Once upon a time, in the small town of Willowbrook, lived a young boy named Harry Pattern. Harry was known for his wild imagination and his love for all things magical. He would spend hours daydreaming about fantastical creatures and enchanted worlds. One day, while exploring the attic of his grandfather's house, Harry stumbled upon an old wooden box. Curiosity got the better of him, and he opened the box to find a shimmering golden pen. Intrigued by its beauty, he picked it up and noticed a small inscription on the side that read, "The Magic Pen.
When you land on the island, your princess friends and rabbit butler set up some shops in a central square. You can buy seeds and plants, craft buildings and bridges, and make new clothes and hairstyles. Another friend lets you sell excess material you don’t need. Your rabbit butler has requests that you can fulfill, and when you do, you’ll earn experience points and money. When you get enough experience points, you’ll level up and can do more things.
The game was pretty much a rip-off of the indoor decorating aspects of Animal Crossing, and the sequel rips off pretty much everything else from that title. While you must wait about five minutes or so for things to grow or regenerate, the game doesn t have a day night cycle or any other passage of time like Animal Crossing does.
Intrigued by its beauty, he picked it up and noticed a small inscription on the side that read, "The Magic Pen." Without a second thought, Harry took the pen and began to doodle on a piece of paper. To his amazement, as he drew, the images on the paper came to life.
Pretty princess magical garden
Believe it or not, this game is actually a sequel (or spinoff) to one I reviewed a couple of years ago! In the first game, you play as a girl who gets whisked away to a world inhabited by rabbit people. You get transformed into a princess and the rabbits need your princess magic to help rebuild and decorate their castle. The game was pretty much a rip-off of the indoor decorating aspects of Animal Crossing, and the sequel rips off pretty much everything else from that title. In the sequel, you and your princess friends decide they want to try some Princess Cake. Your rabbit butler knows an island where you can get the ingredients. So now you set off for that island, where you’ll farm, fish, and gather materials to build shops and farms so you can make more things to restore the island to its former glory. The game even uses the same ‘rolling log’ viewpoint that Animal Crossing does!
When you land on the island, your princess friends and rabbit butler set up some shops in a central square. You can buy seeds and plants, craft buildings and bridges, and make new clothes and hairstyles. Another friend lets you sell excess material you don’t need. Your rabbit butler has requests that you can fulfill, and when you do, you’ll earn experience points and money. When you get enough experience points, you’ll level up and can do more things.
The game is also a bit like Harvest Moon in that you can till the land and plant seeds and wait for them to grow. You’ll use the crops to feed chickens, sheep, and cows to get eggs, wool, and milk. You can also hit trees for wood and fruit, and catch bugs and fish, too. You’ll use all these things to fulfill requests and build shops where you can craft more things. While you must wait about five minutes or so for things to grow or regenerate, the game doesn’t have a day/night cycle or any other passage of time like Animal Crossing does.
My only problem with this game is that they show you pictures of the things you need to craft for requests, but they don’t tell you what it is or how to make them. And the text can be too small in places. But as an avid Animal Crossing fan, I even found myself a bit addicted to this game, at least for a little while. So if you have younger girls who love Animal Crossing, they might like this one, too.
Kid Factor:
Pretty Princess: Magical Garden Island is rated E for Everyone with an ESRB descriptor of Alcohol Reference. I don’t remember seeing anything like that when I played, but I’m sure it’s just used for cooking purposes. Even though the controls are simplified for younger gamers, reading skill is still a must for all the text. And I think kids would rather play Animal Crossing anyway, but if they can’t get enough of that, here’s another one for them!
Believe it or not, this game is actually a sequel (or spinoff) to one I reviewed a couple of years ago! In the first game, you play as a girl who gets whisked away to a world inhabited by rabbit people. You get transformed into a princess and the rabbits need your princess magic to help rebuild and decorate their castle. The game was pretty much a rip-off of the indoor decorating aspects of Animal Crossing, and the sequel rips off pretty much everything else from that title. In the sequel, you and your princess friends decide they want to try some Princess Cake. Your rabbit butler knows an island where you can get the ingredients. So now you set off for that island, where you’ll farm, fish, and gather materials to build shops and farms so you can make more things to restore the island to its former glory. The game even uses the same ‘rolling log’ viewpoint that Animal Crossing does!
A smile crept across his face as he realized the extraordinary power that lay in his hands. From that moment on, Harry used the magic pen to create his own magical world. He drew castles floating in the sky, friendly talking animals, and even a flying carpet to explore the skies. The possibilities were endless, and Harry's imagination soared. With the magic pen, Harry could bring happiness to anyone he encountered. He would draw pictures for his friends, showcasing their dreams and desires. He became the town's beloved artist, using his gift to bring joy and wonder to all who crossed his path. But as Harry's power grew, so did the responsibilities and challenges that came with it. He soon discovered that the pen had a mind of its own. It would sometimes create mischief, leading to unexpected consequences. Harry had to learn to control its powers, harnessing the magic for good rather than letting it run wild. As Harry grew older, he realized that the true magic was not in the pen itself, but in his ability to bring joy to others through his art. He discovered that his drawings had an impact far beyond what he initially imagined. The magic pen became a symbol of his creativity and a reminder of the power within him. Harry Pattern and the Magic Pen became a legend in Willowbrook, inspiring generations to embrace their imagination and explore the magic within themselves. To this day, children in the town dream of finding their own magic pen, hoping to create their own enchanted worlds. In the end, Harry Pattern taught everyone that true magic lies within us all - in our ability to dream, create, and bring joy to others. The magic pen was just a tool, but it was Harry's heart and imagination that made it truly extraordinary..
Reviews for "Believe in the Pen: How Harry Pattern's Magic Pen Inspired Others"
- Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Harry pattern and the magic pen". The storyline felt incredibly rushed and underdeveloped, with many plot holes that were never addressed. The characters lacked depth and there was a lack of character development throughout the book. The writing style was also quite simplistic, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Overall, I found the book to be lacking in substance and would not recommend it.
- David - 1/5 - I struggled to make it through "Harry pattern and the magic pen". The writing was clunky and repetitive, making it a chore to read. The plot was predictable and cliché, with no originality or surprises. The dialogue was poorly written and unrealistic, with characters speaking in a way that no one actually does in real life. I was hoping for an engaging and original story, but unfortunately, this book fell short of my expectations.
- Emily - 2/5 - "Harry pattern and the magic pen" felt like a cheap imitation of other popular fantasy books. The world-building was poorly executed, and I found it difficult to fully understand the magical elements of the story. The pacing was off, with long periods of nothing happening followed by rushed and confusing action sequences. The main character, Harry, was also quite unlikable and lacked any depth or complexity. Overall, I was left feeling unimpressed and disengaged with this book.