I used the notebook a lot, but more because I was interested in what he wrote about the characters and the portraits, there are a lot of interesting stuff there.
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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2013 The pixel hunt continues.
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I used the notebook a lot, but more because I was interested in what he wrote about the characters and the portraits, there are a lot of interesting stuff there.
Yep, agreed, a lot of backstory to be found there, worth looking at for sure. The way I did things on my first playthrough are clearly not optimal as I went in completely "blind" so to speak.
If you like "slideshow" games Barrow Hill is a solid pick. Nice puzzles and creepy atmosphere. Some are put off by the story and 'antagonist', but it's a great suspense/mystery
Joe Molotov
Member
I beat The Raven Ep. 1 last night, took me 5 hours, but I only got Amateur (7 secrets found). Has anyone beat it with Advanced or Master yet, and if so...
Ran into several annoying bugs; my character getting hung on the environment and having to load a previous save, the inventory not wanting to come up, and the camera getting hung on a close-up view of another character. Very disappointing from a technical aspect.
Do you get a different ending? Amateur ends with you getting knocked out by the doctor after snooping around in the medical bay, and it seems like a bad ending. I know this is just the first episode, but it just seemed way too abrupt.
Ran into several annoying bugs; my character getting hung on the environment and having to load a previous save, the inventory not wanting to come up, and the camera getting hung on a close-up view of another character. Very disappointing from a technical aspect.
RPGCrazied
Member
Nice, still waiting on PS3/PSN release and price per episode.
TripleSun
Member
Still only 4 hours into The Raven, but this is the most fun I've had in a PnC in quite a while. I feel like I can smell the fresh breeze in the environments, love the backstory PDF file I received, since I'm a hog on more information with these folks and for once a German translation doesn't have problems with voicing. It seems so amazing and I never click too fast to skip voices, but I do see the glitches in movement sometimes, like when you click on an object and he will walk nowhere for like a minute and THEN get to the object, but other than that, no dislikes about the game.
Also the soundtrack is huge for me, as it isn't really dark considering this is a mystery game and makes my experience more comforting.
What do you mean "slideshow"?
Also the soundtrack is huge for me, as it isn't really dark considering this is a mystery game and makes my experience more comforting.
What do you mean "slideshow"?
I wasn't a huge fan of Book of Unwritten Tales but The Raven is amazing so far. They're really going to have to fuck up the next two chapters for this to not be one of my favorite adventures in the last few years. And it came out of nowhere! (for me, at least)
It's especially nice that you play as such an unusual character. Older main characters are practically unheard of in videogames.
It's especially nice that you play as such an unusual character. Older main characters are practically unheard of in videogames.
Really? I loved that game. So funny, charming, and endearing. Good puzzles and gameplay, too.
Yea I always love having atypical playable characters.
The Raven is really great, still didn't finish the first episode today, I'll have to wrap it up tomorrow before starting Shadowrun. Some technical glitches and stuff like that but the game is lovely and I already can't wait for the next chapter in this saga.
Almost 5 hours in, so I must be close to the end. It's funny because I've read it ends suddenly, so every time I see the opportunity for a cliffhanger I'm like SO THAT'S IT? IS IT ENDING NOW? THAT'S IT RIGHT? OH FUCK.
Almost 5 hours in, so I must be close to the end. It's funny because I've read it ends suddenly, so every time I see the opportunity for a cliffhanger I'm like SO THAT'S IT? IS IT ENDING NOW? THAT'S IT RIGHT? OH FUCK.
state_vector_collapse
Member
I'm not either, but for different reasons. Their customer service is bloody awful - actually it's non-existent. That game crashes on me and I've not been able to finish it. Four weeks and counting for them to actually try and help me out, or even just reply after telling me to send them various files for them to check.
I'd love to get The Raven, but no way I'm risking cash with them unless I eventually get some semblance of a proper reply from them.
posted this in the steam thread but people might have missed it:
daedelic is currently offering a night of the rabbit premium "upgrade" to those who already own the game for $5. however they seem to be selling it as a full game, instead of DLC. i was able to purchase it as a gift and send it to a friend (who didn't already own it), who has successfully activated it and played it. so basically they are getting the premium edition of the game for $5, instead of $25. it's obviously a mistake and probably won't work for very long however.
i should add that it also seems to be impossible to actually buy the "upgrade" for yourself, if you already own it, because as of right now it's considered the full game.
daedelic is currently offering a night of the rabbit premium "upgrade" to those who already own the game for $5. however they seem to be selling it as a full game, instead of DLC. i was able to purchase it as a gift and send it to a friend (who didn't already own it), who has successfully activated it and played it. so basically they are getting the premium edition of the game for $5, instead of $25. it's obviously a mistake and probably won't work for very long however.
i should add that it also seems to be impossible to actually buy the "upgrade" for yourself, if you already own it, because as of right now it's considered the full game.
