March 27, 2006
Aspyr Media
Announces Dreamfall Has Gone Gold
Award-Winning Game’s Ship Date Is April 17th
in North America
On April 17th, Aspyr Media is letting North
American Xbox players go on the longest journey in Funcom’s Dreamfall: The
Longest Journey game. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3
awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began
in the award-winning The Longest Journey PC game, considered to be one of the
finest adventure games ever made. Selling for an MSRP of $39.99 Dreamfall went
gold this week and will be released simultaneously on Windows for the PC.
In Dreamfall, players are taken on an epic
journey of exploration and adventure as they venture through a thrilling and
emotional storyline. Dreamfall features a fully interactive world where
beautiful music, stunning graphics, fascinating characters and unparalleled
gameplay variety promises to bring the adventure genre into a new era.
In The Longest Journey players took on the role
of April Ryan, an 18-year-old girl whose destiny was foretold in the prophecies.
Having to save the balance between the twin worlds of science and magic, April’s
journey took the genre by storm and redefined what an adventure game could be.
In Dreamfall, which takes place a decade after The Longest Journey, players can
finally revisit the epic universe. Not only will those who enjoyed the first
game find out what really happened to April, new players can start afresh by
following the new protagonist, Zo Castillo, as she becomes involved in a
conspiracy threatening the very future of mankind.
Key features of the game include
- Unparalleled Gameplay Variety —Players use
brains or brawn as they sneak, fight or talk their way through the many
challenges the game offers. Be polite or rude, threaten or sweet talk; in
Dreamfall players make the choice, resulting in a game where gamers never
quite know what to expect next. - Three Playable Characters – Experience the
story from three separate perspectives, and learn how their destinies blend
together in an epic finale. Each character has unique abilities and world
views, giving the player constant gameplay variations. - Three Worlds – Dreamfall spans three
beautifully realized worlds, multiple chapters and a stunning amount of
detailed locations. Travel across a futuristic version of earth, journey into
a magical fantasy realm and unravel the mysteries of the Winter. - Unique World Interaction – Bridging the gap
between the classic point and click adventure game, where players can click on
any given point at the screen, and the action adventure, where gamers need to
move up to an object to interact with it, Dreamfall introduces the brand new
focus field feature. In this easy-to-use context-sensitive interface players
can scan their entire visible environment as seen by the characters, and use
it to get information on far away objects as well as triggering remote
gameplay opportunities. - Mature “Thriller”-type Storyline – Dreamfall
delivers a mature and compelling storyline that mixes the futuristic,
fantastic and spiritual with a tale of murder, deceit and a conspiracy
threatening our very existence. Bringing the classic adventure game into the
world of the modern action game, Dreamfall delivers a rare and special story
experience. - Stunning Sounds and Soundtrack – Listen to an
emotional and epic soundtrack in 7.1 surround. Hear gripping voices as
recorded by more than 50 professional actors, and enjoy soundscapes bringing
players to the edge of their seats - A game for everyone – 50% of the players of
the original The Longest Journey were women. With its cinematic approach,
believable characters, mature storyline and easy-to- grasp interface,
Dreamfall is a game that any teenager or adult can pick up and enjoy,
regardless of their gaming background.
More information about the game can be found on
the official website
www.dreamfall.com.
