Just finished Barrow Hill. I never thought Barrow Hill was scarey. In fact, all of these games my friend thinks (Black Mirror series, Outcry, Alter Ego, A Drowned God, Tenijum, the Myst series, NiBiu, etc) are all "creepy", I told Mom the other day I think the friend thinks that way about my games is b/c she never played them/doesn't play them (she's not a AG-er), and Mom told me I was right.

when she threw some of them out about a month ago, I regretted letting her throw them out, now I'm slowly starting to replace these AG's (and their accompaning strategy guides) that she threw out.  So far I replaced NiBiRu Age of Secrets, Osidian, in the process of replacing Rhem 2 (copy I'm getting is part of an Adventure Pack which contains 3 games on a DVD).

On the other hand the friend grew up watching The Hulk on TV, it's Bruce Banner, as far as I understand it (didn't grow up following the Hulk's story) when Bruce gets angry he switches into the Hulk, people are afraid of him, he smashes things up, then after Bruce (as the Hulk) calms down he switches back into mild mannered Bruce Banner. From the beginning I always thought as the Hulk as a monster that has a nasty temper, but my friend understands the Hulk, says he's a good person even when he goes into one of his enraged rampages as the Hulk but I didn't think this way. I thought as the Hulk as a monster with an uncontrollable tempter that must be brought under control by the military, as a bad guy when he's in Hulk mode - so I reckon my friend feels the same way about my games just b/c she doesn't understand them even when I told her they're AG's where the MC goes exploring, finding stuff, solving problems, unraveling mysteries, just as I may not understand the Hulk?

Originally Posted By Maum (14 SEP 2012 6:56am)

Originally Posted By Traveller (30 AUG 2012 2:41am)

Originally Posted By Maum (30 AUG 2012 2:14am)

 

Just loaded and about to begin Alter Ego. I gather most people didn't like it that much but after BOUT I felt like playing something totally different. I tried J.U.L.I.A before that but it bored me. I might try it again later on but I have tons of games waiting.

 

Please let us know what you think of Alter Ego, Maum.  I will be VERY interested indeed to hear your opinion of it.

 

So I have just finished Alter Ego and thought it was a bit of a wasted game. I enjoyed the storyline but there were too many plot contrivances to really hook me.

The beginning was rather slow and as a result the two protagonists' time together was too rushed. They were also rather unpleasant (although they did grow on me slightly towards the end).

 

I did like the ending but overall it could have been so much better than it turned out to be.

Hmm, i find it interesting that you could stand the first protagonist of Alter Ego if you disliked Darren from BM.  I found the Alter Ego guy worse than Darren, but anyway.. thanks for your feedback!

...so, is nobody playing Sherlock yet?

Finished Secret Files 3 and are about 3/4's the way through (I think) The Five Cores (2 Cores to go). My Sherlock wont arrive until late this week

Originally Posted By Traveller (23 SEP 2012 1:04pm)

Originally Posted By Maum (14 SEP 2012 6:56am)

Originally Posted By Traveller (30 AUG 2012 2:41am)

Originally Posted By Maum (30 AUG 2012 2:14am)

 

Just loaded and about to begin Alter Ego. I gather most people didn't like it that much but after BOUT I felt like playing something totally different. I tried J.U.L.I.A before that but it bored me. I might try it again later on but I have tons of games waiting.

 

Please let us know what you think of Alter Ego, Maum.  I will be VERY interested indeed to hear your opinion of it.

 

So I have just finished Alter Ego and thought it was a bit of a wasted game. I enjoyed the storyline but there were too many plot contrivances to really hook me.

The beginning was rather slow and as a result the two protagonists' time together was too rushed. They were also rather unpleasant (although they did grow on me slightly towards the end).

 

I did like the ending but overall it could have been so much better than it turned out to be.

 

Hmm, i find it interesting that you could stand the first protagonist of Alter Ego if you disliked Darren from BM.  I found the Alter Ego guy worse than Darren, but anyway.. thanks for your feedback!

...so, is nobody playing Sherlock yet?

Is SH out already?? I didnt know! Have you started playing?

@ Ines >>Is SH out already?? I didnt know! Have you started playing?<<

It came out earlier this week, but not sure if that's worldwide.  I've been waiting for a bricks&mortar disc copy, and my bricks and mortar store doesn't seem to have it yet.. oh hang on:  Release date for EU was 20 Sept, and NA is only 25 Sept; so you should have it by now, Ines.  Are you in England or Portugal at the moment?

Speaking of which ours releases soon! Should try looking around midnight tonight! *hint hint*

Right now I'm playing Space Quest: Incinerations.  It's a nice game.  I'm also playing Pandora Directive (going back to it), started The 7th Guest, Escape from Thunder Island (starting over - Casual Game) and planning on going back to Lands of Lore 1 (RPG).

Trying to pull myself out of this addiction to Casual Games.  Never realized I could get addicted to them...   Not that there is anything wrong with playing Casual Games, but I want to start playing some of my "To Play" adventure games and/or RPG's.

I'm deciding whether to start KGB 1953 or get down with The Five Cores..

Originally Posted By tincup2 (25 SEP 2012 8:14pm)

I'm deciding whether to start KGB 1953 or get down with The Five Cores..

Given the relative point & clicker famine, it's nice to have that choice (though TFC is apparently not a pure P&C).

