The Journey to Wild Divine Biofeedback Software & Hardware for PC & Mac: The Passage
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Product Reviews of The Journey to Wild Divine Biofeedback Software & Hardware for PC & Mac: The Passage
Product Review: A Biofeedback World
Summary: 5 Stars
OK, let us admit that the world of Wild Divine is a bit syrupy. Flowers and gentle animals and lots of soft music. Stipulated.
But what a world. The biofeedback sensors on three of your fingers allow you to change events of this world with states of your body. If you can relax enough, these doors will open. If you can rouse yourself, this elevator will go up. A dolphin will leap from a pool and knock a ball into the air. And in some cases, you must find a balance: one room requires that you raise and lower and raise again your arousal to move a ball through a maze.
When you have played the game and its more elegant sequel, Wisdom Quest, you will know several things from your own experience: that your inner states of arousal and ease can be measured and changed, and that a reasonably-priced game will let you begin the process.
The people I have shown the game often go out and buy their own copies.
Product Review: Buggy software
Summary: 1 Stars
If you are looking for stress relief, best thing to do is keep on walking.
Installation is a nightmare. You can't tell if it is installing or not. Only thing you can do is wait !5 to 20 minutes, and if nothing happens, start cd again. Once installed, a lot of white screens, and choppy sound
"Magic rings" slip off fingers easily (maybe not made for size 13 ring finger)
Also purchased "Wisdom Quest" Once again, sound buggy, Doesn't match up with "Buddha guy's" lip movement. Like watching a bad Kung Fu movie
Pressed "escape" multiple times, and wouldn't stop until it was finished.
The best stress relief was putting it back in the box
Don't waste your time or money
Product Review: Wild Divine Biofeedback SW
Summary: 5 Stars
I gave it to my daughter and she really likes it and uses it often.Product Review: More Helpful Than You Realize
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading others reviews, I thought I would give my 2 cents worth. I received this product as a Christmas present - something I really wanted. I have been extremely pleased with the product, and would definitely recommend it to the right people. But I have realized that there could probably be more details about the game on their website for people who are blindly purchasing this product.
It was mentioned that the software is not user-friendly, but I have not had any problems with it. I found it rather easy, as a matter of fact.
It was also mentioned that this games takes over your computer screen. That is only true to some extent. Please note that you do not have to "quit" the game in order to go to other applications. If you hit "Ctrl/Alt/Delete" and bring up your task manager, you can then switch to another application, which will in turn minimize the game. However, when you return to the game, I suppose depending on your monitor, it will come back up a small size. I have a widescreen monitor, and the game comes back up in a small window. Actually, I suppose that makes it easier to navigate your desktop if you want to, but I prefer the game to cover my entire screen so as not to be distracted in any way.
As far as directions, the book definitely makes you think. But I did learn early on to read each location I was traveling to before starting gameplay in that area. If it didn't sound like it made sense, I would read it a few times before beginning gameplay.
As far as the difficulty/simplicity of the game, I would say that it is definitely an easy game for those who have mastered their breathing techniques and such. I feel that I am good at meditation and being quiet, but I have to say that this is still a good tool for me. I have anxieties, and I find that as I'm doing some of the breathing exercises, depending on which ones, my anxieties tend to kick in a little bit. This is helpful for me to learn to control these anxiety attacks and heart rate increases. Very frustrating when it happens during gameplay, but nonetheless a helpful experience for me. When trying to lower my heart rate, I sink when my heart jumps and the "glow" goes ALL the way to the right. Lol!
Again - this is not for everyone. I'm also not sure why people are buying it simply for biofeedback. I understood upon reading/learning about this game that the biofeedback equipment is simply a tool for the game to use - not for my own personal use, if that make sense.
I also find that it's just a beautiful game that gives you something really nice to focus on in your quiet times. And some of the music is incredible. I have found new music to add to my own personal library as a result.
Product Review: For beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
I like this product but think it's best for people starting out with meditation or calming techniques. I thought I was a begiinner to these things but I do have a little experience and the biofeedback exercises were too easy for me. I got through the whole game in about 4 hours. Other than the difficulty level it's beautifully illustrated, easy to install, everything works well and I really enjoyed the soundtrack. The setup of the exercises within the game is very imaginative and intuitive. Overall I think it's very well done, I just didn't learn anything relaxation-wise.