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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2015 - Back with a vengeance
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pinkurocket
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Cool I got RealMYST: Masterpiece edition (what a title) during the Steam sale. I did try to play MYST in the past, but the puzzles went over my head and I never knew what I was actually doing. This time I played it for real, and it is a beautiful remake of the game. Love how 'open' it is and it really leaves you to just explore, find hints and then remember where to apply them to solve the puzzles. Recently I also played Dark Fall (the first one) which had a similar style. Really awesome, and looking back at that piece of paper where I wrote down all the hints feels so rewarding.
CecilRousso
Member
I only tested the demo, but could only stand a couple of minutes with the awful dialogues in it.
I'm worried about it, to be honest. If the game was progressing at all you'd think we would have seen at least a little bit more.
Inspectah_Deck
Member
Hey P&C-GAF can you recommend me thrillers with good story and beautiful art from the last years?
Without focus on supernatural things.
I played Broken Sword 5 and like conspiracy stories and thrillers like heavy rain.
Without focus on supernatural things.
I played Broken Sword 5 and like conspiracy stories and thrillers like heavy rain.
Yea maybe something like February or March. I'm guessing the DoTT team is smaller than the Grim one, and DF has a couple other projects going on (not to mention they unfortunately had an unannounced project canceled earlier this yearand had to layoff some people).
It would be cool to see a short BTS video on the DoTT remake like we saw for Grim. Perhaps when release is closer they'll do that to generate more interest.
It would be cool to see a short BTS video on the DoTT remake like we saw for Grim. Perhaps when release is closer they'll do that to generate more interest.
Hmm. Maybe Resonance.
Gemini Rue, Resonance, and Technobabylon seem like good fits if you're into sci-fi. Low res but beautiful art direction. Each game has a great story.
The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief is more about mystery than thrills, but it has a good story and beautiful art (animations are good but sometimes clunky).
TripleSun
Member
Anyone play Randal's Monday? I was excited for it a while back but never picked it up and it seems it never really hit point for people. Steam has a deal that include Chaos on Deponia, the two Edna & Harvey games and Randal's Monday for $8.99.
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/69238/
[edit] Also not really a PnC but "Her Story" has me really intrigued. I always liked the "search in database for clues" games and the FMV and just the investigativeness the game brings out in the gamer seems like it could be fun. Goes for $5 and I hear it's like a 3 hour-ish game. If so nice price tag. Comes out in less than a day on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/368370/
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/69238/
[edit] Also not really a PnC but "Her Story" has me really intrigued. I always liked the "search in database for clues" games and the FMV and just the investigativeness the game brings out in the gamer seems like it could be fun. Goes for $5 and I hear it's like a 3 hour-ish game. If so nice price tag. Comes out in less than a day on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/368370/
qualitydisc
Member
A quick, random question: is Syberia worth playing?
I've had copies for both DS and OG Xbox for years but never actually played them.
I've had copies for both DS and OG Xbox for years but never actually played them.
I picked it (J.U.L.I.A.) up during the sale as well. It ran great on Linux and I found the voice acting and graphics to be pretty solid. Some of the puzzles were a little bit forced, but nothing too egregious. I enjoyed the narrative and setting and there were plenty of places where you could explore for more depth. It took about 6 hours total for me from start to finish.
Sir_Crocodile
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Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, both Syberia and its sequel are great adventure games. Fun puzzles, interesting story and characters, beautiful locales. I can't comment on those ports, though. I've only played it on PC.
CecilRousso
Member
Gray Matter. The character models aren't that good, but that art is otherwise really nice.
http://www.gog.com/game/gray_matter
http://store.steampowered.com/app/260570/
Terra_Ex
Member
Finally got around to playing (and finishing in 2 long sessions) Technobabylon. I was pretty impressed with this one, struck me as something of a blend between Gemini Rue, Resonance and Blade Runner. The Trance mechanic and theme of net addiction was nicely integrated into the game/story and formed some interesting puzzles and seeing Regis' view of the world juxtaposed against Lao and Latha's allowed for some of the concepts put forward to be explored in differing ways, which I very much appreciated. The artwork was gorgeous throughout and the game hit just about the right length for me. Enjoyed the revelations late in the story and I felt the devs interweave the multiple characters stories together really nicely towards the end. I hope the sequel hinted at will come about in some form, we definitely need more games like this.
This may be a somewhat odd question, but was there much in the way of adventure game news coming out of E3? I saw a new King's Quest trailer, and the total lack of news about DotT Remastered (not a huge surprise), but otherwise I think the only announcements I've seen on Adventure Gamers were for a couple of Daedalic titles (and not the ones I was expecting; I thought there'd be more news on Silence, for instance). Obviously the genre is niche but was there anything I missed in particular?
