| 16 MAR 2009 at 8:13pm |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | It's an older game, and it's free. Very puzzle intensive, plus a lively story loosely based on tarot cards. I'm playing it on my XP with an Emulator. Here's the link if you are interested:
http://www.thefoolandhismoney.com/01-the-fools-errand/index.htm
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 17 MAR 2009 at 8:12am |
simdelIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 19
Joined: 3 DEC 2008
Status : Online | I've just completed (with a lot of hints) Diamonds in the Rough and all I can say is WOW! It proved to be a really tough game but completely engrossing and as a result of wanting to know more and more about the story, I had to use more and more hints! I have spent about 3 weeks palying through it. I never guessed what the organisation was actually all about and in the end I fully sympathised with the vision and mission of Mr Hungerton and Dr Brown. If only it were reality! In the end I had no feelings for the character I was playing. It's a game everyone should play. Hopefully we'll see more of Mr Hungerton, only with a positive outcome this time.
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| 18 MAR 2009 at 3:42am |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
Posts : 16540
Joined: 28 JAN 2007
Location: AU
Status : Offline | I'v started playing Ankh(which Akhilles kindly gave me) but as it's a cartoon game with impossible puzzles that involve combining items to create amazing solutions - I need to print out the w/t...... : [there should be a cross-eyed smiley for the dimbos like me]
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| 18 MAR 2009 at 9:41pm |
AndromusGuild Master
Posts : 5538
Joined: 6 NOV 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By simdel (17 MAR 2009 8:12am)
I've just completed (with a lot of hints) Diamonds in the Rough and all I can say is WOW! It proved to be a really tough game but completely engrossing and as a result of wanting to know more and more about the story, I had to use more and more hints! I have spent about 3 weeks palying through it. I never guessed what the organisation was actually all about and in the end I fully sympathised with the vision and mission of Mr Hungerton and Dr Brown. If only it were reality! In the end I had no feelings for the character I was playing. It's a game everyone should play. Hopefully we'll see more of Mr Hungerton, only with a positive outcome this time.
Hang on a moment, you can't be serious, can you? You're making some kind of bad joke? Spoiler Alert Hungerton was involved in a white supremacy movement whose goal was genetic sterilization of races he considered inferior. You honestly admit you support that?
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| 19 MAR 2009 at 6:39am |
| Deleted User | This should probably go into the DITR spoiler thread, but Spoiler AlertI did not agree with what Jason did to himself, and especially to that girl, in the end. It was just so totally unecessary and... well, it just did not sit well with me.
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 9:45am |
ILoveYouIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 56
Joined: 23 MAR 2009
Status : Offline | At the current I'm playing I have no mouth and I must scream, I was lucky enough to find it online. I WOULD also be playing Broken Sword 1-4 and Gabriel Knight 1-3, among with Phantasmagoria 1-2 IF I had the money to buy any of these. LOL. But I don't and I won't.
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 11:28am |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | I finished Fool's Errand. It was a lot of fun and a lot of bang for free.
I went on to his At The Carrnival. Also still playing Outcry and got ND Icicle Creek from Big Fish.
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 12:07pm |
| Deleted User | What is Outcry like, Colpet? I've seen some mixed reviews on it, and wasn't sure whether I should get it or not.
I've just started Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's mine. Humorous, but I find the graphics on the ugly-ish side.
Oh, and I have no Mouth and I Must Scream, is on my shortlist, but I just don't feel up to anything horror-like at the moment.
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 12:38pm |
ILoveYouIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 56
Joined: 23 MAR 2009
Status : Offline | I have no mouth is okay, though I was a little disappointed after finally getting my hands on it, after so many years and so many good reviews about it.
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 12:52pm |
| Deleted User | Thanks for the comment, ILoveYou. Yes, I have no Mouth is one of those famous "have to play it sometime" games isn't it? If only then to satisfy one's curiosity. I've heard that it is pretty disturbing, though.
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| 25 MAR 2009 at 1:00pm |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | What is Outcry like, Colpet? I've seen some mixed reviews on it, and wasn't sure whether I should get it or not.
Outcry reminds me of Dark Fall, except that it isn't a spooky game.
You play the brother of a man who has disappeared. He had been experimenting with a way to enter other 'universes'. You find his apartment empty, and explore his notes and other clues to find out what happened.
It has mainly mechanical puzzles, but there is some inventory too. So far there's challenging, but fair puzzles. Another nice thing is that the puzzles seem to be contained in each 'universe'. It's traditional 1st person with 3D panning at node to node movement.
I really like the atmosphere. It's quite dream-like, and though some of the places are stark, the surroundings are not like anything I've seen before. I would consider it a must play if you like Myst-type games.
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 26 MAR 2009 at 11:45am |
SharonBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 310
Joined: 24 JUL 2007
Location: US, Delaware
Status : Offline | I just finished Overclocked. It was really good, though disturbing. My next game to play will be Ghost in the Sheet. I got this one from Game Give a way of the Day and it looks pretty good. Once I play it and uninstall it though, I'll have to buy it if I want to play it again. It's a pretty nice thing to get to try it for free!
