Favorite adventure game of 2009? (was "Curse of the Ancient Temple Just Released!") - Page 2

cwapitm · 12-05-2009, 04:50 PM

Oh gee, I think I'd have to be reminded again what all came out this year. I think Tales of Monkey Island would probably be my choice though.

terhardp · 12-07-2009, 01:59 AM

For me, this is one tough question. This year was rich in the great new adventure titles; to tell the truth, I don't remember the year I've played more great new games than this one. Here are the games I've played this year so far:

Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer, Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis, Still Life 2, Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper, Return to Mysterious Island 2, Secret of Monkey Island SE, Memento Mori, Mata Hari, Machinarium, Tales of the Monkey Island and Runaway: The Twist of Fate (currently playing).

My top four of these are, without the doubt, Tales of Monkey Island, Secret of Monkey Island, Machinarium and Runaway: The Twist of Fate. But though I didn't finished it yet (yesterday, I've started the last chapter), I'm itching to put it on the adventure throne for this year.

When it comes to the games in general this year, my favourite is certainly Batman: Arkham Asylum. I've also played several hidden objects games, and must say that I even enjoyed playing Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove. In fact, this made me wanting to try some of the other games from this series as well.

Denaron · 12-07-2009, 06:57 AM

Well, i haven't played many 2009 released adventures games. Between Memento Mori, Machinarium and Still life 2 I think memento is my favorite.

Hillseeker · 12-07-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm not going to repeat what others already have mention but I would like to add Drawn The Painted Tower as a candidate for the best game of 2009 or at least one of the top five.

J.H · 12-07-2009, 02:06 PM

Isn't Drawn a casual game?

Fien · 12-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Yes, Drawn is a casual.
Let's not mistake casual games for adventures. And vice versa.
Yes, I feel very strongly about this issue.

J.H · 12-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Same lol

Sik · 12-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Still a three weeks left of the year, but for now. Machinarium. That may change in just a few hours with the release of the ToMI season finale, though.

Hillseeker · 12-08-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fien

Yes, Drawn is a casual.
Let's not mistake casual games for adventures. And vice versa.
Yes, I feel very strongly about this issue.

I know that this is a bit OT but could you elaborate that since I cant see any difference between the two besides the length of the game.

J.H · 12-08-2009, 08:06 AM

There's a huge difference my friend, I don't even know where to begin.

Casual games are usually aimed at a more commercial audience and are usually a lot easier.

Ariel Type · 12-08-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mapoco

Casual games are usually aimed at a more commercial audience and are usually a lot easier.

Em, easier than what? ToMI or Still Life 2 or Mata Hari are hardly harder than Drawn. Let's exclude them too.

J.H · 12-08-2009, 10:42 AM

Erm, I find casual games to be easier than traditional adventure game, it's all relative anyway.

Ariel Type · 12-08-2009, 01:14 PM

I think "easyness" and "length" hardly define casual games - at least today, when 80% of all adventures are as short and easy as Full Throtte or Rise of the Dragon. Oh, wait..
But seriously, casuality has something to do with monotonous gameplay and storytelling that doesn't interrupt its flow.

*Melanie68* · 12-08-2009, 07:25 PM

Can those talking about casual game vs. adventure game redirect your conversation to this thread. That way we can keep this one for talking about your favorite AG of 2009.

Thanks!

cristane · 12-09-2009, 03:50 AM

ToMI - without a doubt. I still haven't played a bunch of titles I've been dying to pick up, like Machinarium or Still Life 2, but I doubt ToMI could be dethroned.

DustyShinigami · 12-10-2009, 09:38 AM

Tales of Monkey Island and The Secret of Monkey Island - Special Edition.

These are the only 'new' adventures released this year that I've played.

12-05-2009, 04:50 PM	#21
cwapitm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 328	Oh gee, I think I'd have to be reminded again what all came out this year. I think Tales of Monkey Island would probably be my choice though. 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.

12-07-2009, 01:59 AM	#22
terhardp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 291	For me, this is one tough question. This year was rich in the great new adventure titles; to tell the truth, I don't remember the year I've played more great new games than this one. Here are the games I've played this year so far: Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer, Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis, Still Life 2, Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper, Return to Mysterious Island 2, Secret of Monkey Island SE, Memento Mori, Mata Hari, Machinarium, Tales of the Monkey Island and Runaway: The Twist of Fate (currently playing). My top four of these are, without the doubt, Tales of Monkey Island, Secret of Monkey Island, Machinarium and Runaway: The Twist of Fate. But though I didn't finished it yet (yesterday, I've started the last chapter), I'm itching to put it on the adventure throne for this year. When it comes to the games in general this year, my favourite is certainly Batman: Arkham Asylum. I've also played several hidden objects games, and must say that I even enjoyed playing Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove. In fact, this made me wanting to try some of the other games from this series as well. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Recently finished: Yesterday Currently playing: Next in line: Not sure yet.. Looking forward to: Hitman: Absolution, Tomb Raider, Max Payne 3, The Last Crown, Bracken Tor, Sherlock Holmes: The Testament, Secret Files III Last edited by terhardp; 12-07-2009 at 02:19 AM.

12-07-2009, 06:57 AM	#23
Denaron Random Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 399	Well, i haven't played many 2009 released adventures games. Between Memento Mori, Machinarium and Still life 2 I think memento is my favorite. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Learning english, hope you understand me. Playing: Alan Wake Last Finished: Black Mirror 2 (4/5) Favorite: Grim Fandango, The Lost Crown, Twinsen's Odyssey, Metal Gear Solid series, Outcast, Syberia I & II.

12-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#24
Hillseeker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 19	I'm not going to repeat what others already have mention but I would like to add Drawn The Painted Tower as a candidate for the best game of 2009 or at least one of the top five. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-07-2009, 02:06 PM	#25
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	Isn't Drawn a casual game? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

12-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#26
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Yes, Drawn is a casual. Let's not mistake casual games for adventures. And vice versa. Yes, I feel very strongly about this issue. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#27
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	Same lol Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

12-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#28
Sik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 196	Still a three weeks left of the year, but for now. Machinarium. That may change in just a few hours with the release of the ToMI season finale, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-08-2009, 08:06 AM	#30
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	There's a huge difference my friend, I don't even know where to begin. Casual games are usually aimed at a more commercial audience and are usually a lot easier. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

12-08-2009, 10:42 AM	#32
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	Erm, I find casual games to be easier than traditional adventure game, it's all relative anyway. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

12-08-2009, 01:14 PM	#33
Ariel Type LA-S-LE Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Snow Country Posts: 549	I think "easyness" and "length" hardly define casual games - at least today, when 80% of all adventures are as short and easy as Full Throtte or Rise of the Dragon. Oh, wait.. But seriously, casuality has something to do with monotonous gameplay and storytelling that doesn't interrupt its flow. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-08-2009, 07:25 PM	#34
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Can those talking about casual game vs. adventure game redirect your conversation to this thread. That way we can keep this one for talking about your favorite AG of 2009. Thanks! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-09-2009, 03:50 AM	#35
cristane Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 35	ToMI - without a doubt. I still haven't played a bunch of titles I've been dying to pick up, like Machinarium or Still Life 2, but I doubt ToMI could be dethroned. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Now playing:* Sam & Max season 3, MLB 10: The Show (PS3) *Soon:* The Whispered World (PC), Red Dead Redemption (PS3)

12-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#36
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Tales of Monkey Island and The Secret of Monkey Island - Special Edition. These are the only 'new' adventures released this year that I've played. 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

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