What are your favorite AG themes?

badmojo · 09-27-2007, 10:11 PM

Just curious what type of stories people like. My favorites in order are:

Fantasy
Horror
Realistic

I can't stand crime games usually. This theme is shoved down our throats in countless movies, TV shows, and now games. To be perfectly honest, I'm just sick of it. Comedies can be good, but I like to be sucked into a good story, which is something comedies can't typically do to me.

Go easy on me about my example games. I haven't played too terribly many adventures, and it's hard to remember what they were all about.

I left out action on purpose. Action/Adventure is different than plain ol' adventure. One good example being Beyond Good & Evil.

Jelena · 09-27-2007, 11:27 PM

I've been into scary games for quite some time. I haven't played Sanatarium but I voted horror anyway. Still Life, Scratches, Barrow Hill are games I've enjoyed immensely. (I'm currently playing Post Mortem.)
When I checked the poll I noticed I had the possibility to vote for more genres than one. It seems I can't go back and vote for my other choices. But it doesn't matter really.

Horror
Fantasy
Comic: Noir style like Discworld Noir and Grim Fandango
Other: sci-fi games (sort of) like TLJ, The Moment of Silence and BASS

Harald B · 09-27-2007, 11:53 PM

Comedy. It's the genre of most of my favorites and imo the only genre where you can have those lateral thinking convoluted adventuresque puzzles without seriously harming the experience. It is possible to avoid having such puzzles, as for example in the CSI games, but that reduces the adventure-ness in my mind (I consider the CSI games very borderline cases).
I don't care much for horror and realistic/drama stories in any medium.

Tyler_Legrand · 09-28-2007, 12:40 AM

^ And let's face it, everyone likes to laugh ^

badmojo · 09-28-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelena

I've been into scary games for quite some time. I haven't played Sanatarium but I voted horror anyway. Still Life, Scratches, Barrow Hill are games I've enjoyed immensely. (I'm currently playing Post Mortem.)

You've got to give Sanitarium a shot.. fantastic game! If you ever spot it somewhere, pick it up. It's not a scary horror really, but supposed to be more of a psychological thing. Here's a short video I found of the very first level.. if you don't want any spoilers just watch the first 45 seconds. There's really nothing to spoil in the first level.. but you know, just in case.

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Originally Posted by Tyler_Legrand

^ And let's face it, everyone likes to laugh ^

Very true, but I actually don't like comedy games very much. They don't suck me in like say, a horror game or a fantasy game might. That's what I love about adventure games is their ability to pull me into the story as if it were a good book.

Jelena · 09-28-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by badmojo

You've got to give Sanitarium a shot.. fantastic game! If you ever spot it somewhere, pick it up. It's not a scary horror really, but supposed to be more of a psychological thing. Here's a short video I found of the very first level.. if you don't want any spoilers just watch the first 45 seconds. There's really nothing to spoil in the first level.. but you know, just in case.

I will definitely check it out.

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Very true, but I actually don't like comedy games very much. They don't suck me in like say, a horror game or a fantasy game might. That's what I love about adventure games is their ability to pull me into the story as if it were a good book.

My sentiment too. I want to be absorbed by a game and the scary ones do that to me. When it comes to comedy games I've noticed that a Noir theme is my cup of tea. Discworld Noir was a fantastic experience.

DustyShinigami · 09-28-2007, 02:44 AM

I'm into a mixture, but i guess my main favourites are:

Fantasy
Horror
Comedy

I'd also say Other: Sci/Fi

What would Broken Sword come under, Crime, Drama or Other? I like games like BS so if it comes under a different genre, that i've not voted for, then i'd stick it on my list.

Gabe · 09-28-2007, 03:00 AM

I think you forget most important sub:historic adventure.GK,Last express,Shadow of Templars best examples.
In fantasy theme Tlj,Zork&Myst rules.As Comic Sam&Max rocks,for
crime Holmes adventures,and I dont see how a "realistic" adventure possible(reconsider that option)anyway.

MoriartyL · 09-28-2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by badmojo

I left out action on purpose. Action/Adventure is different than plain ol' adventure. One good example being Beyond Good & Evil.

