[rtrooney]

It's one of the "buy now" games at the log on screen.

It's an OK game, but not nearly as good as "Death in Scarlet".

[rtrooney]

I'm a little surprised this thread hasn't received a comment. There are a few threads asking how to intoduce a "significant other" to adventure games. Responces to those threads have ranged from Longest Journey to Syberia.

Both of which are great games. But are hardly entry-level.

Both of the JJ/JP games, Death in Scarlet and Darker Shade of Grey offer the ideal entry-level puzzle solving experience that will make the player want something more.

[3rdFloor]

I read Andrea's recent review of A Darker Shade of Grey and it does look quite enjoyable. Sadly, I don't presently know any girl interested in gaming to whom I could present the suggestion.

[kadji-kun]

I thought it was quite better than the first. It was quite a ride from beginning to end. One of the better Casual game series.

[rtrooney]

Better plot. Slower interface. But either game would be a great introduction to the adventure genre.

[rtrooney]

Originally Posted by DeadWolf

I read Andrea's recent review of A Darker Shade of Grey and it does look quite enjoyable. Sadly, I don't presently know any girl interested in gaming to whom I could present the suggestion.

Doesn't have to be a girl. I'm a guy. Enjoyed both games and would recomment either to a "guy" interested in trying an "entry-level" adventure game.

[kadji-kun]

Originally Posted by rtrooney

Doesn't have to be a girl. I'm a guy. Enjoyed both games and would recomment either to a "guy" interested in trying an "entry-level" adventure game.

Exactly, especially when the series is WRITTEN by a guy. His name is James Patterson. Yeah, he's not a pussy writer. He knows drama and how to write Crime Thrillers.

[AndreaDraco83]

As much as I dislike the definition of a "pussy writer", something that sound incredibly sexist to me, the game series is actually written by a woman, Jane Jensen, with Patterson serving as a consulting producer.

[3rdFloor]

Originally Posted by rtrooney

Doesn't have to be a girl. I'm a guy. Enjoyed both games and would recomment either to a "guy" interested in trying an "entry-level" adventure game.

Yes, of course. I didn't mean to imply that A Darker Shade of Grey is a girl's game only. I said that in regard to your previous post; you mentioned something about introducing a significant other to adventure games. I'm a guy too and I enjoy Nancy Drew games and would definitely pick up Darker Shade if it was to become available at Big Fish or GamersGate.

I apologize if what I said seemed sexist or disrespectful.

EDIT: A Darker Shade of Grey is available at Big Fish Games. Sorry if I previously claimed otherwise.

[youfightlikeadairyfarmer]

Originally Posted by AndreaDraco83

As much as I dislike the definition of a "pussy writer", something that sound incredibly sexist to me, the game series is actually written by a woman, Jane Jensen, with Patterson serving as a consulting producer.

Yeah, and while her other games have had male characters, she's definitely not a cock writer.

[kadji-kun]

Originally Posted by AndreaDraco83

As much as I dislike the definition of a "pussy writer", something that sound incredibly sexist to me, the game series is actually written by a woman, Jane Jensen, with Patterson serving as a consulting producer.

Nevermind. Misread your post.

By Pussy Writer, I meant kitty like. As in, weak. Not perverted like you seem to see.