[mclem]

The screenshot up for DFA is only of their work in progress engine development, it's unlikely to be representative of the look of the game.

[Messofanego]

The Sea Will Claim Everything is now available as a stand-alone download (previously part of the Adventure Bundle). Everyone should play it. It's my favorite game of the year so far.

At first glance, the game’s cutesy, cartoony graphics and simplistic interface give the impression that this is a juvenile game designed for small children. However, it soon becomes apparent that the game is in fact a deeply political, philosophical, and even academic narrative that defies easy description. It is to adventure games what Umberto Eco’s Il nome della rosa is to murder mystery novels. - Adventure Classic Gaming

Ooh, intriguing!

[Basch]

Best so far?

...
.....
.......Heavy Rain. jk or am I?

[Fjordson]

Didn't even realize until now that Resonance is coming out on Tuesday. Awesome.

[speedpop]

The Sea Will Claim Everything looks incredible. Will give it a run through later tonight.

[Juice]

God, this thread is a treasure trove. Where have you been hiding, little point-and-click-ages? I love you. With all my heart.

[GhaleonQ]

God, this thread is a treasure trove. Where have you been hiding, little point-and-click-ages? I love you. With all my heart.

Adventure Gamers (skip the reviews), Adventure Treff, and Adventures Planet cover nearly everything. There are many other foreign language ones, but those are the 2 most quickly updated and their home countries produce quite a large percentage of the yearly take.

[Bebpo]

I really liked the demo/beta of Resonance. Have high hopes for that one.

Also started playing The Dream Machine, Botanicula, and Gemini Rue this weekend. Loving The Dream Machine & Botanicula. Gemini Rue I'm a bit lukewarm about so far in the early stages. I like the interesting combat mechanic, but not a fan of the interface/visuals/voice acting.

[Fjordson]

Aw, I really loved Gemini Rue. Certainly not perfect, I'd agree on the occasionally stiff voice acting and sometimes clunky interface, but I had a blast with it on the whole. Even bought the soundtrack on iTunes, heh.

I've enjoyed pretty much everything that I've played from Wadjet Eye (Blackwell Trilogy, Emerald City, Gemini Rue). Hoping Resonance is another winner for them, going to try the demo tonight.

[Sir_Crocodile]

Tiller is apparently going to kickstart a Vampyre Story game in september.

http://twitter.com/billtiller/status...48809758670849

Probably smart on the wait, adventure gamers wallets are somewhat light what with DFA, Tex, Spaceventure, Moebius, QFI, LSL, Resonance etc.

Aw, I really loved Gemini Rue. Certainly not perfect, I'd agree on the occasionally stiff voice acting and sometimes clunky interface, but I had a blast with it on the whole. Even bought the soundtrack on iTunes, heh. I've enjoyed pretty much everything that I've played from Wadjet Eye (Blackwell Trilogy, Emerald City, Gemini Rue). Hoping Resonance is another winner for them, going to try the demo tonight.

Yeah, they've had pretty decent scripts & dialogue - especially the blackwell games(there are four of them now, by the way).
Only issue I've had with Wadjet Eye games are bugs. Had problems in Gemini Rue & one of the blackwell games that made me glad I saved often. The Blackwell one actually crashed the game. Plus AGS is always finicky about whether it's going to allow me to use direct 3D filtering.

Funny thing - I bought The Anubis Gates thanks to references in one of the Blackwell games, odd thing is that I bought On Stranger Tides thanks to Monkey Island back in the day, and they're by the same author!

[mclem]

Tiller is apparently going to kickstart a Vampyre Story game in september.

Which does make me wonder: When will we start seeing the first effects of Kicking it Forward? I don't think I've seen a project that used it that looked likely to release and turn a profit this year, but it strikes me that, if you're in a position to pick-and-choose when to start your kickstarter, starting it at a point where you can reap some KIF funds would be smart.

[Doomshine]

Nice, I liked A Vampyre Story and I thought the sequel was pretty much dead.

[Sir_Crocodile]

Which does make me wonder: When will we start seeing the first effects of Kicking it Forward? I don't think I've seen a project that used it that looked likely to release and turn a profit this year, but it strikes me that, if you're in a position to pick-and-choose when to start your kickstarter, starting it at a point where you can reap some KIF funds would be smart.

Good question - I've never really read too much into the initiative - guess it depends on whether they wait for a full years profits, or if it just supposed to trickle.

Nice, I liked A Vampyre Story and I thought the sequel was pretty much dead.

I think the literal sequel they were working on still is due to issues with the publisher, so this is supposed to be a prequel.

Hopefully they get that off the ground at some point too.

[Fjordson]

Huh..never heard of Vampyre Story and it looks awesome. Toss another on the point 'n' click backlog :lol

[Doomshine]

I think the literal sequel they were working on still is due to issues with the publisher, so this is supposed to be a prequel. Hopefully they get that off the ground at some point too.

