Desperately Looking for Obsidian

Nudge · 02-21-2008, 03:16 PM

I've spent countless days trying to find Obsidian, the 1996 adventure game. I know there are several (unusually expensive) copies on eBay, but I would really like to find it online as the company is out of business and their product really isn't "for sale" anymore.

Countless torrents have had nobody seeding, and I'm beginning to wonder if there's nobody else who will offer me a very dated game for a *reasonable* price.

ShadeJackrabbit · 02-21-2008, 03:44 PM

I actually have the game in original box, with all the documentation (last I checked) and the included strategy guide. I'm not so sure about selling it though, as it's a great game that I really enjoyed playing. I mean, it's a great game. Sorry I can't be of much help. I only payed about $7.00 for it anyways, and it was already second-hand. And the box is a bit crushed... okay, pretty crushed.

Again, sorry I'm not selling. I mean, I'll think about it. I'm not sure how much replay ability it has anyways. I'll talk to my brother about it, and let you know what we decide.

Nudge · 02-21-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadeJackrabbit

I actually have the game in original box, with all the documentation (last I checked) and the included strategy guide. I'm not so sure about selling it though, as it's a great game that I really enjoyed playing. I mean, it's a great game. Sorry I can't be of much help. I only payed about $7.00 for it anyways, and it was already second-hand. And the box is a bit crushed... okay, pretty crushed.

Again, sorry I'm not selling. I mean, I'll think about it. I'm not sure how much replay ability it has anyways. I'll talk to my brother about it, and let you know what we decide.

I would never ask anyone to part with it who didn't want to. I remember how disappointed I was after mine was gone so many years ago.

ShadeJackrabbit · 02-21-2008, 05:17 PM

Okay. Glad to hear you understand. I've lost a lot of games though in the past, mostly good ones (StarCraft, 007: Goldeneye...) and it's very annoying. Hope you find a copy though. Check any local thrift stores and drop-off places. They'll sometimes have old games, and you may be lucky like I was!

Anyways, good luck.

Fairygdmther · 02-21-2008, 05:46 PM

Obsidian is my all-time favorite game, so I'm not willing to part with it either. It took me the better part of a year to find it used on eBay at a reasonable price (about $12 US). Good luck!

FGM

*Melanie68* · 02-21-2008, 06:49 PM

Check out Amazon marketplace. Some are outrageously expensive, but others aren't. It depends on how intact you want the game.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...venturegame-20

GageBlackwood · 02-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Just thank God you don't have to dig up the Mac version. I believe the best price I have yet come across was around $45, without shipping, of course.

Boneho Chane · 02-21-2008, 07:24 PM

Unfortunately, I'm with everyone else here. Obsidian is a damn sweet game. I got the mac version (which is even rarer than the PC version) for only 5 dollars! Ebay of course is where I found it, I hope you're able to find some luck there too.

Cathy1 · 02-23-2008, 10:14 AM

There are 15 available here.

http://gametz.com/aGames/PC/Obsidian.html

02-21-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Nudge Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Desperately Looking for Obsidian I've spent countless days trying to find Obsidian, the 1996 adventure game. I know there are several (unusually expensive) copies on eBay, but I would really like to find it online as the company is out of business and their product really isn't "for sale" anymore. Countless torrents have had nobody seeding, and I'm beginning to wonder if there's nobody else who will offer me a very dated game for a reasonable price. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-21-2008, 03:44 PM	#2
ShadeJackrabbit Treasure Hunter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 204	I actually have the game in original box, with all the documentation (last I checked) and the included strategy guide. I'm not so sure about selling it though, as it's a great game that I really enjoyed playing. I mean, it's a great game. Sorry I can't be of much help. I only payed about $7.00 for it anyways, and it was already second-hand. And the box is a bit crushed... okay, pretty crushed. Again, sorry I'm not selling. I mean, I'll think about it. I'm not sure how much replay ability it has anyways. I'll talk to my brother about it, and let you know what we decide. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Current Adventure Gaming Status: Played: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - DX, The Longest Journey Gave up on: ... Playing: ... Next up: Syberia 2, Full Throttle, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

02-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
ShadeJackrabbit Treasure Hunter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Okay. Glad to hear you understand. I've lost a lot of games though in the past, mostly good ones (StarCraft, 007: Goldeneye...) and it's very annoying. Hope you find a copy though. Check any local thrift stores and drop-off places. They'll sometimes have old games, and you may be lucky like I was! Anyways, good luck. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Current Adventure Gaming Status: Played: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - DX, The Longest Journey Gave up on: ... Playing: ... Next up: Syberia 2, Full Throttle, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

02-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#5
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	Obsidian is my all-time favorite game, so I'm not willing to part with it either. It took me the better part of a year to find it used on eBay at a reasonable price (about $12 US). Good luck! FGM Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

02-21-2008, 06:49 PM	#6
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Check out Amazon marketplace. Some are outrageously expensive, but others aren't. It depends on how intact you want the game. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...venturegame-20 Share Share this post on Twitter

02-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#7
GageBlackwood Agent 5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 44	Just thank God you don't have to dig up the Mac version. I believe the best price I have yet come across was around $45, without shipping, of course. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Ooh rope bridge. Very dangerous. You go first."

02-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#8
Boneho Chane Adventure Lover Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 522	Unfortunately, I'm with everyone else here. Obsidian is a damn sweet game. I got the mac version (which is even rarer than the PC version) for only 5 dollars! Ebay of course is where I found it, I hope you're able to find some luck there too. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Salesman: "Hey, you missed the party last night." Bernard: "You and the CLOWN where having a party!?!"

02-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#9
Cathy1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 277	There are 15 available here. http://gametz.com/aGames/PC/Obsidian.html Share Share this post on Twitter

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