Dreampath: Guardian of the Forest Collector's Edition

Magic is presented in a variety of different ways nowadays, depending on what kind of lore you are dealing with. Whether sorcerers use runes, scrolls, words of power or their mana in order to cast spells, there is always something to prevent them from casting spells all day long. Naturally, it takes a long time to become a proper wizard in the first place, and not everyone is up for it.

Dreampath: Guardian of the Forest is an adventure game dwelling in the world of magic and wizards, in which you play the role of an apprentice faced with a monumental task. The game includes everything from hidden object sequences, to puzzles and mini-games, each one of which is designed to test your concentration and your determination, while also being fun at the same time.

The story starts with the main character becoming an apprentice of the great wizard Regis, but his training is cut short when Regis is wrongfully accused of murdering the king. Naturally, someone framed him, and it is up to you to figure out who did it. Dark magic is at play, however, so you must learn how to deal with all sorts of evil spells and nasty creatures along the way.

Although most of your time is spent investigating the environments for useful objects, there are all sorts of hidden object sequences and puzzles to tackle as well. In fact, some of these feature multiple mini-games within them, so there is always something new to challenge your wits. This is a great change from the norm, because the classic formula has gotten pretty stale by now.

As for the graphics, the artwork is by far the most impressive part of the game, especially when it comes to the backgrounds and the level of detail found in every scene. There are also a few cutscenes along the way, but don’t expect an awful lot in this regard. It’s nice to hear voice acting for the characters, on the other hand, because it helps a lot with the atmosphere.

In the end, Dreampath: Guardian of the Forest does not stray too far from the usual tropes used in the genre, but at least it features some interesting puzzle combinations and mini-games. Thus, it’s a great choice for HOPA fans looking for another title to add to their libraries. NOTE: This is a downloader for the game. Once run, the application will automatically download and install the game on your computer.

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