Have you played Snatcher? That had plenty of action, and it was by all means a "plain ol' adventure". But maybe action stories aren't so common to adventure games, so that it doesn't matter too much that it's not on the poll. And I must begrudgingly admit that if you had put it there, people would have thought you were talking about Zelda and voted accordingly. [sigh]

Anyway, my favorite adventure genre would be drama, if there were any dramatic adventures. I voted for it on the hope that someday a good graphical adventure will be made set in the real world. Or at least something vaguely like it. (I haven't even seen that!)

AprilLives · 09-28-2007, 06:29 AM

I, too, like a mixture of fantasy, horror and realism ... with original worlds and concepts.

It's nice to be a little on edge in a fantasy world that feels real.

Yorolepal · 09-28-2007, 06:49 AM

I voted for them all. I don't know why, I just kept thinking of games I like in each category. Sorry, I defeated the purpose of partaking in that survey.

UPtimist · 09-28-2007, 06:59 AM

I voted Crime and Realistic, as I wasn't exactly sure what's the correct one... Mystery would be the best to describe that, something like the Gabriel Knights. You know, like, set in the real world, but... Mysterious...

Panthera · 09-28-2007, 08:09 AM

I want to vote Sci-fi..

2. is probably not so scary crime
and 3. is probably fantasy of historic adventure.

*Melanie68* · 09-28-2007, 08:20 AM

Added Sci Fi to the poll.

MadTricks · 09-28-2007, 08:35 AM

Voted for fantasy and horror.
Never played horror adventure thou, but I sure want to try one.

Kolzig · 09-28-2007, 09:59 AM

Comedy as in some Sierra games and all the old LucasArts games before Monkey4

Other as in games like Gabriel Knight that can't be put into just one genre

Science fiction as in games like The Longest Journey, Dreamfall and also The Dig.

I love adventure games that tell great stories and are not boring like so many modern adventure games. Also it's so important for any game that if it can affect you in any way, bring up some emotions. That is why I love adventure games, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me experience engaging stories with colorful characters that you really start to care about in the end.

Gonchi · 09-28-2007, 10:57 AM

I don't really have a preference for one theme or another, but I voted for Sci-fi because it didn't seem right to me for it to only have one vote.

Sinilind · 09-28-2007, 11:18 AM

I voted for fantasy and horror, although I have played only few games, but those themes interest me most.

cwapitm · 09-28-2007, 11:21 AM

Fantasy will probably always be my favorite, but I'll take any theme as long as there's a good story and good characters.

badmojo · 09-28-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

Added Sci Fi to the poll.

Thanks. I knew there would be at least one I left out.

If you want to change/add different example games to each theme please feel free. I know there are better examples than the ones I put, I just couldn't think of any.

View Poll Results: Favorite AG themes?
Fantasy (like Syberia)	27	52.94%
Realistic/Drama (like Return to Mysterious Island .. Can't think of a better example.)	15	29.41%
Comedy (like Sam & Max)	26	50.98%
Crime (like CSI)	10	19.61%
Horror (like Sanitarium)	22	43.14%
Other (please post)	5	9.80%
Science Fiction	8	15.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
badmojo Adventure Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 90	What are your favorite AG themes? Just curious what type of stories people like. My favorites in order are: Fantasy Horror Realistic I can't stand crime games usually. This theme is shoved down our throats in countless movies, TV shows, and now games. To be perfectly honest, I'm just sick of it. Comedies can be good, but I like to be sucked into a good story, which is something comedies can't typically do to me. Go easy on me about my example games. I haven't played too terribly many adventures, and it's hard to remember what they were all about. I left out action on purpose. Action/Adventure is different than plain ol' adventure. One good example being Beyond Good & Evil. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by badmojo; 09-28-2007 at 01:10 AM. Reason: Fixed the title and some other stuff.

