Just what's it all about and is the product blurb merely that, just a blurb? I was delighted when I was given the opportunity to write a feature on this product because I am a huge gamer AND I'm also into yoga and spirituality. The Wild Divine seemed to suggest it blended these two aspects and so much more together.

From the Beginning:
When you first receive this title you will most likely be stunned into an already nirvana like state at how absolutely beautifully packaged it is. I have NEVER seen such a well packaged piece of software. The box is graphically beautiful and when you open it, its like opening a very expensive Christmas present. There's layers to open and when you see the inside package it's stupifying. It's presented extremely well and comes with not only the PC discs but also Mac discs which is fantastic. The lovely books which accompany the software add to its appeal as does the ambient music CD and even before you see the cool light stone you'll be won over and hoping that the actual 'game' delivers as well as the packaging does.

Setting it Up:
You will have to set up this game much as you would any other, insert the software, let it load what it must etc and then of course you get to plug in your lovely light stone and magic rings. Now this amazing gadget is what elevates this from a game into an entire lifestyle experience. Don't be put off by feeling stupid as you plug in via USB your 'light stone energy translator'. Slip your fingers into the 'magic rings' and you'll see your heart rate and skin conductance level on screen. I got a real kick out of this because i could actually see things on screen that were being affected simply by me breathing. When you're finally set up it's time to get going and when you get over your initial giggling and realise that this is infact a fairly sophisticated machine you're playing with, you'll soon ease into it. Setup is easy and took very little time. You'll be able to register on their website as well which personalises your device to you.

What is Bio Feedback :
The Wild Divine biofeedback device measures skin conductivity and heart rate through three "Magic Ring" sensors gently attached to your fingers. By increasing, decreasing or synchronizing body rhythms, you can master the events in the game and progress. It's possible to build stairways with your breath, open doors with meditation, master Zen Archery with deep concentration and juggle energy spheres with your laughter. Yes I'm serious.

Stepping into the Unknown:
One of the first tasks you'll encounter is making a wheel spin by using your breath. This is a very surreal experience. At first, like me, you'll probably giggle and if you're with someone else feel a little inhibited but as soon as you realise your breath is moving the wheel, you'll realise how cool this is. Your tour guide will accompany you through the early stages of the game so that you're not completely lost and you'll learn how to use your breath to move objects, affect scenes and so much more. You'll be taught the basics of slowing down your breathing and of course speeding up your breathing as well as learning an ancient yogic technique known as the heart breath. If you are at all interested in meditation, yoga, ancient wisdom and so on you can't help but love this journey because it really does teach you meditation which works and of course breathing which is so important in yoga and meditation. You'll soon find that you are becoming better at these techniques and I actually became completely absorbed in the game within a short space of time. Travelling on your journey is a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Effects of Playing:
One of the most astounding features of this game is how your biofeedback progresses you through the various stages and how odd it is that you can actually feel this in your body. After around an hour of playing I became very sleepy and my relaxed state meant that I had to postpone the game for that session. I think that this is the whole point of the journey however, you shouldn't rush through it just to 'play' the main parts, you should slowly progress and truly learn the techniques within it. If you want to cheat a little you can increase your breathing by jumping up and down and this will effect your energy thus making it easier on the tasks which require increased energy through meditation, however, I dont recommend doing this, you really should try to use only the power of your mind and breath to learn.