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| 26 MAR 2009 at 7:17pm |
SuperEdyPrivate Detective
Posts : 772
Joined: 30 MAR 2007
Status : Online | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (25 MAR 2009 12:07pm)
What is Outcry like?
I think it's also similar to games like Obsidian, Morpheus, Reah... There are some clever puzzles in some surreal environments, the story in Outcry is a bit David Lynch-wise and the ending will leave you with a lot of doubts (there is a thread in gameboomers with several interpretations), there is a musical puzzle but it's not impossible.
[b]Currently Playing[/b]: None of your business
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| 26 MAR 2009 at 7:55pm |
loobilooPrivate Detective
Posts : 598
Joined: 3 APR 2008
Location: UK
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (25 MAR 2009 12:07pm)
What is Outcry like, Colpet? I've seen some mixed reviews on it, and wasn't sure whether I should get it or not.
Traveler, I really liked Outcry & the style is not the usual thing I go for. It was dreamlike, very atmospheric & wonderfully produced! It was fairly easy to progress although the puzzles later on got a little harder! I wasn't sure where the game was going but I felt compelled to keep playing! It does move at a fairly slow pace but it's not a long game. I felt satisfied with the ending but that is open to interpretation, as is the whole game I think, so that has provoked a lot of discussion. At least the game concluded! & I thought interesting.
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| 26 MAR 2009 at 8:06pm |
| Deleted User | Well, from what you people have all kindly commented, it looks like I'm going to have to make a plan to get hold of Outcry, after all!
Thanks, everyone.
Oh, and btw, although I still need to finish Al Emmo, I finally got my grubby paws on Ceville, and it is hilarious! In fact, if there isn't a thread for it already, I'll start a thread for it soon. It has some of the same over-the-top lampooning with clichès and pop culture, that was present in the "Shrek" movies - I think it actually pokes a bit of fun at the Shrek movies too.
Hehehe, and finally I find a game where the dialogue is too good to miss. Although there is a skip feature for the dialogue, for a change I'm not skipping through it.... 8-)
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| 26 MAR 2009 at 11:10pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
Posts : 682
Joined: 16 OCT 2008
Location: PT
Status : Offline | I just started playing Art of Murder 2. I really don't know why this happens, or if this is some sort of trauma im not aware of, but I just cant get into these games. This is just what happened when starting Art of Murder 1. I start playing, I find it cute and all but something, which im not aware of, just keeps me from getting deep into it. Now the weird part is that I played Scorpio Ritual not long ago and I actually liked it! Whats wrong with me? lol :'(
oh btw, Art of Murder 2 must have one of the worst done openings ever (and i'm not refering to the cinematics... those were more than fine actually). Basically the game just starts out of nothing after the cinematics without any context whatsoever...
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 27 MAR 2009 at 1:18am |
An_InklingSpace Cadet
Posts : 171
Joined: 20 JUN 2008
Status : Online | Just finished Psychonauts. Was good fun, with some very imaginative levels and good level of writing. Gameplay was a bit disappointing, with fairly weak platformer elements and the added "fun" of collecting various items.
Currently playing, or about to move onto - The Dig, Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis, Thief 3, Tex Murphy - Mean Streets and Neverwinter Nights 2.
Who is this great burdensome slavering dog-thing that mediocres my every thought? ([i]Nick Cave - We Call Upon the Author[/i])
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| 27 MAR 2009 at 5:35am |
simdelIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 19
Joined: 3 DEC 2008
Status : Online | After taking a short break upon finishing DITR, I am now playing Penumbra Overture which is quite a bit different, although I've only just started it. I am also still playing Riven and making very slow progress as I don't want to use a walkthrough for it.
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| 27 MAR 2009 at 1:04pm |
| Deleted User | My Art Of Murder 2 has just arrived, and I simply couldn't resist checking it out, even though Ceville and Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's mine are not finished yet.
Conversely to Inesrocks, the start of the game has drawn me in. To me it feels quite well explained: Spoiler AlertYou arrive on the scene as a US FBI agent, at the murder scene in Paris, and it's revealed in your conversation with the French cop, that the murder seems to have been done by a US serial killer who has now moved to France. This is why the French have called you in - since you already have some background on this serial killer (if it is indeed the same killer). The killer's modus operandi is also discussed.
Annnywayy, as I won't be able to put AOM2 down again, poor Cevile & co are going to have to wait a bit. Tonight is going to be one l-o-o-ong night for myself and agent Nicole Bonner, I suspect...
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| 27 MAR 2009 at 7:19pm |
InesrocksPrivate Detective
Posts : 682
Joined: 16 OCT 2008
Location: PT
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (27 MAR 2009 1:04pm)
My Art Of Murder 2 has just arrived, and I simply couldn't resist checking it out, even though Ceville and Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's mine are not finished yet.
