Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

Dreamfall was extremely anticipated by adventure gamers as it was the sequel to one of the best game in this genre: The Longest Journey. I was one of those who couldn't wait to get my hands on it and in the end, I was not disappointed. The game is actually a bit different from the first one because it's not a "point and click" adventure. It feels very natural because you explore the world in full 3D and still have the depth and content of old adventure games. The core gameplay consists of interacting with the wonderful characters. This can look limiting but it stays interesting through the whole game thanks to the excellent writing and voice acting. All the characters are well developed and contribute very well to the emotional roller coaster that is Dreamfall. There are some very minor stealth and combat gameplay elements but those are not the focus of the game.

While the technical aspect of the game isn't exactly top notch, the art design makes up for it very much. The sound is especially good; voice acting is probably the best ever and music is always very fitting and well composed. The story is amazing and very inspiring; this is number one reason to get into this game. My only grippe is that it's way too easy. There are few puzzles and they are very straightforward. Also, the ending raises a lot of questions which is both good and bad. It's good because it leaves you thinking about it and you feel like you have to go through the game a second time. But at the same time, you don't get the same kind of resolution you would get from your typical movie, which is a little bit less satisfying.

In the end, I would recommend this game to anyone interested in a good story and very well done dialogs coupled with good production values. 9/10 !

I held my breath, I feared, I laughed, I cried, and when it was over, I was begging for more.

While maybe not the most conventional computer game - even in its own genre of adventure games - the story and characters simply took me with them. Dreamfall is a worthy, long-awaited sequel to my favorite adventure game ever, The Longest Journey. It is an experience all fans of science fiction, fantasy and mythology should experience.

If you're not into adventure games - or gaming in general- simply take it as an interactive film or book. The story is amazing, and the reality is credible and thoroughly thought through. Ragnar Tørnquist is a true storyteller.

While the graphics are maybe not the best possible, the voice-overs are absolutely awesome, and the dialogue is one of the strengths of the game - awesome voice directing and acting. The characters will comment on objects and things, revealing a lot about the world and themselves, and you'll probably find yourself playing the game through a second or a third time after completing it, just to explore the different dialogue alternatives, and look for details you've missed. Big thumbs up!

I had great expectations when I heard that there would be a sequel to The Longest Journey, which is my all-time favourite adventure game of all time. Never before have there been a game that has gotten me hooked to the extent that The Longest Journey did.

Dreamfall, though I'm not finished playing it yet, has not disappointed me so far. It is one of the few games that I've played that has a truly engaging story, and that makes up for the fact that the controls are a bit difficult to get used to, particularly those in battle-mode.

Dreamfall is a game well-worth playing, and in my opinion one of the best adventure games in a long time

Pros: Best story to come out since The Longest Journey itself: emotional, provocative, unforgettable, enlightening; extremely memorable characters; stellar voice acting; beautiful soundtrack; yes, there's going to be a sequel! Cons: Simple combat; not much challenge in puzzles; story leaves you wanting more; oh I'd be tormented having to wait for the sequel! Above all else Dreamfall delivers a story that's like no other, something that's highly uncommon to gaming these days.

Look at all the games currently out there, they're all pushing more polygons and piling up features, like adding more explosions into a movie. Granted, these games are fun to play, but when it all ends, there's this lack of meaning. Wouldn't be nice if not only if games deliver an experience that's eye-opening, virtually life-changing experience and turning the game player's world upside down? That's just what Dreamfall and its predecessor (The Longest Journey) are about. It's a thrilling journey filled with deep and profound sense of meaning.

First of all, i, like many others, have been waiting for this game for a very long time. When i finally got my copy, i was totally absorbed by the experience. I don't have a very "fit" computer, but the game ran perfectly with the graphics at maximum, and after inverting the x and y axis of the controller in the game menu, the controls were perfect.

The graphics are both great and impressive, both in Arcadia and Stark. The characters have been nicely worked, especially Kian, Zoe and April (as one would expect). As i said, the game ran and looked perfectly on my geForce 6600GT, with the graphics maxed out and AF+AA at moderate levels. CPU = 3800+ Ahtlon64, 512MB of RAM memory, the rest does not actually matter so much.

The game is very intuitive and pleasant to play. Puzzles are not very complicated but also not simple. They just fit in and some of them you actually get to solve by reflex, as if the character is actually you. Bottom line: puzzles are not annoying and don't make you wanna bang head against keyboard. :) As for the storyline, it's great. It blends in with the original episode, TLJ and also adds a lot of spices to it. Lots of new playable characters, each one with it's own story and abilities.

I was actually impressed by the new approach on the controls part of the game. I believe that it's actually better and more enriching for the overall gaming experience to control your characters' movements by keys rather than by pointing out where they should go with a cursor. The game feels more realistic and gives you more freedom, that way.

Dialogues are great also. The voices were well chosen and are very warm, unlike some other games of the same genre have.

So, what's there left to say? 10 out of 10 for this game.