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| 14 NOV 2010 at 4:35am |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | The one that leaked is in English, but it doesn't say whether it's CE or not. It installed both languages for me - thanks, I'm sure there's at least 2GB that I don't need.
Now, before someone jumps on my back for piracy... I will be buying the game as soon as it's released on Steam or some similar digital download platform. No website that I know ships CDs to my country and local stores don't have games unless they are high-class acts like The Sims and World of Warcraft :/ Think of this as, eh, evaluation/demo version.
The game is interesting so far (I'm on Chapter 2 - no clue how many chapters there is), the graphics are pretty, there is a total of one music track but it's so pretty that I don't mind *_* The game is fairly easy so far, but there is a Bonus you can get in each chapter that requires a little bit of additional gameplay. But nothing too hard.
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| 14 NOV 2010 at 11:13am |
Simo Sakari AaltonenSpace Cadet
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Joined: 23 APR 2004
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By TC (13 NOV 2010 11:06pm)
Simo, does that include the non-CE (collector's edition) versions?
Yes, both the Collector's Edition and the regular version were released. However, I have learned that Amazon.de no longer seems to be shipping either of them to the United States. However, to quote myself from a thread at CORT-X, The Unofficial Gray Matter Website:
"You can now purchase a download version at least at Gamer Unlimited (Gamesplanet). This is not to endorse this store over others - it is just the only one I know for sure works. "
(I recommend CORT-X for a lot more info and discussion on the game!)
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| 14 NOV 2010 at 4:28pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
Posts : 682
Joined: 16 OCT 2008
Location: PT
Status : Offline | 3h of gaming and I'm loving the feeling I get when I play this game.. it's something I haven't felt in a while. the character's development throghout the story, the deepness of it all, the way you care about your character's fate... this is all that I can ask in a game... I need to care about the characters, I need to feel I am not "talking" to robot NPCs but with people with personalities and feelings, I must care enough for the story to want to know how it all ends..
The immersion of this game is such I really feel like I'm in Oxford or London. Another aspect I like is the magic tricks you get to learn.. I've always been intrigued to know whats the essence behind magic so it's been a nice experience getting to explore this "new" world.
This game is not perfect though. As many people have pointed out, the graphics are somewhat poor, for instance in one of the first scenes where Sam carries her rabbit, it is so badly done you're even ashamed to look with more attention. They also rarely focus the camera on the character's faces, and many times you see everything from afar, as if you were some voyeur hiding behind the bush.. But I think all of this can be forgotten in name of the story and character's development.
Well, i'll keep you posted.
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 14 NOV 2010 at 4:46pm |
TravellerGuild Master
Posts : 4040
Joined: 3 JUL 2010
Location: US
Status : Offline | I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying it so far, Inesrocks. I really loved the story of the game. I also found myself empathising with the two main characters.
* * * Just call me Trav. * * *
“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” - Robert Bloch
"They are not reciprocally sublated--the one does not sublate the other externally--but each sublates itself in itself and is in its own self the opposite of itself" (Hegel, from The Doctrine of Being)..."
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| 14 NOV 2010 at 5:18pm |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | You've already finished it, Trav? Does your day have 36 hours? AHHH. I just began Chapter 3 :C
I don't think the graphics are that bad - the environments, I mean. They are just oversaturated in some areas and it seems someone loves their Dodge tool. The artwork I found awful, though, cut-scenes are painful to watch, with badly painted faces and that weird canvas texture overlay :/ I found it a bit... unnecessary.
I definitely care for the characters and that's amazing =D
BTW, does anyone know if it will be released on Steam? I kind of like having my games there.
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| 15 NOV 2010 at 9:49pm |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | I just finished the game.
It was perfect ;_; Now I'm sad Amazon doesn't ship here because I really want the CE. Especially the soundtrack. [s]All two tracks that are in the game[/s].
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 12:58pm |
TechnoSpikePrivate Detective
Posts : 581
Joined: 26 APR 2005
Location: PT
Status : Offline | Good to hear that the game seems to be fun to play. Does anybody know if it will be released a Collector's Edition for the English release? The German edition seems interesting, although since I don't speak German I would prefer to have it in English.
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 1:14pm |
TravellerGuild Master
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Joined: 3 JUL 2010
Location: US
Status : Offline | Check out the developer's website. http://forum.dtp-entertainment.com/viewtopic.php?f=120&t=17028
There is quite a bit of discussion about what got to be released, and what will probably be released.
