Your favorite AGS games

diego · 05-01-2011, 03:48 AM

What games made in Adventure Game Studio are your favorites? I'll start with two of mine:

Cirque De Zale

Based on this one, i wish author Rebecca Clements would be more involved into making adventure games. I like the sharp humor, which indeed pays homage to Monkey Island or Simon the Sorcerer but manages to stand on its own as well, and is better than in many, many commercial games.

Permanent Daylight

This one is more in the line of Maniac Mansion and such - evil scientist, saving the world... It's a simple little game but i really liked the atmosphere of it.

JackVanian · 05-01-2011, 06:24 AM

In my case it's definitely the Blackwell games. Really loved them and Convergence was also great to show how cool AGS can be from a visual standpoint.

Also have a soft spot for Downfall. Extremely atmospherical and very immersive.

And even if I haven't played it yet I have the feeling I can add Gemini Rue (which seems to be a great game) to my list once I played it.

*stepurhan* · 05-01-2011, 07:02 AM

Too many to choose.

Any you find in the Following Freeware articles definitely have something going for them. There are a lot of talented people out there making good use of AGS.

Ascovel · 05-01-2011, 10:26 AM

Among the freeware AGS games:

Nelly Cootalot

Infinity String

The Winter Rose

A Second Face

Shifter's Box

Ben There, Dan That

the Technobabylon series

Anna

Automation

And among the commercial ones:

Blackwell series, TGP, Gemini Rue and Downfall.

diego · 05-02-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

Any you find in the Following Freeware articles definitely have something going for them.

Yes, absolutely nice work on those articles, AGS (and other underground) authors deserve all the attention. Since the boom of independent gaming it's been the most constant source of adventure games.

Infinity String looks interesting, quite a "retro" charm to it.

aimless · 05-02-2011, 06:11 PM

Emily Enough: Imprisoned. Emily is...um...different.
Ben Jordan #7: The Cardinal Sins. I've been waiting for #8 for a while and I've learned not to hold my breath.
Bog's Adventures in the Underworld.
And quite a few more to tell the truth.

*Fantasysci5* · 05-02-2011, 06:24 PM

It would probably bee the free games, such as "Nanobots", "Emily Enough", and "The White Chamber" for me.

*stepurhan* · 05-02-2011, 10:36 PM

This Maggies winner from last year was pretty good.

SpeedBo · 05-03-2011, 02:45 AM

I always liked Knightsquire

http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/knightsquire/full-game/11835.html

aimless · 05-03-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedBo

I always liked Knightsquire

Thanks for posting the link, Speedbo. I remember thinking Knightsquire was a hoot. It will be fun to play it again.

Ascovel · 05-03-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

This Maggies winner from last year was pretty good.

Very nice of you to mention that one.

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Originally Posted by aimless

Ben Jordan #7: The Cardinal Sins. I've been waiting for #8 for a while and I've learned not to hold my breath.

You can start holding your breath - it's in the final stages:
http://www.bigbluecup.com/yabb/index.php?topic=43388.0

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

It would probably bee the free games, such as "Nanobots", "Emily Enough", "Mental Repairs Inc", and "The White Chamber" for me.

Mental Repairs Inc. is not and AGS game, but its creator made an excellent AGS title as well - Murder in a Wheel. It's an Agatha Christie like mystery set in a wealthy mansion, where the murder victim is... a hamster. Highly recommended:

And I completely forgot to mention the great The Journey Down which is now being remade as a commercial game, as well as Nanobots and Puzzle Bots.

*stepurhan* · 05-03-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascovel

Very nice of you to mention that one.

Were you something to do with that? I'd never have guessed (apart from your avatar appearing in the screenshot)

Quote:

You can start holding your breath - it's in the final stages:
http://www.bigbluecup.com/yabb/index.php?topic=43388.0

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Originally Posted by Ben Jordan 8 Thread

Release Date?
October - December 2011

Are you sure now is a good time to start holding your breath?

