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Point n Click Adventure GAF 2013 The pixel hunt continues.
- Thread starter Family Fry
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Looks like Valve stuffed up.
https://twitter.com/WadjetEyeGames/s...71661057683456
https://twitter.com/WadjetEyeGames/s...74553114173440
EDIT: Its fixed now and only Blackwell Deception is free. I feel sorry Wadjet Eye.
EDIT 2: Pay what you want for I have No Mouth, and I must Scream (Steam key)
TripleSun
Member
Meh, this always happens. Hope when the site is done being broken, the offer will still be up.
Thanks, just got it. Really excited after all the reviews. Going to read the short story tomorrow.
Well, those aren't really point n click adventures, more like interactive stories. There's nothing really like it except David Cage games. If you want something at least vaguely similar (minimal puzzling, cinematic), I'd recommend Dreamfall, but it's a sequel to The Longest Journey which is a real long, hardcore pnc. If you want a modern pnc that still follows the classic formula, I can't recommend Book of Unwritten Tales enough. One of the most charming games I've ever played.
I second this. BOUT is wonderful. Great characters and puzzles.
TripleSun
Member
Looks like Blackwell Deception free deal is still up. Guy is working hard to give something free away. Too many assholes trying to grab free keys to sell on other sites..
When you click buy it automatically gives you download mirrors. He's trying to set up a "one steam key per IP" thing, so let's see how that goes.
This whole debacle is crazy. People taking advantage of developer's kindness.
When you click buy it automatically gives you download mirrors. He's trying to set up a "one steam key per IP" thing, so let's see how that goes.
This whole debacle is crazy. People taking advantage of developer's kindness.
Eternal Gamer
Member
I am downloading Blackwell Deception now, I have been for months on the fence with this series, I am happy with this "offer" I can give it a try finally..
Thanks a lot for the tip, then I will check with a guide before saving.
Thanks a lot for the tip, then I will check with a guide before saving.
gamersgate is having a 70% discount on Cognition. I never used their site, but I guess it's a DRM-free version of the game?
Deception is the latest (fourth) in the series.
Deception is the latest (fourth) in the series.
Mr. Luchador
Member
I gave 'A New Beginning' a go, but I'm not enjoying it. Voice Acting is terrible and the story is far too eco-warrior centric.
The best place to start is the first game but that one is a lot less impressive than the ones that followed. Even though it's pretty awesome, the second loses a lot if you hadn't already played the first. His only choice was the third or fourth so I guess he went with the one that would lead right into Epiphany.
GAF, I really like the Blackwell games. You should play them.
RAIDEN1
Member
So all in all what is the best Blade-runner-esque point and click adventure available? A great sci-fi adventure is what I am looking for, (though as mentioned I've still to complete toon-struck and get into Blade-runner for the 1st time..) but having recently completed Monkey Island 3...I'm looking for the next big thing in the point and click genre..
First thing that comes to mind is Gemini Rue.
RAIDEN1
Member
Yeah I tried the demo to Gemini Rue wasn't completley convinced it was a must-buy
By the way this article came out a few weeks back, anyone seen it?
http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-making-of-blade-runner/
By the way this article came out a few weeks back, anyone seen it?
http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-making-of-blade-runner/
RPGCrazied
Member
I guess you could try Back to The Future, Monkey Island. If you want more Telltale goodness.
indigo-cyclops
Member
People looking for sci-fi similar to the Blade Runner pnc should check out Culpa Innata.
Dog Problems
Banned
Thanks for sharing that. Blade Runner really needs to be re-released on all of the various services. It's up their with LucasArts' adventure games in terms of adventure games that had a huge impact on me.
Beneath a Steel Sky is one of my all time favorites and it's free (you can download it on GOG).
indigo-cyclops
Member
It's in my top 5; one of the best. Awesome interface/gameplay.
TripleSun
Member
In regard to the Blackwell Halloween free game, Since they couldn't integrate one steam code per IP method, they decided just to give everyone the free download without steam keys and I'm seeing people with entitled comments about "being promised a steam code" and "this is why people stopped caring, you promised us" People come on, this is a FREE game, why the hate lol.
