HellBlazer
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Yeesh... I guess I'll wait for a few patches. :\
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Armikrog |OT| Stop Motion Fun for Everyone
- Thread starter Dog Problems
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Man, they really need to add a proper mouse cursor. It just feels so weird using a standard windows cursor. I cannot understand why they did that.
Also, the bugs are indeed frustrating. Things just unlocking in the wrong order or being able to move through areas that should be locked really breaks the experience.
Still, there is a true successor to The Neverhood buried in here. It just needs more polish.
Also, the bugs are indeed frustrating. Things just unlocking in the wrong order or being able to move through areas that should be locked really breaks the experience.
Still, there is a true successor to The Neverhood buried in here. It just needs more polish.
John Caboose
Member
Between the puzzle bugs and the cursor not having any interactivity indicator I'm thinking I'll hold off a bit on continuing the game. Played about 20 minutes or so so far and clicking something several times with nothing happening followed by clicking it in a different but specific spot doing something is just not good enough for me. For example the green button. It is clearly there to be interacted with but I had to press a really specific spot below the button to interact with it.
SOME-MIST
Member
finally beat it today. it was a bit short.. but the animation & music were incredible. dialogue and set pieces were funny, puzzles... albeit recycled, were fun to figure out. I liked both the neverhood and skullmonkeys (even if a platformer) more, but I feel like it fits in well with the loose klaymen trilogy.
I also think it could be a cult hit down the road.
I also think it could be a cult hit down the road.
I find it kinda odd that the review repeatedly mentions how poorly the game compares to The Neverhood, but then goes on to criticize Armikrog for not doing a bunch of things that The Neverhood didn't do either.
I mean:
Does that not perfectly describe The Neverhood? Klaymen barely speaks, there's hardly any other characters, examining non-puzzle items is extremely limited, there's no inventory, and the world, though very pretty, often feels "as though solid blocks of clay were slapped down here and there".
bumpkin
Member
For anyone else who backed the game at tiers with physical editions of the game involved, I messaged them on KS asking when those would ship and this was what Ed said:
I guess this is better than getting a disc-based copy of the game and having to download patch after patch over time, but it's still a bummer that somewhat stifles my enthusiasm. I want to play the game, but I don't want to buy it when I have a copy on the way eventually.
I guess this is better than getting a disc-based copy of the game and having to download patch after patch over time, but it's still a bummer that somewhat stifles my enthusiasm. I want to play the game, but I don't want to buy it when I have a copy on the way eventually.
SOME-MIST
Member
For anyone else who backed the game at tiers with physical editions of the game involved, I messaged them on KS asking when those would ship and this was what Ed said:
I guess this is better than getting a disc-based copy of the game and having to download patch after patch over time, but it's still a bummer that somewhat stifles my enthusiasm. I want to play the game, but I don't want to buy it when I have a copy on the way eventually.
you get the digital version for free if you backed at the physical tier. otherwise... I woulda been pretty bummed too but I think I woulda shelled out the cash anyway
bumpkin
Member
Unfortunately, I chose Wii U for my digital copy; Mac for physical.
EDIT: Well I'll be... I just checked Humble Bundle and there's a download option. Nice!
Dog Problems
Banned
lol Yeah, that's an odd thing to say. Makes me wonder if the reviewer has really played The Neverhood.
SOME-MIST
Member
destructoid just reviewed it and gave it a pretty decent review
http://www.destructoid.com/review-armikrog-314071.phtml
7/10
edit: I see that it was already added to the OP
http://www.destructoid.com/review-armikrog-314071.phtml
7/10
edit: I see that it was already added to the OP
bumpkin
Member
Started playing it last night, been having fun with it. I never played The Neverhood or really any point-and-click adventure game so it's all new to me. The game looks great, love the style of everything. The music is catchy and the voices are pretty good. Mostly I'm just happy it runs smoothly on my Mac unlike the Mighty No. 9 (which I also backed) beta and "special demo" which run like dogshit.
So far I've encountered a few weird audio bugs. One time I triggered the ghost to speak (from the statue) and there was no voiceover. Triggered it a second time and got audio. And at another part, I triggered a story scene and the voiceover was completely unintellible, seemed like it was in a different language. Is there a specific place they're encouraging people to report issues?
So far I've encountered a few weird audio bugs. One time I triggered the ghost to speak (from the statue) and there was no voiceover. Triggered it a second time and got audio. And at another part, I triggered a story scene and the voiceover was completely unintellible, seemed like it was in a different language. Is there a specific place they're encouraging people to report issues?
Dog Problems
Banned
Seems like the developers/publisher (whoever it was posting on the Steam forums that's connected to the game) has gone quiet. There was a second patch last week and notes were never posted like they were for the first patch, and I don't see that person answering questions for people anymore, lol. I wonder if all of the negativity drove them away.
lyrick
Member
I'm pretty sure those story sequences
The ones that occur when you click on a tentacle lift thing while controlling Beek-Beek
bumpkin
Member
Yeah, that story sequence you called out is the one I'm referring to.
bumpkin
Member
Yeah, it could use some improvements. I don't really care all that much about the cursor being the OS' default. I would however like an inventory menu I can open at any given time to see what I'm carrying. It would also be nice if the saved game stuff wasn't tucked away under Options. That's just weird.