I see. While we're talking about AME games, is that Ghost Pirates game any good?

[Sir_Crocodile]

I see. While we're talking about AME games, is that Ghost Pirates game any good?

What I played of it was pretty fun - has a three person switch like DOTT - but I got distracted by some other ball of yarn. Will have to get back to it.

[Wolfgang Jr]

Huh..never heard of Vampyre Story and it looks awesome. Toss another on the point 'n' click backlog :lol

Leave it off the backlog, it's not worth it. Also, horrible VA.

[Winnie the Pimp]

Huh..never heard of Vampyre Story and it looks awesome. Toss another on the point 'n' click backlog :lol

lol tell me about it... the whole backlog situation is so ridiculously getting out of hand that my "point and click adventure games" backlog is existing in it's own separate bubble outside my "regular games" backlog on consoles which is already HUGE and totally getting out of hand lol...

maybe in 3 or 4 lifetimes i MIGHT be able to complete half of it or something at the current rate i am going (life, family, friends, hobbies, work etc getting in the way )

[Dog Problems]

A Vampyre Story is decent as is their other game, Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island. Which is an obvious nod to Monkey Island.

[nny]

Finally, Resonance day today! Loved the demo, can't wait to continue the story.

[Fjordson]

lol tell me about it... the whole backlog situation is so ridiculously getting out of hand that my "point and click adventure games" backlog is existing in it's own separate bubble outside my "regular games" backlog on consoles which is already HUGE and totally getting out of hand lol... maybe in 3 or 4 lifetimes i MIGHT be able to complete half of it or something at the current rate i am going (life, family, friends, hobbies, work etc getting in the way )

:lol seriously. So many games out there I need to go back and play, and even just limiting that to point & clicks still leaves me with a huge backlog.

Finally, Resonance day today! Loved the demo, can't wait to continue the story.

Nice. How long did you play the demo for? I was honestly surprised at how long it was letting me play...which is great, but I just quit out after a bit. Didn't want to spoil myself too much, probably just going to buy the full thing today.

[nny]

I don't even want to think about my p'nc backlog...

Nice. How long did you play the demo for? I was honestly surprised at how long it was letting me play...which is great, but I just quit out after a bit. Didn't want to spoil myself too much, probably just going to buy the full thing today.

Hm...I can't tell exactly (3+ hours, maybe?) but it was definitely longer than I was expecting; lasted me for several play sessions. Length-wise it felt like a Telltale episode. I wonder what percentage of the full game that was: I was checking the points as I played and I think I got a third of the total? Can't recall exactly.

EDIT: This might be funny for Blackwell fans (some of them contain tiny spoilers):

http://memegenerator.net/Roseangela

[Naeval]

James Peris: Sin Licencia ni Control:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtF4PUre2Xw

[Dog Problems]

For anyone wanting the game on Steam, if you buy the digital version from the Wadjet Eye website you get a Steam key.

Also, I'm thinking of making an OT for Resonance. Is there enough interest to warrant an OT though?

[SparkTR]

For anyone wanting the game on Steam, if you buy the digital version from the Wadjet Eye website you get a Steam key. Also, I'm thinking of making an OT for Resonance. Is there enough interest to warrant an OT though?

I would definitely appreciate one for solutions and story discussion.

[Family Fry]

Go for it lastwindow, the more people who know about Resonance the better. Will definitely contribute when I download it later, when home.

[Dog Problems]

Alright, it's up and pretty basic for now: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...5#post39039995

[Spectacular Dr Dawg]

So many point & click games coming out.
Thanks for keeping the thread updated.

[Family Fry]

Nice job on the Resonance OT, good job all round.

Speaking of ole Wadjet Eye, now Resonance is out the way and gonna be a massive success. Here comes another title being published by them (as well as others no doubt) and one to look out for later in the year, Q4 2012.

Ages have passed since legendary Man walked the planet. Now, in the desolate wastelands beyond the city of Metropol, a solitary robot named Horatio jealously guards his freedom and independence. All that is taken away from him when a marauding foe steals his power source, forcing him to leave the safety of his home and set out on a perilous journey into the wastes - and into his own mysterious past. Primordia is a point-and-click adventure game that combines the challenge and depth of the classics with a streamlined interface and a player-friendly design: puzzles emphasize logical thinking and exploration, rather than trial and error or endless backtracking. The game features over fifty hand-drawn rooms to explore, dozens of distinctive characters and complex machines to interact with, and gorgeous painted cutscenes to soak in. And, as some might note, it features a sarcastic floating sidekick named Crispin

[ShaneB]

Well god damn that looks fantastic.

[Fjordson]

That looks fantastic. Wadjet Eye puts out quality stuff man.

Can't wait to play Resonance tonight.

[Dog Problems]

Primordia looks so good, wow.

[JonStark]

Chains of Satinav should be on Steam worldwide June 22nd, don't know if I had put that on the above.