If anyone who owns the original game is willing to do this please PM me (have Paypal). Thanks.
TripleSun
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Wow, just for $5 you get all this?
"Includes Original Soundtrack (41 tracks), 8 audio books (160 minutes total running time) and a wonderful game comic by Olga Andriyenko"
That sounds like really amazing for an upgrade package. I still need to buy the whole game sometime soon.
"Includes Original Soundtrack (41 tracks), 8 audio books (160 minutes total running time) and a wonderful game comic by Olga Andriyenko"
That sounds like really amazing for an upgrade package. I still need to buy the whole game sometime soon.
RPGCrazied
Member
Still no release date for The Raven on PS3.
Can you not buy just episode 1 on PC? I don't want to put all the money down right now.
Can you not buy just episode 1 on PC? I don't want to put all the money down right now.
Still no release date for The Raven on PS3.
Can you not buy just episode 1 on PC? I don't want to put all the money down right now.
Amazon have it as October 24th on PS3
Sounds incredible. Really glad I bought it blindly because of BoUT. Love me some Agatha Christie.
Cognition has gotten better and better. I'm glad they made it onto Steam - once released hopefully the game will find the audience it deserves.
spindoctor
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TripleSun
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You of all people saying this after your experience with getting the game on GMG?
Got me on that one. There are other ways though, but yeah. That was a mistake buying from them.
I just meant more like people lose interest if it isn't on Steam and a lot of good series aren't on Steam. :/
Got me on that one. There are other ways though, but yeah. That was a mistake buying from them.
I just meant more like people lose interest if it isn't on Steam and a lot of good series aren't on Steam. :/
Wasn't that SecuROM that caused the problem? I had a similar issue and just emailed GMG, was fixed within a day.
I agree everything is way easier on Steam, but the three services I will buy from and generally have no issues with are Steam, Amazon, GMG, and GOG. Anything else and I'll likely skip.
Dog Problems
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Just a reminder: the fourth episode of The Dream Machine will be out tomorrow.
Not yet, am also on the fence. Just downloaded the demo and installing currently.
TripleSun
Member
I backed out because I realized I still have Kentucky Route Zero and many other games I bought on Summer sale, so let me know how you like the demo.
CecilRousso
Member
Bought Kentucky Road Zero, and just finished act 1.
It's a really interesting story, well written, but a pretty terrible game. Since it's short, I feel that I want to continue with the rest of the acts, but I'm not a fan at all of these adventure games that removes all actual gameplay, and just puts you in task of clicking of the next thing that will make you progress.
It's a really interesting story, well written, but a pretty terrible game. Since it's short, I feel that I want to continue with the rest of the acts, but I'm not a fan at all of these adventure games that removes all actual gameplay, and just puts you in task of clicking of the next thing that will make you progress.
TripleSun
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I can understand how the lack of gameplay can turn people off. Unrelated though, I liked driving down the different roads in chapter 1 and finding random buildings and the stories that came with them.
Eternal Gamer
Member
I just bought Gray Matter for PC after finding a physical copy for 5 euros. I grew tired of waiting for the game to be greenlighted in Steam.
It's actually a pretty good game. I expected far worse after reading about it for so long. Nice music.
TheJollyCorner
Member
I know it's not a new game, but everyone should try Dark Seed. It's a psychological horror game.
I'm impressed with anyone that beat this game without a walkthrough.
So many objectives you have to fulfill at a certain time/day.
Some of the puzzles are a bit... obscure, too.
Neat game, though.
I'm tempted to track down the sequel.
Secret Fawful
Member
Dark Seed 2 is an underrated masterpiece.
Did you kill Rita?
Did you kill Rita?
Eternal Gamer
Member
Yes, I have been waiting a long time to play Gray Matter ^_^
I liked the setting and the conceptual idea of both Darkseed games (especially in the first one), they felt Lovecraftian and I always have been fascinated by H. R. Giger's work, but man the ending of Dark Seed 2 was bad, the worst one I have seen after Alter Ego's ending.
Ankh pack is 75% off on steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1691/
Haven't played any of the Ankh games but some people seem to like them and 3,37 is not a bad price.
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1691/
Haven't played any of the Ankh games but some people seem to like them and 3,37 is not a bad price.
Secret Fawful
Member
No. The ending of DS2 is good.
Lilly Looking Through is nearing completion (this game was Kickstarter) and now is on Steam Greenlight. Please vote for it!
Tizoc
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Anyone played Mountain Trial?
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ital/cid=EP4173-NPEB01161_00-MOUNTAINCRIMEPD0
It'll be on sale on EU PSN THIS week.
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ital/cid=EP4173-NPEB01161_00-MOUNTAINCRIMEPD0
It'll be on sale on EU PSN THIS week.