An excellent story, wonderful actors, and intriguing characters make this game what it is: fantastic.
The game takes place in the future where to take the role as April Ryan. She is a young girl in her 20s attending art school but she doesn't really know what she should do. Much of her character is conveyed strongly through the voice acting and the emotions she exhibits throughout the game. Because of this, she continues to grow on the player and she seems to evolve and become more mature and more of what she is supposed to be.
What is really fascinating about the story of this game is there are two worlds. Without saying too much, the story is only somewhat creative but then it really takes a turn and pulls you right in. With the distinct characters and the awesome voice acting, it's hard not to feel that this is the quite possibly the best interactive novel you've read, played, and watched.
Gameplay involves using the mouse to click around the world, picking up items as you go along. Sometimes, you pick up items that can't be used for a long time and it can be frustrating trying to figure out what to do with what items just to get the story to move ahead. At times, the puzzles make little sense and that can be very frustrating. Though the game is extremely linear, it still looks awesome for a 2000 game. The characters come alive and each are very distinct. Everything is colourful and it looks great. If you're running a slower computer, this game will still run fine and it doesn't slow or lag.
The sounds fit the game quite well and do not sound grainy nor annoying. All the voice acting is top notch and the feelings and emotions come right through without a hitch. Every word tantalizes you into what could come next without ever becoming too revealing or easy to the ears.
The major aspect of the game that keeps it so enthralling is the story telling. I can not emphasize enough how great the story is and how authentic it feels at times. Though the game has been out since 2000, if you have time and wanna see a great, though somewhat difficult and illogical game, pick this up. Even if you use a walkthrough for the entirety of the game, you can't wait to see what next tribulation or friend shows up next.