Machinarium Pre-Order Deal

cupogoodness · 10-06-2009, 08:28 PM

http://diygamer.com/2009/10/machinarium-pre-purchase-deal-on-steam/

Steam's offering 25% off ($5) to those who order Machinarium before it's release, Direct2Drive has the deal too.

dekaneas297 · 10-07-2009, 12:47 AM

In how many forums did you create accounts to post just the same thing?

And in Amanita's forum...jesus...

Fien · 10-07-2009, 01:02 AM

If you pre-order it from the developers themselves instead of Steam, it'll cost you only a few dollars more, and...

You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that Amanita Design is getting all of your money.
You'll have access to the Mac version as well. Steam is Windows only.
You'll get the entire original soundtrack, which is not included on Steam.

harald · 10-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Are you saying is that if you get it from Steam you're not supporting the developer? Was Amanita Design forced to release it on Steam or something?

Fien · 10-07-2009, 02:48 AM

Amanita made a trade-off. Everybody does, including video game buyers.

PS: Just for the wonderful sound track I would buy it from Amanita.

AFGNCAAP · 10-07-2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fien

If you pre-order it from the developers themselves instead of Steam, it'll cost you only a few dollars more, and...

You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that Amanita Design is getting all of your money.
You'll have access to the Mac version as well. Steam is Windows only.
You'll get the entire original soundtrack, which is not included on Steam.

...and, last but not least, you'll have the DRM-free version.

I think the price difference (and Machinarium is available for $17 plus tax on Amanita store) is more than worth it. And I am a cheapskate.

VictimOfScience · 10-07-2009, 10:21 AM

I pre-ordered through Amanita as well. Can't wait for the rest of the soundtrack!!

Roper Klacks · 10-07-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harald

Are you saying is that if you get it from Steam you're not supporting the developer? Was Amanita Design forced to release it on Steam or something?

You are supporting them, but a % of the sales are going to Valve.

PAIN · 10-10-2009, 02:09 PM

It will be very funny game

dantebk · 10-10-2009, 05:35 PM

I just played the demo on Steam and I really liked it. I think I'll order it on Steam. I know I would never listen to the soundtrack so a bonus like that doesn't tempt me to order it from somewhere else. Do people actually listen to these soundtracks? If so, when? Like while you're doing chores around the house?

Fien · 10-11-2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantebk

Do people actually listen to these soundtracks? If so, when? Like while you're doing chores around the house?

Oh yes! I listen to all kinds of music when I'm earning money at my computer (I use headphones.

), including some soundtracks from games like Comer, Neverhood, The Last Express, etcetera.

*Pinchpenny* · 10-11-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantebk

I just played the demo on Steam and I really liked it. I think I'll order it on Steam.

I didn't realise that the demo was available on Steam (or hadn't even checked), so thanks for reminding me about that. I just tried it out and I too really liked it, it definitely captured me enough to make me pre-order it as soon as the demo was over! I wasn't keen on the Samorost games when I played them years ago, so I may need to revisit them and see if I've changed my opinion.

Until then, bring on Machinarium!

darthmaul · 10-11-2009, 09:22 AM

As someone else said.. DRM free is the way to go.

Fien · 10-16-2009, 09:55 AM

It's here and it was definitely worth waiting for. I've been playing for an hour and am enjoying myself immensely. From the demo I got the impression that it was a one screen = one puzzle, on to the next screen concept. I was wrong. The game opens up after the first few screens.

I know it's a fairly short game, so I'm going to savor it.

Don't have much time for games at the moment anyway...

Roper Klacks · 10-16-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fien

It's here and it was definitely worth waiting for. I've been playing for an hour and am enjoying myself immensely. From the demo I got the impression that it was a one screen = one puzzle, on to the next screen concept. I was wrong. The game opens up after the first few screens.

I know it's a fairly short game, so I'm going to savor it.

Don't have much time for games at the moment anyway...

I played for a couple of hours and i'm loving it. The robot is so cut, and the puzzles are pretty clever. But what i like the most is the art style.

dekaneas297 · 10-16-2009, 01:48 PM

Just finished it. One of the best adventure games ever. The art style is suberb. The story is challenging, funny, sentimental. The little robot is magnificent in wondering what to do, getting bored, getting emotional, even dancing in different rhythms. No need for walkthrough if you get stuck, it has its own. And it's not short either.

Remarkable. Even with the absence of dialogues.

Last but not least, the soundtrack is terrific.

*Melanie68* · 10-16-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fien

It's here and it was definitely worth waiting for. I've been playing for an hour and am enjoying myself immensely. From the demo I got the impression that it was a one screen = one puzzle, on to the next screen concept. I was wrong. The game opens up after the first few screens.

I know it's a fairly short game, so I'm going to savor it.

