Product Description

This epic quest will take you on a journey of enlightenment leading you to the gates of Dragonvale Academy where you will become an apprentice. Your best friend Celeste is a scholar there at the Academy; however upon your arrival you discover something is terribly amiss… The campus is deserted and Celeste is no where to be found! After stumbling upon one of Celeste’s most treasured keepsakes, you suddenly realize that treachery and sorrow lurks in the halls of the Academy. You must uncover the mystery behind Celeste’s disappearance, Dragonvale Academy and the beloved keepsake… Accompanied by a charmed dragon named Zak, Lydia must quickly overcome trials in The Chamber of Passage, understand the secrets of the runes and glyphs, and master the forces of magic to uncover the mystery behind Celeste’s disappearance, Dragonvale Academy and the beloved keepsake…

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1497 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Navarre
• Model: PCO48650TB
• Released on: 2006-04-04
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: .35 pounds

Features

• Uncover an elaborate mystery in this epic fantasy adventure game
• Learn to cast spells, overcome daring trials, and encounter many NPCs
• 3rd-person gameplay powered by state-of-the-art graphic engine
• Explore stunning environments designed in intricate detail
• Easy-to-use interface that evolves as new features become available

From the Manufacturer
This epic quest will take you on a journey of enlightenment leading you to the gates of Dragonvale Academy where you will become an apprentice. Your best friend Celeste is a scholar there at the Academy; however upon your arrival you discover something is terribly amiss... The campus is deserted and Celeste is no where to be found! After stumbling upon one of Celeste's most treasured keepsakes, you suddenly realize that treachery and sorrow lurks in the halls of the Academy. You must uncover the mystery behind Celeste's disappearance, Dragonvale Academy, and the beloved keepsake...

Accompanied by a charmed dragon named Zak, Lydia must quickly overcome trials in The Chamber of Passage, understand the secrets of the runes and glyphs, and master the forces of magic to uncover the mystery behind Celeste's disappearance, Dragonvale Academy, and the beloved keepsake...

Features:

• Deep and involving storyline where suspense and mystery await at every turn
• Explore stunning environments designed in intricate detail using dynamic lighting and shadows
• Discover the elaborate grand hall, a labyrinth of rooms and corridors, and the vast surroundings of the Academy
• Encounter many NPCs and interact with Zak who will help you solve enigmas throughout your adventure
• Easy-to-use interface that evolves as new features become available
• Third-person gameplay powered by a state-of-the-art graphic engine
• Learn to cast spells, understand the secrets of the runes and glyphs, and overcome daring trials designed to test your wits rather than your dexterity

Customer Reviews

A Great Adventure Game
Keepsake has a vivid storyline that draws you in, and the acting to match. The result? A completely immersive experience. Soon enough you'll find yourself empathizing with the characters. Add to this brilliant scenery and an intuitive interface, and you have one of the most brilliant games of the past few years.

Lots to look at, Less to do
This game is beautiful and the puzzles are great, both in length and complexity. However, halfway through the game I grew very tired of the distance Lydia had to go from point A to point B to get anything done.

The more I played, the longer the journey became. This game is gorgeous. But you can't do anything! Up the stairs, down the hall, through the door, over the balcony, through another door, up some more steps, down some more steps....on and on! B-O-R-I-N-G! It doesn't matter how great a game looks, if it's all useless window dressing it's simply a waste of time.

For one puzzle I went straight to the solution because I did not want to spend half an hour or more moving Lydia back and forth between the two areas it required to get the puzzle completed. By the time the ending came I didn't really care anymore, I simply wanted the game to be over.

If you like watching your little game person run, run, run, and run some more than you will love this game.

Keepsake
This is a very long involved game with alot of puzzles and fun. It was delightfuly fun. She is a very modern girl and yet she is caught up in the magical fanticy. The artwork and the story line are unbelieveable. It feels like you are really in that castle. I kept wishing I had a room there so I could go to the acadamy too. I would recommend this game to anyone over the age of 14. It takes a lot of concentration and thinking to get through the puzzles, however, the game doew supply some help. Hope everyone likes it as much as I do. I have played it several times and I am sure I will play it again.