The Longest Journey

I recently learned of this series and decided to buy all and play all -- TLJ, Dreamfall: TLJ and Dreamfall Chapters. Playing through this game was painful. Some of the puzzles are very difficult but, most of all, the going is slow because your character is so damn slow to walk from area to area. You will click on the exit to the screen, and then press "ESC" to make her run... only to wait 15 seconds while she runs across the screen. Some of the fetch quests required going from many areas and back again, only to have to sit and wait minutes at a time while she navigated the screen. UGH! This is also an old game, don't forget to save. I forgot to save once and lost 2 hours of progress when the game crashed at the end of a chapter. This game may have been phenomenal when it came out but it is very dated today. Blocky, ugly graphics that have not stood up as well as even old Sierra games. The only thing this has going for it is the story and, possibly, nostalgic value if you played this back in the day. Had I known this, I probably would have skipped this entry and just read a plot synopsis before starting Dreamfall: The Longest Journey.

I love this game. 5 hours in so far, in chapter 3. Great music, great voice acting, really fun puzzles, and of course amazing story telling. The game makes it so that you want to hear all the dialogue everyone has. Only 4/5 because it has crashed 3 times so far, not too big a deal, just be sure to save often.

Over the years, I have played TLJ1 again and again and I must say it will forever remain number one for me. The story, the symbolism, the hints you get in the most unexpected places, the overall atmosphere, the deeper meanings, it is fabulous! Fully recommend it.

I played this game when it recently came out and I totally loved it. The story, the graphics, the sense of humor... everything was great to me. Very recommended!!

I love adventure games. I grew up playing the Lucas Arts classics and Sierra titles and this is definitely a good game that can stand amongst them. The story is about April Ryan living in a corporate future and the very odd occurrences that happen to her thereafter. The story is engaging and really draws you in with its interesting characters and locals. In particular, the little details interested me as you learn about the places you visit and engage in conversation. The game is humorous despite it's bleak locales and I was laughing on many occasions. However, the ending for many people (myself included) is a let down. The puzzles are logical and well thought out and I was never stuck for very long. This isn't a game where outlandish efforts are needed to solve a puzzle. A few you need to use your brain and are quite enjoyable. The first of my complaints is that they use the same voice actor far too often. Some of the characters are absolute hoots and I enjoyed every second talking to them but some are voiced by the same voice actor and it is very apparent that it is the same person. Two characters are actually voiced in the exact same voice with no changes and things like that break immersion. I wish they had tried a little harder in this respect. Another of my complaints against the games is that it is not particularly good looking; some would even call it ugly. The game is old and made when 3D games first started being made so I excuse the graphics somewhat. I wish they had went with something that would better stand the test of time. My last complaint is that the game appears rushed. The opening location is great and interesting and so is the location after that but then you go to another where a whole civilization appears to be represented by a single person. You then go to another civilization and meet the same voice actors you've heard before and aren't human but they might as well be by the way they are portrayed. A few characters you get attached to are also never seen again. I wish they had taken more effort to bring these people and places alive and use those we have a connection with better. All in all it is a good game and I enjoyed playing it. My criticisms are the result of really liking the game and wishing it had been put together a little better. Buy the game and you won't be disappointed though you may, like I, wish they had changed a few aspects.