Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child
Third installment in the Dream Chronicles series.
Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child (also called Dream Chronicles 3 or The Chosen Child) is a casual adventure and puzzle game from 2009. It was developed by KatGames and first published by PlayFirst. As the third game in the Dream Chronicles series, it is the second sequel to the award-winning 2007 original. A limited beta version appeared in February 2009, with a worldwide digital release following on April 16, 2009.
The story takes place in a fantasy world where mortal and fairy realms overlap, continuing directly from the events of Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze. The protagonist, a mortal woman named Faye, awakens from a powerful fairy’s dream spell with no memory of her past or true identity. Through recurring dreams, she pieces together that she has a husband and a daughter, both taken by the Fairy Queen of Dreams. Guided by visions and dreams from her Fairy husband, Faye sets out to rescue her child once more.
Upon release, The Chosen Child became another hit in the series, reaching number one on eleven casual game charts and placing in the top ten on many others. Critics praised it as a visually stunning, Myst-like adventure that immerses players in a fairy-filled fantasy world. In June 2010, it received two nominations at the second annual GameHouse Great Game Awards: "Top Hidden Object Game" and "Best Story." The game was preceded by Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze (2008) and followed by Dream Chronicles: The Book of Air (2010). A high-definition version became available for iPad via the App Store in August 2012.
**Gameplay**
The Chosen Child is a hidden object game with adventure elements, featuring numerous puzzles and tasks. Its structure closely resembles that of Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze but goes deeper. Each area contains half a dozen or more unique locations, and players solve puzzles using items scattered throughout the environment. As Faye, players must travel back and forth between scenes to find what they need. Carrying items between locations is essential for solving the intricate puzzles. Puzzle types include word unscrambling, potion mixing, using a telescope to find constellations, assembling a sewing machine, playing Simon and sliding games, placing items correctly, and other logic-based challenges.
- Developer
- KatGames
- Publisher
- PlayFirst
- Release date
- April 16, 2009
- Genre
- Adventure and puzzle casual game
- Series
- Dream Chronicles
- Platform
- Digital download (later high-definition version for iPad in August 2012)
Lore & Background
Gameplay is structured as an adventure-like hidden object game with numerous puzzles and challenging tasks. KatGames added a device called the Nexus gateway, a series of gateways allowing players to travel to different interconnected locations, making the game non-linear. The game features Dream Jewels with unique usages, required to open new Nexus gateways, and for the first time Dream Jewels can be collected by players. There are 25 main scenes and seven areas, including the Treehouse Village, Nexus Gateway, Herbalist's House, Observatory, Wishing Well Village, Underwater Retreat, and Eternal Maze.
Reader's Guide
Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child immediately became another Dream Chronicles hit, reaching number-one on eleven casual game charts and peaking inside the top ten on many others. It was critically well received by casual game critics, described as 'another visually stunning Myst-like adventure that transports players into a fantasy world of fairies'. In June 2010, it was nominated for two awards, 'Top Hidden Object Game' and 'Best Story', in the second annual GameHouse Great Game Awards. The game was preceded by Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze (2008) and followed by Dream Chronicles: The Book of Air (2010). A high-definition version was available via App Store for iPad in August 2012. Its unique Nexus gateway feature only appeared in this installment, and the game contains two underwater labyrinths criticized for their high difficulty.
Did You Know?
- The game was first presented as a beta version in February 2009.
- It features a device called the Nexus gateway, which only appeared in this installment.
- Players can forge Dream Jewels for the first time in the series.
- The game contains two underwater labyrinths, in the 19th and 23rd scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child?
It is a casual adventure and puzzle game that serves as the third entry in the Dream Chronicles series, set in a fantasy world where mortal and fairy realms overlap. The story picks up directly after the events of Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze.
Who developed and published Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child?
KatGames created the game, while PlayFirst handled its initial publication as a digital download in 2009.
When was Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child released?
A limited beta version became available in February 2009, and the full worldwide digital launch followed on April 16, 2009.
What platforms can I play Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child on?
The original release was a digital download, and a high-definition version later arrived for iPad in August 2012.
How does The Chosen Child fit into the Dream Chronicles series?
As the second sequel, it is the third installment overall and continues the narrative established in the 2007 original and its first follow-up, Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze.
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