added_time
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YES!
Wait, US customers only? So, I guess I have to find someone in the US to buy it and give them the cash..
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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2013 The pixel hunt continues.
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YES!
Wait, US customers only? So, I guess I have to find someone in the US to buy it and give them the cash..
Extra Sauce
Member
I think so, yes.
Yep. Fortunately I found exactly what I was looking for, which is a video of the entire last chapter without commentary.
Really enjoyed this game despite a few frustrations.
Just give a US address in your billing address (French embassy in Washington or whatever) and you'll be able to buy games on amazon.
added_time
Member
That worked! Thanks!
Yes. The writing is top notch, and the puzzles are pretty good as well. Some technical shortcomings in things like facial portrait animations, but that shouldn't take away from the experience.
Get it.
Bought the bundle and greatly enjoy Gray Matter. Are there any other worth-buying titles in the list beside the bundle and Book of Unwritten Tales (which I already have)?
statham
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still life 2 is one of my favorite games.
How is it possible that the "The Realm Game" kickstarter won't make it?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/995134339/the-realm-game
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/995134339/the-realm-game
Family Fry
Member
I always think Kickstarters in GBP (£) struggle against USD ($) Game does look very interesting though, have backed.
All being well they will continue development.
All being well they will continue development.
Extra Sauce
Member
Just beat Pandora Directive.
Probably the meatiest adventure game I have ever played. The amount of puzzles was staggering, and I was only playing in Entertainment mode. Thankfully the intricately-designed hint system gives you just enough information to get unstuck without feeling spoiled.
As for the story, it's one of the best I've experienced in a videogame. The fantastic cast brings an incalculable level of charm and personality to the experience, and the non-linearity of the narrative adds to the immersion.
I love that universe so much... guess Overseer is next.
Probably the meatiest adventure game I have ever played. The amount of puzzles was staggering, and I was only playing in Entertainment mode. Thankfully the intricately-designed hint system gives you just enough information to get unstuck without feeling spoiled.
As for the story, it's one of the best I've experienced in a videogame. The fantastic cast brings an incalculable level of charm and personality to the experience, and the non-linearity of the narrative adds to the immersion.
I love that universe so much... guess Overseer is next.
Yea, The Pandora Directive is a huge, sprawling game. So many different paths, so many choices, so many puzzles. It's a fantastic accomplishment.
Extra Sauce
Member
I wish I was a backer of Project Fedora. I gave some money via Paypal yesterday but I'm not sure if that means I'll be able to view updates once Big Finish processes my order.
I did find some recent screenshots of the game environments and man... the shot of
has me very hyped.
I did find some recent screenshots of the game environments and man... the shot of
Chandler Avenue
Once they process your Paypal you should have access to the development blog. It's pretty good and gets updates about once per week (on average).
faceless007
Member
I just finished Gemini Rue. Excellent atmosphere and world-building, compelling characters and dialogue, good story. Puzzles were somewhat obtuse at times, the dialogue can be too on-the-nose, and I predicted the twist a mile away. Still definitely worth playing.
Love that cyberpunk + film noir vibe.
Love that cyberpunk + film noir vibe.
Just as I suspected, the game will be delayed until the end of June. There's nothing wrong with that, but initially I had wondered how in the hell they expected to be able to iron out potentially hundreds of bugs in less than 2 weeks.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leisuresuitlarry/make-leisure-suit-larry-come-again/posts/486351
Spectacular Dr Dawg
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Because their selling point is that it's dumbed down for people who don't like adventure games and the people who are willing to fork over money at this stage of development are not interested in that?How is it possible that the "The Realm Game" kickstarter won't make it?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/995134339/the-realm-game
But then again, Dreamfall:Chapters got funded so maybe it's just the lack of marketing.
Great game, I played through Under A Killing Moon, The Pandora Directive and The Overseer for the first time last year and enjoyed them all very much.
Make sure to play Overseer before Project Fedora comes out as it's a direct continuation of Overseer.
Extra Sauce
Member
Isn't Overseer a prequel taking place prior to the events of Under a Killing Moon and Pandora Directive? How does Project Fedora fit into all of this?
Spectacular Dr Dawg
Member
It's a retelling of the first game I think. It's going to be weird seeing him age 15 years between the two games, haha.
Extra Sauce
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Right, but I'm slightly confused by your statement that Project Fedora is a direct continuation of Overseer.
I thought the chronology was: Overseer, UaKM, PD
As such I've been expecting Project Fedora to take place after PD...?
Spectacular Dr Dawg
Member
Overseer ends on a cliff hanger, Project Fedora is supposed to pick up where Overseer ends.
Extra Sauce
Member
Ah... color me intrigued then. Should be able to get started on Overseer next weekend, can't wait!
I'm thinking of maybe replayed The Longest Journey as it has been many a year, and I've never played Dreamfall, but I am also feeling an unusual attraction to playing a Daedalic game. I've heard about the localization woes of their titles, but are there any I should be particularly eager to dig into anyways?
