It is even more rare in that the game is, if not the best adventure game ever made, at least one of the greatest contenders for that spot. The story sounds, at first, relatively simple. Later on though, there are more twists than you can imagine and a massive amount of secrets to be discovered. You play April Ryan, an art student in Venice, a town in Newport in the year 2209. Using 3D characters and 2D backgrounds the games' models are arguably some of the best ever seen.
Some scenes are, in fact, so beautiful that they are deserving of a frame.
April finds out that the fate of the worlds is at peril and she is the only person who can save the day. From the games beginning, you can tell that The Longest Journey is very special. The opening interface offers up 'clickable' options in the form of a child's drawings. This charming beginning and inventive interface sets the stage for an excellent game. The detail and effort put in the most unlikely places is astonishing.