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| 29 MAR 2009 at 9:55am |
JelenaPrivate Detective
Posts : 587
Joined: 30 SEP 2007
Status : Offline | Last night I finished Ghost in the Sheet. It kept me glued to the computer mostly happily solving puzzles and proceeding according to plan. But also frustrated to the point of ripping my hair when I couldn't figure out how to talk to a certain creature.
Right now I have Bad Mojo and So Blonde installed. I've played a little bit of both, but I'm not in the mood for any of them and I can't decide which game to buy. Possibly Overclocked, but I'm not sure...
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Temporary guest in your life.
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| 31 MAR 2009 at 4:02pm |
| Deleted User | Nothing. Not a single thing.
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| 31 MAR 2009 at 4:10pm |
ArkadiaPrivate Detective
Posts : 558
Joined: 1 JUN 2008
Status : Online | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (31 MAR 2009 4:02pm)
Nothing. Not a single thing.
No adventure games? Or no games in general? Because if it's the latter.. I DON'T BELIEVE YOU! :-o
I just finished Broken Sword 1 and I'm not playing anything else right now.
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| 31 MAR 2009 at 5:28pm |
| Deleted User | I meant at the moment. Well, not since I finished Hunt for the Puppeteer yesterday. I suppose I should haul my lame behind over to Amazon and go add my little 2 cents to the bad press going for the game there, and try to portray the game a little more realistically than that first bad review. Thing is, I'm still chewing over exactly how I feel about the game. I did think it was better than AOM1, but it was not a perfect game. One or two of the puzzles I felt was a bit too convoluted, one actually unfairly so. I can't even see Mc Gyver do what Nicole did to distract the guard at Carnot's estate in Marseilles. Although I suppose I must recognize that we are talking about an AG puzzle here - not a real-life situation...
To me this story was better in a few respects, than the first one. It was a bit more tense, and it did have me guessing to the very end, which was not the case with the first one; - I had seen the first one's ending coming a good bit before the end of the game. In general (besides the few duds) the puzzles were better and more of a challenge.
What had REALLY improved a lot to me, was Nicole's voice-acting. Her monotonous sing-song tone had irritated me no end in the first game, but in the second game, her tone always seemed appropriate to the situation.
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| 1 APR 2009 at 3:05am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (31 MAR 2009 5:28pm)
..... I can't even see Mc Gyver do what Nicole did to distract the guard at Carnot's estate in Marseilles. Although I suppose I must recognize that we are talking about an AG puzzle here - not a real-life situation...
How true, though I've got to admit though that what Nicole did to disable the nosy guy in Havana using common household items probably did come directly from an episode of McGyver.
As for what I'm playing now? Nothing really at the moment. Although soon (I hope), I expect to be re-living the first Darkfall installment and playing the second, thanks to JB's great offering. I've got Sherlock Holmes vs Jack on pre-order along with Sinking Island for later in April so I should be good for awhile.
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| 3 APR 2009 at 1:15am |
MeghanIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 92
Joined: 15 DEC 2008
Status : Online | Wow, I haven't played adventures in a while. I ventured through the RPG genre for a while.
But currently, I'm playing Overclocked (it works on my new laptop!!!) and Art of Murder 2. I'll be starting The Lost Crown, too. I might try to finish Keepsake, too.
I am still waiting for Still Life 2. The videos are looking awesome! Vic's outfit needs a makeover, though [smiley=laughing.gif].
Edit - I forgot I'm also playing Broken Sword 1, but I'm not getting into it much. I want to get through it though, because the later titles look good. I'm close to the end though, I think.
I gave you everything to die with a smile, all you wanted was to live for a while&&you took everything but it left you empty&&you can't replace me, you can't.&&&&It's almost over and here we are, we're stuck inside this salted earth together.&&you'll pierce my lungs, my limbs go numb&&as my colors fade out, you watch me bleed.&&you watch me bleed.
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| 4 APR 2009 at 10:37pm |
AndromusGuild Master
Posts : 5536
Joined: 6 NOV 2002
Status : Offline | Just finished up the first season of Strong Bad. I hadn't planned on playing it, not liking the source material all that much, but Telltale wooed me with a free episode, and then a nice discount. So, I gave in.
Well, it didn't connect with me in the same way Sam and Max or Wallace and Gromit did. (Which I never expected anyway.) But I was surprised to find it more entertaining than I thought it was going to be. I particularly enjoyed the various pop culture sendups, console gaming, action movies, the music industry, etc.
