could argue that if they wanted a story, why not just read a book or watch a movie? The reason is that the gaming medium affords a level of interaction that really brings us into the story and makes us feel like a part of it. The world is presented beautifully and the characters are alive with depth. The story is put together extremely well, with good pacing, development and ultimately an effective conclusion.

That brings up one of the contentious elements; the ending. The story presented here is clearly just a chapter in a larger tale. I find myself comparing it to The Empire Strikes Back, arguably the best installment of one of the best stories ever crafted. For all of the characters involved, Dreamfall has a beginning, a middle, and an end, but it leaves us with the pretty clear impression that the biggest issues affecting the worlds involved here are just barely beginning to manifest. The world-altering events evolving throughout the story won't have their impact on the world until after this story ends. This leaves me thinking of how I felt when Empire Strikes Back ended; Han Solo all boxed up and on his way to Jaba, Luke looking down at his new mechanical hand after Darth just dropped the fatherhood bomb. The story was great on its own, but it also depended on a sequal to make validate everything it built. Dreamfall stands on its own as a compelling story, but it needs a sequel to finish what it has set up.

Ultimately, though, if you are going to compare it to an interactive movie, I don't think you can go wrong spending $30 for a 15-20 hour movie with a constantly effective level of immersion. It's a new and evolutionary form of entertainment, and the only real problem is that it does such a good job of drawing you in that you may go a bit nuts when you realise that the bigger story is only just approaching its climax.

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