Zak McKracken II

mr^messy · 01-03-2004, 02:31 PM

For all you die hard lucasart fans out there, there is a effort to release zak mckracken 2! Check it out here and download the demo http://www.zak2.org/

It looks great and has had me smiling for about a week :->

-mr^messy!

AGA · 01-03-2004, 02:54 PM

I noticed this a few days ago. Pity the demo got withdrawn, I was looking forward to playing it. Zak McKracken was one of my favourite adventures ever, and another sequel would be great, official or not. For those Zak fans among us, there's another Zak 2 game that's already been released: http://www25.brinkster.com/lucasfangames/

Oh and, and could a moderator move this thread to the Underground forum please?

Erwin_Br · 01-03-2004, 03:49 PM

Stunning graphics!

Interesting that two of the most well-known Zak fan-games (Zak2 - Between Time & Space and Zak 2 - Alien Rockstars) are developed by Germans. They must *really* like Zak over there

--Erwin

AGA · 01-03-2004, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

Stunning graphics!

Interesting that two of the most well-known Zak fan-games (Zak2 - Between Time & Space and Zak 2 - Alien Rockstars) are developed by Germans. They must *really* like Zak over there

--Erwin

heh, try Googling for non-Adventure-Gamers adventure fan-sites... About 80% of them are German.

Zygomaticus · 01-03-2004, 09:40 PM

Stunning graphics, indeed.

Napoleon XIV · 01-03-2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AGA

heh, try Googling for non-Adventure-Gamers adventure fan-sites... About 80% of them are German.

I've noticed in Developing my game project (www.orderoftheredstar.com (not that you'll find much there)), most programmers are either German, Finnish or Swedish... Odd...

I'm part German and Swedish and I'm no programmer... I'm the exception that proves the rule!

eriq · 01-03-2004, 11:01 PM

NO English?!! POOF ON YOU!

[edit]

oh woops... no english 'synchronisation'.... what's that mean? voices?

gardener · 01-06-2004, 10:05 PM

yes, 'synchronisation' means voices or speech.

Sky Warrior Bob · 01-11-2004, 05:24 PM

Well it seems like they fixed the bugs, and the Demo is back up again, but still no English version yet.

Pooh.

Sky Warrior Bob

Amiguero · 01-21-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr^messy

For all you die hard lucasart fans out there, there is a effort to release zak mckracken 2! Check it out here and download the demo http://www.zak2.org/

It looks great and has had me smiling for about a week :->

-mr^messy!

Hi all,

I'm new here, well not new I've been reading the forums before, but this is the first time I register and post

Has anybody tried the demos of this Zak 2? It seems to be out since January 10, 2004.

Cheers!
Amiguero

VoodooFX · 01-22-2004, 07:56 AM

Well unlike most of you, i've been following this project for few years now, must be as old as Indy fan project at Amberfish Arts.
Over the year it has gone through a lot of changes, including change of graphics style, most of the original team left, including the founder, i think, project even ceased to exisist at some point, but it was picked up again, by another group. I would like to see this game released one day, but my hopes are thin.

Curt · 01-22-2004, 12:57 PM

Graphically stunning. If the game is only half as good we'll still be in for a treat.

VoodooFX · 01-22-2004, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt

Graphically stunning. If the game is only half as good we'll still be in for a treat.

Well i've found demo itself much less stunning then screenshots from the site. Actor scaling needs some work.

sephiroth209 · 06-27-2004, 05:21 PM

Hey guys, anyone know where i can download the original zak?

VoodooFX · 06-27-2004, 06:02 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums Sephiroth.

You can't download original Zak anywhere legally, since it was never released as freeware by LucasArts. So basically your question is against the forum's (unwritten *sigh*) rules.

Just a friendly warning.

Enjoy your stay

Wormsie · 06-28-2004, 06:42 AM

Unwritten rules?

From the FAQ:

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We have a zero tolerance policy on pirated software. Any messages soliciting or promoting warez will be immediately deleted and posting priveledges will be revoked.

