*Approved for download on iOS via Apple Arcade*
Gameloft’s Disney Dreamlight Valley, which beautifully
blends the concepts and themes from Disney and Pixar alike out of the box on
its mobile release, was the last announced game for console and PC that we’ve
now expected to land on iPads and iPhones, expect that its only for the Apple
Arcade subscribers. It serves the purpose of allowing you to interact with the
famous Disney Universe universe like never before, creates diverse characters
and allows for customisation!
Main Aspects & Features:
– Discover Disney Worlds: From North Mountain
to an enchanted forest and ratatouille’s kitchen, never forget to uncover the
Frozen collection of realms and many more as they are visit worthy!
– Meeting Characters: Goofy, Merlin, and
Scrooge McDuck are systematically completed through quests and gifts and become
your allies.
– Personalisation: You can alter the virtual
self including your avatar’s hair, clothing and shoes and even your house!
– Game Controls: Help fish, farm, mine, or even
explore more of the wonderful world of Disney which is the Dreamlight Valley.
Storyline
After the troubling Forgetting, Dreamlight Valley went
from a harmonious world filled with Disney inhabitants, to one filled with
“night thorns.” As a magical being, you are now entrusted to revert the valley
back to its former self, which means the first thing on the agenda is to assist
in fixing the homes of the residents and restoring their lost memories. The
first step in this role is creating an avatar using the customization options
which allow the users to select various hairstyles, body shapes and facial
features. You will also be able to earn or buy new clothes gradually as you
make your way through the game.
Gameplay Mechanics
A major part of the game is interacting with Disney
characters, finishing quests, and venturing out to caverns. With each task
completed, more Dreamlight is collected, which can be used to unlock realms and
many other characters. Making friends is also vital since assisting characters
with their tasks and completing primary quests serves as a means for expanding
friendships, garnishing bonuses in the process.
Key activities include:
– Exploration: Travel to other realms inspired
by Disney and meet their characters.
– Crafting & Decorating: Use tools such as
Fishing pole, Pickaxes, and Shovels to develop, decorate your Dreamlight Valley
and even create furniture in your home.
– Gardening & Fishing: Help in quests
through planting, watering, and harvesting or even fish for the ingredients
necessary for the requested meals.
Skins, Cosmetics, and Home Customization
There’s a nice selfie option whereby you can share
special moments with your Disney characters in different ways. In addition, you
can buy new clothes for your avatar at Scrooge McDuck’s changing store or
locate such clothes somewhere in the Valley. And yes you can build and grow
your house, starting with one simple room where you build more and more as you
go along the game. It adds value to the game for those players that like the
customisation features, quite akin to the *Sims* series.
Pros:
– Charming Disney World: This is ideal for
players looking to spend time in the company of Disney and Pixar characters in
a calm and cozy magical world.
– Relaxing Gameplay:
A commendable combo of exploring, crafting, and making friends, where one can
enjoy brief gaming sessions without much pressure.
– Customizable Avatar and Home:
There are so many available ways to customize your character and your house as
well.
Cons:
– No Premium Content: The Arcade Edition is
missing out on certain seasonal rewards and the Premium Shop and certain other
premium features that are included in Shop. But then again, not providing these
features does make sense as they haven’t paid any amount to purchase the game
in the first place.
– Exclusive of Apple Arcade:
Seems like not many are satisfied being an Apple arcade subscriber.
Conclusion
Young Disney Dreamlight Valley fans will find the
arcade edition to be a fun mode of simulation. As soft as the game is, it has
loads of characters, character interactions and things to do so that it becomes
more of a go to game for every Apple arcade subscriber who loves being in
fantasy worlds and making new friends. While premium options are missing from
the game, it will rekindle the childhood memories for fans of every age while
providing great time. Add in Goofy and you have a realm to conquer, build and
reign over. This game is bound to leave you enchanted.