Extra Sauce
Member
I started playing Overseer last night. So far it's my least favorite of the FMV Tex Murphy games, as the environments and stage design feel a bit uninspired compared to the previous games where everything just oozed atmosphere... and exploration is more limited. That being said, I'm really enjoying the mystery as always and visiting Capricorn was a highlight of the entire series because Blade Runner.
spindoctor
Member
Bit disappointed that the Kickstarter for the The Realm failed. This was the kind of project that actually needed crowdfunding, not some nonsense about removing ads from a website or whatever
Extra Sauce
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They said they'd be back in autumn, which makes me think that there are just going to keep working on the game and present a more enticing trailer then.
I'd be surprised if The Realm doesn't materialize sooner or later.
I'd be surprised if The Realm doesn't materialize sooner or later.
spindoctor
Member
Yea they mentioned that not having a US dollar Kickstarter might have hampered their efforts. Hopefully they can make it work out in the next attempt.
Tizoc
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Raven is available on GMG, assuming the code would work with it, it can be bought for $18
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/...raven-legacy-master-thief-deluxe-season-pass/
Any impressions of it? I know it's not out yet, but would like some feedback.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/...raven-legacy-master-thief-deluxe-season-pass/
Any impressions of it? I know it's not out yet, but would like some feedback.
Family Fry
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Did not know The Raven was episodic!
Chapter I: The Eye of the Sphinx (Launch July 23, 2013)
Chapter II: Ancestry of Lies (Launch August 27, 2013)
Chapter III: A Murder of Ravens (Launch September 24, 2013)
It's developed by King Arts who are the team behind the Book of Unwritten Tales series. People enjoyed those games enough to become interested in The Raven.
Chapter I: The Eye of the Sphinx (Launch July 23, 2013)
Chapter II: Ancestry of Lies (Launch August 27, 2013)
Chapter III: A Murder of Ravens (Launch September 24, 2013)
It's developed by King Arts who are the team behind the Book of Unwritten Tales series. People enjoyed those games enough to become interested in The Raven.
MulderWasTaken
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Hum... I don't know what's going on here, but I just got "Book of Unwritten Tales" at Amazon for $0.00. Search for it and you'll see the discounted version first for $5.00 and then the $0.00. Yay?!
Edit: nevermind.. demo... silly me.
Edit: nevermind.. demo... silly me.
Kickstarter for Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/315061806/nelly-cootalot-the-fowl-fleet-retro-pirate-adventu
£15,000 goal.
Some more info here: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=47753.0
And here's the first Nelly Cootalot game if you want to try it out: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/860/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/315061806/nelly-cootalot-the-fowl-fleet-retro-pirate-adventu
£15,000 goal.
Some more info here: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=47753.0
And here's the first Nelly Cootalot game if you want to try it out: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/860/
indigo-cyclops
Member
All of them are great. Mata hari was probably one of the more mediocre ones on the list. Secret files, gray Matter, Black Mirror 2-3, Post Mortem, Dracula 3 are some of my favorite point and clicks.
Extra Sauce
Member
I spent a large chunk of last night catching up on the Project Fedora blog and watching all the video updates... wow. I'd been keeping my expectations in check but screw it, this is officially my most anticipated game in a long time.
Traumahound
Member
If anyone's on the fence, just watch the Kickstarter pitch video. The dev is a legitimately funny guy. I thought I was going to pass on this one, but after watching the video I'm really looking forward to it.
Extra Sauce
Member
Yeah the dude is genuinely funny. I should probably check out the first Nelly Cootalot.
SOME-MIST
Member
Armikrog. kickstarter just went up.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949537745/armikrog
I kind of want to do the $90 reward tier VERY badly.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949537745/armikrog
I kind of want to do the $90 reward tier VERY badly.
statham
Member
I've enjoyed the first two episodes, just the right length.
added_time
Member
The new Humble Weekly Bundle includes the following Telltale games:
The Walking Dead
Back To the Future
Sam & Max: Devils Playhouse
Poker Night at the Inventory
Hector: Badge of Carnage
Puzzle Agent
Puzzle Agent 2
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
Quite a deal for 3 or 4 bucks. I bought it even though I already had some of them.
The Walking Dead
Back To the Future
Sam & Max: Devils Playhouse
Poker Night at the Inventory
Hector: Badge of Carnage
Puzzle Agent
Puzzle Agent 2
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
Quite a deal for 3 or 4 bucks. I bought it even though I already had some of them.
state_vector_collapse
Member
How does Steam greenlight work? I fancy Cognition.....if I buy it now and it gets on Steam, does the purchase I've made somehow then get added to my Steam collection? Thanks.
It's not always the same; it depends on if who you bought it from gives a Steam key when they are available or not.
Traumahound
Member
The new Indie Royale Hammerhead Bundle is out with Primordia (Steam) and Richard & Alice (non-Steam).