Bone Preview at Gamespot

funcroc · 08-12-2005, 05:04 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure...w_6131005.html

Intrepid Homoludens · 08-12-2005, 05:30 PM

Thanks, funcroc.

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The game gives you an inventory in which to gather objects, but Telltale stresses that Bone won't rely on contrived inventory puzzles requiring you to combine obscure objects with one another. Instead, you'll be tasked with overcoming obstacles using the items and abilities on hand in a given situation, which will presumably make you think creatively about the game's puzzles rather than turning to the nearest FAQ for the solution.

Yes! No more stupidly designed puzzles (and you guys know what that means, okay?)!!

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From what we've seen, Bone isn't the flashiest PC game ever made, but what it lacks in technical prowess it seems to more than make up for with expressive artwork and charming presentation.

Right! It's the art direction that matters, with the technology helping it, not the other way around.

artwking4 · 08-12-2005, 05:44 PM

Oooooh, I'm so terribly excited about this game!

I keep hoping that $20 is worth it for "4-6 hours" of gameplay, though. That part always keeps nagging me.

Orange Brat · 08-12-2005, 06:28 PM

Aww, a lovely opening sentence:

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The adventure genre has been on the PC's endangered species list for years now.

It's always the same old song.

SoccerDude28 · 08-12-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gamespot

Telltale plans to gauge fan response to this first chapter and then will consider producing new episodes based on the subsequent entries in the comic book series.

I really hope people are going to buy this game so they can keep making more. 20 dollars is a very reasonable price.

Captain Blondebeard · 08-12-2005, 09:54 PM

I like combining items

The only thing I didnt like about Grim Fandango was I could mix items. Anyways I will deffinately support the adventure gaming industry but 4-6 hours of gameplay sounds liek it will have some really nutty puzzles to compensate.

RLacey · 08-12-2005, 11:44 PM

$20 always looks like a lot to me until I convert it to approximatel £11. Guys, that's not really very much!

plattyaj · 08-13-2005, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

$20 always looks like a lot to me until I convert it to approximatel £11. Guys, that's not really very much!

When I were a lad and lived in good 'ol Blighty it would have mysteriously sold for £20 there if it was $20 in the States; exchange rates are somewhat different now but would it really sell for that in the UK or would it be more like £15?

Ex-pat Andy.

P.S. I just looked at the preview and saw it will be sold be electronic distribution so I guess this question is moot for this game!

artwking4 · 08-13-2005, 05:03 AM

Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to buy it the instant it comes out!

At any rate, it usually takes me longer than the stated gameplay time because I like to explore the game and stuff. So I'm sure I'll get my money's worth.

Maquisard · 08-13-2005, 09:27 AM

I particularly like the desert screenshots. Keeping the snow away from the forests sounds like a smart choice too. I was hoping that the price would be more reasonable in terms of gameplay time to dollars though, seeing as how we'll be dishing out $20 dollars every 4 or 5 months, probably spending more than a $100 on the total Bone experience by the time we're done. That's like a full length game which is twice as expensive as half life 2, but doesn't give you as much playtime in terms of replayability (like css & deathmatch would), and doesn't look as good...Man, the gameplay in Bone better impress the hell outta me.

***fov*** · 08-13-2005, 09:38 AM

I don't think they should be advertising the 4-6 hours of gameplay so much. Who knows how long it'll actually take people to play? Maybe they're doing that to set expectations (in other words, this is NOT a full-length game) but it sounds very short, when in actuallity the experience may not feel short at all.

I suppose the first game will be the test - people who pay $20 for it will be able to say if it was worth the money and decide if they want to pay the same amount for the next installment.

I thought the Gamespot article was a bit misleading, though, in the part that SoccerDude quoted. I never got the impression that Telltale's going to sit around and guage player reaction before they decide if they want to make a second installment or not. My understanding is that as soon as Bone #1 is out the door, work starts on Bone #2, with the goal of getting it out early next year.

