Your favourite type of adventure puzzle? - Page 2

AFGNCAAP · 06-05-2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapstorm

I think we're getting pretty loose with the definition of "puzzle" here.

Who is? Where?

Blogga · 06-05-2006, 08:45 AM

puzzle puzzles are not right for strong story based adventures i think Still Life had too much of this which is whyit partly let me down also the small robot puzzle in this game is awkward

GoT · 06-05-2006, 04:52 PM

yeah which is probably why lucasarts didnt have that many. Although Keepsake seems fairly story based... with its cutscenes and stuff.. and its packed full of Puzzle Puzzles.

Captain Blondebeard · 06-05-2006, 07:11 PM

As a Lucas Arts adventure fan I love the mixing items with items.

GoT · 06-05-2006, 10:35 PM

oh dont get me wrong, im not completely against that SORT of puzzle. its just that sometimes its silly how it happens and why. So i just think that its not my favourite sort of puzzle.

Brandon · 06-06-2006, 07:56 AM

"ALL OF THESE & MORE"?

I think that a good adventure game ought to have a wide variety and mixture of puzzle types.

jelly3 · 06-06-2006, 01:57 PM

What happened to the easy option.

GoT · 06-06-2006, 09:45 PM

sorry the "ALL OF THE ABOVE " option? well my whole point of the post was to find out the single most popular type of puzzle.. not what people like in a game as a whole (which should obvioulsy be ALL OF THE ABOVE were i to include it as an option. Looks like Puzzle Puzzle and Item with Scenery are winning out quite easily though.

GoT

tsa · 06-06-2006, 10:25 PM

I chose Chat them Up because I really liked the discussions in the Tex Murphy games where you had to make Tex say the right things, based on vague descriptions of what he was to say. That was really innovative, and I haven't seen that much elsewhere. In fact, I can't remember ever having seen that elsewhere.

GoT · 06-06-2006, 11:53 PM

yeah definetly an original type of puzzle not used very often. Sometimes its just a matter of saying everything until you get the right thing which dosn't make it that difficult.

Law of the West, albeit not an adventure didn't give you multiple opportunities to get it right... but thats the only option LIKE that i can think of. Most games i've played where you're required to be told somthing or tell someone or ask someone something you get infinite tries to ask it.

GoT

the gnome · 06-07-2006, 02:36 AM

It's not a type... it's the Gabriel 3 Serpent Rouge puzzle...

Eleri · 06-07-2006, 10:34 AM

I don't nessicarily care what *kind* of puzzle it is, as long as it a) makes sense with the plot/story b)is clever and relatively unique, and c) doesn't require specialized knowledge or skill

Tweek · 06-07-2006, 03:41 PM

Non for me, I don't like puzzles to much I am more interested in the exploration and story. If I do have to endure puzzles then I think they need to fit in well with the environment and storyline.

GoT · 06-07-2006, 06:16 PM

so you choose story driven games like Dreamfall?

View Poll Results: Favourite adventure puzzle type.
PUZZLE PUZZLE	12	25.00%
GO FETCH	2	4.17%
CHAT EM UP	6	12.50%
USE THE ITEM WITH SCENERY	12	25.00%
USE THE ITEM WITH THE ITEM	3	6.25%
MULTI CHARACTER	4	8.33%
TIME CONSUMERS	2	4.17%
NONE OF THESE	7	14.58%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2006, 08:45 AM	#22
Blogga Adventure Game Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 63	puzzle puzzles are not right for strong story based adventures i think Still Life had too much of this which is whyit partly let me down also the small robot puzzle in this game is awkward Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Well it's the difference between shooting you in the leg... or the groin

06-05-2006, 04:52 PM	#23
GoT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: GEELONG Posts: 470	yeah which is probably why lucasarts didnt have that many. Although Keepsake seems fairly story based... with its cutscenes and stuff.. and its packed full of Puzzle Puzzles. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Reading: Ransom, David Malour Currently Playing:Tales of MI ep 3. Currently Watching: SG: Universe, Dexter season 4, V 2009, Defying Gravity season 1, Dollhouse season 2......

06-05-2006, 07:11 PM	#24
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	As a Lucas Arts adventure fan I love the mixing items with items. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

06-05-2006, 10:35 PM	#25
GoT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: GEELONG Posts: 470	oh dont get me wrong, im not completely against that SORT of puzzle. its just that sometimes its silly how it happens and why. So i just think that its not my favourite sort of puzzle. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Reading: Ransom, David Malour Currently Playing:Tales of MI ep 3. Currently Watching: SG: Universe, Dexter season 4, V 2009, Defying Gravity season 1, Dollhouse season 2......

06-06-2006, 07:56 AM	#26
Brandon Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 129	"ALL OF THESE & MORE"? I think that a good adventure game ought to have a wide variety and mixture of puzzle types. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-06-2006, 01:57 PM	#27
jelly3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 147	What happened to the easy option. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-06-2006, 09:45 PM	#28
GoT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: GEELONG Posts: 470	sorry the "ALL OF THE ABOVE " option? well my whole point of the post was to find out the single most popular type of puzzle.. not what people like in a game as a whole (which should obvioulsy be ALL OF THE ABOVE were i to include it as an option. Looks like Puzzle Puzzle and Item with Scenery are winning out quite easily though. GoT Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Reading: Ransom, David Malour Currently Playing:Tales of MI ep 3. Currently Watching: SG: Universe, Dexter season 4, V 2009, Defying Gravity season 1, Dollhouse season 2......

06-06-2006, 10:25 PM	#29
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Chat them up I chose Chat them Up because I really liked the discussions in the Tex Murphy games where you had to make Tex say the right things, based on vague descriptions of what he was to say. That was really innovative, and I haven't seen that much elsewhere. In fact, I can't remember ever having seen that elsewhere. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-06-2006, 11:53 PM	#30
GoT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: GEELONG Posts: 470	yeah definetly an original type of puzzle not used very often. Sometimes its just a matter of saying everything until you get the right thing which dosn't make it that difficult. Law of the West, albeit not an adventure didn't give you multiple opportunities to get it right... but thats the only option LIKE that i can think of. Most games i've played where you're required to be told somthing or tell someone or ask someone something you get infinite tries to ask it. GoT Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Reading: Ransom, David Malour Currently Playing:Tales of MI ep 3. Currently Watching: SG: Universe, Dexter season 4, V 2009, Defying Gravity season 1, Dollhouse season 2......

06-07-2006, 02:36 AM	#31
the gnome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 349	It's not a type... it's the Gabriel 3 Serpent Rouge puzzle... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Usually blogging away on gaming issues in my random (?) lair

06-07-2006, 10:34 AM	#32
Eleri Lurking Myst Missionary Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 203	I don't nessicarily care what kind of puzzle it is, as long as it a) makes sense with the plot/story b)is clever and relatively unique, and c) doesn't require specialized knowledge or skill Share Share this post on Twitter

06-07-2006, 03:41 PM	#33
Tweek D'ni Jazz Man Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Non for me, I don't like puzzles to much I am more interested in the exploration and story. If I do have to endure puzzles then I think they need to fit in well with the environment and storyline. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-07-2006, 06:16 PM	#34
GoT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: GEELONG Posts: 470	so you choose story driven games like Dreamfall? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Reading: Ransom, David Malour Currently Playing:Tales of MI ep 3. Currently Watching: SG: Universe, Dexter season 4, V 2009, Defying Gravity season 1, Dollhouse season 2......

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