AnaCapri: The Dream by Got Game

AnaCapri: The Dream by Got Game. In the role of Dr. Nico N, an expert in ancient civilizations, you are beckoned to AnaCapri, a place of beauty, lore, and mystery. Here, you must find the Black Obsidian Disk ? an ancient artifact once believed lost to the ages. Legends speak of the Disk possessing untold power and a malevolent past. As fear of the Disk grips AnaCapri and its people, you search the island, from the mesmerizing depths of the Blue Grotto to the panoramic gardens of Villa San Michele. But will you find the Disk and uncover its secrets…before it's too late?
Product Description
Anacapri the Dream is an adventure game that takes you into a hidden part of the world, to uncover a strange truth. Dr. Nico, an expert on ancient civilizations, is invited to the island of Capri to examine a newly-uncovered obsidian disk. Upon studying it, he finds it is more dangerous than he ever imagined -- through it, Dr. Nico learns that reality is in fact an illusion. The truth about our world is far beyond what you might have believed. This explosive mix of mythology, literature, legends and history lets you interact with real townspeople, legendary and historical Anacapri characters. You'll also meet several mythical characters such as Nereus, Poseidon, the Siren and the Nereids. Your journey will eventually lead to the final upsetting revelation and a thrilling alternate ending. More than 50 hours of game play
Product Features

• An intriguing story mixing history, myths and legend of the island of Capri.
• Dozens of logical puzzles, perfectly embedded into the storyline.
• More than 40 characters from past & present to interact with.
• Over 8,000 full-screen pictures of the island.
• Gorgeous panoramic views & original soundtrack immerse you in the mystery of AnaCapri.

Product Details

• ASIN: B000Q1OTSM
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: September 4, 2007
• Platform: Windows XP / Vista / 98 / 2000 / Me
• Price: $19.99

Customer Reviews

• By D. C. Petty "deepori" (Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom)

This game, "Anacapri : the Dream" is a traditional point-and-click adventure. As you might expect from the title, the action takes place in the island of Capri in the Mediterranean Sea. The story is fanciful and imaginative. I'm not giving the plot away, you will find that reality and dream are intertwined during the game. It's a long time since I enjoyed playing a game as much. One travels through the island in full-screen 2D photos (more than 6000!) which display the beauty of the place (as in the original Myst which inspired the developers). The music is unobtrusive and pleasant to hear. The game is long, 50+ hours. You get to travel by bus, boat and cable car as well as by foot. You play scopa, a card game, with a Neapolitan deck. This game is available as a stand alone after the mystery is solved. The puzzles are fair and well clued. There are no action sequences, sliders or mazes and you don't die. The game also has a walkthrough mode which is not a puzzle solving device, but a tour of the game locations. This too is available after the game is over and done with.
So, you get a great long game, a tour guide and card game. It's a steal at the asking price. I highly recommend it.
Players who bought "A quiet weekend in Capri" might like to know that Anacapri is, IMHO, a big improvement. The story is linear (you don't get left marooned by being out of order in the game). The game is full screen. The puzzles are clearer. You see the rest of the island of Capri.