Conversely to Inesrocks, the start of the game has drawn me in. To me it feels quite well explained: Spoiler AlertYou arrive on the scene as a US FBI agent, at the murder scene in Paris, and it's revealed in your conversation with the French cop, that the murder seems to have been done by a US serial killer who has now moved to France. This is why the French have called you in - since you already have some background on this serial killer (if it is indeed the same killer). The killer's modus operandi is also discussed.
Annnywayy, as I won't be able to put AOM2 down again, poor Cevile & co are going to have to wait a bit. Tonight is going to be one l-o-o-ong night for myself and agent Nicole Bonner, I suspect...
If you played Scorpio Ritual you will have a pleasant surprise in the game Btw, im liking the game a bit more as I keep playing. Its just the attempt to resemble a french accent that drews me back at times... but hey no games are perfect and I made a promise to myself that I would finally finish an Art of Murder game.
Playing: Skyrim (ongoing)
Last Finished: can't recall, been too long.
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| 27 MAR 2009 at 8:49pm |
CrisGerSchattenjger
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Location: US
Status : Offline | Just finished NiBiRu, loved it, lovely graphics sound was excellent and the story fun. almost done with Perry Rhodan, and love it too. Lovely in many ways. hope he gets the girl back in the end, he has had to work hard on this quest. Going to try 80 Days next, looks fun, too many others in progress to mention
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| 28 MAR 2009 at 12:52am |
| Deleted User | Hope you enjoy 80 Days like I did Chris. Some might consider it more of a hybrid being quest driven with compass and such. Take advantage of the different modes of transportation when on land. And if you're not in a hurry I'd suggest leisure mode. Be patient when loading and saving at checkpoints.
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| 28 MAR 2009 at 1:49am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By Inesrocks (27 MAR 2009 7:18pm)
Originally Posted By TheTraveler (27 MAR 2009 1:04pm)
My Art Of Murder 2 has just arrived, and I simply couldn't resist checking it out, even though Ceville and Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's mine are not finished yet.
Conversely to Inesrocks, the start of the game has drawn me in. To me it feels quite well explained: Spoiler AlertYou arrive on the scene as a US FBI agent, at the murder scene in Paris, and it's revealed in your conversation with the French cop, that the murder seems to have been done by a US serial killer who has now moved to France. This is why the French have called you in - since you already have some background on this serial killer (if it is indeed the same killer). The killer's modus operandi is also discussed.
Annnywayy, as I won't be able to put AOM2 down again, poor Cevile & co are going to have to wait a bit. Tonight is going to be one l-o-o-ong night for myself and agent Nicole Bonner, I suspect...
If you played Scorpio Ritual you will have a pleasant surprise in the game Btw, im liking the game a bit more as I keep playing. Its just the attempt to resemble a french accent that drews me back at times... but hey no games are perfect and I made a promise to myself that I would finally finish an Art of Murder game.
Just one more session to go on this one. My first thought on the intro was excellent, no learning curve in this one. Got that all covered with in Aof M 1, and so let’s just jump right into this one. Aside from the translation to European English and inventory collection, well as far as a murder investigation game goes, and as long as Nicole does her job (shooting at / getting shot at) this one has really moved right along. She’s certainly had her fair share of difficult tasks so far. Much more imo than in her first case. Just a bit off topic, not only has Nicole matured intellectually, Spoiler AlertI couldn’t help but notice, especially in Havana that she has even filled out a bit, noticeably in the hip and chest areas. …..perhaps she too has developed an affinity for chocolate. I was also tickled to see that the automobile that Nicole used to leave Havana was the same year make and model that I drove in college, though sadly mine wasn’t a convertible nor had it been updated with a V-8 motor and aftermarket gauges. Still, very nice attention to detail.
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| 28 MAR 2009 at 3:04pm |
| Deleted User | I'm generally enjoying AOM2 a lot more than AOM1, not least because the protagonist's voice-acting has improved light years. Granted, the "French police" had accents to giggle at, but otherwise the voice-acting is quite pleasant, I must say. I'm LOVING the soundtrack- and will definitely try to get hold of it to play for relaxation, -especially the Spanish music so far; of course not the spooky stuff, which is, I must say, suitably spooky.
I'm also enjoying that this one seems a bit more tense- Nicole does seem slightly more in danger at times, than she was in the first one, and I even had a panic moment so far. Spoiler Alert(Two, actually - when the trapdoor closed above her when entering the theatre, and when you saw someone in the car behind her, just after you escaped from the Moulin Rouge.)
I'm not always appreciating the more convoluted puzzles, though. Most of them are easy to a nice reasonable challenge, but how the heck are you supposed to see a black item against a black background? (The motorcycle tube in the workshop).
I'm in Marseilles, now, and I just had to vent quickly about the convoluted "distract the guard" puzzle. >
I had to look up a hint for this one, and never in a month of Sundays would I have thought out the answer to that one - the mechanics of it don't even make sense, Spoiler Alertas the forces theoretically (I think) wouldn't be strong enough to achieve that result, let alone the amazing accuracy!
This one was a bit like a certain cat puzzle in Secret Files Tunguska, only it required more items to execute the puzzle....
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