Not you guys, just things I'm seeing on Twitter lol.
But yeah since it's the fourth game in the series, I need to buy the first three now. Good strategy
Look like fun games with a good story. How's the voice acting?
Not you guys, just things I'm seeing on Twitter lol.
But yeah since it's the fourth game in the series, I need to buy the first three now. Good strategy
Look like fun games with a good story. How's the voice acting?Beneath a Steel Sky, Blade Runner and Gemini Rue are as close as it gets. I feel like Gemini Rue is a bit overrated but it's certainly not a bad game.
phillipgessert
Member
You can move backward to something like Back to the Future, though I doubt it'll scratch that itch. I don't really think there's a lot out there at the moment that is much like these, barring visual novels perhaps. I'm not super familiar with those. My really bad advice would be like Phoenix Wright or Policenauts. Wolf Among Us kind of reminds me of Gabriel Knight, but I think that's more to do with overall vibe than gameplay.
Those are some of the best visual novels around so it's not bad advice at all!
Then again, those games don't really do anything with player decisions so maybe that's not what he's looking for. Maybe Heavy Rain and/or Beyond Two Souls?
Extra Sauce
Member
But your recommending games to him with puzzles and actual gameplay!
Beneath a Steel Sky. One of the best pncs ever made. Love love LOVE that game. Also has the best and most evocative video game name ever. Made by Revolution (Broken Sword guys).
spleenpoker
Member
Sorry I wasn't more specific. When I think about it, the player decisions are a big thing but not essential. I just loved the story of the games. Absolutely fantastic.
Ok guys, we just announced we are launching our game on the 5th of December.
It is an old school PnC adventure made with lots of love and care. We are trying to promote as much as possible with the money and tools we have and have just started handing out some beta previews.
We are on pre-order with a 20% discount on our own site and on Desura.
And as I said before, we are fighting our way thorough Steam Greenlight. All votes are appreciated
Cheers!
It is an old school PnC adventure made with lots of love and care. We are trying to promote as much as possible with the money and tools we have and have just started handing out some beta previews.
We are on pre-order with a 20% discount on our own site and on Desura.
And as I said before, we are fighting our way thorough Steam Greenlight. All votes are appreciated
Cheers!
And as I said before, we are fighting our way thorough Steam Greenlight. All votes are appreciated
Voted! Boa sorte )
RAIDEN1
Member
Beneath a Steel sky I already played and completed I think when I had it on the Amiga 500..so I wouldn't get that again....for a re-run..
Just goes to show the state of the market today, there are hardly any top-tier mainstream point and click adventures anymore...I'm talking of the calibre of Full Throttle, Monkey Island, Blade runner, Day of the Tentacle, Toon-struck, Beneath a Steel Sky, Snatcher, Policenauts..
As someone said Gemini Rue is about as good as it gets..
Just goes to show the state of the market today, there are hardly any top-tier mainstream point and click adventures anymore...I'm talking of the calibre of Full Throttle, Monkey Island, Blade runner, Day of the Tentacle, Toon-struck, Beneath a Steel Sky, Snatcher, Policenauts..
As someone said Gemini Rue is about as good as it gets..
Of course, the irony is that we're on the brink of a renaissance for point and click adventures via Kickstarter. Leisure Suit Larry's remake is out, and on the way - all being well - are Moebius, Gabriel Knight remake, Broken Sword 5, Nelly Cootalot, Broken Age, Dreamfall Chapters, Tesla Effect, SpaceVenture.
On which Kickstartery note, I got a message that Lilly Looking Through keys are going to backers now, expect it to be purchasable soon.
Edit: And it's just appeared on GoG.
Ok guys, we just announced we are launching our game on the 5th of December.
It is an old school PnC adventure made with lots of love and care. We are trying to promote as much as possible with the money and tools we have and have just started handing out some beta previews.
We are on pre-order with a 20% discount on our own site and on Desura.
And as I said before, we are fighting our way thorough Steam Greenlight. All votes are appreciated
Cheers!