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| 5 APR 2009 at 8:23am |
ShanyGuild Master
Posts : 3313
Joined: 19 JUN 2003
Status : Online | Started playing Ceville. It's pretty nice. The puzzles so far are good and well clued, apart from the few dialogue puzzles which more or less consisted of clicking on the same option several times.
I think it's trying too hard to be funny, and alot of times it uses jokes that are pretty old, like saying 'My preciousss' etc.
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| 5 APR 2009 at 10:36am |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | I'm currently playing The White Chamber. Aya was right on the heroine's voice. It's superb.
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 5 APR 2009 at 3:32pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Shany (5 APR 2009 8:23am)
Started playing Ceville. It's pretty nice. The puzzles so far are good and well clued, apart from the few dialogue puzzles which more or less consisted of clicking on the same option several times.
I think it's trying too hard to be funny, and alot of times it uses jokes that are pretty old, like saying 'My preciousss' etc.
There is also a patch released if you're interested.
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 6 APR 2009 at 1:20pm |
ShanyGuild Master
Posts : 3313
Joined: 19 JUN 2003
Status : Online | Thanks. Do you have a link?
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| 6 APR 2009 at 1:29pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Shany (6 APR 2009 1:20pm)
Thanks. Do you have a link?
http://www.gamershell.com/download_39826.shtml
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 6 APR 2009 at 2:36pm |
MeghanIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 92
Joined: 15 DEC 2008
Status : Online | I played a demo of Ceville and found it hard to keep going.
Personally, I was kind of annoyed by the guy. I mean, he was kind of full of himself and it just annoyed me. I'm thinking about borrowing a copy from a friend just to prove myself wrong.
I've got quite a few games on my plate, though, at the moment .
I finally got A Vampyre Story, too. Mona's voice was a little irritating at first, just because she seemed.. uhh, I guess whiney? Plus, she seemed like she thought of herself very highly *cough* like above, but then I took a liking to her and her unknowing-ness of everything in the castle. I liked Froderick right away .
In fact, I think I'll go jump back in with that cute little bat .
(Oh and I love those rats. I absolutely love their accent haha)
I gave you everything to die with a smile, all you wanted was to live for a while&&you took everything but it left you empty&&you can't replace me, you can't.&&&&It's almost over and here we are, we're stuck inside this salted earth together.&&you'll pierce my lungs, my limbs go numb&&as my colors fade out, you watch me bleed.&&you watch me bleed.
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| 6 APR 2009 at 10:06pm |
ShanyGuild Master
Posts : 3313
Joined: 19 JUN 2003
Status : Online | Ceville never stops being full of himself, but he soon meets someone who tries to stop him from being cruel all the time. Not that that works.
I kind of like him being an evil tyrant and fully aware of it. It's a shame that the game doesn't put too much emphasis on what others think of him, though.
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| 13 APR 2009 at 12:35pm |
| Deleted User | Re Ceville: The game is a comedy. You are not supposed to take the characters seriously. They are cariciatures.
The game parodies other aspects of our culture, such as fairytales, films, other games etc.
You need to play the game with this in mind, with your tongue firmly lodged in your cheek. If you don't enjoy Monty Python or the Sam and Max games, you probably will not enjoy this game too much, either.
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| 13 APR 2009 at 9:52pm |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Started replaying Dark Fall, which will be followed by DF2. That Pins & Needles package is great warm-up for the upcoming DF3. Also started Obscure II, for my non-adventure needs.
I still got A Vampyre Story halfway thru, hoping that some day I may manage to break thru the incredible boredom this game inflicts on me and actually finish it (with heavy use of w/t btw, there's no way I'm playing this otherwise :). At least I loved Mona's voice. Also Larry V is left halfway thru, but for different reasons. Started a Larry-thon a couple of months ago, which got interrupted in the middle of V by a challenge (to finish Arsene Lupin without w/t) and after that I got sidetracked!
