indigo-cyclops
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Fucking work and this evening need to pass so I can play.
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Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure |OT| Under a Mean Overseer Memorandum Directive
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metsallica
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I don't even know how to feel right now, can't believe the day is finally here. Glad I was able to make this happen in at least some small way (OK, it wasn't that small, I'm supposed to be in the damn thing somewhere), hope I can play the game eventually. Stupid life!
May this be a big enough success that we get more!
EDIT: They just pushed a KS update, keys are going out now and should be done within an hour. Here are some early reviews:
http://www.heypoorplayer.com/2014/05/tesla-effect-review/
http://www.examiner.com/review/tex-murphy-returns-tesla-effect
http://www.nuclearfridge.com/2014/05/review-tesla-effect-tex-murphy-adventure.html
http://www.fz.se/artiklar/recension/20140507/tesla-effect-a-tex-murphy-adventure
http://n4g.com/news/1504190/a-case-...tex-murphy-adventure-review-i-hey-poor-player
May this be a big enough success that we get more!
EDIT: They just pushed a KS update, keys are going out now and should be done within an hour. Here are some early reviews:
http://www.heypoorplayer.com/2014/05/tesla-effect-review/
http://www.examiner.com/review/tex-murphy-returns-tesla-effect
http://www.nuclearfridge.com/2014/05/review-tesla-effect-tex-murphy-adventure.html
http://www.fz.se/artiklar/recension/20140507/tesla-effect-a-tex-murphy-adventure
http://n4g.com/news/1504190/a-case-...tex-murphy-adventure-review-i-hey-poor-player
I think if you know the characters and are familiar with the general lore, you should be fine. There are YouTube videos that show the ending of Overseer if you are curious about how that one ends.
Except it ends in a huge cliffhanger. Is it even broguth up in the new game? Doesn't look good since Chelsea Blando is MIA.
Extra Sauce
Member
Just started it up and fooled around a bit. Very impressed with the quality of the video. Nice ui too. I am giddy so weird
Going to eat and then back to put some time in it.
I'm anxious to find out if you can play the game with an Xbox controller. Can you confirm?
I think the cliffhanger was resolved in the radio plays.
Vlodril
Member
I do not own an xbox controller but my ds4 should work and it doesn't. So i am guessing its not controller compatible.
Extra Sauce
Member
Nothing screams comfy couch gaming like an old school point and click adventure... oh...
But you know, it would be pretty sweet to sit back on a couch with a wireless keyboard/mouse, put the feet up, and play an old-school adventure game on a large screen.
Admittedly with the exploration style it probably would've worked just fine with this. I was surprised to find out Broken Age supported the 360 controller and that looks less like the kind of game that you'd go "yes, I want to play this with a controller!"
But you know, it would be pretty sweet to sit back on a couch with a wireless keyboard/mouse, put the feet up, and play an old-school adventure game on a large screen.
I did that with UAKM just a few weeks ago
So even though I still have to finish Danganronpa, I couldn't resist playing the first 20 minutes. The FMV looks good! A lot better than I'd expect for such a low budget. And I LOVE being able to play a Tex Murphy game with sensible FPS controls. And and and the opening room has more LOOK objects than the entirety of Broken Age. Moar Tex games pls.
(I agree with the calls for pad support. Nothing in the design precludes it and it would be great to see in a patch. Key remapping as well)
(I agree with the calls for pad support. Nothing in the design precludes it and it would be great to see in a patch. Key remapping as well)
JackDebian
Banned
Mon Dieu! What ze hell are you doing here?
I assume 2K is 2048×1080? It looks plenty sharp to me but I'm running a little over that at 2560x1600.
Marketing and QA. I'm not sure if they're helping with distribution of the physical rewards.
Ugh, want to play so badly but stuck in hotels for work trips until next week. Very pleased to read positive reviews from folks who seem to get it. Want to savor this one in a comfortable environment for sure.. but maybe a 15 GB download on hotel internet won't be as bad as I think..
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Well there has to be something drm-free, despite what that guy says, chris was emailing backers in 2012 guaranteeing them a specifically non-steam, drmfree method, and if they can't host on their own site due to the bandwidth, GOG is pretty much the only option.
If he's reneged on that I'll be asking for my $110 back, but I suspect(hope?) it's just miscommunication within big finish.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Catch up on the story, and start with this one. They're all great games, but this one is going to be WAY more accessible to many people.
Well, the game launches even when Steam is closed so it's definitely DRM free.
If you have a chance read through that thread I linked earlier (same link).
I have to say that the responses by Steve @ BFG are rather ill-advised and dismissive. Then a few other backers are flaming those requesting GOG keys, arguments about whether Steam is DRM or not are raging, etc. BFG hasn't handled it well at all, and they should have foreseen this issue as well as planned ahead by doing something like backer surveys that other projects have done.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Not steam free though.
They specifically guaranteed a non-steam version that was also drmfree back in 2012. I'd prefer that to be gog myself, but they didn't guarantee that so I won't be heartbroken if it's not - just seems the most logical way since they don't want to host it themselves.
Yup
I have the distinct feeling this is the same guy who made people believe it wasn't going to be drm freee back in 2012, which led to a mini meltdown on their KS page before chris stepped in to assuage fears. I'll wait a couple of days before he makes a statement himself before I start asking for a refund.
Not steam free though.
Both sites are awesome
They really should have GOG keys for those that want them, though. It's not like GOG charges for keys or has a limit.
I assume that BFG just didn't realize that "Steam-free" trumps "DRM free" for some, and now they're concerned about people getting more keys than they purchased. It's a strange oversight after running such a great fundraising campaign.
Sir_Crocodile
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I'm not a steam expert, but surely they can just check to see if people who are asking for gog keys have used their steam key.
I mean I doubt the number of people who want the GOG version is that high. We're just vocal is all.
I mean I doubt the number of people who want the GOG version is that high. We're just vocal is all.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
This snuck up on me. Can't wait to download and play more glorious tex murphy.
Both sites are awesome
They really should have GOG keys for those that want them, though. It's not like GOG charges for keys or has a limit.
I assume that BFG just didn't realize that "Steam-free" trumps "DRM free" for some, and now they're concerned about people getting more keys than they purchased. It's a strange oversight after running such a great fundraising campaign.
As far as I know GOG actually does charge for keys (I've seen this pop up various times before on their forums).
Basically, during the kickstarter BFG talked about online activations, Steam, etc. People got upset. BFG promised the game to be DRM-free to all backers ("DRM, DLC, and DDT free"). People took DRM-free to mean a Steam alternative, rather than DRM-free within or after installing Steam.
It's poor communication and execution on behalf of BFG/Atlus.
Similar boat here. I'm home, its downloaded, but I have so few hours free over the next week I'm tempted to just sit on it until I can play in a concentrated dose in a week.