Art Style and Direction

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 10:34 AM

I LOVE the art style of Curse of Monkey Island (clear, vibrant and imaginative) as well as the art style of the later Sierra Quest games (hand-painted look).

My question is what other games (besides Sierra games and Vampyre Story) feature one of these styles. I'm looking for "good graphics" better than say Simon the Sorcerer (not that its bad, but I need this for a reason) but not 3d like Grim.

Also, not looking for a "Myst style" puzzle game, but inventory based.

My reason for this is that my girlfriend liked KQ7 for its graphics first and then got into the story and puzzles. Graphics are important to her, but noting like Longest Journey style will do.

Pretty strict, but ...well... yeah.

THanks!

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 10:37 AM

By the way, she didn't like KQ6 graphics, but she does like the fairy tale aspect of KQ series.

AndreaDraco83 · 03-18-2008, 10:47 AM

Runaway has a pretty cartoonish graphic style, and also Hollywood Monsters.

Erwin_Br · 03-18-2008, 11:07 AM

Don't forget about The Whispered World!

--Erwin

Kazmajik · 03-18-2008, 11:14 AM

Maybe the Legend of Kyrandia games?

Sik · 03-18-2008, 11:30 AM

Broken Sword 1 and 2. Maybe 3 and 4 as well, but those are 3D... and the 3rd game is even played with a keyboard, so I have a feeling that's out of the question.

Toonstruck
Stupid Invaders

Other than Runaway, which has already been mentioned, those are all that come to mind.

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 11:48 AM

Yeah, Runaway does look nice, but ...it...SUCKED! In my opinion at least.

Can not wait for Whispered World !! Looks GORGEOUS!

As for Kryandia, still think it looks too dated for her picky tastes.

Also, I've never heard of Hollywood Monsters. Is it any good in your opinion?

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 11:49 AM

Broken sword 1 is the only one I really liked and having played it already, I didnt want to play it with her.

Lucien21 · 03-18-2008, 11:53 AM

As already mentioned Runaway 1 & 2 are the obvious choices.

Broken Sword 1 & 2 (then it moved into 3D)

Discworld 1 & 2

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 11:55 AM

Hmm, Discworld 2 is a good idea actually. I've only played through the first half of it anyway. Thanks.

Any other ideas? The wait on Whispered World, Grey Matter and AVS is KILLING ME!!

misslilo · 03-18-2008, 12:32 PM

Don't forget Jack Keane. It's cartoonish too, right?

indyjones2131 · 03-18-2008, 01:25 PM

Played the demo of Jack Keane. Um...not a fan.

Kazmajik · 03-18-2008, 02:04 PM

So Blonde should be out soon.

Terramax · 03-19-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazmajik

So Blonde should be out soon.

Was supposed to be out now... grrr...

Full Throttle might just cut the mustard. Bit dated looking but trust us the story and dialog is 1st class.

03-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#1
indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	Art Style and Direction I LOVE the art style of Curse of Monkey Island (clear, vibrant and imaginative) as well as the art style of the later Sierra Quest games (hand-painted look). My question is what other games (besides Sierra games and Vampyre Story) feature one of these styles. I'm looking for "good graphics" better than say Simon the Sorcerer (not that its bad, but I need this for a reason) but not 3d like Grim. Also, not looking for a "Myst style" puzzle game, but inventory based. My reason for this is that my girlfriend liked KQ7 for its graphics first and then got into the story and puzzles. Graphics are important to her, but noting like Longest Journey style will do. Pretty strict, but ...well... yeah. THanks! Share Share this post on Twitter

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indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	By the way, she didn't like KQ6 graphics, but she does like the fairy tale aspect of KQ series. Share Share this post on Twitter

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AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	Runaway has a pretty cartoonish graphic style, and also Hollywood Monsters. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

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Sik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 196	Broken Sword 1 and 2. Maybe 3 and 4 as well, but those are 3D... and the 3rd game is even played with a keyboard, so I have a feeling that's out of the question. Toonstruck Stupid Invaders Other than Runaway, which has already been mentioned, those are all that come to mind. Share Share this post on Twitter

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indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	Yeah, Runaway does look nice, but ...it...SUCKED! In my opinion at least. Can not wait for Whispered World !! Looks GORGEOUS! As for Kryandia, still think it looks too dated for her picky tastes. Also, I've never heard of Hollywood Monsters. Is it any good in your opinion? Share Share this post on Twitter

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indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	Broken sword 1 is the only one I really liked and having played it already, I didnt want to play it with her. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	As already mentioned Runaway 1 & 2 are the obvious choices. Broken Sword 1 & 2 (then it moved into 3D) Discworld 1 & 2 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

03-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#10
indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	Hmm, Discworld 2 is a good idea actually. I've only played through the first half of it anyway. Thanks. Any other ideas? The wait on Whispered World, Grey Matter and AVS is KILLING ME!! Share Share this post on Twitter

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misslilo Caffein Queen Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Land of Hamlet Posts: 712	Don't forget Jack Keane. It's cartoonish too, right? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "You cannot escape your past, but you can make your future" - Diana Melkumova Now Playing: World Of Warcraft (US) Recently Finished: Too many Casual games Waiting for: Lost Horizon + Gray Matter

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indyjones2131 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	Played the demo of Jack Keane. Um...not a fan. Share Share this post on Twitter

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