Adventure Game Scene of the Day - Wed March 28 2007

colpet · 03-28-2007, 07:10 AM

This is one great game in my book. It had tons of puzzles, a gripping story line and lots to do. The game is long and the plot spans 4 years. I thought the acting was good too, but then, I love FMV games.

After a brisk nap · 03-28-2007, 07:31 AM

Can we have the name, please?

colpet · 03-28-2007, 07:59 AM

Black Dahlia

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*Melanie68* · 03-28-2007, 08:30 AM

I would get to play this if I would just get my sorry butt to the post office...

colpet · 03-28-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie68

I would get to play this if I would just get my sorry butt to the post office...

I was going to ask you if you had sent anything yet

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Jelena · 03-28-2007, 10:59 AM

I guess I'll check this game out then.

Colpet's and Mel's advice usually suits me perfect.

Hysteria · 03-28-2007, 02:06 PM

The thing that's stopping me from buying this game is that because its difficult to play. I mean, all those hard puzzles...and I hate puzzles, especially the hard, cofusing and exhausting ones... :/

Mayboy · 03-28-2007, 02:39 PM

Nice game. I remember losing one of the CD's because they came wrapped individually and it went walk about somewhere, i did find it eventually so i could finish the game.

rtrooney · 03-28-2007, 03:43 PM

Truly a great game. But, while some of the puzzles were fairly easy, others bordered on maniacal. How many times was the phrase "NOT ANOTHER DOOR" uttered?

Good news is that there is a hex key that can be used to solve all of the puzzles. I don't recommend it. But it's there.

Two good friends, Olga Karkalas and Janet Blackburn wrote the first WT that I know of. Olga did the play-by-play while Janet did the hex codes.

I can post the WT if anyone is interested, but it is in the "arcaic" MSWord format which seems to be frowned upon by people who insist on html graphics.

Bobske · 03-28-2007, 10:01 PM

I also loved this game! Good story, good puzzles (don't mean the Myst like puzzles), indeed good acting, lots of FMV and ofcourse Dennis Hopper!

Nice dark plot with a great ending.

Ow, thank God for the "skip-the-impossible-puzzles" codes.

Anybody remember the I-got-runes-in-a-bag-and-I-don't-know-how-to-solve-this puzzle?

Sciere · 03-29-2007, 12:25 AM

If a screenshot courtesy of MobyGames is used, it would be nice to include a link. The site is built through the submissions of users, in Wikipedia-style but more controlled, and help in the adventure section is appreciated

colpet · 03-29-2007, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sciere

If a screenshot courtesy of MobyGames is used, it would be nice to include a link. The site is built through the submissions of users, in Wikipedia-style but more controlled, and help in the adventure section is appreciated

Sorry, I needed help on just getting the picture up

. Thanks for rectifying my oversight.

Fien · 03-29-2007, 05:11 AM

Black Dahlia is a great FMV game, although the last part is not so good, both story and puzzlewise, culminating in two incredibly yucky and distasteful endings. I too found ~~a lot of~~ a couple of the stand-alone puzzles impossible... but Jim Pearson and his investigations made it worthwhile.

Keregioz · 03-29-2007, 11:28 PM

Black Dahlia is the best FMV adventure i've played and it has an incredible storyline. I enjoyed most of the puzzles, there were about 2-3 that were impossible. And the ending was awesome!

*stepurhan* · 03-30-2007, 04:32 AM

Very difficult in parts but a good game overall. Had a few nice Easter eggs in it as well.

Risingson · 04-02-2007, 11:59 PM

Good game, but still has some flaws from "Ripper": absurd puzzles that STOP the action. And the ammount of information you must cope with can be a bit overwhelming. Still, a great effort.

CoyoteAG · 04-04-2007, 06:59 PM

I loved this game. I just re-played it a couple of months ago!

