The Journey to Wild Divine Biofeedback Software Expansion Pack for PC & Mac: Wisdom Quest

I've had "The Passage" for a year, and just got the sequel, "Wisdom Quest". I liked the first one, but I really like the improvements they've made. The 3D navigation makes it much easier to orient yourself and look around (and up and down), and the interactive map is very useful, since you can travel to any area you've been to before with one click. The biofeedback events are interesting, and I like that you can opt to just do those on their own in the "Guided Activity" mode, without doing the whole game over again. I like that you can click at the top left of the screen and see your energy levels rise and fall in numbers (I think it's the skin conductivity numbers). That can be useful feedback, especially since this game has more complex challenges where you have to alternate your energy levels, and combine control of energy levels with breathing exercises. I feel very relaxed, but focused when I'm done playing. I'm also doing better with it since I realized the level you're at when you enter an event is used as the baseline, so it's good to not have it too low before entering a relaxing event. I prefer the music on this one, and there is more of a story. I like the fact that there are 5 ability levels to choose from, so you can make it easier or more difficult. I'm also very pleased that it works on my new computer with Windows Vista, even though it doesn't list Vista on the packaging. I've had no problems with it and a lot of fun, so I'd recommend it to anyone who liked "The Passage" or is interested in this kind of thing.

Im surprised this product is still available for purchase since you will get absolutely no support in either installation or problems that should arise with your game. The program worked wonderfully when the company kept up with the changes made by computer development but eventually they simply stopped. I've gone in circles with tech support and basically they will offer you nothing in the way of getting the purchased software to work on either my iMac or the recently purchased windows computer. I must mention at this point that I purchased the HP windows computer only because this and other wild divine programs that I loved and used daily had become unstable on my Apple computers. Purchase at your own risk because Wisdom Quest no longer works on windows 8.

Wisdom Quest picks up right where The Passage leaves off. Not only do you need The Passage for the hardware, but also because you need to know many of the techniques taught in The Passage. Like The Passage, the music and the visuals are absolutely gorgeous - although there are a few spots with one-dimensional foliage. (Did somebody rush to meet a deadline?) There are new breathing and meditation techniques to learn here, and some are difficult, leaving me a bit light-headed. However, unlike The Passage, there really is a story here to follow, a Quest to accomplish. There is more inventory (although some of the items made no sense to me), and plenty of surprises. If you get stuck with some of the Myst-like puzzles, there's a Training Manual - Guided Activity Mode included that will help you find the challenge.

Easy to install. Web support a bit difficult. Great new technology. A bit expensive. To use it properly you need time as it is based on meditation. Not for fast action gamers, more for if you want to relax and do self help.

My favorite part is the IOM Grapher that shows things like heart rate, skin conductivity and heart rate variability all on one screen. They repeat a lot of the exercises/games in Passage and Wisdom Quest, but it's still cool and can be useful long after you've completed the program.

The seller FAILED to mention this product will NOT WORK in any Window program EXCEPT Windows XP or earlier. I spent $173.00 for software that is useless!!! I would like to try and offer it to anyone with this older Microsoft system as it is a truly unique and beneficial program. So disappointed and angry that I am now stuck with an outdated system! Shame on you Marshmallow Matt.... As a Senior citizen I feel duped and used!!!

I have the original program and since I'm a geek in any case - meditation on the computer works for me and that is basically what this program does - but it fools you into thinking you are just having fun. I recommend it, and to all ages - my 18-year-old stepdaughter loves it.

Journey to the Wild divine is a great program