So even though the screens only offer the bare minimum of movement, the player never feels static. The player must use the items at the bottom of the pit to create a makeshift rope to escape. In one level, clicking on a particular item causes the player to fall down a deep hole in the cellar. In short, the game rarely gets stale, because there’s always something new to experience. There are 50 levels including various mini-games and action sequences. Casual gamers looking for an extended session won’t be disappointed either. Beautiful backdrops for each level.Įach level only lasts a few minutes, depending on how sharp the player’s eyes are, making Bella Italia perfect for those times when only a quick distraction is necessary. Also, if the player is fast enough to click on multiple items in a short period, he or she is rewarded with a time extension.
More hints can be earned by finding Bluebirds of Happiness hidden in the levels. Thankfully, Bella Italia offers a hint feature that will point directly to where an item on the list can be found. If the game recognizes too many incorrect clicks in a short amount of time, it will warn the player that random clicking will result in a 30-second time deduction. Also, players can’t cheat by simply clicking randomly on the screen. There’s also a timer that slowly counts down to add a little pressure. Once all of the items have been discovered the level is complete. In later levels all bets are off and players can expect to hunt for rakes, books, fruit and various shapes in unnatural areas, like the sky or in trees or any other place that offers good camouflage. For the most part, there’s some basis in reality in regards to where the items can be found. So in the first level, the player’s home, he or she must prepare for the next gig by collecting wedding planning items from a list that is randomly generated. Simply clicking the correct item will cross it off the list. In each level the player is presented with a locale and a list of items to find within each setting. The core gameplay for Dream Day Wedding: Bella Italia is simple, but never seems to get old. He books the player a ticket and they’re off to Florence where the player must handle every aspect of the wedding, including picking out a ring, designing bouquets and sundry other little details. After the first level, which orients the player with the game mechanics, a call comes in from a prospective client who wants to propose to his girlfriend while in Italy. This aspect isn’t necessarily a drawback, however, since all of the clutter adds to the challenge of the game. The player’s home is in disarray and whenever the player stays in a hotel or someone else’s home, the sleeping quarters are sure to become littered with the player’s accoutrements.
In Bella Italia the player is cast in the role of a wedding planner who is one of the most disorganized and messy people around.
Bella Italia is the latest in the series and will definitely please fans and attract newcomers looking for simple, wholesome fun. I-play has been capitalizing on this niche since 2007 with its popular Dream Day Wedding series of image exploration games. More often than not, the only recourse these groups have for playing video games on their PCs is FreeCell and whatever other games come with their operating systems. Casual gamers and the entire female gaming population are woefully underrepresented in the video game industry.