So.... tomorrow ?

[pa22word]

Primordia

Oh wow, that looks quite gorgeous. Wadjet Eye is quickly becoming one of my favorite up-and-coming studios tbqh.

[Mr. Luchador]

Subbed with the eternal hope that 1 of these games sees the light of day. PnC isn't dead!

[Family Fry]

So.... tomorrow ?

Yep should be, what i wrote was dirext quote from press release.
Got to finish Resonance first before I move on personally.
All being well most of these games should be 2012, if not i will save them for the 2013 thread.

[Family Fry]

The Dark Eye Chains of Satinav has hit steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203830/

[Family Fry]

Hoodwink trailer has gone up.

http://youtu.be/q1LOPE6A7_Q

Looks like it will be available via EA's Origin service, it's being priced at £14.99 (sorry don't know $/Euro price, will try and find out and amend)

[Family Fry]

Really good Forbes interview with Wadjet Eye's, Dave Gilbert about Wadjet Eye games and micropublishing. Well worth a read.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielny...icropublisher/

[AranhaHunter]

Every time I read point and click adventure I wish that LA would remake some of its classics like they did MI and MI2. It never happens so a little part of me dies inside :(

[Dog Problems]

Really good Forbes interview with Wadjet Eye's, Dave Gilbert about Wadjet Eye games and micropublishing. Well worth a read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielny...icropublisher/

Cool. I'll give that a read later.

[GhaleonQ]

Really good Forbes interview with Wadjet Eye's, Dave Gilbert about Wadjet Eye games and micropublishing. Well worth a read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielny...icropublisher/

Whoa, brilliant. I would have missed it.

[Jexhius]

Somehow I missed this whole thread. Thanks to the OP and everyone who's contributed their knowledge so far.

[Family Fry]

I would also like to thank contributors, especially for mentioning games I didn't know about or completely missed.
Will try and keep it updated and maybe post some more articles about individual games too, anything to help get some extra coverage for some games.

[mclem]

Really good Forbes interview with Wadjet Eye's, Dave Gilbert about Wadjet Eye games and micropublishing. Well worth a read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielny...icropublisher/

Dave Gilbert?

How could he *not* be an amalgamation of Dave Grossman and Ron Gilbert?

[Family Fry]

The dark side of Destiny The Black Tuesday. That is how the press rechristened that October 24th, 1929, a day in which U.S. began to face the darkest years of his history: the Great Depression years. All the great values professed by this nation vanished within a couple of months, the American dream was dead and trust in God begun to shake. Few years had been enough for people to show their real side: false, mean and, above all, open to bribery. But the one thing I would have never imagined is how far corruption had gone; so far that somebody would actually try to bribe God. And now here I am, a gun barrel pointed at me, a corpse on my conscience, and a young lady to protect. How could this ever happen? How is it possible that everything has stemmed from a series of coincidences? Do you believe in Destiny? ...I don`t.

[Family Fry]

Nina and Max will return in Secret Files 3. The classic PC point & click adventure features a cinematic story, a variety of locations, and much more. It should be the happiest day of her life, but Nina’s anticipation of the upcoming marriage with Max is being clouded by terrible nightmares of an apocalypse. Could this be related to the events that took place in Tunguska? As further incidents transpire and Nina comes across some major secrets, she realizes that she has just stumbled onto a new epic adventure … True to the tradition established by its popular predecessors Secret Files: Tunguska and Secret Files 2, the game combines an exciting story with entertaining gameplay, mental challenges, and beautiful graphics. A writing team supervised by NEOS Film is on board for the series' third installment; having already worked successfully on TV and movie productions, they will help develop the game's plot, drama, and characters. Features: •Sequel to the hugely successful Secret Files adventures series •Story and characters developed by well-known film writers, who have a wealth of experience of working on TV and movie productions •Hand-crafted visuals and cinematic cut scenes •Challenging puzzles and riddles, that seamlessly fit into the storyline •A plot that travels from continent to continent and even era to era

[epmode]

The Dark Eye Chains of Satinav has hit steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/203830/

So this looks awesome. But as with every adventure game produced in Germany, it all comes down to the writing and localization. Has anyone given it a go?

[squid]

Haven't seen it mentioned, but apparently Revolution Software are announcing their new Adventure Game around the end of next month, which they've confirmed to be 2D. It's been heavily speculated and hinted by Revolution/Charles Cecil to be Broken Sword 5(!).

Love me some Broken Sword, so can't wait!

Link: http://www.edge-online.com/news/revo...ure-next-month

[Family Fry]

OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY Revolution to announce new 2D game in July?
I hope to god it's Beneath a Steel Sky 2, although I was hearing Dave Gibbons is a very busy man and they haven't been able to get some time with him, he's still interested in (is-hopefully already) doing it.
I would still take Broken Sword V, will keep my eyes on this.