Supposed to have come out yesterday, I think
Hello P&C-GAF,
since the announcement of Broken Age, I'm slowly getting back into the genre. I played quite a lot of P&C games as a child (DotT, Larry, Indy and stuff), but I could never finish them and before the days of the internet, it was hard to get some guide to help for the more frustrating puzzles.
I played through Monkey Island 1 a few years ago, bought a few others and am currently playing through Broken Age and Grim Fandango. I enjoy the laid back pace of these games and I don't mind to stop playing when I'm stuck and get back in a few days later.
When I'm done with those games, I'm planning to finally get through Monkey Island 2 and maybe start with Broken Sword 1 DC.
Just wanted to swing by to say how amazing the art and sound direction for Grim Fandango is. It's amazing how much this game reminds me of old Film Noir cinema without relying on those tropes too much. So far the puzzles are pretty enjoyable too, even if I got stuck two hours in for a short time already.
I simply can't imagine how anyone played this game without a mouse back in the day. It must have been atrocious.
since the announcement of Broken Age, I'm slowly getting back into the genre. I played quite a lot of P&C games as a child (DotT, Larry, Indy and stuff), but I could never finish them and before the days of the internet, it was hard to get some guide to help for the more frustrating puzzles.
I played through Monkey Island 1 a few years ago, bought a few others and am currently playing through Broken Age and Grim Fandango. I enjoy the laid back pace of these games and I don't mind to stop playing when I'm stuck and get back in a few days later.
When I'm done with those games, I'm planning to finally get through Monkey Island 2 and maybe start with Broken Sword 1 DC.
Just wanted to swing by to say how amazing the art and sound direction for Grim Fandango is. It's amazing how much this game reminds me of old Film Noir cinema without relying on those tropes too much. So far the puzzles are pretty enjoyable too, even if I got stuck two hours in for a short time already.
I simply can't imagine how anyone played this game without a mouse back in the day. It must have been atrocious.
Gabriel_Logan
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I bought a ton of Sherlock Holmes games during the steamsale. Started with Nemesis which is fun. I like that the villain isn't a serial killer or someone terrible.
PedroPanache
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I bought that very bundle during the Steam sales. Currently working my way through Randal's Monday, and, honestly it's pretty mediocre. It hammers you over the head, relentlessly, with pop culture references that amount to no more than "hey, do you remember that thing you liked? So do we. That's why we're going to plaster it all over your computer screen for the next five hours." It's distracting and fails in covering the story's various shortcomings, which takes an age to get to the point - the looping Monday - and does nothing of any interest with that conceit. The puzzles are boring and amount to nothing more than unimaginative busy work. I got bored half-way through and just resorted to the in-built hint guide. The main character is really unlikeable and obnoxious; the kind of guy you wouldn't want to spend an evening with or watch him spend an evening with anybody else. If you're writing that kind of character, the former is fine, but the latter? absolutely not.
So, yeah, I'm close to the end of the game, or at least I think I am, and haven't really found much to enjoy or recommend. It's been a long time since I've played any point and click games and, after picking up a few during the Steam sales, I thought I'd binge on the genre for the next month. I'm not exactly sure why I started with Randal's Monday, but on the surface, it looked vaguely promising. I briefly played Broken Age, but stopped. I kind of want to build up to that, as it felt head and shoulders above anything I'd tried out at that stage. After I've finished this one, the next ones that are on my list are The Silent Age and The Longest Journey. I hope they rekindle my love of the genre, sadly Randal's Monday did anything but.
sammyCYBORG
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I've played half of Broken Sword 5 today, so far I'm really liking it. Definitely a return to form and the best one since the first two.
My one criticism would be a lack of different environments and characters so far, but it's still got me hooked. Can't wait to finish it.
My one criticism would be a lack of different environments and characters so far, but it's still got me hooked. Can't wait to finish it.
Dog Problems
Banned
For anyone interested, The Silent Age is currently on sale at WinGameStore for $2.75, includes a Steam key.
Saw this kickstarter project mentioned on GameBoomers - hadn't heard of it before but they're close to the goal with less than 2 days left, so I thought some people here might be interested.
The Eyes of Ara
Pre-alpha footage
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Don't think so, but I've read some people have used AutoHotkey to get around this issue.
The Eyes of Ara
Pre-alpha footage
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Don't think so, but I've read some people have used AutoHotkey to get around this issue.
Dog Problems
Banned
The King's Quest reboot is up for pre-order on Steam. I was not expecting it to cost $39.99 lol
Yeah that's a bit much, I expect most people will wait for a sale at that price. They also haven't said what their release schedule is for the episodes, as far as I know. Even when Telltale was just focusing on 1 game at a time, and when those games were smaller, it was hard for them to hit the monthly schedule. It's still impossible for them now, and it's been their business for years now.
