Yep.
I liked the game, too. But maybe that's because I expected something awful after reading about its troubled development.
I think I used a walkthrough for the very end since I didn't like the last area. Most everything else was enjoyable.
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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2013 The pixel hunt continues.
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Yep.
I liked the game, too. But maybe that's because I expected something awful after reading about its troubled development.
I think I used a walkthrough for the very end since I didn't like the last area. Most everything else was enjoyable.
a secret-boss
Banned
screw it not gonna wait for Steam to greenlight the game. Bought Gray Matter for $5
Tizoc
Member
...yeah same just bought it now lol.
All three of the Gabriel Knight games are available through GOG, and Gray Matter is available for $5 at Amazon (assuming you're based in the US). Those are the only ones I'd really call Jane Jensen games, but for other graphic adventures she's been involved with:
Police Quest III and King's Quest VI - both available on GOG and Steam I believe
EcoQuest 1 - not available digitally but not really worth your time, it's fun enough for an edutainment title but not a patch on the Gabriel Knight titles
The Illiterati
Member
Just posting to say this thread is amazing. 2013 looks like a great year for adventures. The effort put into those first few posts is much appreciated!
a secret-boss
Banned
Gonna make 2013 my adventure year.
Already playing Hollywood Monsters on iPhone
Already playing Hollywood Monsters on iPhone
Tizoc
Member
Mind linking to it? How do you like it so far?
Family Fry
Member
Believe there will be some news in the next few weeks about Face Noir's English translation. I like the Noir style, always works well for adventures.
I still need to play that. I think this is my year to catch up on adventure games I never got a chance to play. I never got far in Sanitarium growing up, nor did I beat Gabriel Knight 2 or 3. I also have a lot of newer ones such as the Blackwell saga and Gemini Rue. Oh, and Grim Fandango! Here is to a year of old and new adventure games.
Screw it, I'mma post the best Grey Matter song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SqHBEK2PQ
Dog Problems
Banned
The Cave should be out soon. It releases this month.
Family Fry
Member
Just discovered this, I've added it to the list.
Randal's Monday
Just check out the trailer on the site people, very impressive and nicely put together.
Really hope it gets the attention it deserves, I'm going to keep an eye on this one.
Looked quite funny too, also play spot the reference with some background stuff.
Randal's Monday
Just check out the trailer on the site people, very impressive and nicely put together.
Really hope it gets the attention it deserves, I'm going to keep an eye on this one.
Looked quite funny too, also play spot the reference with some background stuff.
doctorcdcs
Member
Reading the ongoing conversation made me buy it.
Has the Daedalic bundle gone on sale yet, or has it ever? I want A New Beginning, The Dark Eye, and both Deponia games so I might as well just get the bundle, but I want to make sure I'm not potentially missing out on any deals.
I also started playing through Still Life and it's really good so far. I didn't expect the shift in story telling and it made the game more interesting than it would have been, which isn't to say I wasn't already enjoying it a ton.
I also started playing through Still Life and it's really good so far. I didn't expect the shift in story telling and it made the game more interesting than it would have been, which isn't to say I wasn't already enjoying it a ton.
Tizoc
Member
Only game I'd want from this bundle is Chaos on Deponia, I already own Deponia 1 and Dark Eye.
Dunno if I'd like Edna and Harvey TBH, but if A new begging goes for under $5, I'll prob. get it lol.
Will get Jack Keane, it's only $2, but will get it by the time the sale/repeats end on Steam.
CecilRousso
Member
It's probably in my top 10 overall list for the genre. It has it flaws, but it's well written, has a great puzzle structure, is challenging without becoming to irritating, and has great music. The 3d models aren't that pretty, but the locations are for the most part.
gog had a similar bundle (didn't have the second Deponia but had Whispered World) for a little more than $20, but I fear it is no longer available.
Chaos on Deponia is pretty much the only game I'm hoping gets a bigger discount on the Steam sales.
a secret-boss
Banned
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hollywood-monsters/id574812554?mt=8
I like it. It has humor on it. It just takes time to play because some of the point of interest are small or close together and playing on iPhone makes u tap more than once just to register interaction.
A new beginning is $4.99 on GOG if that counts as less than $5
Tizoc
Member
Well uh to be more specific I was kinda thinking $2.49 or such >_>;
Sorry Steam sales' low prices are starting to rub on me @_@.
a secret-boss
Banned
just bought Book of Unwritten Tales on GMG for 1.49 (30% and remaining credit)
gog put his pack sales back online to celebrate the last day of sales:
Daedalic Pack: $21.20
Stacking, Machinarium, Resonance, Blackwell Bundle, Botanicula Gemini Rue, To the Moon: $19.93
Daedalic Pack: $21.20
Stacking, Machinarium, Resonance, Blackwell Bundle, Botanicula Gemini Rue, To the Moon: $19.93
Tizoc
Member
L. Journey+Dreamfall are currently $6.24 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/320/?snr=1_4_4__806
It's a flash deal so go nab it quick~
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/320/?snr=1_4_4__806
It's a flash deal so go nab it quick~
Goddammit, I knew I should have waited for the flash sales. Oh well, I only bought Dreamfall for $2 more, so it's not that bad. I just thought the game would never pop up. Hopefully the Daedalic bundle gets the flash sale treatment or something.
