| 2 MAY 2010 at 9:56pm |
AgostIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 1
Joined: 2 MAY 2010
Status : Online | Scratches
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| 3 MAY 2010 at 6:49am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | The Whispered World
Possible Game of the Year 2010
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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| 4 MAY 2010 at 2:14am |
AlienBZJourneyman
Posts : 877
Joined: 14 JAN 2008
Status : Offline | Just finished Symbiocom this afternoon in the cafe at Barnes & Noble. Now I'll have to decide what to play next!
There's a lot that I forgot that I saw in this game since I last played it about 8 years ago under Win 98SE on the old CTX PC that I gave away last year. The only things I recalled seeing from 8 yrs ago was exploring the IST Rident, and exploring Symsyn, and attacking a drone with a pipe - my memory banks leave much to be desired - and Mom says that I have a computer-brain!
Doin' Warp 9 to the Great Kingdom of Adventure Games of Outer Space
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| 4 MAY 2010 at 7:20pm |
MikekellyPrivate Detective
Posts : 612
Joined: 25 JUN 2004
Status : Offline |
I tore myself away from my DSi XL (TONS of Adventure games and new ones coming out all the time) to play Cards of Destiny on the PC. I must say, for a PC adventure - it is rather fun. Sure, the script is lacking and the story been there done that - but the graphics are fabulous and it is very bug-free.
Gaming on the PC is steady. Best Buy still gets in new PC adventures all the time - mainly from City Interactive and Her Interactive at 19.95 each. In fact, I have not paid more than $19.95 for a PC adventure game in 4 years.
As long as City Interactive and Her Interactive keep putting them out - we are in good shape. Gray Matter later this year should be a real treat.
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| 8 MAY 2010 at 5:46pm |
AlienBZJourneyman
Posts : 877
Joined: 14 JAN 2008
Status : Offline | Resumed Zork Nemesis after several months' intermission. earlier in the week, was playing ark of time.
Doin' Warp 9 to the Great Kingdom of Adventure Games of Outer Space
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| 8 MAY 2010 at 11:56pm |
MKBSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 241
Joined: 24 AUG 2006
Status : Offline | Recently finished Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island. Great game.
Still haven't finished Art of Murder: Cards of Destiny yet. It's an okay game...nothing spectacular.
Whispered World arrived by mail yesterday. Another great game so far (AOM:COD is on hold now).
JA Store emailed today to say Black Mirror 2 has shipped.
When it rains, it pours! I'm going to have a lot of late nights adventuring for the next few weeks.
I don't buy download-only games. Never have, never will........Mike
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| 9 MAY 2010 at 5:14am |
LisaAnnIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 45
Joined: 19 JAN 2008
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Just started Dire Grove, I am such a sucker for these Mystery Case File games. Love em.
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| 9 MAY 2010 at 7:43pm |
Lady KestrelGuild Master
Posts : 4036
Joined: 27 SEP 2004
Location: US, NJ
Status : Offline | I am, too, Lisa Ann. I really enjoyed Dire Grove.
"Where is the fountain that throws up these flowers in a ceaseless outbreak of ecstasy?"
-Rabindranath Tagore
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| 10 MAY 2010 at 5:19am |
LisaAnnIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 45
Joined: 19 JAN 2008
Status : Online | Well that was quick, three nights and Dire Grove done!
I think I'm going to start on the Dark Fall series, I've already played the first but I think I shall replay it just for fun then move on to the second and third.
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| 10 MAY 2010 at 7:30am |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By LisaAnn (10 MAY 2010 5:19am)
....then move on to the second and third.
Start with the 3rd one. It's f****g awesome!
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 10 MAY 2010 at 9:41am |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Just bought Black Mirror II, installed it and playing it. Looks quite promising. 8-)
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 12:00pm |
LagavulinPrivate Detective
Posts : 475
Joined: 21 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I've actually been "away" from Adventure games for some time. I just could'nt seem to get the spirit for it. Last year I only managed to play 3 games (a normal year at least 15)
But 2010 has in a way brought me back in line. First I played Tales of Monkey Island, a superb game After that I recently played and really liked , Sherlock H vs Arsene Lupin.
