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Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey Kickstarter [Ended, $1.5 million funded]
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trab pu kcip
Member
wow this looks really amazing.
I hope 29 days will be enough though.
as a person who is totally new to the series but really interested now,
could someone recommend where to start if I wanted to get into it?
is it neccessary to start with the first title or wouldn't I have any problems
starting with Dreamfall: The Longest Journey ?
I hope 29 days will be enough though.
as a person who is totally new to the series but really interested now,
could someone recommend where to start if I wanted to get into it?
is it neccessary to start with the first title or wouldn't I have any problems
starting with Dreamfall: The Longest Journey ?
trab pu kcip
Member
ok, thank you =)
This. Accept no alternatives.
You definitely should play them in order. TLJ is the better of the two and hasn't aged badly. And yah a non negligible part of the enjoyment of the second one is to see what old favourites have been up to. The plots are very interconnected.
I started with Dreamfall and not having played TLJ didn't slow me down. I've never been more in love with a game's world, characters, story, etc. There are definitely references to TLJ that I didn't fully understand, but it wasn't a deterrent to the experience at all.
As soon as I finished Dreamfall I did end up starting TLJ and playing maybe half of it before my file got erased and I couldn't bring myself to start it over right away. Truly a lovely game that I desperately need to finish. But even having not played all of the first one, it's my favorite series of games and the story has stuck with me like few games ever have.
I might even recommend starting with Dreamfall. Since TLJ has aged pretty poorly it might be a bit easier to get into the series starting with the more palatable Dreamfall. Once you're through that and fully drawn into the world you'll have no trouble going through TLJ no matter how old it gets.
unless your file gets erased halfway through >_<
The Longest Journey. It's a brilliant game, but I would highly recommend using a walkthrough for the puzzles. Even during its time, the puzzles were convoluted, nowadays, you will go crazy.
Dreamfall was my first game in the series, but I would still say TLJ should be first. It really enhances Dreamfall.
Very good point about the puzzles, some of them in the original ones were tough. I remember a series of islands ones.. Painful.. The dreamfall ones are all quite straighforward, the only one that I remember was one in some caves.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I thought they started a new company and had funding...
faceless007
Member
Anyone else think something looks really off with Zoe in the rendered pics?
I really hope this makes it but 850K seems like an absurdly high goal.
I really hope this makes it but 850K seems like an absurdly high goal.
Backed.
As we get close to release, I will definitely will replay TLJ and Dreamfall. I really enjoy the story, and can not wait for the conclusion.
Anyone that is on the fence just look at these games as interactive fiction. Use a guide for TLJ, and enjoy the ride in Dreamfall.
As we get close to release, I will definitely will replay TLJ and Dreamfall. I really enjoy the story, and can not wait for the conclusion.
Anyone that is on the fence just look at these games as interactive fiction. Use a guide for TLJ, and enjoy the ride in Dreamfall.
Acquiescence
Member
There is, and I can't put my finger on it.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
This is a no-brainer to me.
I'm loving what Tornquist has done with The Secret World.
I'm loving what Tornquist has done with The Secret World.
Red Thread Games is a new company and they've got founded with $181,346 (1M NOK) by the Norwegian government, but that's not enough to create a big scaled adventure game like Dreamfall.
trab pu kcip
Member
just do it!
I think Zoe looks great, really like the character design. but then again, I have no real comparison to how she looked like before
1. It's prototype. It is not even alpha so her look may change a lot.
2. They already have almost 200k in less than 10 hours. 1/4 of their budget. If this will reach to all fans they will fund it in a day or two. I am predicting 2mln+ TLJ is beloved by fans
First come first serve
Thanks ! Didn't change my avatar since joining. NOW IS THE TIME !
Jay Shadow
Member
Their funding only covers pre-production.
trab pu kcip
Member
But... You're not supposed to say that
but there's no better way to spend your money than supporting a kickstarter gaming project. hm I really want to back it too.. there should be a way to get my future
money I saved from boycotting mass effect 4 on my bank account right now.
First come first serve
Taken, thanks!
Backed this Kickstarter last night before I went to bed and I'm glad it's doing so well already. Might be time for a TLJ replay.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Not at all really. It looks like a more detailed Zoe. The tech is obviously much better.
Oh god, don't put pressure on me. Also wow
It is a lot of pressure, isn't it?
I really want that printed art book! It's crazy, certainly.I think its the absolute minimum realistic goal they can set to make a game that looks like the screenshots they have shown (and keeps up the other production values important to the series, particularly fantastic voice acting).
And it doesn't look like they'll have a big issue reaching the goal.
Yeah they are almost 200k in just few hours. And news is reaching redit 1st place in gaming.
I'm going to Norway this year (always wanted to) Make me a list.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Bring a truck load and you'll be good for an autograph.
Jay Shadow
Member
In Arcadia Journey means Neck.
Pretty low I think, second day is usually significantly lower than the first.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Jeez. Well, I'm a sucker so I'm in for 20, but I feel like my patience for nostalgia-based Kickstarters is starting to wear thin.
I guess in terms of adventure games, there's really no one left asking for money at this point. Unless the Williams come out of retirement and decide to make a King's Quest spinoff or something.
Music, so good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGtXZqXSzNc
Mostly it's end of day two when things get calm. Mostly it is end of day 1 where pledges are flowing like mad. I think half of it is realistic assumption for day 2 end. It still didn't reach redit front page and most of people in US aren't aware yet.
NowCutThatOut
Member
The Tome and Art Book - and the awesome video - swayed me. I am weak.