* * * Just call me Trav. * * *
“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” - Robert Bloch
"They are not reciprocally sublated--the one does not sublate the other externally--but each sublates itself in itself and is in its own self the opposite of itself" (Hegel, from The Doctrine of Being)..."
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 6:41pm |
TCPrivate Detective
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Joined: 14 NOV 2005
Status : Online | Strange, a lot of the reviews in Amazon.de seem indeed positive (judging by the star rating) however it appears even the 5-star reviews rate the Spasfaktor (fun-factor) at 2-3 stars out of five! That seems odd.
Still haven't played it, so no spoilers please!
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 8:42pm |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | It depends on what they consider fun? The story definitely has the game going. Puzzles are terribly easy, though, almost all are inventory-based or require doing a magic trick that you have a handbook for (so no thinking required). There's three-four "logical" puzzles, but they are not very hard either. Perhaps that's what people are referring to when rating the game.
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 10:30pm |
MKBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 241
Joined: 24 AUG 2006
Status : Offline | I've been looking forward to this game. Please tell me that these "magic trick" puzzles are not QTE's (like the Mata Hari dancing bits).
I don't buy download-only games. Never have, never will........Mike
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 11:10pm |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | What is a QTE?
In to complain how I can't get the main theme out of my head. I NEED the soundtrack and it's driving me crazy!
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| 16 NOV 2010 at 11:35pm |
MKBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 241
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Donna (16 NOV 2010 11:10pm)
What is a QTE?
In to complain how I can't get the main theme out of my head. I NEED the soundtrack and it's driving me crazy!
QTE = Quick Time Events
Like the dancing thing in Mata Hari...where you have to rely on reflexes to complete the puzzle. Kind of like Guitar Hero Meets Adventure Games.
I don't buy download-only games. Never have, never will........Mike
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| 17 NOV 2010 at 6:32am |
TravellerGuild Master
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Location: US
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MKB (16 NOV 2010 11:34pm)
Originally Posted By Donna (16 NOV 2010 11:10pm)
What is a QTE?
In to complain how I can't get the main theme out of my head. I NEED the soundtrack and it's driving me crazy!
QTE = Quick Time Events
Like the dancing thing in Mata Hari...where you have to rely on reflexes to complete the puzzle. Kind of like Guitar Hero Meets Adventure Games.
Nope, not at all. on't worry - no QTE's in Gray Matter. In fact, during the beta most people complained that the magic tricks were a bit too easy - like Donna says, you can even refer to a "manual of tricks" while you are doing it.
Personally I really enjoyed as much of the game as I have managed to play. I might be a bit biased though, and admittedly, I haven't played the proper, finished version yet.
I'd love to have a nice, proper English boxed version of it to put on my shelf, so I'll wait for now...
Who knows if I'll give in over Xmas and get myself the German download. :
* * * Just call me Trav. * * *
“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” - Robert Bloch
"They are not reciprocally sublated--the one does not sublate the other externally--but each sublates itself in itself and is in its own self the opposite of itself" (Hegel, from The Doctrine of Being)..."
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| 17 NOV 2010 at 7:57am |
MKBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 241
Joined: 24 AUG 2006
Status : Offline | Yay! No QTE's . That's a relief. Thanks Trav. That'll teach me to listen to rumors. Now I'm just waiting for the boxed version to find its way to the US.
I don't buy download-only games. Never have, never will........Mike
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| 17 NOV 2010 at 8:51am |
TravellerGuild Master
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Joined: 3 JUL 2010
Location: US
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MKB (17 NOV 2010 7:56am)
Yay! No QTE's . That's a relief. Thanks Trav. That'll teach me to listen to rumors. Now I'm just waiting for the boxed version to find its way to the US.
You heard that there are QTE's?
/me racks her brain trying to think of any...
Now I feel a it worried, I don't won't want to mislead you in any way. Where did you hear the rumours, MKB?
* * * Just call me Trav. * * *
“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” - Robert Bloch
"They are not reciprocally sublated--the one does not sublate the other externally--but each sublates itself in itself and is in its own self the opposite of itself" (Hegel, from The Doctrine of Being)..."
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| 17 NOV 2010 at 4:41pm |
DonaJourneyman
Posts : 801
Joined: 19 MAR 2005
Status : Offline | Yeah, no QTEs, the gameplay is pretty simple. My only complaint is the journal since it's a jumbled mess of conversations. Like Morrowind journal before the Tribunal patch. But it's OK, you probably won't need to use it.
Personally I really enjoyed as much of the game as I have managed to play. I might be a bit biased though, and admittedly, I haven't played the proper, finished version yet.
The game is amazing
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