AnaCapri: The Dream

by Got Game

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

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000Q1OTSM
• Item Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: September 4, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,790 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, Great Value, September 11, 2007

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D. C. Petty "deepori" (Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: AnaCapri: The Dream (DVD-ROM)

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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable -- For Some, October 18, 2007

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J. McCarthy (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: AnaCapri: The Dream (DVD-ROM)

The dialogue and voice acting are weak, and wandering through screens and screens of beautiful location shots slow the pace. However, I find these add to the dreamlike feeling of the story -- very Italian. The previous game I played had too many timed puzzles and life-or-death moments for my tastes, along with up-to-the-minute yet annoying navigation. AnaCapri is the perfect antidote: a game you can enjoy for the ample opportunities to explore a beautiful place with a good plot and puzzles that are enjoyable, not frustrating. If you want an action-packed ride with sizzling effects, look elsewhere. AnaCapri is for relaxing and enjoying on its own terms.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Click-through static images, December 2, 2007

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Gregory Law (Warner Robins GA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: AnaCapri: The Dream (DVD-ROM)

I have to agree that this game feels a lot like clicking through your Aunt's vacation pictures and doesn't come close to the quality of Sierra's adventures from the '80s and '90s. The images are mostly 1024x768 and the game doesn't scale for those with large or wide-screen displays. Game play mostly involves waiting for the game to draw a picture onscreen, moving the mouse around the image to find highlighted "hotspots" (squares drawn on selected portions of the image), and deciding which hotspot (assuming there is more than one) to select. The is the most boring game I've played in years.