"VOYAGE: Inspired by Jules Verne" demo out - Page 2

Kolorabi · 08-03-2005, 07:56 AM

Just played the demo, and liked it. The only annoying thing was that I for some reason missed the solution to the timed puzzle, so I kept dying (it wasn't much more than an annoyance, because of the player-friendly but slightly illogical resurrection system in the game).

Also, for some reason, the game didn't perform very well on my system. The first movie stuttered quite a bit, and the framerate was pretty low. Never had any such problems with RTMI.

All in all, it was a nice demo, and I'll be buying it if it carries the same price tag as RTMI.

***fov*** · 08-03-2005, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

Also, for some reason, the game didn't perform very well on my system. The first movie stuttered quite a bit, and the framerate was pretty low. Never had any such problems with RTMI.

Interesting. I had similar problems with the Echo demo, but did not experience them with the full game. No trouble at all with the Voyage demo.

KSTeam · 08-03-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fov

Plus, Kheops reads discussion boards and listens to what we have to say. *waves to any lurking Kheops employees*

Hi there,

Yes fov, as you know we used to read adventure game forums !

FYI, it's possible to have all the little pictures of the story with the demo ...

Kheops Studio

squarejawhero · 08-03-2005, 08:48 AM

REeeeheheeeeeheheheeheeeeeeeally?

How interesting... a demo with replayability! A rare jewel indeed.

Congrats on a first-rate job, ladies and fellas of Kheops.

How do you retain such high quality? You've got some great visual artists, that's for sure. What's their background?

***fov*** · 08-03-2005, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KSTeam

Hi there,

Yes fov, as you know we used to read adventure game forums !

Hello, mysterious Frenchman!

Thanks for letting us know about the pictures. Guess I know what I'll be doing tonight...

squarejawhero · 08-03-2005, 08:57 AM

I'm guessing... but knowing you apparently look like Ally McBeal, I'm probably thinking of something else, like a shower or something...

rofl

Ninth · 08-03-2005, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

I didn't even realise!

If it weren't for the fact I'm currently missing a £450 flight to Tokyo, I'd buy it in a shot.

Maybe a week-end with a sweet adventure game would make you feel better?

eriq · 08-03-2005, 09:47 AM

This looks like another winner from this talented development team. I beat Return to Mysterious Island. It was so short! Hopefully this game will have more of their signature content. This is great stuff.

Iceadventure · 08-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Is there a walkthrough for the demo or some tips on how to get all the little pictures. I can complete the demo but I am all out of ideas on how to get all the pictures.

***Jackal*** · 08-03-2005, 10:43 AM

Hi, KSTeam!

Great to have you with us. Don't be a stranger, as you've got a lot of Kheops supporters around here.

The demo does indeed look like a fun return to what made RTMI so enjoyable, with a few tricks, to boot. Looking forward to the moon landing.

Ninth · 08-03-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

Just played the demo, and liked it. The only annoying thing was that I for some reason missed the solution to the timed puzzle, so I kept dying (it wasn't much more than an annoyance, because of the player-friendly but slightly illogical resurrection system in the game).

Ditto.

I'll be buying this game no matter the cost, because I loved the demo. It seems even better than RtMI, albeit harder.

Ninth · 08-03-2005, 02:29 PM

Damn, I'm missing 3 pictures...

Dannyyou · 08-03-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninth

Damn, I'm missing 3 pictures...

Same! i cant seem to get the last 3.

the demo is really cool, but its a bit laggy for me because of my crazy sound card is playing up

Ninth · 08-04-2005, 12:50 AM

By the way, I feel like this game is much closer in spirit to Verne's books than RtMI was.

***fov*** · 08-04-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninth

By the way, I feel like this game is much closer in spirit to Verne's books than RtMI was.

The beginning part seems to be. But I think all bets will be off once Michel gets out of the capsule (considering he never did get off the capusle in the books!)

I still haven't managed to get all the pictures, either. I can't figure out what triggers the bubble thing (which then triggers the end of the demo). Is it time-related? Maybe I should replay the whole demo from the beginning.

Ninth · 08-04-2005, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fov

The beginning part seems to be. But I think all bets will be off once Michel gets out of the capsule (considering he never did get off the capusle in the books!)