We also kindly request that you do not post links to so-called 'abandonwarez'. Although we sympathize with the preservation of games that have gone out of print, we choose not to tread any murky legal ground.

VoodooFX · 06-28-2004, 07:24 AM

Hmmm i'm quite sure this wasn't here yesterday

Well i got to admit it, i've never checked the FAQ. Most of the forums put their rules as sticky posts, which i find much more elegant solution

sephiroth209 · 06-28-2004, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the welcome!

I just assumed that the original zak was freeware since it was such an old game, I can't even find it on ebay!

01-03-2004, 02:31 PM	#1
mr^messy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: -dOWNUNdER iN oZ! Posts: 1	Zak McKracken II For all you die hard lucasart fans out there, there is a effort to release zak mckracken 2! Check it out here and download the demo http://www.zak2.org/ It looks great and has had me smiling for about a week :-> -mr^messy! Share Share this post on Twitter

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AGA AdventureGameAficionado Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 1,968	I noticed this a few days ago. Pity the demo got withdrawn, I was looking forward to playing it. Zak McKracken was one of my favourite adventures ever, and another sequel would be great, official or not. For those Zak fans among us, there's another Zak 2 game that's already been released: http://www25.brinkster.com/lucasfangames/ Oh and, and could a moderator move this thread to the Underground forum please? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Berian Williams - [SIZE=1]Visit agagames.com for free adventure games!

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Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Stunning graphics! Interesting that two of the most well-known Zak fan-games (Zak2 - Between Time & Space and Zak 2 - Alien Rockstars) are developed by Germans. They must really like Zak over there --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

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01-11-2004, 05:24 PM	#9
Sky Warrior Bob 8-Bit Spritemaster™ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Hero, VT: USA Posts: 387	Well it seems like they fixed the bugs, and the Demo is back up again, but still no English version yet. Pooh. Sky Warrior Bob Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Because breakdancing is evil, and so is the Black Mage, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... Last edited by Sky Warrior Bob; 01-11-2004 at 05:29 PM.

01-22-2004, 07:56 AM	#11
VoodooFX Grumpy & bitter man Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,171	Well unlike most of you, i've been following this project for few years now, must be as old as Indy fan project at Amberfish Arts. Over the year it has gone through a lot of changes, including change of graphics style, most of the original team left, including the founder, i think, project even ceased to exisist at some point, but it was picked up again, by another group. I would like to see this game released one day, but my hopes are thin. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We may have days, we may have hours, but sooner or later we all push up flowers.

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Curt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Englander in Munich Posts: 1,025	Graphically stunning. If the game is only half as good we'll still be in for a treat. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Of please! Looking at how sexy, beautiful, and womanly meg is, why the hell would anyone need Viagra?" - Intrepid Homosapiens sapiens (made her Valentines Day btw - you big romantic, Trep.)

06-27-2004, 05:21 PM	#14
sephiroth209 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 114	Hey guys, anyone know where i can download the original zak? Share Share this post on Twitter

06-27-2004, 06:02 PM	#15
VoodooFX Grumpy & bitter man Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,171	Hi and welcome to the forums Sephiroth. You can't download original Zak anywhere legally, since it was never released as freeware by LucasArts. So basically your question is against the forum's (unwritten sigh) rules. Just a friendly warning. Enjoy your stay Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We may have days, we may have hours, but sooner or later we all push up flowers.

06-28-2004, 07:24 AM	#17
VoodooFX Grumpy & bitter man Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,171	Hmmm i'm quite sure this wasn't here yesterday Well i got to admit it, i've never checked the FAQ. Most of the forums put their rules as sticky posts, which i find much more elegant solution Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We may have days, we may have hours, but sooner or later we all push up flowers.

06-28-2004, 08:25 AM	#18
sephiroth209 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 114	Thanks for the welcome! I just assumed that the original zak was freeware since it was such an old game, I can't even find it on ebay! Share Share this post on Twitter

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