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 14 APR 2009 at 7:54am |
| Deleted User | Well, I finally finished Gabe Knight 2... *wipes sweat from brow* , which I never quite managed to finish before, because of it's dastardly puzzles,Spoiler Alert (got stuck with the cuckoo clock, the first time) and then I finally got stumped with trying to push you know who into you know what hot place. I suddenly had the inspiration of realising that back in the 90's, they probably did not have their mice running at 3000dpi, and that maybe I would have better luck if I set my mouse speed down. Set it down to 800dpi - and voila! Success at the first shot! [smiley=music.gif] [smiley=happy.gif]
Anyway, still have to finish Ceville, (having great fun with it), and also just started Dark Fall 1. I wonder if we shouldn't start a Dark Fall thread?
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| 14 APR 2009 at 11:40am |
Mr Innocent.Journeyman
Posts : 1316
Joined: 15 JAN 2008
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Finished Ghost in the Sheet a couple of days ago. I quite liked it, but I must admit, its attempts at dark comedy in the midst of quite tragic events often fail and come across as simply insensitive.
Just finished the Detective part of Law and Order 1: Dead on the Money. I will reserve full judgment until I finish the game, but I didn't have nearly as much fun as with the CSI games. As long as I'm talking about the game, those of you who have the 2 CDs version, do not install the "evidence" patch, just the "time limit" patch, or the game will ask for a nonexistent third CD when you start the trial.
Once that is done, Dark Fall is next in line... although I had the game, I never played it before, now I'm glad I waited and can play the Classic Edition.
Btw, Aya, how did you do with the Sherlock Holmes vs Arsene Lupin challenge? Some of its puzzles (the infamous coin one among them) had me stumped for days until I admitted defeat and peeked at a walkthrough. Still loved the game :.
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| 14 APR 2009 at 8:47pm |
Jenny100Guild Master
Posts : 3510
Joined: 12 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (14 APR 2009 7:54am)
I suddenly had the inspiration of realising that back in the 90's, they probably did not have their mice running at 3000dpi, and that maybe I would have better luck if I set my mouse speed down. Set it down to 800dpi - and voila! Success at the first shot!
It took me several tries, even on an old computer (333 MHz).
But then I'm a rotten shot.
I'm currently playing Darkness Within, and unfortunately not enjoying it very much.
EDIT ....
Finished Darkness Within, and remain unimpressed. It had decent graphics and atmosphere, but the story never went anywhere and there weren't any interesting characters.
Now playing Legacy of the Crystal Valley.
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| 9 MAY 2009 at 11:14pm |
| Deleted User | Finally finished Syberia 2, and once I've pecked away the little tears, I shall be continuing with Dracula 3 Path of the Dragon, though I still have Ceville and Dark Fall going as well. Got to feed the Dracula 3 thread, though... :
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| 10 MAY 2009 at 8:48am |
JelenaPrivate Detective
Posts : 587
Joined: 30 SEP 2007
Status : Offline | I'm in a community playthrough over at AG forum and need to finish Zork G.I. It's beeen great replaying that crazy game, but it's difficult to find time for gaming during spring. :-/
Next game I want to replay is Still Life. I want to be in the right mood when Still Life 2 (boxed version) is released.
Temporary guest in your life.
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| 12 MAY 2009 at 12:26pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (9 MAY 2009 11:14pm)
Finally finished Syberia 2, and once I've pecked away the little tears
Oh Trav, you've reminded me precious moments with Kate! At the end of the game I burst into tears, what a fascinating game.
I play Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper. The game seems promising although I played only for 30 minutes.
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 12 MAY 2009 at 2:30pm |
SharonBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 310
Joined: 24 JUL 2007
Location: US, Delaware
Status : Offline | My current game is Sherlock Holmes: Case of the Rose Tattoo. It's a little jerky under DosBox, but so far so good. I really like it.
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| 12 MAY 2009 at 3:11pm |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By eragon (12 MAY 2009 12:26pm)
Originally Posted By TheTraveler (9 MAY 2009 11:14pm)
Finally finished Syberia 2, and once I've pecked away the little tears
Oh Trav, you've reminded me precious moments with Kate! At the end of the game I burst into tears, what a fascinating game.
I play Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper. The game seems promising although I played only for 30 minutes.
Good post Taurnil, so it appears that Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper has indeed been released. ??? I've gotten several notices from Amazon delaying the release date (currently being May 15) so hopefully my next notification will be that it has been shipped.
I just finished playing So Blonde and now I'm trying to force myself to get on with Sinking Island. My lord, this is the worst case of a game that should have a dialogue skip button but doesn't. > Of course the fact that I keep drifting back to the Secret Files 2 demo isn't helping the cause.
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