What is the worst Adventure Game of 2006?

Gabe · 12-30-2006, 01:07 PM

Kurufinwe · 12-30-2006, 01:28 PM

BS4, hands down. Often good writing, but dumb plot, ugly graphics, and many nonsensical puzzles. But the worst for me was really the interface (lousy controls and inability to skip lines). That meant I never even wanted to try to explore the game and solve the puzzles, because I was afraid I'd get angry failing to go where I wanted to go or having to relisten to the same lines a million times while I looked at / tried stuff. With an interface as good as, say, Tunguska's, it would have been rather mediocre; as it was, playing it was a complete chore for me. I was rather pleasantly surprised with BS3 (dumb end sequence notwithstanding), but BS4 really didn't work for me.

There were a few other games I wasn't overly fond of this year, but none half as painful to play as that.

Wouter · 12-30-2006, 01:38 PM

I only bought two of those in the list: Paradise and Broken Sword 4.

Having never played any Broken Sword before number 4, i didn't expect much. I installed it, played the beginning and stopped. Poor controls, uninspiring graphics,... nope, i didn't impress. Maybe i'll pick it up again one day.

Paradise is a different story. Having loved the Syberia games, i expected so much from Sokal and got so dissapointed in the end. Still, it had some of the most beautifull scenery and background graphics... but the game itself was awfull and so was the interface, the dialogue, the code, the bugs,...

In the end, both BS4 and Paradise weren't good. I don't really mind about BS4, but Sokal's new game was a serious dissapointment.

Dasilva · 12-30-2006, 02:09 PM

Paradise was seriously broken.

Noone dare suggest Dreamfall as the worst adventure game of the year, ya hear?!

Thrik · 12-30-2006, 02:57 PM

Where's Scratches, eh?!

Solid Snake · 12-30-2006, 03:06 PM

Where's Dreamfall?

Gabe · 12-30-2006, 03:11 PM

C' mon guys you may not like them bit but they just not plain bad.

NemelChelovek · 12-30-2006, 03:26 PM

You should put those options on there anyway. It's asking people what the worst adventure game of '06 is, and those were games that came out in '06.

While you're at it, add Secret Files: Tunguska. The things I said while playing that game would make the Pope question the existence of God.

MadTricks · 12-30-2006, 03:34 PM

Haven't played much of them, but CSI3, not good.

Solid Snake · 12-30-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe

C' mon guys you may not like them bit but they just not plain bad.

Then why did you include Runaway 2 , it certainly doesn't deserve to be in that list.

***fov*** · 12-30-2006, 04:52 PM

What an uplifting poll.

The only two I've played so far are Al Emmo and CSI3, both of which I enjoyed very much.

Thrik · 12-30-2006, 05:16 PM

Yeah, it's a bit dense to make a poll like this but then complain when we suggest additional titles. If the only games there are ones that you think are bad, then what exactly is the point of asking us which game we think is the worst of 2006?

Kolzig · 12-30-2006, 05:47 PM

Broken Sword 4, the only one of those that I've experienced in some way.

AprilLives · 12-30-2006, 07:29 PM

A worthy question but unlikely to be valid unless one has played every game on the list in order to compare. Also, “Other” would have nicely enhanced the options.

The only game on the list I played is Paradise. And although it is seriously flawed, it has some awesome moments that make me doubt it is the worst game on the list.

Cold-Factor · 12-30-2006, 09:23 PM

It may just be me, but I don't think any of these games really deserve the dubious honour of being declared the worst adventure game of 2006. They were pretty alright, and not the horror shows we'd expect from typical 'bad' games.

Kolorabi · 12-31-2006, 03:06 AM

IMO, the worst adventure of the year would be this one: http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,643

(though it's not been released everywhere yet, so it's no surprise people don't know how crappy it is)

equallyAvant · 12-31-2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

IMO, the worst adventure of the year would be this one: http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,643

(though it's not been released everywhere yet, so it's no surprise people don't know how crappy it is)

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Let me guess. And you know how crappy this game is. Tha fact that its still in production is meaningless

nordic_guy · 12-31-2006, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by equallyAvant

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Let me guess. And you know how crappy this game is. Tha fact that its still in production is meaningless

It's released in Norway at least (and I suppose Denmark, Finland and Sweden as well).

Isak · 12-31-2006, 05:25 AM

Yes, it has been released in Sweden... You could get the game if you collected 10 bottles of Julmust or something...

