Greatest Adventure Game of All Time? - Page 12

06-04-2006, 04:00 PM

Yeah it's pointless and I for one will not participate in this nonsense.

Discworld, best adventure game ever.

TheBentKangaroo · 06-04-2006, 04:14 PM

I think these threads only become pointless when people start to argue.

I can't believe you picked that. That sucks!

It's all a matter of taste. I like seeing what other people think, as long as they're civil about it.

As for me, I haven't read the entire thread, but I'd be willing to bet I'm the first person who's going to say Police Quest 2. Crawling around the sewers with Jesse Baines at game's end is one of the most intense moments I've ever experienced playing an adventure.

Suiton! · 08-07-2006, 05:44 AM

Still Life!
Still Life!
Still Life!

Then comes the longest journey.

Terramax · 08-07-2006, 01:00 PM

I think, when people mean 'perfect', it means a game which fits the best in all criteria, so is not to be mixed up with 'favourite'.

My fav is Discworld Noir, but it's not the perfect. I'd nominate 'Grim Fandango' because:

-the graphics look great even now and have a unique sense of character both on the level design and characters (unlike other games like The Longest Journey, The Moment of Silence where characters and sets are cliched and have nothing to distinguish between 10 other games)

-has a remarkable story about travelling over a long period of time (that's adventure!). One that, whilst parodies other stories, doesn't become cliched or rip off of others (like Keepsake or TLJ).

-perfect script which is funny but doesn't resort to adult, and comedy that's suitable for any age and gender,

-music that fits the mood at all times.

-attempted a new control style and, at least for me(with a game pad) found it easy to use - and didn't just conform to what was the norm to other AGs at the time

-didn't make a sequel 1-2 years later for the hell of making as much money using the name of the 1st.

Im sure there are other reasons too,

QFG · 08-15-2006, 01:08 AM

Another vote for Grim Fandango as probably very best all time...

With Quest for Glory 4 and Monkey Island 2 just behind it. Day of the Tentacle also way up there.

Lodgey · 08-15-2006, 02:10 AM

The Hiitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Someone earlier asked why all of these old games were being chosen. I was wondering why so many of the old games were not chosen (Didn't Grim Fandango miss the heyday of adventure gaming?)

No graphics, restarting frequently. However, something just works. It is the game that I have enjoyed more than any other. Graphics are a novelty. Once you get past the 'Ohh, that looks nice' they don't interest me at all. Good puzzles and an entertaining ride is what I look for, and HHGTTG has that in large quantities.

I Love Cookiemonster · 08-15-2006, 02:19 AM

Broken Sword The Shadow Of The Templars.
Bladerunner is probably coming on a nice second place

Milad241 · 09-18-2006, 02:23 PM

it is hard to choose between grim fandango,longest journey and broken sword 1 ...
grim fandango has the best characters and art direction in all games
broken sword has great story and eye-catching graphics but..
.. "Longest journey" is the best!

MartyMcFly · 09-18-2006, 02:37 PM

I would have to say broken sword 1. I remember the locations like real places, and every screen excited me with new possibilities. Great installation, with pong to play while you wait, and great gameplay all the way through. Simply stunning, even today. My girlfriend played through it recently and she had a blast. LOng live broken sword! (I just wish broken sword 4 was more stable...as a game it seems pretty good, but the crashes people r getting drives a guy crazy!)

betang · 09-19-2006, 03:01 AM

MONEY ISLAND 2: LeChucks Revenge

Zanthia · 09-19-2006, 01:26 PM

legend Of Kyrandia

Wreck · 09-19-2006, 02:31 PM

*Grim Fandango for pure genious and a Salute to the last good game Lucasarts ever made...

Other than that, Kings Quest 6. Can't beat it.

I notice a lot of you guys are picking Still Life and Longest Journey. Have you actually bought the classics and seen what a real hard game is like?

Giligan · 09-19-2006, 02:35 PM

Jack Keane.

ruggy · 09-20-2006, 11:07 PM

Monkey island (all of them)
Day of the tentacle
Fate of Atlantis
The Dig

Well, it seems that i'm a big fan of Lucas Arts

kostas · 09-21-2006, 12:10 AM

The Curse Of Monkey Island!!!!

Snipejkd · 09-22-2006, 08:51 AM

So many greats..Dott, samnmax, grim fandango etc, my favourite i guess would be Monkey island (1+2). Ron Gilbert (creator of these two) has mentioned recently that he would love nothing more than to be given the rights to monkey island so he could create the finale, Monkey island 5...*wishes*
Not forgetting Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman, hired by Gilbert, greatly involved in dott, samnmax and so on...Things are looking up in the adventure world, with the release of Sam and Max 2, Psychonauts etc, roll on good times!

Naveed · 09-22-2006, 10:47 AM

fabio_pk · 09-23-2006, 12:31 AM

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Thumbs up!!!!

