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| 3 APR 2003 at 12:13pm |
dimidimidimiSchattenjger
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Status : Online | I really liked Phantasmagoria and btw, it is not a first person adventure it is a 3rd person Full Motion Video Adventure. It is imo one of the best adventures ever but I like FMV adventures and that's why. It depends whether you like FMV games or not.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 12:38pm |
psybafireSpace Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 18 OCT 2002
Status : Online | thanks for the info dimi, havnt had a chance to play it yet but is was cheep (£3.00) and was in original box with a guide fat book with it.
the only other fmv type game ive played was frankenstein which i hated >.
ive got in to the bad habbit of half finishing games, but i cant stop buying them if there cheep and i always want to see how they play.
[b]Its boring, there isn't any action at all. You walk around picking up things and using them with other items. You walk around and use the item on something. Walking around and talking to people is really lame, what about some shooting or something[/b]~[i]APuddleduck[/i]&&
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| 3 APR 2003 at 12:38pm |
MikeWTIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 34
Joined: 25 MAR 2003
Status : Online | Can't comment on Faust, but I really liked Phantasmagoria for its time. It was one of the first 'big-budget' FMV games, and while a bit on the short side, was a fun ride while it lasted.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 12:50pm |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Offline | i played faust a bit but didn't like it too much... but other ppl loved it... i recently played phantasmagoria, and i liked it (but i am into that kind of stuff anyway) but it was practically not an adv, but rather a clickable movie... for that price it's definately worth it though
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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| 3 APR 2003 at 12:56pm |
GayleSchattenjger
Posts : 2544
Joined: 12 OCT 2002
Status : Online | Phantasmagoria I liked but that was a long time ago.
Faust I loved. The story concept, the music, the graphics.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 1:14pm |
emmaPrivate Detective
Posts : 525
Joined: 12 OCT 2002
Status : Online | Faust! Yep! Never played a game that got a hold of me so firmly before or after. Good puzzles, good story, great music. I'd say the only weak point, was the built-in hint fellow, that you probably haven't put together yet, since you just started it. To me it never worked properly and I've read around the net that those who DID get it to work properly, thought it to be a major pain in the you know what.
I also like Phantasmagoria lot, only the puzzles weren't exactly it's strong point, I remember feeling. The story was creepy and the actors were convincing enough! Got a bit stressed out in the end, when there's a think-fast situation, which I usually suck at!
I'd say you're missing out choosing one over the other, try experiencing both, why don't you!
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| 3 APR 2003 at 1:21pm |
SnowmanSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 309
Joined: 10 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I liked both games, although I enjoyed Phantasmagoria more. I guess I just like horror/creepy games more. Also, like Dimi, I like FMV games.
Never do anything half-assed, always use your WHOLE ass!!
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| 3 APR 2003 at 1:22pm |
judyannSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 319
Joined: 11 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I played some of Faust - didn't like it at all. Found it morbid and just couldn't get into the story or the interface.
I really enjoyed most of Phantasmorgia (or however you spell or say it). The music (from Carmina Buruna or however you spell or say it, I think) was fantastic and well used as were the graphics and atmosphere. But then I am a big fan of old houses.
I found the story a bit too gruesome for my taste but the game play and the exploration aspect was great.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 1:23pm |
judyannSorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 319
Joined: 11 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I played some of Faust - didn't like it at all. Found it morbid and just couldn't get into the story or the interface.
I really enjoyed most of Phantasmorgia (or however you spell or say it). The music (from Carmina Buruna or however you spell or say it, I think) was fantastic. The grapics and the atmosphere were great, but then I am a big fan of old houses.
I found the story a bit too gruesome for my taste but the game play and the exploration aspect was great.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 1:28pm |
dimidimidimiSchattenjger
Posts : 1784
Joined: 10 OCT 2002
Status : Online | Originally Posted By judyann (3 APR 2003 1:22pm)
I really enjoyed most of Phantasmorgia (or however you spell or say it).
LOL!!! This would be a fantastic name for a porno parody of Phantasmagoria ghosts having a go at each other
I don't think the track was performed by Carl Orff's Orchestra (Carmina Burana). I know that the name was Consumite Furore but I don't rememer who performed it...
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| 3 APR 2003 at 2:19pm |
emmaPrivate Detective
Posts : 525
Joined: 12 OCT 2002
Status : Online | Originally Posted By judyann (3 APR 2003 1:22pm)
I played some of Faust - didn't like it at all. Found it morbid and just couldn't get into the story or the interface.
This is so interesting! I would have said that the "squemish-factor" (not saying that you are!) would rate a bit higher on Phantasmagoria! Perhaps time is playing tricks with my mind, but I felt that what was hinted in Faust was down-right spelled out in all it's glory in Phantasmagoria, made my hair stand on end! LOL! It's been a while though!
Oh, Carmina Burana! Superb! Must admit that I can't recall noticing it in Phantasmagoria...:-[ Gotta play it again some day! Thanks for telling me!