Don't have much time for games at the moment anyway...

I just got it and it's lovely. I'm still very early in the game.

booB · 10-16-2009, 10:20 PM

I wasn't impressed by the demo. I couldn't tell that there was any plot whatsoever, and the lack of dialogue isn't going to earn any points from me either. This seems more like a puzzle game (a la Myst) than a true adventure.

Cool art style, but there's nothing here for me.

potan · 10-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..................
whyyyyyy....

Spoiler:

i'm really bad at this puzzle

EDIT:
Finally i solve it by accident after about 40 minute clicking like a mad man,
i hope this is the last one

Fien · 10-17-2009, 05:32 PM

I know what you mean, potan.

I'm not terribly good at this kind op puzzle either. But it's a puzzle game and I find them fun when I am patient and determined to solve the nasty but cute little buggers. I'm currently fiddling with magnets, very hard.

PS: No, it's not the last one, but the you can find solutions to the really hard ones in the walkthrough.

10-06-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
cupogoodness Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Machinarium Pre-Order Deal http://diygamer.com/2009/10/machinarium-pre-purchase-deal-on-steam/ Steam's offering 25% off ($5) to those who order Machinarium before it's release, Direct2Drive has the deal too. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-07-2009, 12:47 AM	#2
dekaneas297 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 297	In how many forums did you create accounts to post just the same thing? And in Amanita's forum...jesus... Share Share this post on Twitter

10-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#3
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	If you pre-order it from the developers themselves instead of Steam, it'll cost you only a few dollars more, and... You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that Amanita Design is getting all of your money. You'll have access to the Mac version as well. Steam is Windows only. You'll get the entire original soundtrack, which is not included on Steam. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-07-2009, 02:39 AM	#4
harald Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 301	Are you saying is that if you get it from Steam you're not supporting the developer? Was Amanita Design forced to release it on Steam or something? Share Share this post on Twitter

10-07-2009, 02:48 AM	#5
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Amanita made a trade-off. Everybody does, including video game buyers. PS: Just for the wonderful sound track I would buy it from Amanita. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Fien; 10-07-2009 at 04:42 AM.

10-07-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
VictimOfScience Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 175	I pre-ordered through Amanita as well. Can't wait for the rest of the soundtrack!! Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#9
PAIN PAIN Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 3	It will be very funny game Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2009, 05:35 PM	#10
dantebk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 152	I just played the demo on Steam and I really liked it. I think I'll order it on Steam. I know I would never listen to the soundtrack so a bonus like that doesn't tempt me to order it from somewhere else. Do people actually listen to these soundtracks? If so, when? Like while you're doing chores around the house? Share Share this post on Twitter

10-11-2009, 09:22 AM	#13
darthmaul Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 110	As someone else said.. DRM free is the way to go. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-16-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	It's here and it was definitely worth waiting for. I've been playing for an hour and am enjoying myself immensely. From the demo I got the impression that it was a one screen = one puzzle, on to the next screen concept. I was wrong. The game opens up after the first few screens. I know it's a fairly short game, so I'm going to savor it. Don't have much time for games at the moment anyway... Share Share this post on Twitter

10-16-2009, 01:48 PM	#16
dekaneas297 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 297	Just finished it. One of the best adventure games ever. The art style is suberb. The story is challenging, funny, sentimental. The little robot is magnificent in wondering what to do, getting bored, getting emotional, even dancing in different rhythms. No need for walkthrough if you get stuck, it has its own. And it's not short either. Remarkable. Even with the absence of dialogues. Last but not least, the soundtrack is terrific. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by dekaneas297; 10-16-2009 at 01:57 PM.

10-16-2009, 10:20 PM	#18
booB Junior Mint Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Posts: 350	I wasn't impressed by the demo. I couldn't tell that there was any plot whatsoever, and the lack of dialogue isn't going to earn any points from me either. This seems more like a puzzle game (a la Myst) than a true adventure. Cool art style, but there's nothing here for me. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *I'm in my undies. That's... SO not appropriate.*

10-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#19
potan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 115	Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.................. whyyyyyy.... Spoiler: i'm really bad at this puzzle EDIT: Finally i solve it by accident after about 40 minute clicking like a mad man, i hope this is the last one Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ www.anicombo.com Itemania - our 1st game Last edited by potan; 10-17-2009 at 05:06 PM.

10-17-2009, 05:32 PM	#20
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	I know what you mean, potan. I'm not terribly good at this kind op puzzle either. But it's a puzzle game and I find them fun when I am patient and determined to solve the nasty but cute little buggers. I'm currently fiddling with magnets, very hard. PS: No, it's not the last one, but the you can find solutions to the really hard ones in the walkthrough. Share Share this post on Twitter

User Name		Remember Me?
Password