HellBlazer
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Yeah, I played that earlier this year. Pretty cool game. The sequel, Memoria, is even better.
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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2015 - Back with a vengeance
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Yeah, I played that earlier this year. Pretty cool game. The sequel, Memoria, is even better.
Fuz
Banned
They're the guys behind Zak:BTaS, right? They did a pretty good job on it, I'm confident OI will be good too.
Completely agree.
Also, I wish they let us redefine the keybinds -_- that is so stupid in this time and age.
Yeah, it's pretty good. Be sure to play Memoria after, it continues the story and it's absolutely fantastic. Best Daedalic game by far.
TripleSun
Member
Hearing good things from the short PnC called Camp 1. Dropping the page for anyone here wanting to check it out. Going to play it today at some point.
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=52224.0
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=52224.0
Armikrog can now be pre-purchased. The 10% off deal ends July 30, so that may be the release date for the game.
Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, I don't mind how their games play. There's a place for them just like there is for games such as Dear Esther and Gone Home. My biggest complaint with Telltale is that, lately, they haven't been dealing with IPs I care about. I'm not interested in The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones, for example. The Wolf Among Us was pretty good, though. The last episodic series I really enjoyed from them was Back to the Future.
Still waiting for a third Puzzle Agent. :-(
Stiler
Member
Hello, long time lurker here but avid adventure game fan (member of Just adventure if anyone here visits that adventure game forum).
Been playing adventure games since the mid-90's or so.
Always had a soft spot for FMV adventure games, Gabriel Knight 2, Phantasmagoria, Tex Murphy, etc. They just have a certain charm that makes me nostalgistic, even if they are a bit "cheesy" (lets face it, no one is going to win an oscar in most of the FMV games).
If anyone has any recommendations for fmv adventure games, new or old, that I may have missed I'd certainly appreciate it.
Also I know probably nothing new, but IIRC with the re-release of Gabriel Knight didn't Jane Jensen say she might make a new one? Anything ever pan out or did it not do well enough? Such a shame if not, really would have loved a brand new GK game.
It seems ever since the Sierra days Jane has never had a "decent" budget in any of her games after that, they always seemed held back by budget constraints in some way.
Been playing adventure games since the mid-90's or so.
Always had a soft spot for FMV adventure games, Gabriel Knight 2, Phantasmagoria, Tex Murphy, etc. They just have a certain charm that makes me nostalgistic, even if they are a bit "cheesy" (lets face it, no one is going to win an oscar in most of the FMV games).
If anyone has any recommendations for fmv adventure games, new or old, that I may have missed I'd certainly appreciate it.
Also I know probably nothing new, but IIRC with the re-release of Gabriel Knight didn't Jane Jensen say she might make a new one? Anything ever pan out or did it not do well enough? Such a shame if not, really would have loved a brand new GK game.
It seems ever since the Sierra days Jane has never had a "decent" budget in any of her games after that, they always seemed held back by budget constraints in some way.
Chairman Yang
if he talks about books, you better damn well listen
I recently played the entire Blackwell series and loved them. They have understated but well-written stories, interesting characterization that avoids cliche, and puzzles that tickle my brain a bit but almost entirely eliminate frustration or "that's bullshit" moments.
I'm now interesting in playing more Wadjet Eye games. Here's my question: should I play Technobabylon or Gemini Rue next?
I'm now interesting in playing more Wadjet Eye games. Here's my question: should I play Technobabylon or Gemini Rue next?
sammyCYBORG
Member
They're both two of the best adventure games ever so do an eenie meanie minie moe on them!
CecilRousso
Member
Haven't played Technobabylon, but Gemini Rue is an pretty descent adventure game well worth the time, so it's definitely a nice game to continue with if you don't want anything too taxing. It's nothing special from a gameplay viewpoint, and the characters aren't that great, but story is interesting and progresses nicely.
Gemini Rue? One of the best ever? Easy there tiger.
You can't go wrong either way. I'd also suggest Primordia. I think it's the best thing from Wadjet Eye after Blackwell.
I expect Double Fine to say/show something about that at E3. They brought Tim Schafer out for the last two big Sony events to talk about those classic remakes (the Sony conference at E3 last year to announce Grim Remastered, and that Sony event thingy a couple of months later to show the trailer and announce the release date of Grim and to announce that they're going to do Day of the Tentacle). I expect something similar here - show a trailer (if they're far enough) and announce a date, and maybe announce their next project with Sony - could be a remake of Full Throttle, or something else entirely.
Sony has been pretty enthusiastic about doing those smaller projects with Double Fine ever since they announced Grim, and Tim was tweeting about a meeting with Sony last week. If I had to guess, they were meeting to talk about their spot in the E3 conference.