Quote:

Murder in a Wheel. It's an Agatha Christie like mystery set in a wealthy mansion, where the murder victim is... a hamster. Highly recommended:

I'll second that. It manages to cram a lot of unexpected twists into the plot over a very short period of time. Very Lucasarts feel to the proceedings if that makes a difference to anyone.

Arial Type · 05-03-2011, 08:43 AM

A Tale of Two Kingdoms, hands down. It is such a complex and, at the same time, such an old-school adventure game that I still can't believe how much effort was put into it. It topped many Sierra games for me.

I love the Chzo Mythos series by Yahtzee, especially 5 Days a Stranger and Trilby's Notes. Better than Downfall (too much gore for my taste), which is still a nice one-man production.

And King's Quest 2 VGA. I still consider it the best thing the talented AGDI team came up with. Probably the second best King's Quest game ever made.

There were many other decent AGS games, like Blackwell series, The Winter Rose, The Apprentce and the crazy Ben There, Dan That dilogies. So many talented people out there.

SpeedBo · 05-03-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aimless

Thanks for posting the link, Speedbo. I remember thinking Knightsquire was a hoot. It will be fun to play it again.

I had to search high and low last year to find it again, great game.

J.H · 05-05-2011, 03:17 PM

My favourite AGS game to date has to be Gemini Rue

There's too many to mention though.

Sughly · 05-05-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

Were you something to do with that? I'd never have guessed (apart from your avatar appearing in the screenshot)

Hehehe, he and Alex vand der Wijst were the ones who made it

. It's a small world, no?

Intense Degree · 05-06-2011, 02:58 AM

Further to others mentioned above, I have to mention the Barn Runner series of games. http://www.barnrunner.com/games.html or http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?...rm=barn+runner on the AGS website.

Honestly some of the funniest games I have ever played (freeware or commercial), very well written, brilliant characters and game world and an interesting and really funny story.

The game also has different paths, with some decisions taken even affecting later games in the series.

Presently 5 games in to the series (together with some "spin off" "arcade" style games which aren't necessary for the main story but are fun in any case).

If you haven't played them then you need to do so. Now.

splat44 · 05-06-2011, 04:48 PM

Favorite ags game is "Prodigal" and I did beta beta testing and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I't a freeware!

Prodigal

That game got rewarded as best story game few years ago (read interview)
http://www.reloaded.org/interview.php?IntID=21&PID=201

The developper is doing a commercial one as sequel.
Be free to play first one and if you want help out with sequel by all means contact the developper! He'll appreciate that!

Ascovel · 05-06-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splat44

Favorite ags game is "Prodigal" and I did beta beta testing and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I't a freeware!

Prodigal

That game got rewarded as best story game few years ago (read interview)
http://www.reloaded.org/interview.php?IntID=21&PID=201

Still have to play that one. It was recommended to me many times.

Ascovel · 05-08-2011, 04:50 PM

Sorry, for the double post, but I just remembered...

When in desperate need for disturbing chillers, you can't go wrong with Merry Christmas, Alfred Robbins:

Very underrated in the AGS database IMO. Just looking at that image again makes me shiver.

05-01-2011, 03:48 AM	#1
diego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: belgrade Posts: 1,407	Your favorite AGS games What games made in Adventure Game Studio are your favorites? I'll start with two of mine: Cirque De Zale Based on this one, i wish author Rebecca Clements would be more involved into making adventure games. I like the sharp humor, which indeed pays homage to Monkey Island or Simon the Sorcerer but manages to stand on its own as well, and is better than in many, many commercial games. Permanent Daylight This one is more in the line of Maniac Mansion and such - evil scientist, saving the world... It's a simple little game but i really liked the atmosphere of it. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-01-2011, 06:24 AM	#2
JackVanian Schattenjäger Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 154	In my case it's definitely the Blackwell games. Really loved them and Convergence was also great to show how cool AGS can be from a visual standpoint. Also have a soft spot for Downfall. Extremely atmospherical and very immersive. And even if I haven't played it yet I have the feeling I can add Gemini Rue (which seems to be a great game) to my list once I played it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Favorite games: Gabriel Knight series, Heavy Rain, Tex Murphy series, The Last Express, King's Quest 6 Phantasmagoria 1 and 2, The Lost Crown, Tender Loving Care, Blade Runner, Quest for Glory 4, Overclocked, The Dig, Dreamfall...