Havrepus · 12-31-2006, 05:31 AM

That sounds rather cheap..

View Poll Results: What is the worst Adventure Game of 2006?
Al Emmo	22	21.36%
Broken Sword 4	24	23.30%
Barrow Hill	6	5.83%
CSI 3	4	3.88%
Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave	2	1.94%
Nancy Drew: Danger By Design	2	1.94%
Paradise	23	22.33%
Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle	4	3.88%
Other	16	15.53%
Voters: 103. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
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12-30-2006, 01:28 PM	#2
Kurufinwe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 3,038	BS4, hands down. Often good writing, but dumb plot, ugly graphics, and many nonsensical puzzles. But the worst for me was really the interface (lousy controls and inability to skip lines). That meant I never even wanted to try to explore the game and solve the puzzles, because I was afraid I'd get angry failing to go where I wanted to go or having to relisten to the same lines a million times while I looked at / tried stuff. With an interface as good as, say, Tunguska's, it would have been rather mediocre; as it was, playing it was a complete chore for me. I was rather pleasantly surprised with BS3 (dumb end sequence notwithstanding), but BS4 really didn't work for me. There were a few other games I wasn't overly fond of this year, but none half as painful to play as that. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently reading: Dune (F. Herbert) Recently finished: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J. K. Rowling) [++], La Nuit des Temps (R. Barjavel) [+++] Currently playing: Skyrim Recently finished: MCF: Escape from Ravenhearst [+], The Walking Dead, ep. 1 [+++], Gray Matter [++]

12-30-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
Wouter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 153	I only bought two of those in the list: Paradise and Broken Sword 4. Having never played any Broken Sword before number 4, i didn't expect much. I installed it, played the beginning and stopped. Poor controls, uninspiring graphics,... nope, i didn't impress. Maybe i'll pick it up again one day. Paradise is a different story. Having loved the Syberia games, i expected so much from Sokal and got so dissapointed in the end. Still, it had some of the most beautifull scenery and background graphics... but the game itself was awfull and so was the interface, the dialogue, the code, the bugs,... In the end, both BS4 and Paradise weren't good. I don't really mind about BS4, but Sokal's new game was a serious dissapointment. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Wouter; 12-30-2006 at 02:55 PM.

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12-30-2006, 03:26 PM	#8
NemelChelovek The Solomon of Sarcasm Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 207	You should put those options on there anyway. It's asking people what the worst adventure game of '06 is, and those were games that came out in '06. While you're at it, add Secret Files: Tunguska. The things I said while playing that game would make the Pope question the existence of God. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Before you ask, "Nemel Chelovek" is from a Russian fairy tale about a dragon, his uncle, a princess, and a heroic pageboy. Nemel is the uncle in question. Advertisers don't program morals into their audiences. It would be bad for business. --Sara Ogaz, Queen of the World Just about every adventure game includes you needing to combine a ham and a wrench to make a "porkscrew". --Kevin Wilson

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*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	What an uplifting poll. The only two I've played so far are Al Emmo and CSI3, both of which I enjoyed very much. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-30-2006, 05:16 PM	#12
Thrik Mojoholic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 34	Yeah, it's a bit dense to make a poll like this but then complain when we suggest additional titles. If the only games there are ones that you think are bad, then what exactly is the point of asking us which game we think is the worst of 2006? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ You love my blog. Click here to check it out once again!

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AprilLives Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 366	A worthy question but unlikely to be valid unless one has played every game on the list in order to compare. Also, “Other” would have nicely enhanced the options. The only game on the list I played is Paradise. And although it is seriously flawed, it has some awesome moments that make me doubt it is the worst game on the list. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Life Is A Riddle Waiting To Be Solved Favorite Adventure Games: Riven, The Longest Journey 1, Syberia 1 & 2, Grim Fandango, Still Life 1, Broken Sword Series, Lost Crown Heavy Rain (Action/Adventure)

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Cold-Factor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 186	It may just be me, but I don't think any of these games really deserve the dubious honour of being declared the worst adventure game of 2006. They were pretty alright, and not the horror shows we'd expect from typical 'bad' games. Share Share this post on Twitter

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12-31-2006, 03:06 AM	#16
Kolorabi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 900	IMO, the worst adventure of the year would be this one: http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,643 (though it's not been released everywhere yet, so it's no surprise people don't know how crappy it is) Share Share this post on Twitter

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