I do think an option to turn on hints would be nice, like maybe have interactive objects be highlighted for a moment. It'd help in those times where you get stuck and aren't sure if you missed a pick-up.
Tizoc
Member
Just got a 40 MB update, is this the one you lot got recently?
http://steamcommunity.com/games/334120/announcements/detail/734442842887016271
http://steamcommunity.com/games/334120/announcements/detail/734442842887016271
Dog Problems
Banned
There was a patch late last week that was never posted about.
HellBlazer
Member
Glad to see they're fixing stuff. I'll at least wait for their "next update that will include more updates" though.
Dont know why the negativity would drive them off. Most of it was actually positive negativity if thats a thing. People saying 'hey the core seems great but wait for a patch but still buy it guys when it gets patched!'
If anything that should compel them to be more active.
Dog Problems
Banned
Last time I browsed the forum it just seemed like a lot of trolling topics. I wouldn't blame anyone associated with the game to avoid it and just keep updates to the News section but after going back that person seems to have returned.
HellBlazer
Member
Hmm weird, in the patch notes it said the cursor would actually be in the next update...?
I noticed someone on the steam forums mentioned they've got a new cursor too.
Any chance of a screenshot, Lyrick?
EDIT: Never mind I guess, turns out it's in for me too:
Pity about the lack of alpha, but it's an improvement. Maybe there'll be more tweaks in the next patch.
John Caboose
Member
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Kinda sad, finished the game yesterday in one go,I'd say 2 hours, found out latter that some of the puzzles were glitched and that you could bypass them. My first doubt was at that cannon part, I didn't menage to activate it (I knew the sequence but didn't figure out the colours) and still moved to the next part.
Another weird stuff is the Octopus items, I think you have to speak to them to get the machine parts but I spoke only to the last one and still had the parts?
Don't know how they didn't test this kind of stuff, its not even hidden its right there. Still feels good to play a neverhood "sequel" but I wish the game was a bit longer and more polished with some clever puzzles
Another weird stuff is the Octopus items, I think you have to speak to them to get the machine parts but I spoke only to the last one and still had the parts?
Don't know how they didn't test this kind of stuff, its not even hidden its right there. Still feels good to play a neverhood "sequel" but I wish the game was a bit longer and more polished with some clever puzzles
Now we're talking. I'd been holding out for this patch, might finally be time to get playing.
Barkley's Justice
Member
Holy shit, did this come out?
I forgot all about it.
Why didn't I get an email for my copy? I backed this thing.
I forgot all about it.
Why didn't I get an email for my copy? I backed this thing.
Dog Problems
Banned
Did you change e-mail addresses any time between now and when the Kickstarter was going on back in 2013? Might want to contact them through Kickstarter or on Twitter if you use it.
HellBlazer
Member
Let us know if there are still major issues after this patch.
John Caboose
Member
Hell yeah! Exactly my thoughts. The game just wasn't ready and I'd rather wait a month more than play a broken game I've already waited years for.
You redeem it on humble. Check the last couple of updates to the Kickstarter campaign for instructions!
OniBarubary
Banned
So, there is a patch that just coming out that I heavily suggest people try the game again after it goes through.
They added:
-A custom cursor
-A context sensitive cursor, indicating if you can interact with something
-Visual feedback on puzzles that need to be solved
-A bug fix for that stupid Beak Beak shit where he doesn't hop on the button
Let's just say that I will give this game a shot again because that is almost EVERYTHING I had a problem with.
Edit: LMAO that's what I get for not reading this thread, they JUST sent out the backer notice about the patch. No idea it came out already
They added:
-A custom cursor
-A context sensitive cursor, indicating if you can interact with something
-Visual feedback on puzzles that need to be solved
-A bug fix for that stupid Beak Beak shit where he doesn't hop on the button
Let's just say that I will give this game a shot again because that is almost EVERYTHING I had a problem with.
Edit: LMAO that's what I get for not reading this thread, they JUST sent out the backer notice about the patch. No idea it came out already
bumpkin
Member
I think I got myself stuck somehow. I'm at a part where I fed Beek-Beek a flying critter from a dish to give him wings, flew him up to a tunnel where he got two items to bring back to Tommynaut, but now when I think I should be able to make him put a lever into a switch on a door, he won't do it.
Tizoc
Member
I think I got myself stuck somehow. I'm at a part where I fed Beek-Beek a flying critter from a dish to give him wings, flew him up to a tunnel where he got two items to bring back to Tommynaut, but now when I think I should be able to make him put a lever into a switch on a door, he won't do it.
Did Tommy pick up the items Beakbeak spat out?
bumpkin
Member
Yeah.
Tizoc
Member
Uh couldn't you do that for the lullaby song already?
Gonna update and see if they fixed the bug I mentioned above :/
Dog Problems
Banned
If they didn't you should mention it on the Steam forums. They're still fixing stuff so your bug might get noticed on there.
Dog Problems
Banned
John Caboose
Member
Sweet. Might be time to play soon then.
pixelation
Member
Sorry for the bump but... this is coming out on PS4 this week is it not?, $9.99 i think?... any impressions?, the art style is quite nice to say the least.