Sotaria · 09-23-2006, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zanthia

legend Of Kyrandia

Yea that was a good underdog and it could stand your votes over at my top ten list, but my number one goes to TEX MURPHY UNDER A KILLING MOON.

aries323 · 09-23-2006, 07:50 AM

HI

I agree that Grim Fandango is a very good as well as innovative & creative
adventure game. So Grim Fandango is the best adventure game ever -
for me.

aries323

06-04-2006, 04:00 PM	#221
Roman5 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah it's pointless and I for one will not participate in this nonsense. Discworld, best adventure game ever. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-04-2006, 04:14 PM	#222
TheBentKangaroo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	I think these threads only become pointless when people start to argue. I can't believe you picked that. That sucks! It's all a matter of taste. I like seeing what other people think, as long as they're civil about it. As for me, I haven't read the entire thread, but I'd be willing to bet I'm the first person who's going to say Police Quest 2. Crawling around the sewers with Jesse Baines at game's end is one of the most intense moments I've ever experienced playing an adventure. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-07-2006, 05:44 AM	#223
Suiton! Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	Still Life! Still Life! Still Life! Then comes the longest journey. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-07-2006, 01:00 PM	#224
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	I think, when people mean 'perfect', it means a game which fits the best in all criteria, so is not to be mixed up with 'favourite'. My fav is Discworld Noir, but it's not the perfect. I'd nominate 'Grim Fandango' because: -the graphics look great even now and have a unique sense of character both on the level design and characters (unlike other games like The Longest Journey, The Moment of Silence where characters and sets are cliched and have nothing to distinguish between 10 other games) -has a remarkable story about travelling over a long period of time (that's adventure!). One that, whilst parodies other stories, doesn't become cliched or rip off of others (like Keepsake or TLJ). -perfect script which is funny but doesn't resort to adult, and comedy that's suitable for any age and gender, -music that fits the mood at all times. -attempted a new control style and, at least for me(with a game pad) found it easy to use - and didn't just conform to what was the norm to other AGs at the time -didn't make a sequel 1-2 years later for the hell of making as much money using the name of the 1st. Im sure there are other reasons too, Share Share this post on Twitter

08-15-2006, 01:08 AM	#225
QFG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 515	Another vote for Grim Fandango as probably very best all time... With Quest for Glory 4 and Monkey Island 2 just behind it. Day of the Tentacle also way up there. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-15-2006, 02:10 AM	#226
Lodgey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 12	The Hiitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Someone earlier asked why all of these old games were being chosen. I was wondering why so many of the old games were not chosen (Didn't Grim Fandango miss the heyday of adventure gaming?) No graphics, restarting frequently. However, something just works. It is the game that I have enjoyed more than any other. Graphics are a novelty. Once you get past the 'Ohh, that looks nice' they don't interest me at all. Good puzzles and an entertaining ride is what I look for, and HHGTTG has that in large quantities. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-15-2006, 02:19 AM	#227
I Love Cookiemonster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 516	Broken Sword The Shadow Of The Templars. Bladerunner is probably coming on a nice second place Share Share this post on Twitter

09-18-2006, 02:23 PM	#228
Milad241 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	it is hard to choose between grim fandango,longest journey and broken sword 1 ... grim fandango has the best characters and art direction in all games broken sword has great story and eye-catching graphics but.. .. "Longest journey" is the best! Share Share this post on Twitter

09-18-2006, 02:37 PM	#229
MartyMcFly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 240	I would have to say broken sword 1. I remember the locations like real places, and every screen excited me with new possibilities. Great installation, with pong to play while you wait, and great gameplay all the way through. Simply stunning, even today. My girlfriend played through it recently and she had a blast. LOng live broken sword! (I just wish broken sword 4 was more stable...as a game it seems pretty good, but the crashes people r getting drives a guy crazy!) Share Share this post on Twitter

09-19-2006, 03:01 AM	#230
betang Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asylum for the Smart Ones Posts: 9	MONEY ISLAND 2: LeChucks Revenge Share Share this post on Twitter

09-19-2006, 01:26 PM	#231
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09-19-2006, 02:31 PM	#232
Wreck Shady AGP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 483	*Grim Fandango for pure genious and a Salute to the last good game Lucasarts ever made... Other than that, Kings Quest 6. Can't beat it. I notice a lot of you guys are picking Still Life and Longest Journey. Have you actually bought the classics and seen what a real hard game is like? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Game Collector \ Animator \Graphics Design Project in the Works www.josephgoss.com

09-19-2006, 02:35 PM	#233
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09-20-2006, 11:07 PM	#234
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09-21-2006, 12:10 AM	#235
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09-22-2006, 08:51 AM	#236
Snipejkd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	So many greats..Dott, samnmax, grim fandango etc, my favourite i guess would be Monkey island (1+2). Ron Gilbert (creator of these two) has mentioned recently that he would love nothing more than to be given the rights to monkey island so he could create the finale, Monkey island 5...wishes Not forgetting Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman, hired by Gilbert, greatly involved in dott, samnmax and so on...Things are looking up in the adventure world, with the release of Sam and Max 2, Psychonauts etc, roll on good times! Share Share this post on Twitter

09-22-2006, 10:47 AM	#237
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Spoiler: Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge is the best game of all time.

09-23-2006, 07:50 AM	#240
aries323 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denmark, Europe Posts: 577	HI I agree that Grim Fandango is a very good as well as innovative & creative adventure game. So Grim Fandango is the best adventure game ever - for me. aries323 Share Share this post on Twitter