Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze Review

Written by: Lynne Carroll Published: April 21, 2008 Just when you thought you were going to find your husband, Fidget, he remains lost to you and is spirited away by Lilith, the Fairy Queen of Dreams. You have to find him! You must! If you don't, mankind is doomed to never dream again! Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze from Playfirst is an adventure puzzle game that will have you deciphering riddles and progressing through increasingly challenging levels. Like original Dream Chronicles, the sequel follows Faye, who's locked away within the Ancients' Secret Place. Aided by Faye's mother-in-law and her floral friends, you'll navigate your way through a stunning story world of magical landscapes as you unravel the secrets of your family's past. You'll start at the Secret Gardens and the Magical Pools, travel back to the Human World to find a plant-like wizard who will help you on your journey, then return to the Fairy Realm, where you'll visit the waters surrounding the Fairy Queen's dark and foreboding castle. From magic chess sets (a la Harry Potter), to musical instruments played by fairies, to knights in shining armor, to majestic pipe organs that need no player, DC2 is filled with mystical, magical touches. The story and style are very reminiscent of the classic game, Myst, but don't be fooled -- Dream Chronicles 2 takes the experience to a whole new levels with enchanting music, over 80 engaging puzzles and a story you'll be sharing with your entire family. And, as before, DC2 will leave you wanting more... Scoring (out of five stars): Graphics: Ease of use: Gameplay: Challenge: Sound effects: Music: Final analysis: Click here to download the free trial version of Dream Chronicles 2.