Also, please consider adding a Lightness-Darkness slider to the Options page. Please carefully consider the reason behind making a scene/area dark and if it is not critical to story or game then don't do it. And a lot of these dark areas don't add anything to quality of the game play or the story. Plus it was error free (no technical problems, crashes, freezes, etc.)ġ) Much of the game is too dark. I am posting this message hoping that the creators of Dream Chronicles 2 read these messages. New to Dream Chronicles? Read our review of the first game in the series.ĭoes Faye reach Fidget and Lyra? Is Lyra the Chosen Child of the Fairy Kingdom? You'll have to play Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze to find out! Dream Chronicles 2 improves upon this to a certain degree with multi-stage puzzles as well as more environments to explore. One of the criticisms of the first Dream Chronicles was that it was a bit too quick and easy to play, especially for point-and-click enthusiasts who drive the success of games like Azada. However, whereas the first game featured strong and witty dialogue, Dream Chronicles 2 is not only flatter, it's grammatically sloppy - ok in a quick 'n' silly Newgrounds shooter, but really inadequate in a game where care in writing was a strength. The overall layout is essentially the same, but the addition of more complex puzzles and useful Dream Jewels scattered around the levels adds a new layer to the experience. Dream Jewels, previously a mere bonus for high scores, now have a function, as collecting them and solving their puzzles reveals hints for completing levels, so it's worth collecting as many as you can.Īnalysis: It's hard not to be captivated by the setting and artwork in Dream Chronicles, and the second installment doesn't disappoint. Each level becomes more complex as you advance through the game, and how you solve the puzzles will vary greatly. Whereas in the first Dream Chronicles you would solve one scene and then move on to the next level, in Dream Chronicles 2 you may need to move between different scenes in order to progress. The gameplay in The Eternal Maze is a little more involved than the original. The artwork is impeccable - beautiful, immersive, and extremely good at hiding that last item you desperately need to get to the next level. Each area has a number of items scattered amongst the scenery, and it's your job to locate objects and use them to solve puzzles. By solving a series of puzzles you can reach Fidget and awaken Lyra, but the Queen is always one step ahead!ĭream Chronicles 2 plays out like a cross between a hidden object game and a point-and-click adventure. You play Faye, a mortal woman whose fairy husband has been kidnapped and daughter imprisoned by Lilith, the Queen of Fairies. Now, Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze is out and continues where the first game left off. The original is such a beautiful blend of puzzles, adventure, object finding and Myst-like environments. When I learned that a sequel to Dream Chronicles was being released, I was elated.
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