Ween: The Prophecy is a first person perspective adventure game with a medieval or fantasy theme. It was programmed by Coktel Vision to be released by Sierra On-Line in the early nineties. It is a standard point and click game that is very reminiscent of the Myst series.
The premise of the game revolves around the idea that the user’s magical grandfather is failing, and with him fails his powers. The evil Kraal is preparing to return to the land and exploit the coming weakness.
The user plays the protagonist Ween, the grandchild. He must gain three magical grains of sand by completing three quests. By placing these magical sand grains in a special hourglass, Kraal will be vanquished from the land. Many things must be done and many puzzles must be solved to find these grains of sand and save the land and Kraal returns in only three days.
Ween restricts the player’s movement to only a couple of locations until some puzzles are solved. While that does shorten up the playing field, it also cuts down on time wasting running all over the place to pick up useless items. Don’t be fooled into thinking that Ween will have to concentrate on one single thing before moving
on, however. Most screens have many things to do, making it all the more exciting. Also many items Ween will place in his inventory will be able to be utilized in multiple ways.
The plot of Ween: The Prophecy is nonlinear, and in a couple of places, the storyline branches. This option of choosing multiple paths adds a nice degree of replay ability to the game. Some of the branches are very obvious, such as choosing between couples of doors. Others are much more subtle, and the careless user may not even realize he has forded a branch of the plot until it is too late to return.
Ween has some other points that are unique to medieval fantasy adventures. It is possible to find allies to add to the questing party. There is also absolutely no combat at all in the game, although it would have fit seamlessly in numerous areas.
In total, Ween is a large and interesting point and click adventure with some qualities that set it apart from others. The puzzles are engaging but logical, and the inventory is complex and well-used by the game’s end. Puzzle adventurers will love this playable point and click. I highly recommend downloading this great game and enjoy.
