Hello, new member who's rediscovered the genre

Jadefalcon · 05-25-2007, 10:03 AM

Hi, I'm a new member, and remember being into adventure games since the days of such games as Mountains of Ket, Terromolinos, and Hampstead on the ZX Spectrum.

However, I really got into the genre with the Maniac Mansion style graphic games. Since Gabriel Knight 3, the genre pretty much seemed to die a death, but recently I've managed to get hold of some newer games that I've thoroughly enjoyed.

I got hold of Secret FIles:Tunguska. While not a perfect game, I've got to admit that the graphics are gorgeous, some of the puzzles are frustrating, but I enjoyed the game.

Runaway and Runaway 2. Finished these as well, and while they have their foibles and aren't perfect I enjoyed them a lot.

I'm always looking for new games of the genre and hope to have a blast at this forum.

Lucien21 · 05-25-2007, 11:34 AM

Cool a fellow Scot.

Welcome to the forum.

The rumours of the death of adventures was just a myth spread by those damn Doom fans.

Wormsie · 05-25-2007, 11:53 AM

I think adventure games have caught leprosy instead of dying.

The last adventure game I liked was The Longest Journey, after that I've mostly been disappointed by uninteresting games. Sam & Max might be interesting, although the demo wasn't as brilliant as I had expeced from all the hype...

Jadefalcon · 05-25-2007, 11:55 AM

The genre does seem to be enjoying something of a rebirth. While I like a wide variety of games, adventures have always been one of my favourites.

AFGNCAAP · 05-25-2007, 12:22 PM

Welcome, Jadefalcon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormsie

I think adventure games have caught leprosy instead of dying.

The last adventure game I liked was The Longest Journey, after that I've mostly been disappointed by uninteresting games.

Why didn't you try playing the interesting ones instead?

tsa · 05-25-2007, 12:27 PM

Welcome, Jadefalcon!

tsa · 05-25-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormsie

I think adventure games have caught leprosy instead of dying.

The last adventure game I liked was The Longest Journey, after that I've mostly been disappointed by uninteresting games.

But apparently you did also play some interesting games that didn't disappoint you. Which ones where they?

Hysteria · 05-26-2007, 12:44 AM

Welcome, Jadefalcon!
If u didn't play Fahrenheit, The Longest Journey, Still Life, Broken Sword series, Syberia series, Dream Fall (or The Longest Journey 2) - I recommend you. Oh, & of course Sanitarium.

DustyShinigami · 05-26-2007, 01:42 AM

Welcome Jadefalcon

Great avatar, i have the same picture as a desktop wallpaper on my computer.

Jadefalcon · 05-26-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hysteria

Welcome, Jadefalcon!
If u didn't play Fahrenheit, The Longest Journey, Still Life, Broken Sword series, Syberia series, Dream Fall (or The Longest Journey 2) - I recommend you. Oh, & of course Sanitarium.

Well...lets see.

I have Fahrenheit, I'm stuck at the infiltration part of the military base.

I've never seen Still Life, at least I don't think I have. I've got Broken Sword 1,2 and 4, I just didn't like 3 at all. Dream Fall and the Longest Journey I have, though I was a bit disappointed by Dreamfall. I picked up the Syberia Collectors edition not too long ago. Sanitarium I played years back and then sold.

I've also recently played Runaway 1 and 2, and Secret Files:Tunguska.

LuigiHann · 05-26-2007, 09:55 AM

See, when most game genres die, they can just restart the level with an extra life.
The adventure game genre, though, whenever it dies, it has to restore from an earlier save.
And a lot of times it doesn't actually die, but it hits a dead end.

Jadefalcon · 05-26-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm trying to get some decent adventures. I got hold of Nightlong from Ebay for just over £5 all told. Unfortunately, of the three games shops in town (Game, Gamestation and an independent called Games Centre), there are very few adventures. Games Centre is usually the best as they have a pretty varied selection of games including more obscure ones.

Putrid Moldyman · 05-26-2007, 11:16 AM

I hate to tell you this, but it doesn't seem like you've missed anything. The Longest Journey probably was the last great PC adventure release. I've not played the recent Sam 'n Max game, though, so I can't speak for that.

For my adventure fix, I've found that the Nintendo DS has served me best, with games like Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney and Hotel Dusk.

05-25-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
Jadefalcon Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 417	Hello, new member who's rediscovered the genre Hi, I'm a new member, and remember being into adventure games since the days of such games as Mountains of Ket, Terromolinos, and Hampstead on the ZX Spectrum. However, I really got into the genre with the Maniac Mansion style graphic games. Since Gabriel Knight 3, the genre pretty much seemed to die a death, but recently I've managed to get hold of some newer games that I've thoroughly enjoyed. I got hold of Secret FIles:Tunguska. While not a perfect game, I've got to admit that the graphics are gorgeous, some of the puzzles are frustrating, but I enjoyed the game. Runaway and Runaway 2. Finished these as well, and while they have their foibles and aren't perfect I enjoyed them a lot. I'm always looking for new games of the genre and hope to have a blast at this forum. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-25-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
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Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	I think adventure games have caught leprosy instead of dying. The last adventure game I liked was The Longest Journey, after that I've mostly been disappointed by uninteresting games. Sam & Max might be interesting, although the demo wasn't as brilliant as I had expeced from all the hype... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

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Hysteria Passion Adventurist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Serbia Posts: 153	Welcome, Jadefalcon! If u didn't play Fahrenheit, The Longest Journey, Still Life, Broken Sword series, Syberia series, Dream Fall (or The Longest Journey 2) - I recommend you. Oh, & of course Sanitarium. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Playing: Nothing On Hold: Myst V, Treasure Island. Recently Finished: In Memoriam, Sherlock Holmes: The case of the Silver Earring, Sherlock Holmes - Case of the Rose tattoo, Ni bi ru Age of secrets, Missing: the 13th victim Wishlist: Belief & Betrayal, Gabriel Knight Series, Black Dahlia ...

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05-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#11
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141	See, when most game genres die, they can just restart the level with an extra life. The adventure game genre, though, whenever it dies, it has to restore from an earlier save. And a lot of times it doesn't actually die, but it hits a dead end. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-26-2007, 10:55 AM	#12
Jadefalcon Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 417	I'm trying to get some decent adventures. I got hold of Nightlong from Ebay for just over £5 all told. Unfortunately, of the three games shops in town (Game, Gamestation and an independent called Games Centre), there are very few adventures. Games Centre is usually the best as they have a pretty varied selection of games including more obscure ones. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-26-2007, 11:16 AM	#13
Putrid Moldyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 118	I hate to tell you this, but it doesn't seem like you've missed anything. The Longest Journey probably was the last great PC adventure release. I've not played the recent Sam 'n Max game, though, so I can't speak for that. For my adventure fix, I've found that the Nintendo DS has served me best, with games like Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney and Hotel Dusk. Share Share this post on Twitter

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