Embark on a voyage to discover the New World
When I first read the synopsis for Heileen I can't deny that I was a bit concerned by what I thought it was going to turn into. The plot, according to the developers, revolves around Heileen, an 18-year-old English girl who is forced by her uncle Otto, a famous English merchant, to embark on a journey to the New World. However, this voyage turns out to be completely innocent and Heileen's adventure is limited but half-decent.
Heileen is divided into eight chapters, where your interactions with the crew determine the course of the game. You are presented with questions and challenges by the crew, and you can choose from a series of fixed answers to respond. The ultimate goal is to guide Heileen to discover the New World without falling in love with the captain's mate or being poisoned by the cook.
While Heileen may not be the most exhilarating or well-presented adventure game, it could serve as a good introduction for kids interested in the genre or as a tool for learning simple English with pleasant cartoon graphics.