I still haven't managed to get all the pictures, either. I can't figure out what triggers the bubble thing (which then triggers the end of the demo). Is it time-related? Maybe I should replay the whole demo from the beginning.

I've played is three or four times, and I believe that it's time related.

As for being faithful, well, I said "in spirit". The mechanical, exploration, adventure, 19th century, weird characters atmosphere feels like the atmosphere of a Verne book (not only the one where they go to the moon).

KSTeam · 08-05-2005, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceadventure

Is there a walkthrough for the demo or some tips on how to get all the little pictures. I can complete the demo but I am all out of ideas on how to get all the pictures.

Hi,

First of all, depending on whether you have all the pictures or not, the game will be slightly different on the moon ...i.e. You can discover all the pictures now ... or later !

******** Spoiler ***********
- Find a way to read what was written on the burnt paper close to the chicken
- Maybe something to do with the hat !

******** Spoiler ***********

New tips very soon ...

Kheops Studio

Ninth · 08-05-2005, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KSTeam

******** Spoiler ***********
- Find a way to read what was written on the burnt paper close to the ******** Spoiler ***********

I knew it. Damn! (now, how on earth will I be able to read this?

)

Also: Thanks!

smashing · 08-05-2005, 04:54 AM

I'm really impressed with the multiple solutions capability in Kheops Studio production. Am eagerly waiting for the release of this wonderful game.

Love the narration of the pictures by the way. Sounds corny...

***fov*** · 08-05-2005, 08:43 AM

KSTeam, what triggers the weightlessness scene and the end of the demo? Is it just a matter of how much time you've spent playing, or is there a certain event that triggers it? I'm trying to experiment and do other things but the demo keeps ending on me before I get a chance!

Spoiler:
I did manage to send Barbicane's body into space, but then I went weightless before I had a chance to send Nicholl's out.

08-03-2005, 07:56 AM	#21
Kolorabi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 900	Just played the demo, and liked it. The only annoying thing was that I for some reason missed the solution to the timed puzzle, so I kept dying (it wasn't much more than an annoyance, because of the player-friendly but slightly illogical resurrection system in the game). Also, for some reason, the game didn't perform very well on my system. The first movie stuttered quite a bit, and the framerate was pretty low. Never had any such problems with RTMI. All in all, it was a nice demo, and I'll be buying it if it carries the same price tag as RTMI. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-03-2005, 08:48 AM	#24
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	REeeeheheeeeeheheheeheeeeeeeally? How interesting... a demo with replayability! A rare jewel indeed. Congrats on a first-rate job, ladies and fellas of Kheops. How do you retain such high quality? You've got some great visual artists, that's for sure. What's their background? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

08-03-2005, 08:57 AM	#26
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eriq gaybrush threepwoody Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,567	This looks like another winner from this talented development team. I beat Return to Mysterious Island. It was so short! Hopefully this game will have more of their signature content. This is great stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ eriqchangstudio.com Facebook Connect

08-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#29
Iceadventure Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 303	Is there a walkthrough for the demo or some tips on how to get all the little pictures. I can complete the demo but I am all out of ideas on how to get all the pictures. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-03-2005, 10:43 AM	#30
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	Hi, KSTeam! Great to have you with us. Don't be a stranger, as you've got a lot of Kheops supporters around here. The demo does indeed look like a fun return to what made RTMI so enjoyable, with a few tricks, to boot. Looking forward to the moon landing. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#32
Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	Damn, I'm missing 3 pictures... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

08-04-2005, 12:50 AM	#34
Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	By the way, I feel like this game is much closer in spirit to Verne's books than RtMI was. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

08-05-2005, 04:54 AM	#39
smashing I'm complicated Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 736	I'm really impressed with the multiple solutions capability in Kheops Studio production. Am eagerly waiting for the release of this wonderful game. Love the narration of the pictures by the way. Sounds corny... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Just seen DEATH, and he'd said HI.

08-05-2005, 08:43 AM	#40
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	KSTeam, what triggers the weightlessness scene and the end of the demo? Is it just a matter of how much time you've spent playing, or is there a certain event that triggers it? I'm trying to experiment and do other things but the demo keeps ending on me before I get a chance! Spoiler: I did manage to send Barbicane's body into space, but then I went weightless before I had a chance to send Nicholl's out. Share Share this post on Twitter

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