And now to the game on my computer OUTCRY, and so far it's been fantastic.
FOR THE MOMENT I AM PLAYING ON MY Win 7&&&&Recently Played&& ark Fall Lost Souls,Outcry,SH vs A Lupin,Tales of Monkey Island,Still Life 2,Sinking Island,Pandora Directive (RP),The Lost Crown
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 12:06pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman
Posts : 1093
Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | @Lagavulin
I should be paid for my labor on Arsene Lupin! It took me 5 months to finish this game. Extremely difficult almost constipated. As far as Outcry is concerned I agree with you. It's a really nice game although the riddle at the end was insupportable.
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 12:43pm |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | And now to the game on my computer OUTCRY, and so far it's been fantastic.
I'm sure you will enjoy it!
I've just finished 3 ages of Myst 5. I'm really enjoying it, particularly the tie-in to Uru which I'm participating in currently. Compared to Myst 4, which I really didn't like much (well the second part anyway - monkeys anyone?), Myst 5 is a return to what I love about the games - good puzzles, peaceful exploration, minimal tension.
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 12:53pm |
JKingSchattenjger
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Joined: 4 MAY 2008
Location: 0
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By colpet (14 MAY 2010 12:43pm)
I've just finished 3 ages of Myst 5. I'm really enjoying it, particularly the tie-in to Uru which I'm participating in currently. Compared to Myst 4, which I really didn't like much (well the second part anyway - monkeys anyone?), Myst 5 is a return to what I love about the games - good puzzles, peaceful exploration, minimal tension.
Sounds like you're really getting along, there! oes that mean you have only Laki'ahn left to do?
You can't kill someone in a studio.
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 1:48pm |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By JKing (14 MAY 2010 12:53pm)
Originally Posted By colpet (14 MAY 2010 12:43pm)
I've just finished 3 ages of Myst 5. I'm really enjoying it, particularly the tie-in to Uru which I'm participating in currently. Compared to Myst 4, which I really didn't like much (well the second part anyway - monkeys anyone?), Myst 5 is a return to what I love about the games - good puzzles, peaceful exploration, minimal tension.
Sounds like you're really getting along, there! Does that mean you have only Laki'ahn left to do?
Yes. I just finished Noloben. I must be getting better at thinking out puzzles, since I've found this game to be relatively straight forward. Usually I need a hint or two, but this time I've done well on my own. Maybe the 'kicker' will be Laki'ahn :-)
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 14 MAY 2010 at 4:40pm |
FnordSchattenjger
Posts : 2751
Joined: 15 SEP 2008
Location: SE, Stockholm
Status : Offline | I've begun to play The whispered world. The charming cartoony graphics made me interested in the game, and while the puzzles are not really my style (I prefer more logical puzzles, like the ones found in Myst, or Schizm), the overal charm of the game still makes it enjoyable.
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| 16 MAY 2010 at 3:21pm |
MystiBobSpace Cadet
Posts : 172
Joined: 13 DEC 2008
Status : Offline | Haha, back when, I started Myst and after a while I decided nothing was going on in there, I was moving along so slowly.
But now that I've played a bit more adventure games, I think I'll tackle the series again soon. I rather enjoyed the online Uru, but that seemed to move a lot faster than Myst did.
In the meantime, since everybody in the world except myself seems to have played Syberia, I have started with that, and so far so good. I am still in the strange town where the game starts off. I'm really liking the strange, almost steampunk atmosphere of the game thus far.
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| 17 MAY 2010 at 11:13am |
colpetSchattenjger
Posts : 1630
Joined: 12 APR 2003
Status : Offline | An era has come to an end. I finished Myst V yesterday. Now I can finally rate the series:
#1 Riven - still the best Adventure game ever
#2 RealMyst - I loved the freedom of movement and the realistic environment
#3 Exile - Great puzzles and lots to explore. The ride in Amateria was the most virtual fun I've ever experienced in a game.