I don't have the patience to wait for episodic releases these days, so I'll wait until they're all out. Still going to play it in due time.
StrongArmSteady
Member
Its a visual novel with some pnc elements. Can tell it was ported from a tablet...yeah i dunno story isnt all that either so uh no
Extra Sauce
Member
I'm too excited about the game, think I'm going to bite even though it might be a mistake.
TripleSun
Member
Anna's Quest is on Steam and GoG now. Art looks beautiful, got dark humor, cuteness blended with dark themes, sounds great.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/327220/
http://www.gog.com/game/annas_quest
iirc wasn't this a freeware game a long time ago or maybe it was just an indie dev project without a publisher back then or something. Can't quite remember but looking to playing it finally.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/327220/
http://www.gog.com/game/annas_quest
iirc wasn't this a freeware game a long time ago or maybe it was just an indie dev project without a publisher back then or something. Can't quite remember but looking to playing it finally.
sammyCYBORG
Member
Not sure why people in this thread were down on Broken Sword 5. I finished it yesterday and it's easily the second best after the first.
Great game.
Great game.
I'm in the middle of Life is Strange Episode 3. I think I love it, GAF.
It has a very Telltale structure but it's a lot closer to The Longest Journey, thematically. Girl into photography getting settled in a new town, supernatual stuff, journal entries, etc. My only complaint is that the dialogue isn't as natural as Ragnar Tørnquist at his best. It's still very well acted, the story is interesting and the entire game is super-polished.
There are even a few Twin Peaks references! <3<3<3
edit: Finished Episode 3. Omg. Omg omgomg.
It has a very Telltale structure but it's a lot closer to The Longest Journey, thematically. Girl into photography getting settled in a new town, supernatual stuff, journal entries, etc. My only complaint is that the dialogue isn't as natural as Ragnar Tørnquist at his best. It's still very well acted, the story is interesting and the entire game is super-polished.
There are even a few Twin Peaks references! <3<3<3
edit: Finished Episode 3. Omg. Omg omgomg.
Buttonbasher
Member
I finished The Inner World this week.
I feel like a bunch of people have overlooked this, but it's a lovely adventure game that has a good difficulty balance with it's puzzles. It's story is charming and unique, and the art really worked for me. Unlike certain other adventure games, it has a genuine tone that doesn't rely heavily on sarcasm. There's a really good in-game hint system too, for if you get stuck. I think it carries the atmosphere of games like Machinarium, while injecting some of the humor, and dialogue of Lucasarts games.
I had a really great time with it, and more people should check it out. It's currently 50% off on Steam (7.49), but it frequently hits 3.74, or you may already have it from the handful of bundle's it has appeared in. It's also on iOS, which is a good version of the game as well. Keep it on your radar/wishlists though!
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I feel like a bunch of people have overlooked this, but it's a lovely adventure game that has a good difficulty balance with it's puzzles. It's story is charming and unique, and the art really worked for me. Unlike certain other adventure games, it has a genuine tone that doesn't rely heavily on sarcasm. There's a really good in-game hint system too, for if you get stuck. I think it carries the atmosphere of games like Machinarium, while injecting some of the humor, and dialogue of Lucasarts games.
I had a really great time with it, and more people should check it out. It's currently 50% off on Steam (7.49), but it frequently hits 3.74, or you may already have it from the handful of bundle's it has appeared in. It's also on iOS, which is a good version of the game as well. Keep it on your radar/wishlists though!
TripleSun
Member
Trying to remember what happened at the end of Episode 3.. OH YEAH.
When she got to see face to face when she did when she played controller of time. Shit that gave me SHIVERS.
Yeah. I really like randals monday.. and i think its sorely under-appreciated. Its a long game with strong voice acting and if the humor works for you, its really entertaining. The problem is the puzzles.. Theyr just not very reasonable. And the "hint" system in game, is really just a walkthrough. Still, i really liked it overall.
As for her story, i played that last week. It was interesting. Its an "experience"game, which typically means short and experimental. I think what i really like about it is that its non-linear in a way most games never are. If 10 different people play it, they'll find the solutions with 10 different trains of logic. Im glad they included a "search history" feature because i had fun looking back on it to see what lead my logic through the story. Its worth the 5 bucks as long as youre prepared that its roughly a 2 hour game.
yeah youre right, it was a free AGS game, but without voice acting and it was just the beginning of this version (which is muuuuch larger).
Im playing it right now and having a lot of fun.
Fuz
Banned
I played it.
Has some silly and annoying design flaws, but it's quite good nevertheless.
Btw, is Anna's Quest any good? Looks charming but I'm not convinced.