I have played the original The Longest Journey, though I must admit I have not completed it, nor do I believe I got very far now that I have read reviews about it. I suppose at the time I did not realize it was such a grand game, and perhaps did not invest as much effort as I should have.
When I saw Dreamfall (only recently I must admit, can't believe it slipped past me this long) I knew I had to give it a try. While graphics aren't everything, they definitely got me intrigued from the moment I began playing.
That being said, I have just completed Dreamfall tonight, and I must say this game is simply amazing. While it does not contain the abundance of puzzles, and certainly the ones that do exist are not so complex, as in TLJ, I did not mind in the least. In fact, the game itself has much less actual game play than some might prefer. The storyline and dialog kept this game moving the entire time I played, and during the times I WAS at the wheel I couldn't wait for the next cut scene or discussion.
I felt like I was watching a movie though with the depth and longevity of reading a book, all combined into an interactive video game. By the time I completed the game I am left thinking... when will the third installment arrive? I need it - NOW! I was so engrossed that the possibility of needing to wait to continue the "book" hadn't crossed my mind. Now I pray that the third installment is underway somewhere. It has to be. I need it to be.
When I saw Dreamfall (only recently I must admit, can't believe it slipped past me this long) I knew I had to give it a try. While graphics aren't everything, they definitely got me intrigued from the moment I began playing.
That being said, I have just completed Dreamfall tonight, and I must say this game is simply amazing. While it does not contain the abundance of puzzles, and certainly the ones that do exist are not so complex, as in TLJ, I did not mind in the least. In fact, the game itself has much less actual game play than some might prefer. The storyline and dialog kept this game moving the entire time I played, and during the times I WAS at the wheel I couldn't wait for the next cut scene or discussion.
I felt like I was watching a movie though with the depth and longevity of reading a book, all combined into an interactive video game. By the time I completed the game I am left thinking... when will the third installment arrive? I need it - NOW! I was so engrossed that the possibility of needing to wait to continue the "book" hadn't crossed my mind. Now I pray that the third installment is underway somewhere. It has to be. I need it to be.