That's awesome man, I'm looking forward to it. I voted on Greenlight too. Hopefully it can run on my garbage laptop that doesn't have a graphics card.
Family Fry
Member
Dave Gilbert put out a statement about the Blackwell steam code generator thing.
Family Fry
Member
Lilly Looking Through launches on Steam in about an hour.
Demo is still available via Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/250030/
or developers site
http://geetagames.com/downloads/
Game is also available to pre-purchase DRM Free via GOG $8.99
http://www.gog.com/game/lilly_looking_through
Or direct via Humble:
Standard Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free.) $9.99 http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
Deluxe Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free. Plus a Steam Key and a PDF of artwork from the game.) $14.99 current pre-order price. Normally $19.99.
http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough_deluxe/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
Demo is still available via Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/250030/
or developers site
http://geetagames.com/downloads/
Game is also available to pre-purchase DRM Free via GOG $8.99
http://www.gog.com/game/lilly_looking_through
Or direct via Humble:
Standard Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free.) $9.99 http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
Deluxe Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free. Plus a Steam Key and a PDF of artwork from the game.) $14.99 current pre-order price. Normally $19.99.
http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough_deluxe/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
FloatingDivider
Member
Guys if any of you are stilll thinking about the whispered world it's going to be in an upcoming daedalic bundle so you should probably hold off.
Thanks bro.
TripleSun
Member
Lilly Looking Through launches on Steam in about an hour.
Demo is still available via Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/250030/
or developers site
http://geetagames.com/downloads/
Game is also available to pre-purchase DRM Free via GOG $8.99
http://www.gog.com/game/lilly_looking_through
Or direct via Humble:
Standard Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free.) $9.99 http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
Deluxe Edition (Cross-platform and DRM-free. Plus a Steam Key and a PDF of artwork from the game.) $14.99 current pre-order price. Normally $19.99.
http://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/lillylookingthrough_deluxe/Lsh8Thyg4TSf
Game looks really beautiful. I'm interested for sure.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
The Shadowgate remake is looming close now, and they've put up a steam greenlight page with a pretty cool video:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=189989799
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=189989799
Just finished Lilly Looking Through...I have mixed feelings. I don't usually mind if a game's too short or too easy, but the game ended too soon for it to fulfill the expectations I had. This felt more like an episode of a game instead of a full game. I know it's not an expensive title, but still, I was expecting a little bit more game.
Generally, puzzles were too simple (each screen has few interactive elements); an exception were some puzzles that involved color that were a bit too abstract for my taste (and the same puzzle structure was used more than once) - I wasn't sure what I wanted to attain, and remained unsure even after I (happened to) solve them.
I enjoyed the presentation; the character's animation was great. I guess that my wanting more game indicates that Lilly's world is a world worth visiting, just bear in mind it's a quick visit, not a long stay.
Generally, puzzles were too simple (each screen has few interactive elements); an exception were some puzzles that involved color that were a bit too abstract for my taste (and the same puzzle structure was used more than once) - I wasn't sure what I wanted to attain, and remained unsure even after I (happened to) solve them.
I enjoyed the presentation; the character's animation was great. I guess that my wanting more game indicates that Lilly's world is a world worth visiting, just bear in mind it's a quick visit, not a long stay.
Just clocked Blackwell Deception, the wait for Blackwell Epiphany is going to be HARD. Love this series, its a shame we are only getting one more game. I would pay to Kickstarter a 6th game. Apparently Blackwell Epiphany is going to have over 80 areas and is the largest game yet.
edit: I had to vote for this on Greenlight lol. Bolt Riley, A Reggae Adventure.
Artstyle looks pretty cool
I don't know know why but i found it funny there is 9 white dudes and 1 asian girl working on the game.
edit: I had to vote for this on Greenlight lol. Bolt Riley, A Reggae Adventure.
Artstyle looks pretty cool
I don't know know why but i found it funny there is 9 white dudes and 1 asian girl working on the game.
Some ex-Microïds and Whitebirds people are making a new adventure called The dead flowers case. It's going to be on kickstarter.