Tizoc
Member
Well we never expected Steam to troll us with repeat sales but...lol.
I've learned from the last sale, HOLD! and it will go on a bigger discount.
I played Primordia a few weeks ago. I personally loved it.
- cool game world enhanced by some background info but not overly so.
- great voice acting IMO. Interaction between sidekick and main character is good
- decent puzzles, well integrated with mostly inventory but some other types
- starts slow but eventually offers some very interesting philosophical points
- graphics are drabby but fit the game world
- music is incredible
Any specific questions?
- cool game world enhanced by some background info but not overly so.
- great voice acting IMO. Interaction between sidekick and main character is good
- decent puzzles, well integrated with mostly inventory but some other types
- starts slow but eventually offers some very interesting philosophical points
- graphics are drabby but fit the game world
- music is incredible
Any specific questions?
Winnie the Pimp
Member
How good is it in comparison to the great Gemini Rue though?
D
Deleted member 30609
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I liked Gemini Rue but couldn't stand Primordia. The puzzles were unrewarding and the characters barely had a 'voice' of their own.
It's hard for me to articulate exactly what it was about the game that rubbed me the wrong way. I'd describe it as "aggressively mediocre". It wasn't a complete fiasco. It's wearing the same clothes as much, much better games, so when it trips up and is only "good enough", suddenly "good enough" feels kind of insulting.
I played up until I got the train working and then uninstalled it. I'd pick up Resonance, if you haven't already.
It's hard for me to articulate exactly what it was about the game that rubbed me the wrong way. I'd describe it as "aggressively mediocre". It wasn't a complete fiasco. It's wearing the same clothes as much, much better games, so when it trips up and is only "good enough", suddenly "good enough" feels kind of insulting.
I played up until I got the train working and then uninstalled it. I'd pick up Resonance, if you haven't already.
GhaleonQ
Member
Has anyone ventured into Big Fish's more casual games recently? I really enjoyed the Drawn series for what it was, but I'd rather not waste my time with casual stuff. http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/company/77093.html Is there anything worth playing from 2011-2013?
Interesting snippets from Telltale.
A Star Wars point and click - I can't think of one ever having existed. That would be great!
A Star Wars point and click - I can't think of one ever having existed. That would be great!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Maybe so but i would want some other company to do this justice, not TellTale after their walking dead fiasco (horribly bugged games and no support given at all)
As much as I liked Walking Dead I hope they don't start doing all their games in that style.
Do you like adventure games? Cute things?
Pre-orders for Plush Josef (from Machinarium) are up:
http://amanita-design.net/store/robot-josef.html
<3
Pre-orders for Plush Josef (from Machinarium) are up:
http://amanita-design.net/store/robot-josef.html
<3
Family Fry
Member
I have NO idea if they ship internationally/worldwide (I would imagine they would) but amazon.de have the Machinarium Fan Edition in stock, which includes above pictured plush and also a copy of Botanicula and both soundtracks.
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B009GDVTZ2/
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B009GDVTZ2/
a secret-boss
Banned
I was gonna buy Chaos of Deponia later today but it seems like sale is over
Family Fry
Member
Yeah, came home after work today to buy the Daedalic Bundle and it's just the encore sale.
I waited TOO LONG
ach it will come around again I suppose.
In other news The Dream Machine has an Opt In beta patch at the moment via Steam.
http://dreammachinegame.blogspot.se/2013/01/steam-public-beta.html
I waited TOO LONG
ach it will come around again I suppose.In other news The Dream Machine has an Opt In beta patch at the moment via Steam.
http://dreammachinegame.blogspot.se/2013/01/steam-public-beta.html
Dog Problems
Banned
I will be buying that Machinarium plushie. So awesome.
Secret Fawful
Member
CecilRousso
Member
Been playing The Last Express for a couple of hours. Just reached
. And I'm not really feeling it. Heard lot's of good things about the game from others, and adventuregamers.com listed it quite high on their top 100 list. But I'm finding it to be really boring quite frankly, with an interface that very seldom helps me.
Does it get any better than this, or is it just not a game for me? Any tips on how to play it (what to look for, what to think about) to make it more enjoyable? How long does it take to beat the game from where I am now?
the part where violinist and Kronos are playing for the other passengers
Does it get any better than this, or is it just not a game for me? Any tips on how to play it (what to look for, what to think about) to make it more enjoyable? How long does it take to beat the game from where I am now?
It might not be your cup of tea, by that point I was already completely amazed by the realism, attention to detail and atmosphere. Was amazing to just wander on the train trying to find more about all those characters, I felt like an Agatha Christie character ^^ The concert where you are now is awesome, it plays in real time and you basically can do everything you want.