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: Great introduction to meditation/relaxation.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a fantastic tool for self improvement and relaxation and a flawed but acceptable game by gaming standards alone. The biofeedback hardware/software is excellent and you WILL make progress whether your goals are stress reduction, better meditation, building higher self-esteem, maybe even reaching higher states of consciousness etc...The "biofeedback events" are diverse and well designed and generally just great to use! Most of the in-game advice is also fantastic and there are a few "easter eggs" which offer very practical tools to help build your self esteem, realize your goals etc...Much of the *substance* of this project is masterfully achieved (though there are a few cheesy moments).
That said the interface etc. needs help, it can be downright frustrating, and the relatively low-res graphics can be a strain on some screens. Thankfully these issues have been addressed in the expansion pack Wisdom Quest, which I also highly recommend. Overall, this is a really innovative and great product. Also a good investment as far as biofeedback devices go since there will likely be more expansion packs and third-party software to come!
Product Review: Great Relaxation tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I have practiced deep breathing relaxtion techniques for many years, and thought that I was able to control my heart rate and blood pressure. My last visit to my Dr told me otherwise. Even after deep breathing exercises my diastolic was still a little high. After using WD for a few days I realized that my deep breathing techniques that I had been practicing was all wrong. With Wds help I am able to truly relax to lower my stress and BP.
If you buy this and treat it like you would a regular computer game with the same expectations of achievement in getting to the next level, you will be very disappointed. However, if you use WD as a way to achieve true relaxation quicker than you thought was possible, then you will love it just as I do. By using WD I am able to relax quicker with every use.
I finished the game in two weeks, but still revisit the relaxation exercises almost every night. Just ordered the next installment "Wisdom Quest", and can't wait to learn new techniques.
If you buy the Journey to the Wild Divine, give it an honest trial and I am sure that you will not be disappointed.
Product Review: Excellent Product
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are trying to learn relaxation through biofeedback, this is the product to buy. Packaging, support, presentation, and hardware/software quality are the best that I have seen. No down side. It's not a game in the usual sense. More of a way to learn techniques in a quiet and amusing way.
There is room for a little mischief. Instead of allowing the balloons to flow smoothly, I tried busting a few. Type A personality shows through occasionally. I will be purchasing the next item in the series. I am learning to relax, at will, which will be helpful in my high-stress occupation. Good luck.
Product Review: I'm really impressed!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's now 2006. I had heard about this game when it first came out, but could just not envison spending $200 for a computer game. However, my doctor put me on blood pressure meds, which I don't want, and I decided I could maybe use some help that's not a pill. It installed easily, and I can get the monthly emails if I want them. I personally find that in order to get the conductivity I need, I have to use a bit of hand lotion on my index and ring fingers, as the game suggests. I am amazed by the concentration it takes to do some of these tasks. I am a hairdresser, and my job is very high-energy, and some of the tasks are difficult. My best friend is a massage therapist, and he had a much easier time with some of the tasks. We also each visited the Sky Temple, then visited it together, with both of us having a sensor on, and holding hands. It was really neat to see the differences. Having read some other reviews, I'd have to say my only major criticism is that it's completely intuitive. I've done some things, but not all of them, and I tried to do one event, and was told I had to go back and do something else first. The game could have used a bit more guidance, or perhaps a more guided mode and an "explore on your own" mode. I don't necessarily need to be walked through step by step, but I am having a hard time navigating. All the areas are so lovely it's hard to remember if I was there or managed to do the task. This reminds me a lot of the Myst series of games, in that it's very intuitive. However, the puzzles need to be solved by raising or lowering your energy instead of pushing levers and finding code numbers. If you're having a hard time unwinding at night before bed, or stressed out, or needing to relax and meditate, it's an excellent choice. And from what I've read, the sequel "Wisdom Quest" utilized lots of feedback and had a more guided mode. It's like meditating ewith your eyes open, only thre focus you have makes things happen on the screen. Would be great for pretty much anyone. Very enjoyable! Can't wait to figure it all out.Product Review: disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I returned this biofeedback software and hardware. I was happy with Amazon's quick credit back to my credit card, but i found this purchase totally lacking. The games it had you play were boring and i wouldn't suggest buying this for doing biofeedback.