#4 End of Ages - reminded me mostly of Exile, but way easier. I really didn't like the CGI characters.
#5 Revelation - Tomahna was the best part. I hated Serenia - the goals weren't clear and the timed dexterity puzzles ruined it for me.
#6 I'll include Uru Complete Chronicles (single player game). Lots of places to explore, but a confusing story (should have played Myst 4 and 5 first) and the reliance on action challenges drops it to my least favorite. A few of those challenges were made easier in the Live version, but there were still many frustrating hours spend jumping and missing.
I still have Rhem 3 tucked away for a rainy day, so I think I'll play Slip Space next
Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 0063722 .&&
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| 17 MAY 2010 at 11:50am |
FnordSchattenjger
Posts : 2751
Joined: 15 SEP 2008
Location: SE, Stockholm
Status : Offline | In the meantime, since everybody in the world except myself seems to have played Syberia, I have started with that, and so far so good. I am still in the strange town where the game starts off. I'm really liking the strange, almost steampunk atmosphere of the game thus far.
Syberia 1 & 2 are known as some of the finest examples of AGs for a good reason. I'm almost jealous of you who can play it for the first time now
(should have played Myst 4 and 5 first)
After finishing uru last, I thought that I should have played it before myst 5 . I agree though, it is the weakest part of the series.
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| 17 MAY 2010 at 8:38pm |
| Deleted User | I've started to play an older LucasArts adventure titled 'The Dig.' I'm assuming the real fun begins as the team is about to start exploring the tunnels. For a game this old I'm somewhat impressed with the sound and graphics quality.
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| 18 MAY 2010 at 1:48am |
FnordSchattenjger
Posts : 2751
Joined: 15 SEP 2008
Location: SE, Stockholm
Status : Offline | The dig is among the few LucasArts games that I really enjoyed. The other ones were funny and entertaining, but The dig has some great puzzles, and an interesting setting. It is a bit on the easy side, but seeing how the game is so nice in general, you can forgive it for that flaw.
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| 18 MAY 2010 at 3:10am |
GonchiSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 337
Joined: 24 SEP 2007
Status : Online | The Dig is probably my least favorite LucasArts' adventure game, barring Escape from Monkey Island. The difference between the two though is that unlike Escape, I went into the Dig with virtually no expectations and was still left rather disappointed.
Still, being LucasArts', even their weakest entries are head and shoulders above the best efforts of most companies...
But I'm not so complicated as to flee, &&or stand here in silence. &&But I'm not so simple as to not caution, &&that there aren't three minutes, or a hundred words, that could define me.&&&&[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlR-6Tw-5bE]Brief description of my person[/url] - Cuarteto de Nos
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| 18 MAY 2010 at 10:43pm |
Lady KestrelGuild Master
Posts : 4036
Joined: 27 SEP 2004
Location: US, NJ
Status : Offline | I loved The Dig. Although the main story was serious, I liked the touches of dry humor. I thought it was a good balance between puzzles and story, too.
I just finished playing an adventure "light" game, Green Moon from Big Fish. It's not a hidden object game. Most of the puzzles are inventory based with some mechanical ones thrown in. It has two arcade puzzles (and no skip button) where you have to Spoiler Alertshoot a bunch of ships coming at you at different rates and also shoot 3 out of 6 glasses off a bar while drunk. It took me a while, but I managed both. (The keyboard helped with the first one and slow and steady with the second.) It also has a 15-space slider, which wasn't difficult because the picture is there. I also liked the fact that although there were directions as to what tasks needed to be done, it didn't spoon feed me every step of the way. I liked the characters I met along the way (no voice acting but text with expressive faces), the story kept my interest, and it had a neat ending. All in all, it was a sweet little game.
"Where is the fountain that throws up these flowers in a ceaseless outbreak of ecstasy?"
-Rabindranath Tagore
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