Udvarnoky · 08-13-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mares

I was hoping that the price would be more reasonable in terms of gameplay time to dollars though, seeing as how we'll be dishing out $20 dollars every 4 or 5 months, probably spending more than a $100 on the total Bone experience by the time we're done.

I don't look at it that way. Each of the episodes will be designed to be "full" on their own. Also, thinking of it as spending a hundred bucks on a single game is kind of silly when you consider the amount of time it's going to take for every episode to be released.

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Man, the gameplay in Bone better impress the hell outta me.

Did you check out the gameplay videos at Gamespot?

SoccerDude28 · 08-13-2005, 11:49 AM

Well let's say it takes 6 hours for 20 dollars. If you do the math, it will take 15 hours for 50 dollars which is a very reasonable price for an adventure game.

bigjko · 08-13-2005, 12:34 PM

20$ is a pretty standard price for indie games, regardless of how long they last. Granted, that's maybe not how people will look at the price, but it is consistent with other games.

Filmman · 08-13-2005, 01:54 PM

Thanks For the Preview of the Game call bone Thanks funcroc Adventure is not die Yeh I am for sure I am going to buy Bone out from bonenvillage

bigjko · 08-13-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmman

Thanks For the Preview of the Game call bone Thanks funcroc Adventure is not die Yeh I am for sure I am going to buy Bone out from bonenvillage

Is this a joke? Did anyone understand that?

Maquisard · 08-13-2005, 04:20 PM

Yeah. It's pretty self-explanatory.

Maquisard · 08-13-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Udvarnoky

Did you check out the gameplay videos at Gamespot?

No, wasn't able to start them up.

artwking4 · 08-13-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjko

Is this a joke? Did anyone understand that?

No, I don't think it's a joke. Filmman loves everyone and just wants to thank them for posting things, welcome newcomers, and keep threads about Space Quest on topic. He's alright, I say.

I share his enthusiasm for "Bone out from bonenvillage", though.

JHousequake · 08-13-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

Right! It's the art direction that matters, with the technology helping it, not the other way around.

Eh... Hasn't that usually been the case with adventure games?

08-12-2005, 05:44 PM	#3
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08-13-2005, 05:03 AM	#9
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to buy it the instant it comes out! At any rate, it usually takes me longer than the stated gameplay time because I like to explore the game and stuff. So I'm sure I'll get my money's worth. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

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Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	I particularly like the desert screenshots. Keeping the snow away from the forests sounds like a smart choice too. I was hoping that the price would be more reasonable in terms of gameplay time to dollars though, seeing as how we'll be dishing out $20 dollars every 4 or 5 months, probably spending more than a $100 on the total Bone experience by the time we're done. That's like a full length game which is twice as expensive as half life 2, but doesn't give you as much playtime in terms of replayability (like css & deathmatch would), and doesn't look as good...Man, the gameplay in Bone better impress the hell outta me. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

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08-13-2005, 09:38 AM	#11
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	I don't think they should be advertising the 4-6 hours of gameplay so much. Who knows how long it'll actually take people to play? Maybe they're doing that to set expectations (in other words, this is NOT a full-length game) but it sounds very short, when in actuallity the experience may not feel short at all. I suppose the first game will be the test - people who pay $20 for it will be able to say if it was worth the money and decide if they want to pay the same amount for the next installment. I thought the Gamespot article was a bit misleading, though, in the part that SoccerDude quoted. I never got the impression that Telltale's going to sit around and guage player reaction before they decide if they want to make a second installment or not. My understanding is that as soon as Bone #1 is out the door, work starts on Bone #2, with the goal of getting it out early next year. Share Share this post on Twitter

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SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	Well let's say it takes 6 hours for 20 dollars. If you do the math, it will take 15 hours for 50 dollars which is a very reasonable price for an adventure game. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

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bigjko El Luchador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,629	20$ is a pretty standard price for indie games, regardless of how long they last. Granted, that's maybe not how people will look at the price, but it is consistent with other games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Use Verb On Noun - Adventure game inspired illustrations

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08-13-2005, 04:20 PM	#17
Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	Yeah. It's pretty self-explanatory. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

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