Dream Day True Love
The games that come under the Dream Day title all have a strong romance
theme - wedding, honeymoon, first home.
What next? Having kids is the antithesis of romance.
Designer Cara Ely came up with a novel idea - the actual love story of her grand parents
that unfolds over seventy years.
Could have been maudlin, but it's not.
It's a wonderful trip through much of American life 1939 - 2000,
encompassing two wars and changing styles - houses, cars, appliances and clothing.
This is a seek-and-find, but it is also Cara's labor of love in putting together
the massive amounts of authentic detail about the lives of two people and making it into a charming tale.
The game is packed with excellent and varied puzzles, find the difference, sorting memory games
and many which involve colors.
On the easy setting, the only ones that I play, there are hints, and walkthroughs that provide lists of what to do.
Where there are no hints - it is possible to skip that activity.
The action is centered about the house and garden and involves preparation
for Bill and Helen's 70th Wedding Anniversary with the requisite invitations, seating,
decoration and cake. The scrapbook is the unifying element and dialog furthers the story.
It's romance of a different sort - probably not best appreciated by those who don't even remember
President Kennedy - but for those whose lives touched that era - it will be more than a satisfying game.
Reviewed by: Editor - Feb/11
Rating: NR - Not Rated
Fun Factor: Touching story
Female Factor: Kudos to Cara Ely for creating the game
Player Friendly: Good attention to helping players
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