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| 3 APR 2003 at 7:18pm |
jujigatameSchattenjger
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Joined: 14 FEB 2003
Status : Online | Phantasmagoria was fun (I too liked FMV) but definetly had some problems with trivial puzzles and some suspect acting. It's no GK2, but it's definetly worth a play.
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| 3 APR 2003 at 9:57pm |
Z-GirlPrivate Detective
Posts : 503
Joined: 12 MAR 2003
Status : Online | I luuuuuuved Phantasmagoria (but then again I'm not all that game-experienced and have little to compare it with). It was the very first game I ever played on my computer. I have the game Faust, but I haven't played it yet. My only gripe with Phantas was that the girl, the main character in the game, wore stupid clothes.
Z-Girl
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| 4 APR 2003 at 12:18am |
dombrewerGuild Master
Posts : 3103
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Status : Offline | Faust is on my "to be played pile" - and is creeping up it with the positive comments supplied here.
Phantasmagoria was okay, it takes an extremely long time for anything to happen, but when it does it kicks off big time. I'm not a big fan of timed puzzles and the final sequence really revolted me - there's only so many times you can watch lurid close up details of heads being crushed and bodies being ripped apart before it starts to wear on the nerves (not to give too much away, but a fair warning is a good idea, as the game doesn't give you one). I have to say it caused a reaction in me, so it must have been pretty good in some ways.... won't be playing it again soon though...!
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| 4 APR 2003 at 12:20am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Online | Originally Posted By dombrewer (4 APR 2003 12:18am)
I'm not a big fan of timed puzzles and the final sequence really revolted me - there's only so many times you can watch lurid close up details of heads being crushed and bodies being ripped apart before it starts to wear on the nerves (not to give too much away, but a fair warning is a good idea, as the game doesn't give you one).
I don't know, I'd thought the preceding scenes of torture, mutilation and killing were warning enough
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| 4 APR 2003 at 12:38am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
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Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dombrewer (4 APR 2003 12:18am)
and the final sequence really revolted me - there's only so many times you can watch lurid close up details of heads being crushed and bodies being ripped apart before it starts to wear on the nerves
no there isn't
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 APR 2003 at 12:42am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Online | Originally Posted By Aya Brea (4 APR 2003 12:38am)
no there isn't
Hmm... and you said you were a dentist right? Hmm.....
I forgot my sig.
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| 4 APR 2003 at 12:55am |
dombrewerGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MichalN (4 APR 2003 12:20am)
I don't know, I'd thought the preceding scenes of torture, mutilation and killing were warning enough
Suggested torture, multilation and killing you mean. I get your point, but it's quite suddenly in your face at the end (literally, if we're talking about the pendulum).
I suppose i'm admitting I was a much use as a wet paper bag at the end and the poor cow just kept getting slaughtered over and over again. It was a bit relentless!
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| 4 APR 2003 at 1:01am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Online | Originally Posted By dombrewer (4 APR 2003 12:55am)
Suggested torture, multilation and killing you mean.
Suggested... well, there was some pretty good evidence to suggest it.
I get your point, but it's quite suddenly in your face at the end (literally, if we're talking about the pendulum).
Yes, that's what I was talking about
I suppose i'm admitting I was a much use as a wet paper bag at the end and the poor cow just kept getting slaughtered over and over again. It was a bit relentless!
I didn't have a problem with it, I guess I solved the puzzle quickly enough. But it was a bit nasty for sure ("graphic".
I forgot my sig.
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| 4 APR 2003 at 1:20am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MichalN (4 APR 2003 12:42am)
Hmm... and you said you were a dentist right? Hmm.....
and you're welcome for some dental check anytime!!!
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 APR 2003 at 1:25am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Online | Originally Posted By Aya Brea (4 APR 2003 1:20am)
and you're welcome for some dental check anytime!!!
Thanks!
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I forgot my sig.
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| 4 APR 2003 at 1:28am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MichalN (4 APR 2003 1:24am)
Thanks!
[living five or six thousand miles far from Greece might have some advantages after all ]
it'll be worth the trip! it will be a whole new experience trust me!!!
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 APR 2003 at 1:44am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
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Status : Online | Originally Posted By Aya Brea (4 APR 2003 1:28am)
it'll be worth the trip! it will be a whole new experience trust me!!!
I trust you 100%! That's the problem
I forgot my sig.
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| 4 APR 2003 at 4:47pm |
HelenGuild Master
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Joined: 12 OCT 2002
Location: US
Status : Offline | I had a great time Playing Phantasmagoria, wast a very hard or long game, but alot of fun, IMO
Now Faust, for me that was a whole different ball game,
not that it isnt a good game, but I think its probably one of the buggiest games I've ever played, > I finally had to quit in Chapter 5 or 6, I just couldnt take it anymore, I would get one thing going and then something else would go wrong, I mean I would get lucky to play for a half hour without somthing going wrong, freezing up, crashes, etc. but maybe that wont happen to you.
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