I enjoyed the old school feeling of this game, even if the game was intended for girls.
The voice acting was on the bad side but wasn't unbearable. I think it went well with the cutesy feeling of the game. With that in mind I think the developers of this game had the fairer sex in mind. The plot revolves around Lydia showing up to Dragonvale Academy for her first day at school only to find the school empty. The first cut scene shows Lydia and Celest exchanging keepsakes and making some sort of friendship promise. Now, most guys I know would probably puke had they had to sit through such a mushy tale of female bonding, I just swallowed my macho pride and found it refreshingly different.
Graphics:
While the graphics aren't technically good as compared to contemporary first person shooters like FEAR. What I really liked is the scenery, it had an artistic quality not matched in most games and gave the game a unique feel. You really felt immersed in the environment. I really appreciated the uniquely beautiful landscape. Exploring the castle I always felt a presense as if it were alive. To sum up, it won't burden your graphics card but you won't care because the aesthetics were very imaginative and stimulating.
Gameplay:
The puzzles were challenging but not too difficult as in some other games where you need a walk through for nearly every stupid puzzle. They made you think and you were always able to discern some of the puzzle without resorting to the help button. I only had to cheat once, and the help button didn't ruin any of the puzzles as it didn't usually give away the answer. My only gripe about the gameplay is that manipulating objects was a little awkward and sometimes it was unclear where to go, but you'd just hit the help button and it would say walk up these stairs or whatever.
What really hit home for me with this game, is the old school feel. It really reminded me of all those great times playing games like Kings Quest. While it isn't the classic that the Kings Quest series was, if you liked that you're sure to get some enjoyment from this game.