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Summary: This is not a blockbuster...
Review: I have always been on the lookout for special things, be it adventure games or independent movies. They remind me of the fresh creativity and subtle sensitivity that we hardly get from blockbusters these days. So when I saw Capri winning the "Best Independent Game in 2003" prize from JustAdventure, I immediately bought it. And guess what?This game is worth every penny. It is surely not flashy. It has a simple intuitive interface and the graphics is made with pictures. But you do not need a fancy graphics here. I was immediately absorbed by the orginal storyline. While playing, I had the feeling of being there, in the magical Mediterrean island, far from the noise and the stress of my daily life. It was a lot of fun to hear folkstown speaking and listen to the sound of nature. And quite pleasantly, I found myself learning a great
deal of Capri and the Italian people. When I finished the game -which was not easy at all - I felt so bad. Strangely, without being there, I missed Capri! The good news is that along with the game, there is also a tourist visit part. I can always go back and just wander around the island! While some people might prefer the big productions with more violent, flashy features, there are plenty of people like me that will value the little gems like Capri. I have also read similar opinions on Game Chronicle, PC-Gamer, JustAdventure and so on. So if you are looking for something unusual, special, fun and challenging, this game is for you.
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Summary: A cool game!
Review: I have read that this game is considered as a Myst-real-location from reviews on adventure game sites. It is partly true because it gives the same atmosphere as Myst. But it uses real-life photos rather than computer generated graphics.
When I played the game, I felt totally immersed in the real-life setting of the island. This is something I like very much, considering that I probably wouldn't get to go to Capri myself in the foreseeable future. The storyline is rather unconventional. It also has a good sense of humor at many places. The only thing I hope they had done more is to give me more "save slots". Overall it is one of the best games I've played recently. I really told all my friends about it. It is definitely a cool game to own! -- Especially considering that you also get to have a completely navigatable guide of Capri!
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Summary: It's a start, let's give a chance
Review: I like Capri the game. For me it has been entertaining. I am thinking of taking pictures of my own countryhouse and make a game out of it (just kidding). I miss some movies in the game. The interface is poor, all right, but that can be improved. I played in a 1440 x 900 screen and some objects were barely visible (sunglasses). All this could improve in Anacapri if the series goes on. I miss this type of game for other places, our own cities, where we can recognize the scenery and have a few laughs. The inhabitants of Capri must be thankfull to the people responsable for the game. I am sure one or two players are thinking of going and revisiting the scenery live. People that know Capri could have bought the game only to 'walk' through. The formula is fine with me and I expect further developments. Thank you guys.
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Summary: I loved it!!!!
Review: I loved this game so much I decided to post a comment on it.
This is my favourite game ever. The puzzles can be really difficult for a click and choose interface, so prepare to be challenged. But it's a haunting game worth it to those who miss good adventures of the old days. There are thousands of still pictures of Capri. So many that you can't help thinking you are ARE there. This game will suck you in and not
let you go until you complete it; I enjoyed the scenery so much that now I decided to play it again. Not a game for those in a hurry...
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Summary: Not a bullet fired
Review: I must say I found this game very enjoyable. The game has nice pictures and the sound is pretty good too, the voice acting has italian accent. The gameplay revolves around puzzle solving, not a bullet fired. Overall I found this game well balanced... the puzzle are always logical. Some of them are really hard! A must buy for point and click fans and well worth a try for those wanting to try a title from the genre out....
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Summary: A Lousy horrible game that.........SUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Review: I never write any reviews online. Thought I have to do so to save other people from buying this horrible game......basically the game is 2D and not 3D.....just a slide show of low resolution photograhs of island Capri....any rookie can take better pics than those......there is no story and consequently there is no game...icons need to be more professionally displayed as they needed an adult to draw them......you might see on the game pack "THEY ARE FOLLOWING YOU...." I have no idea who the heck are those following me.....game is so lame and bland and it stops when you stop clicking the mouse without any idea why you do so...........the map they give you needs another map to figure out what's in there.......you just see pics of people with some recorded messages that only reminds me of the TOEFL test..........in summary....please DO NOT BUY THIS GAMe and if you did.........throw it away!