09-27-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	I've been into scary games for quite some time. I haven't played Sanatarium but I voted horror anyway. Still Life, Scratches, Barrow Hill are games I've enjoyed immensely. (I'm currently playing Post Mortem.) When I checked the poll I noticed I had the possibility to vote for more genres than one. It seems I can't go back and vote for my other choices. But it doesn't matter really. Horror Fantasy Comic: Noir style like Discworld Noir and Grim Fandango Other: sci-fi games (sort of) like TLJ, The Moment of Silence and BASS Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

09-27-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
Harald B Red Bicycle Brake Unit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 177	Comedy. It's the genre of most of my favorites and imo the only genre where you can have those lateral thinking convoluted adventuresque puzzles without seriously harming the experience. It is possible to avoid having such puzzles, as for example in the CSI games, but that reduces the adventure-ness in my mind (I consider the CSI games very borderline cases). I don't care much for horror and realistic/drama stories in any medium. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The golden age of mathematics - that was not the age of Euclid, it is ours." -Cassius Jackson Keyser Last edited by Harald B; 09-28-2007 at 12:40 AM.

09-28-2007, 12:40 AM	#4
Tyler_Legrand Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 28	^ And let's face it, everyone likes to laugh ^ Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 02:44 AM	#7
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I'm into a mixture, but i guess my main favourites are: Fantasy Horror Comedy I'd also say Other: Sci/Fi What would Broken Sword come under, Crime, Drama or Other? I like games like BS so if it comes under a different genre, that i've not voted for, then i'd stick it on my list. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-28-2007, 03:00 AM	#8
Gabe Schättenjager Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 815	I think you forget most important sub:historic adventure.GK,Last express,Shadow of Templars best examples. In fantasy theme Tlj,Zork&Myst rules.As Comic Sam&Max rocks,for crime Holmes adventures,and I dont see how a "realistic" adventure possible(reconsider that option)anyway. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 06:29 AM	#10
AprilLives Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 366	I, too, like a mixture of fantasy, horror and realism ... with original worlds and concepts. It's nice to be a little on edge in a fantasy world that feels real. 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)

09-28-2007, 06:49 AM	#11
Yorolepal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27	I voted for them all. I don't know why, I just kept thinking of games I like in each category. Sorry, I defeated the purpose of partaking in that survey. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 06:59 AM	#12
UPtimist Life and times of... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Up there in the mist Posts: 6,025	I voted Crime and Realistic, as I wasn't exactly sure what's the correct one... Mystery would be the best to describe that, something like the Gabriel Knights. You know, like, set in the real world, but... Mysterious... Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 08:09 AM	#13
Panthera female animal lover Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 1,480	I want to vote Sci-fi.. 2. is probably not so scary crime and 3. is probably fantasy of historic adventure. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Pennies are never the healthy end, risk all! The Panthera Effect If you can't beat Panthera, join Panthera.. My sporadically updated blogs: Animation enthusiast, Sci-fi enthusiast and Snark, pedantry and random geekery

09-28-2007, 08:20 AM	#14
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Added Sci Fi to the poll. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 08:35 AM	#15
MadTricks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Estonia Posts: 445	Voted for fantasy and horror. Never played horror adventure thou, but I sure want to try one. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Secret Files 2 Next: RunAway 2, Still Life 2 Just Completed:: Sanitarium

09-28-2007, 09:59 AM	#16
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Comedy as in some Sierra games and all the old LucasArts games before Monkey4 Other as in games like Gabriel Knight that can't be put into just one genre Science fiction as in games like The Longest Journey, Dreamfall and also The Dig. I love adventure games that tell great stories and are not boring like so many modern adventure games. Also it's so important for any game that if it can affect you in any way, bring up some emotions. That is why I love adventure games, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me experience engaging stories with colorful characters that you really start to care about in the end. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

09-28-2007, 10:57 AM	#17
Gonchi Adventure Game Elitist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Uruguay Posts: 831	I don't really have a preference for one theme or another, but I voted for Sci-fi because it didn't seem right to me for it to only have one vote. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Playing: Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade Currently Reading: Guards! Guards! "El tiempo me enseñó que la miseria es culpa de los hombres miserables; que la justicia tarda y nunca llega pero es la pesadilla del culpable." - Lo Que El Tiempo Me Enseñó

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09-28-2007, 11:18 AM	#18
Sinilind Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 12	I voted for fantasy and horror, although I have played only few games, but those themes interest me most. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-28-2007, 11:21 AM	#19
cwapitm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 328	Fantasy will probably always be my favorite, but I'll take any theme as long as there's a good story and good characters. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "From now on we're gonna soar like eagles...eagles on POGO STICKS!!!"-Glottis Currently Playing: Gabriel Knight: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned.