CecilRousso
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I hope everyone in this thread at least has voted for Gray Matter. It's really one the best games in the genre that's recently released.
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I hope everyone in this thread at least has voted for Gray Matter. It's really one the best games in the genre that's recently released.
I did and I was very disappointed it didn't make it in.
Tizoc
Member
Edna and Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes is on sale for $5 on greenmangaming:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/edna-and-harvey-harveys-new-eyes/
...and cheaper if you use the 20% discount code~
Tempted to get it at this price tbh...
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/edna-and-harvey-harveys-new-eyes/
...and cheaper if you use the 20% discount code~
Tempted to get it at this price tbh...
About 70% through Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror.
This is excellent, and I like it more than BS1 in some places. I'm glad I finally got around to playing through these classics, as they are every bit as good as people have suggested.
Want to switch it up a little bit with something more modern and get a little more "out there" with the atmosphere. What should I play next:
Gemini Rue
Gray Matter
To the Moon
This is excellent, and I like it more than BS1 in some places. I'm glad I finally got around to playing through these classics, as they are every bit as good as people have suggested.
Want to switch it up a little bit with something more modern and get a little more "out there" with the atmosphere. What should I play next:
Gemini Rue
Gray Matter
To the Moon
Traumahound
Member
It's pretty good. I picked it up for $5 for the Steam Winter Sale. I think it's better than the first Edna & Harvey (which wasn't a bad game), but not quite as good as the Deponia games. I liked the main character and found the conceit of her barely getting a word in edgewise during the game to be pretty charming.
It's a pretty easy adventure game, but definitely engaging enough to play all the way through. However, most of the achievements have ridiculous bullshit requirements, if that bothers you.
My primary disappointment with the game (end of act 1 spoilers) is that
the restriction system isn't as fleshed out as I hoped it would be. I was optimistic about the puzzle opportunities when the restrictions were introduced, but it ends up not amounting to much since the restrictions end up getting required and unlocked in a very linear manner.
Gray Matter is the best traditional adventure game of the bunch. Gemini Rue is good although I feel like people overrate it a little. To the Moon is a visual novel
woah i had mo idea Gray Matter was released on the 360. in digital form, no less!
anyone know if i can buy it and play on my US box?
Messofanego
Banned
I've noticed text adventures creep into the games I've played.
Kentucky Route Zero. Enter the Matrix (the best part of it). Frog Fractions. Coming soon with Quadrilateral Cowboy. And now a Ke$ha text adventure from a "why do I like violent video games?" article. Someone even made a Dishonored text adventure, unfortunately you can't play it.
(this is so fucking true it hurts)
Has someone been forming a gateway drug for me all this time to get into this sub-genre? XD
Kentucky Route Zero. Enter the Matrix (the best part of it). Frog Fractions. Coming soon with Quadrilateral Cowboy. And now a Ke$ha text adventure from a "why do I like violent video games?" article. Someone even made a Dishonored text adventure, unfortunately you can't play it.
(this is so fucking true it hurts)
Has someone been forming a gateway drug for me all this time to get into this sub-genre? XD
Tizoc
Member
Slightly off-topic questions gang:
Jack Orlando, Enclave & Gorky 17 are on sale over at dotemu.com-
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4232/jack-orlando-directors-cut
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4261/gorky-17
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4266/enclave-gold
Tempted to get these, anyone got feedback on them? ...and are dotemu.com games DRM-free?
Speaking of which, how's Tony Tough:
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4601/tony-tough-and-the-night-of-roasted-moths
Re: Edna & Harvey: Thanks for the feedback mate, thing is I'd get it but I prefer going DRM-free route so will wait for the games to go for less than $10 on gog.com @_@
...unless this GMG.com ver. also comes with a DRM-free copy as well?
Jack Orlando, Enclave & Gorky 17 are on sale over at dotemu.com-
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4232/jack-orlando-directors-cut
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4261/gorky-17
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4266/enclave-gold
Tempted to get these, anyone got feedback on them? ...and are dotemu.com games DRM-free?
Speaking of which, how's Tony Tough:
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4601/tony-tough-and-the-night-of-roasted-moths
Re: Edna & Harvey: Thanks for the feedback mate, thing is I'd get it but I prefer going DRM-free route so will wait for the games to go for less than $10 on gog.com @_@
...unless this GMG.com ver. also comes with a DRM-free copy as well?
QuicheFontaine
Member
I played the Last Express a couple of weekends ago and I was really enjoying it until I came to a game breaking bug:
At the concert bit I climbed on the roof of the train (really loved this bit by the way!) walked along and dropped down to find the suitcase full of money. Walked back through the concert (to a few sideways glances) and tried to stash the case in my carriage. However, when I opened my carriage door the case would vanish from my hands.
This would happen EVERY time. Nothing I did seemed to change it, rewinding the clock, picking up the case and putting it down etc. It would always vanish when I got to my carriage.
It's such a shame because I really enjoyed the game up to that point. The style and the story were really well done, and I got up to that point virtually on my first run with no rewinding because it all felt so natural. I'm a bit gutted that I'll never get to see the end :-(
This would happen EVERY time. Nothing I did seemed to change it, rewinding the clock, picking up the case and putting it down etc. It would always vanish when I got to my carriage.
It's such a shame because I really enjoyed the game up to that point. The style and the story were really well done, and I got up to that point virtually on my first run with no rewinding because it all felt so natural. I'm a bit gutted that I'll never get to see the end :-(
I'm afraid i don't know how to help you =( TLE unfortunatly is a game with some game breaking bugs if you're unlucky. Have you tried to hide the case somewhere else and returning there later?
Klendathu Club Owner
Member
I played Jack Orlando with my dad back when it was originally released, so I don't recall too much about the game. But I remember that I really liked the noir atmosphere and the graphical style.
What I didn't like was that there some scenes where you can die. It probably fit the whole noir setting, but I almost never like that in adventure games. I don't remember how numerous they were, though.
QuicheFontaine
Member
I thought about that but there didn't seem to be anywhere else I could put it down.
Have you have access to the baggage car at the end of the train? There's the dog cage, try there =)
Klendathu Club Owner
Member
Did you try
the Count's
Berto said:
Isn't the dog cage supposed to store something else?
I'm talking about the egg as Kahina is afraid of Anna's dog.
Tizoc
Member
Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust checking but Walking Dead from Telltale counts as Point n' Click Adventure game, correct?
How do you guys feel about a PnC game being considered a GotY? Do you think it can get more people interested in the genre, if they get into it via Telltale's PnC games?
A warning that Testament sadly has frame rate issues on the PS3 ver., but the Platinum is do-able, but otherwise its a good game. IMO Should've gotten the PC ver. if possible ^_^;
If so,
A warning that Testament sadly has frame rate issues on the PS3 ver., but the Platinum is do-able, but otherwise its a good game. IMO Should've gotten the PC ver. if possible ^_^;
To be honest I was almost expecting that, but it's an adventure game so it doesn't really matter. With the PC I have currently I would've had frame rate issues anyway
statham
Member
Lucius is 70% off at gamergate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-LUCIUS/lucius
anyone play it? I'm thinking on jumping it.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-LUCIUS/lucius
anyone play it? I'm thinking on jumping it.
nearly 15 years later i finally beat that wheelchair puzzle... and now i get it.
With bony hands I hold my partner
On soleless feet we cross the floor
The music stops as if to answer
An empty knocking at the door
It seems his skin was sweet as mango
When last I held him to my breast
But now we dance this grim fandango
And will for years before we rest...
I'm ecstatic that TWD won so many awards. I loved it and it got some old friends who hadn't played a PnC since back in the day to sort of jump back in. It sold extremely well which means Telltale has more money for their Fables game (love the first 10 trades of this book my gawd) and it'll encourage other devs to have faith in the genre.
With bony hands I hold my partner
On soleless feet we cross the floor
The music stops as if to answer
An empty knocking at the door
It seems his skin was sweet as mango
When last I held him to my breast
But now we dance this grim fandango
And will for years before we rest...
I'm ecstatic that TWD won so many awards. I loved it and it got some old friends who hadn't played a PnC since back in the day to sort of jump back in. It sold extremely well which means Telltale has more money for their Fables game (love the first 10 trades of this book my gawd) and it'll encourage other devs to have faith in the genre.
I love that part, beatiful poem and so well set... Even when you listen to the OST, you can feel how the game was made with care (yes, I finished it a little while ago too!)
And sorry, but you give me the perfect excuse to post this poster I made recently:
Someday I will make a pair of small ones (with adventure graphic theme as well) to put them below it.
The next adventure I will choose I think is going to be "The Dig", a classic that I found really hard when I was younger.
And my first post on Gaf!
ah, welcome to GAF! i'm also going through all the adventures I found too hard as a kid. just wrapped up Broken Sword 1 & 2 and absolutely loved them. now i'm playing Grim Fandango and it's beautiful through and through. will certainly cop the OST after i'm done.
great poster, btw.
I think this season of the year, sooo cold, it's perfect for some adventure graphics. The bad side is I think I was better at absurd puzzles than now!
Broken Sword are really good choices, I even liked the third (not as much as the rest although I keep recommending playing it) but, from that game, I got completely lost in the series... And I do not like the aspect of the Kickstarter one.
Thank you for the welcome and the comment!
i'm excited for the Kickstarter one - especially if it's bringing 2D back. if you think the 3rd is worth playing though, i may have to add it to the steam wishlist...
And yeah, i noticed i had more patience as a kid... now if i can't solve a puzzle in 15-20 minutes, i look it up. ain't nobody got time for that.
The premise is fun but I hear the execution is poor.
Messofanego
Banned
I love the writing and characters so much of Broken Sword that I would recommend Sleeping Dragon too.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
I still haven't bought it because of that. I wonder if in the end my curiosity will win against my principles. I got Episode 1 for free on iOS; that'll do for now.
I love the game, but as someone who lives in Oxford, the geography is hilarious.
I want to visit the magic shop that's hidden somewhere behind Pret-a-Manger.
Tizoc
Member
Judge Dee is on sale on GMG, you can get it for as little as $2:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/puzzle/judge-dee/
Dunno if its like the PSN ver. though...
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/puzzle/judge-dee/
Dunno if its like the PSN ver. though...
It's a casual hidden object title with the usual traditional logic puzzles (Towers of Hanoi etc.) interspersed amongst the object hunting. I guess that's the same as the PSN version?
Tizoc
Member
Should be satisfying for $2 at least right? =P
I dunno. I have more than enough games in my backlog, including point and click titles, to not be bothered about having another one that I don't really want. I've played enough hidden object games to last me a long time, I'm not going to play any more right now just because it's cheap
Tizoc
Member
I dunno. I have more than enough games in my backlog, including point and click titles, to not be bothered about having another one that I don't really want. I've played enough hidden object games to last me a long time, I'm not going to play any more right now just because it's cheap
I was actually asking that question in regards for me, I wasn't trying to convince you to buy it ^_^;
Family Fry
Member
Inherit the Earth 2 Kickstarter.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1867564967/inherit-the-earth-2
Not much to show off and has a few backers already, although the $135k target could be a stretch with the game currently in pre-production.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1867564967/inherit-the-earth-2
Not much to show off and has a few backers already, although the $135k target could be a stretch with the game currently in pre-production.
Tizoc
Member
Chaos on Deponia is on 66% sale!
GO GO GO!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/220740/
EDIT: Oh and Lucius is on sale over at Greenmangaming for $5, and for $4 if you used the code~
GO GO GO!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/220740/
EDIT: Oh and Lucius is on sale over at Greenmangaming for $5, and for $4 if you used the code~
a secret-boss
Banned
just bought Chaos of Deponia.
I was expecting GMG for the sale, but steam came through
I was expecting GMG for the sale, but steam came through
Tizoc
Member
There was a Simon the Scorcer 4?
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SIMON4/simon-the-sorcerer-chaos-happens
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SIMON4/simon-the-sorcerer-chaos-happens
Family Fry
Member
Believe I may still have a sealed copy of Simon the Sorcerer 4 laying around somewhere. Never got round to playing it, had heard it was better than 3 (3D).
I will admit I never did play Simon the Sorcerer 2, I only had an Amiga back then and I remember it being cancelled, couldn't afford a PC in them days. Always remember loving the Chris Barrie talkie version of the original.
Vividly remember the wood worm. Mahogany!
I will admit I never did play Simon the Sorcerer 2, I only had an Amiga back then and I remember it being cancelled, couldn't afford a PC in them days. Always remember loving the Chris Barrie talkie version of the original.
Vividly remember the wood worm. Mahogany!
Tizoc
Member
Heads up guys:
Tales of Monkey Island is on sale for $8.74 at gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-TOMIC/tales-of-monkey-island-complete-season-bundle
GMG has the Whispered Word and Book of Unwritten Tales on sale as well!
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/book-unwritten-tales-deluxe-edition/
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/book-unwritten-tales-standard-edition/
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/the-whispered-world/
Tales of Monkey Island is on sale for $8.74 at gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-TOMIC/tales-of-monkey-island-complete-season-bundle
GMG has the Whispered Word and Book of Unwritten Tales on sale as well!
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/book-unwritten-tales-deluxe-edition/
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/book-unwritten-tales-standard-edition/
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/om/en/pc/games/adventure/the-whispered-world/
QuicheFontaine
Member
This is so true. We've been having snow in the UK, and last Sunday I just stayed in bed playing Flight of the Amazon Queen on my iPad. Cosy!
You made that poster yourself? Wow, it's really good, I want one.
Welcome to GAF!
Botanicula is getting a collectors edition. Worth it? I've had my eye on this game for a long time but was sort of waiting until it was released on other platforms (iPad). I might grab this collectors edition instead. I bought the Machinarium collector's edition and loved it.
Also, the new Sherlock Holmes game will use the Unreal 3 engine.
Also, the new Sherlock Holmes game will use the Unreal 3 engine.
Tizoc
Member
Wait does that link say the game's getting a PS3 release as well? Testament was OK, but I would've spent $20 for it (will grab it if it goes for $5 in a future sale XO), and for this one I'd get it for $20 as well when if gets released.
Just finished Resonance. I've come to the conclusion that I really don't like Wadjet Eye games. I stopped playing Gemini Rue after what I thought was a very poor first impression, and now that I've actually finished one of their games I don't think I'll be getting any of them in the future. The voice acting is alright, but the characters seemed strangely written, unsympathetic and occasionally stupid. The puzzles are okay most of the time, but towards the end (the dialogue puzzles MY GOD) some are just horrendous and rely on trial and error. The UI is extremely cumbersome and the "short-term memory" mechanic seems like one of those ideas that are good on paper, but ends up needlessly complicating the game and frustrating the player with its clunkiness. It should've been cut early on. Combined with the poorly paced and confusing plot, with important characters seemingly thrown in as an afterthought and contributing very little to the story (
), I just didn't enjoy myself at all. Compared to the gorgeous, charming and thoroughly enjoyable Book of Unwritten Tales that I finished recently, this was on the opposite end of the scale.
the black Antevorta guy and Japanese girl