03-28-2007, 07:10 AM	#1
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Adventure Game Scene of the Day - Wed March 28 2007 This is one great game in my book. It had tons of puzzles, a gripping story line and lots to do. The game is long and the plot spans 4 years. I thought the acting was good too, but then, I love FMV games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228). Last edited by colpet; 03-28-2007 at 09:14 AM.

03-28-2007, 07:31 AM	#2
After a brisk nap Elegantly copy+pasted Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,773	Can we have the name, please? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Please excuse me. I've got to see a man about a dog.

03-28-2007, 07:59 AM	#3
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Black Dahlia . Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

03-28-2007, 08:30 AM	#4
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I would get to play this if I would just get my sorry butt to the post office... Share Share this post on Twitter

03-28-2007, 10:59 AM	#6
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	I guess I'll check this game out then. Colpet's and Mel's advice usually suits me perfect. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

03-28-2007, 02:06 PM	#7
Hysteria Passion Adventurist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Serbia Posts: 153	The thing that's stopping me from buying this game is that because its difficult to play. I mean, all those hard puzzles...and I hate puzzles, especially the hard, cofusing and exhausting ones... :/ Share Share this post on Twitter

03-28-2007, 02:39 PM	#8
Mayboy Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 89	Nice game. I remember losing one of the CD's because they came wrapped individually and it went walk about somewhere, i did find it eventually so i could finish the game. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-28-2007, 03:43 PM	#9
rtrooney Codger Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,080	Truly a great game. But, while some of the puzzles were fairly easy, others bordered on maniacal. How many times was the phrase "NOT ANOTHER DOOR" uttered? Good news is that there is a hex key that can be used to solve all of the puzzles. I don't recommend it. But it's there. Two good friends, Olga Karkalas and Janet Blackburn wrote the first WT that I know of. Olga did the play-by-play while Janet did the hex codes. I can post the WT if anyone is interested, but it is in the "arcaic" MSWord format which seems to be frowned upon by people who insist on html graphics. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ For whom the games toll... They toll for thee

03-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#10
Bobske Biomechanoid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 543	I also loved this game! Good story, good puzzles (don't mean the Myst like puzzles), indeed good acting, lots of FMV and ofcourse Dennis Hopper! Nice dark plot with a great ending. Ow, thank God for the "skip-the-impossible-puzzles" codes. Anybody remember the I-got-runes-in-a-bag-and-I-don't-know-how-to-solve-this puzzle? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The box said 'Requires Windows 95 or better'. So I installed LINUX.

03-29-2007, 12:25 AM	#11
Sciere Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	If a screenshot courtesy of MobyGames is used, it would be nice to include a link. The site is built through the submissions of users, in Wikipedia-style but more controlled, and help in the adventure section is appreciated Share Share this post on Twitter

03-29-2007, 05:11 AM	#13
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Black Dahlia is a great FMV game, although the last part is not so good, both story and puzzlewise, culminating in two incredibly yucky and distasteful endings. I too found ~~a lot of~~ a couple of the stand-alone puzzles impossible... but Jim Pearson and his investigations made it worthwhile. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-29-2007, 11:28 PM	#14
Keregioz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Greece Posts: 638	Black Dahlia is the best FMV adventure i've played and it has an incredible storyline. I enjoyed most of the puzzles, there were about 2-3 that were impossible. And the ending was awesome! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Sometimes when you do things right, people are not sure you've done anything at all." -- God (Futurama)

03-30-2007, 04:32 AM	#15
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	Very difficult in parts but a good game overall. Had a few nice Easter eggs in it as well. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

04-02-2007, 11:59 PM	#16
Risingson Your average crooner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 485	Good game, but still has some flaws from "Ripper": absurd puzzles that STOP the action. And the ammount of information you must cope with can be a bit overwhelming. Still, a great effort. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-04-2007, 06:59 PM	#17
CoyoteAG Dreamfall Soon! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 196	I loved this game. I just re-played it a couple of months ago! Share Share this post on Twitter

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