I'm still hoping Double Fine gets to do a sequel to one of the old Lucas games. The remakes are great and I'll play them all, but I know all those games like the back of my hand already. I'm playing Broken Age at the moment (I think I'm about halfway through Act 2) and I finished Grim remastered recently, and it's really making me hungry for more. And we don't know anything about what Double Fine is working on now, except for Day of the Tentacle and the Costume Quest cartoon.
SOME-MIST
Member
Nah, they announced in the backer update that the release date is August 18, 2015. Super stoked tho and easily my most anticipated release of the last couple years.
Actually wondering when the physical releases will ship tho
Fuz
Banned
Just finished it.
There's a bit of pixel hunting here and there and I'm definitely not a fan of it, but it's a pretty good P&C adventure.
It's (obviously) short but very, very hard. Some puzzles stumped me for quite a while.
Tizoc
Member
Just beat Broken Age act 2.
Loved it, heck if it counts I'll put in my GAF/Steam GotY list.
Decided to give Bunnyhop's BA video a watch and got halfway through but couldn't stand it.
Just seemed like someone who backed over $100 and was bitter the game didn't meet the expectations they didn't even set or even know.
The Hexipal activation puzzles were easy long as you memorized at least 1 pattern or form, from there it's easy street.
...and did he really complain about the game being geared more towards current generation of gamers and not the old crowd 'as advertised' by the Kickstrater?
I like Bunnyhop's videos, but this just felt bad to me.
Loved it, heck if it counts I'll put in my GAF/Steam GotY list.
Decided to give Bunnyhop's BA video a watch and got halfway through but couldn't stand it.
Just seemed like someone who backed over $100 and was bitter the game didn't meet the expectations they didn't even set or even know.
The Hexipal activation puzzles were easy long as you memorized at least 1 pattern or form, from there it's easy street.
...and did he really complain about the game being geared more towards current generation of gamers and not the old crowd 'as advertised' by the Kickstrater?
I like Bunnyhop's videos, but this just felt bad to me.
CecilRousso
Member
I managed to watch 5 minutes of his Broken Age-video, and the question I'm left with is why would anyone watch his videos and what he has to say? It felt like a reenacted and recorded version of a truly terrible forum post.
I'm thinking about picking up The Legend of Kyrandia series on GOG (4 for the entire trilogy), BUT I'm pretty sure I don't have the patience to play sierra-esque games where I can inadverently lock myself out of completing the game with certain actions and only learn about it hours later. So, is there any point in playing those games with a walkthrough only to enjoy the atmosphere and the story? I remember playing the first several years ago and really enjoying it, but only to a point where I didn't know what to do anymore.
Same here. Maybe it helped that i wasn't a backer and didn't have any expectations but i enjoyed it a lot. In fact, having completed the game a few days ago, i kind of miss Shay, Vella, Curtis and the rest of the crazy cast of characters.
J.U.L.I.A. - Among the Stars is 60% off in Steam sales:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/257690
Highly recommended, one of the best P'n'C-Adventures from 2014 IMO.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/257690
Highly recommended, one of the best P'n'C-Adventures from 2014 IMO.
J.U.L.I.A. - Among the Stars is 60% off in Steam sales:
Highly recommended, one of the best P'n'C-Adventures from 2014 IMO.
Although it's probably too low-profile to be featured in a daily/flash sale, it's still probably safer to wait for the last day just in case.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
It's great.
Fuz
Banned
J.U.L.I.A. - Among the Stars is 60% off in Steam sales:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/257690
Highly recommended, one of the best P'n'C-Adventures from 2014 IMO.
I've never been a fan of MYST, and I don't really like the tipology of the puzzles in JULIA... sometimes I didn't even knew what I was trying to do. But nevertheless, apart from some puzzles, I really enjoyed it and couldn't stop playing until I finished it, just to see what was waiting for me next. Its strenght, for me, lies in the storytelling and its powerful "alone in space" theme.
The setting and the writing are excellent, the exploration is very interesting, the research and all the details are amazing and the sense of discovery is absolutely fantastic.
It's been a great, sometimes poetic, experience and I would recommend it to any adventure gamer.
Dog Problems
Banned
Indie Gala has a Black Mirror bundle that includes all three games for $3.99
Never played any of them and have always been curious so I'm jumping on that deal.
Never played any of them and have always been curious so I'm jumping on that deal.
Good choice - I really like those games. All very dark, gothic, atmospheric, etc. The first game has some annoying backtracking and poor voice acting, while the sequels improve upon the technical and design elements of the first title. The puzzles are mostly inventory based IIRC, with some mechanical or logic/slider type puzzles as well. Overall the trilogy is definitely worth playing.
The 25 Best Adventure Games Ever Made (RPS)
I like PQ3 getting some love. GK is much too low for my taste, but I've come to accept that most "best adventures" lists are going to be dominated by LucasArts games. At least SQ4 made the top ten!