Originally Posted By Traveller (23 SEP 2012 3:31pm)

@ Ines >>Is SH out already?? I didnt know! Have you started playing?<<

 

It came out earlier this week, but not sure if that's worldwide.  I've been waiting for a bricks&mortar disc copy, and my bricks and mortar store doesn't seem to have it yet.. oh hang on:  Release date for EU was 20 Sept, and NA is only 25 Sept; so you should have it by now, Ines.  Are you in England or Portugal at the moment?

Well, I'm in Uruguay right now!

It's difficult to get the game here, so I guess I'll have to wait when I come back to Europe... Is there a demo?

Meanwhile you can tell me what you think of the game when you get it!

Originally Posted By SirDave (25 SEP 2012 11:44pm)

Originally Posted By tincup2 (25 SEP 2012 8:14pm)

I'm deciding whether to start KGB 1953 or get down with The Five Cores..

 

 

Given the relative point & clicker famine, it's nice to have that choice (though TFC is apparently not a pure P&C).

 

No it's not, sadly...

Originally Posted By Inesrocks (26 SEP 2012 7:42pm)

Originally Posted By Traveller (23 SEP 2012 3:31pm)

@ Ines >>Is SH out already?? I didnt know! Have you started playing?<<

 

It came out earlier this week, but not sure if that's worldwide. I've been waiting for a bricks&mortar disc copy, and my bricks and mortar store doesn't seem to have it yet.. oh hang on: Release date for EU was 20 Sept, and NA is only 25 Sept; so you should have it by now, Ines. Are you in England or Portugal at the moment?

 

Well, I'm in Uruguay right now!

I've been here for the past five months doing a traineeship programme, but I'll return to Portugal in November.

It's difficult to get the game here, so I guess I'll have to wait when I come back to Europe... Is there a demo?

Meanwhile you can tell me what you think of the game when you get it!

Well, i prefer disk copies of my games, and this one seems hard to get hold of.   So we might just end up

playing the game at the same time....

i'd like to say I'm playing Five Cores but I suspect I'm simply imprisoned in it - and will still be walking in circles pressing buttons aimlessly six months from now. 

You're not alone Caroline. I've only managed to solve one puzzle on the main island and I've resorted to a quick peek at a walkthrough after being stuck in an underground cave. Don't feel bad for cheating because the game seems to ask you to make some fairly big leaps of logic (and illogic where this particular puzzle was concerned). Oddly enough, I seem to be much worse at this game than I am at Myst or Rhem but maybe I just need to get used to the style.

On topic: playing the Five Cores before I start on Testament of Sherlock Holmes. One game at a time for me

On on my last 2 Cores and I find the Five Cores very logical. Love these games where you have to search for understanding and logic.

Yes, I've just been transported into another section and finding it straightforward so far. I'm starting to enjoy it more now.

After playing mostly casual games this year, I bought Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin on sale at BigFish.  I like having the choice to play it in first person. I'm enjoying it so much, I bought the next game SH vs. Jack the Ripper.

I shall have to try Five Cores, sounds fun, but challenging.

Originally Posted By colpet (7 OCT 2012 3:40pm)

After playing mostly casual games this year, I bought Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin on sale at BigFish.  I like having the choice to play it in first person. I'm enjoying it so much, I bought the next game SH vs. Jack the Ripper.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin was great puzzling fun. Don't expect JtR to be too similar, because it's not. It's a very different style.

Originally Posted By Quester (9 OCT 2012 4:10am)

Originally Posted By colpet (7 OCT 2012 3:40pm)

After playing mostly casual games this year, I bought Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin on sale at BigFish.  I like having the choice to play it in first person. I'm enjoying it so much, I bought the next game SH vs. Jack the Ripper.

 

Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin was great puzzling fun. Don't expect JtR to be too similar, because it's not. It's a very different style.

 

I feel that this is actually one of the great strengths of Frogware's Sherlock Holmes games, they all offer something unique & different. The Silver Earring, The Awakened & Vs Arsene Lupin (Nemesis), they are good for different reasons, though if you love one of them, you'll probably at least enjoy the others (Mystery of the mummy though, that one was not very good, and I have yet to play vs Jack the Ripper or the latest one). 

Am I the only one who can't seem to get into those SH games?

The graphics are lovely but I find the atmosphere rather sterile. I started the JTR installment as I am quite fascinated by the Ripper murders but gave up about a third in (I think). I found that instead of focusing on the murders a lot of the time was taken up solving tedious side-puzzles. I was looking forward to a meaty forensic investigation so found myself thorougly disappointed.

Just starting to play Deponia. My suitcase is packed and I'm ready to go.... 

Not playing much of anything right this moment - more in an 'accumulating' mode...

Originally Posted By Quester (9 OCT 2012 4:10am)

Originally Posted By colpet (7 OCT 2012 3:40pm)

After playing mostly casual games this year, I bought Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin on sale at BigFish.  I like having the choice to play it in first person. I'm enjoying it so much, I bought the next game SH vs. Jack the Ripper.

 

Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin was great puzzling fun. Don't expect JtR to be too similar, because it's not. It's a very different style.

 

I'm finding SH vs Arsene to be a challenging game. I'm either over interpreting the verses or miss the deeper meaning. Once I get past the poems,, I'm ok. I like that the game plays in 1st person mode. I don't mind the movement at all and the dialogue is mercifully usually cut scenes (I hate endless dialogue choices). It will be interesting to compare to the next game (Ripper).

Ripper was ok but I didn't like that much of the game seemed to consist of mini-games like autopsies and fine-combing over gruesome murder scenes. I know some people love that kind of thing, myself I prefer the treasure hunt feeling of SH vs Arsene. Plus there was the added motivation of outwitting an arrogant Frenchman, and if anyone knows how to make such a game, Frogwares should