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Summary: The second-worst Myst ripoff ever!
Review: Okay, maybe not. But it's the second-worst I've ever played, Entombed (a $3 game so awful that Amazon doesn't even have it) having worse graphics and even more nonsensical puzzles.
STORY: WEAK
Who is Ozgar? Who are the Arkonians? Why do they hate each other? Why does Ozgar hate you? Is Ozgar really Darth Vader or does he just act like it?
These questions, alas, shall go unanswered. I don't think I'm willing to buy the second game to see if there're any new revelations.
Graphics: Mediocre
Am I unique in not liking when when the resolution is better during movement cutscenes than when you're standing still? I don't think so. "Wave that picture around, I need to get a good look at it."
PUZZLES: What?
Much too simple and uninventive. What is all this stuff and what's it for? If I can figure out a code simply by trying random combinations, it's too simple.
ENDING:
You get one screenshot. It doesn't even move. That's your reward for slogging through this awful game.
REPLAY VALUE: Why?
If you're really bored- and I mean REALLY bored - maybe you might see how fast you can run through it or something. But only if your friends are all sick, your internet connection is down and you've played all the Minesweeper you can stand.
VERDICT: STAY AWAY. STAY FAR AWAY. Play Myst. It's better.
Rating: 
Summary: Beautiful, but lacking a story and a good payoff
Review: The Crystal Key has environments just as breathtaking as the ones shown on the box. Exploring them is a joy. However, there is practically no story. You crash land on a planet and basically puzzle your way "out", which involves transporting to other worlds, etc.The puzzles are interesting, but often too easy and too linear. This is the type of game where finding a screwdriver on the ground means you'll be needing it for a puzzle around the corner. Some environments, like the subway and the corporate skyscraper in the lake, are so well designed you want to see them populated with people. At the very least, you want some sort of character interaction. But there is none whatsoever. Don't expect a good payoff ending. An anticlimactic ending is a pretty common complaint with most adventure games, but this one is pretty bad. It just suddenly ends. The only adventure game with a more abrupt ending is "Lighthouse", but at least that one had a few mythical characters living in its rich environments. Still, if you love exploring awesome settings, this is the title for you. It's definitely worth the low Amazonian price. Just don't attempt to compare it to the great adventure games, like Riven, Morpheus, and Obsidian.
Rating:
Summary: A Game?
Review: I have to agree with my fellow reviewers this game was highly disapointing. The graphics aren't that impressive, the easily motion sick people I suggest that you stay away from this game for when you move the graphics get quite blurry and the movement is quite wreckless.
I got extremly board with the game and have yet to finish it (which I don't think I ever will.)
This game (if you could call it that) is a waste of money and time. As many others have mentioned this game has little point and no clues as to where to head next.
Rating:
Summary: You have got to be kidding me
Review: I am an adventure gamer. I love this style of game and I have quite a collection. This game is near the BOTTOM of the list. The "puzzles" are way too simple, the "plot" simply stupid and the ending anticlimactic. I am used to dreamcatcher games being very hit-or-miss, but I never expected this bad. I blew through most of this in half a day. The only reason it took as long as it did is that I had to download a few patches to even run the thing, ...
Rating: 
Summary: Not Dreamcatcher's best outing
Review: The Crystal Key is probably best for players that don't have much experience with these types of interactive games. The puzzles are not too difficult for the most part and it does get boring rather quickly. Each section of the game is too limited as to how far you can explore an area. The scenery is not as lush and interesting as some games and the musical scoring could have been much better. I played this after playing Myst III which had more interesting graphics and characters to interact with. This was a gift so if I had payed for it myself it would have been a bigger disappointment.
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