I like PQ3 getting some love. GK is much too low for my taste, but I've come to accept that most "best adventures" lists are going to be dominated by LucasArts games. At least SQ4 made the top ten!
CecilRousso
Member
Based on his recent writing about the genre, I wouldn't hold John Walker as any kind of authority when it comes to adventure games, and I can't say that putting the massively overrated The Longest Journey as #2 changes my mind about it exactly.
Longest Journey is amazing and deserves the spot. If we are talking about Dreamfall: The Longest Journey then yes i agree.
CecilRousso
Member
Pretty decent list although I'd personally put Blade Runner, The Last Express, The Secret of Monkey Island, and The Riddle of Master Lu on it, too. Probably instead of The Dig (who liked that game anyway?), Strong Bad, Dragonsphere, and whatever.inm8num2;167572369[URL="http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/06/12/best-adventure-games/" said:
(I guess Blade Runner, Monkey Island, and Master Lu are at least arguable but no The Last Express? Really, guys?)
The 25 Best Adventure Games Ever Made (RPS)
I like PQ3 getting some love. GK is much too low for my taste, but I've come to accept that most "best adventures" lists are going to be dominated by LucasArts games. At least SQ4 made the top ten!
What is Fahrenheit doing on the list? And what is it doing there being higher than a Gabriel Knight game (no matter whether we talk about the whole series or a specific game)?
And I agree with Sloane - the lack of The Last Express on the list is bothersome.
What a weird list.
Fahrenheit in front of Gabriel Knight? And Walking Dead just a bit after Gabriel Knight?
Fahrenheit wasn't that bad, but the last half of the game is simply crazy and stupid.
Gabriel Knight is one of the best adventure games ever. Everything about it is top-notch.
To me it seems nothing is in order or makes sense.
Where is Quest for Glory series? Where is Leisure Suit Larry? Where is King's Quest? Where is Colonel's Bequest?
And why mention ScummVM for Day of the Tentacle only?
ScummVM is able to run: DOTT, Sam&Max, Fate Of Atlantis, Toonstruck, Space Quest IV, Full Throttle, The Dig, Broken Sword and Police Quest III.
sammyCYBORG
Member
Gemini Rue? One of the best ever? Easy there tiger.
Easily for me, up there with the best. Loved everything about it.
sammyCYBORG
Member
I think there's something about cyberpunk which works really well in the genre.
Blade Runner, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon are all pretty much masterpieces.
Blade Runner, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon are all pretty much masterpieces.
List wars time, I guess!
I own 18 of these and... have completed most of those!
Never got around to Toonstruck, Full Throttle (I KNOW!), Walking Dead, Discworld Noir (unbuyable and unplayable on most modern systems isn't it?), Strong Bad, Spycraft, Pandora Directive (I played Under A Killing Moon and hated it).
Me! I loved The Dig and still do. Perhaps in a more analytical way it's not that good, but:
i) Likeable - or at least interesting - characters (I know others find them flat)
ii) Logical puzzles, except the turtle resurrection which I never get right...
iii) Looks great
Because all the other titles you mention are legally available from GOG or Steam, whereas DotT - until the remaster - is not currently available for purchase.
I own 18 of these and... have completed most of those!
Never got around to Toonstruck, Full Throttle (I KNOW!), Walking Dead, Discworld Noir (unbuyable and unplayable on most modern systems isn't it?), Strong Bad, Spycraft, Pandora Directive (I played Under A Killing Moon and hated it).
Me! I loved The Dig and still do. Perhaps in a more analytical way it's not that good, but:
i) Likeable - or at least interesting - characters (I know others find them flat)
ii) Logical puzzles, except the turtle resurrection which I never get right...
iii) Looks great
jimi_dini said:
Because all the other titles you mention are legally available from GOG or Steam, whereas DotT - until the remaster - is not currently available for purchase.
I played it on Windows 7. I remember there were some issues (I think the game crashed every now and then) but nothing that wouldn't be solvable and/or annoying enough to make you stop playing.
Wait, are we hating The Dig now? Shame on you! The game was great; some puzzles were hard (I remember I needed a solution for the programming puzzle because I didn't get it at first) but at the same time really interesting and solving them was satisfying; because you were on an alien planet, with alien technology and weird flora and fauna that you (as in: your character) don't really understand, you had to think outside the box. Also, I was surprised at how brutal the game could be. I mean, the first shock was when
Brink fell off a cliff and died
cut off his hand
Not to mention, the game has fantastic art direction and beautiful music.
The trick with the turtle puzzle was that the game allowed you to insert turtles' bones the wrong way - they fitted and the whole skeleton looked right, even though some bones weren't put in their proper places. And thus the turtle couldn't be resurrected and you had no idea what's wrong.
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I hadn't even realized The Last Express was missing. That's easily a top 10 adventure game of all time, probably top 5 for me.
It's my #1.