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Summary: It's different but not for the better
Review: I purchased this game based upon everyone's review that praised it to be "a breath of fresh air" and "educational" and so forth. Well, I played the game all the way through and I must say it's different but not for the better. The game's graphic is strictly based upon nothing else but a collection of SNAP SHOTS of the island of Capri. These snap shots are beautiful, but not enchanting enough to base an entire game upon. This game may have worked if the game would have been developed with a 3D-panoramic view instead of the snap shots. In addition, with better maps to eliminate the annoyance of being lost and confused when wondering around. By the way I am so sorry, "A gamer" for not listening to you. I have to agree with your review in saying that there is no reason for anyone to buy this game.
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Summary: not at all what I expected...
Review: I really, really wish that I had read some reviews of this game before I bought it, because now I can't return it. I could have spent my money on something much better than this string of snapshots with voiceovers attatched. If this game were freeware, I probably would have liked it, but it's not. Instead, it's a twenty dollar game that plays like freeware and has packaging like Myst. Incidentally, it was the references to Myst on the packaging that led me to buy this game. The packaging says, "Think Myst but in a real location" (Quandary). True, like this game, Myst was basically snapshots of a fictional world that you could occaisionally interact with, much like this game, but there's a few big differences between Myst and this game. Myst never really felt like a string of snapshots to me, because the world it depicted was so beautiful and mysterious, and the puzzles were so engaging. Capri is beautiful, but moving through it is confusing and frusterating. There are so many places where one street looks just like another, which makes getting turned around or lost really easy, unless you check the map every step of the way, and doing that just makes the game feel even more clunky. I enjoyed the scenery in Myst, but I could care less about the many, many snapshots of streets that A Quiet Weekend in Capri includes. There should really be a better way to navigate the world of this game. I haven't finished this game yet, but the puzzles mostly seem to involve doing errands for people, which, combined with the frusterating navigation, becomes incredibly tedious. The people themselves are another annoying aspect of the game. It's impossible to talk to any of them, which seems odd for a game that seems take pride in being located in a real place. You'd think being able to talk to people would add the the reality of it. The people themselves are also snapshots, by the way. They are never animated, even when they're talking - even Myst animated talking people. There are, in fact, very few animations in this game. This game has, for me, redefined bad games. I cannot believe that someone allowed this game to be released. It's amazing to me that someone seriously thought that basing a game off of thousands of touristy photographs would be a good idea - and some of the photographs are as bad as something an amateur photographer might take, blurry, with bad composition, or lens flares. My plan is to sell this game as soon as I can. Although I can't get cash from any of the places in my area, I can get game credit. The next time around, I'll make sure I thoroughly research the game before I buy it. This game may cost only twenty dollars, but it's a waste of every one of those dollars. Do yourself a favor and get something better. If you want to try this game, wait until it hits the bargain bins.
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Summary: highly enjoyable!
Review: I stumbled on this game by total accident. Without much expectation, I found myself totally amazed by how much fun this game is! The game is simply ADDICTIVE. It is very different from other adventure games I've played, such as Syberia and Black Mirror. The pictures of Capri island were breathtakingly gorgeous. I love the encounter of real Italian locals, hear their voice and the other natural sounds of the environment. The plot was quite challenging. It warms up slowly. But as soon as you got into the puzzles and riddles, you can't pull yourself out of it. It is definitely a fun storyline. I would recommend this game to anyone, especially if you are looking for both a cultural and adventurous experience. Plus, the soundtrack is great as well!
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Summary: Should get 0 stars, but not an option
Review: I was drawn to this game by one thing, and it turned out to be FAR from the truth, in my opinion. The Box says "think Myst but in a real location" not only does it not even compare to Myst in any way, but I found it boring, tedious, and pointless, and after 2 days of wandering aimlessly through it and having no fun at all, I uninstalled it.
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