05-01-2011, 07:02 AM	#3
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	Too many to choose. Any you find in the Following Freeware articles definitely have something going for them. There are a lot of talented people out there making good use of AGS. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

05-01-2011, 10:26 AM	#4
Ascovel Spoonbeaks say Ahoy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 1,053	Among the freeware AGS games: Nelly Cootalot Infinity String The Winter Rose A Second Face Shifter's Box Ben There, Dan That the Technobabylon series Anna Automation And among the commercial ones: Blackwell series, TGP, Gemini Rue and Downfall. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ A Hardy Developer's Journal - The Scientific Society's online magazine devoted to charting indie adventure games and neighboring territories Last edited by Ascovel; 05-01-2011 at 10:42 AM.

05-02-2011, 06:11 PM	#6
aimless lost in rubacava Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 322	Emily Enough: Imprisoned. Emily is...um...different. Ben Jordan #7: The Cardinal Sins. I've been waiting for #8 for a while and I've learned not to hold my breath. Bog's Adventures in the Underworld. And quite a few more to tell the truth. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-02-2011, 06:24 PM	#7
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	It would probably bee the free games, such as "Nanobots", "Emily Enough", and "The White Chamber" for me. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes Last edited by Fantasysci5; 05-03-2011 at 09:08 AM.

05-02-2011, 10:36 PM	#8
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	This Maggies winner from last year was pretty good. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

05-03-2011, 02:45 AM	#9
SpeedBo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 199	I always liked Knightsquire http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/knightsquire/full-game/11835.html Share Share this post on Twitter

05-03-2011, 08:43 AM	#13
Arial Type Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	A Tale of Two Kingdoms, hands down. It is such a complex and, at the same time, such an old-school adventure game that I still can't believe how much effort was put into it. It topped many Sierra games for me. I love the Chzo Mythos series by Yahtzee, especially 5 Days a Stranger and Trilby's Notes. Better than Downfall (too much gore for my taste), which is still a nice one-man production. And King's Quest 2 VGA. I still consider it the best thing the talented AGDI team came up with. Probably the second best King's Quest game ever made. There were many other decent AGS games, like Blackwell series, The Winter Rose, The Apprentce and the crazy Ben There, Dan That dilogies. So many talented people out there. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-05-2011, 03:17 PM	#15
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	My favourite AGS game to date has to be Gemini Rue There's too many to mention though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

05-06-2011, 02:58 AM	#17
Intense Degree Failed Birthday Elf Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,032	Further to others mentioned above, I have to mention the Barn Runner series of games. http://www.barnrunner.com/games.html or http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?...rm=barn+runner on the AGS website. Honestly some of the funniest games I have ever played (freeware or commercial), very well written, brilliant characters and game world and an interesting and really funny story. The game also has different paths, with some decisions taken even affecting later games in the series. Presently 5 games in to the series (together with some "spin off" "arcade" style games which aren't necessary for the main story but are fun in any case). If you haven't played them then you need to do so. Now. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-06-2011, 04:48 PM	#18
splat44 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 113	Favorite ags game is "Prodigal" and I did beta beta testing and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I't a freeware! Prodigal That game got rewarded as best story game few years ago (read interview) http://www.reloaded.org/interview.php?IntID=21&PID=201 The developper is doing a commercial one as sequel. Be free to play first one and if you want help out with sequel by all means contact the developper! He'll appreciate that! Share Share this post on Twitter

05-08-2011, 04:50 PM	#20
Ascovel Spoonbeaks say Ahoy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 1,053	Sorry, for the double post, but I just remembered... When in desperate need for disturbing chillers, you can't go wrong with Merry Christmas, Alfred Robbins: Very underrated in the AGS database IMO. Just looking at that image again makes me shiver. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ A Hardy Developer's Journal - The Scientific Society's online magazine devoted to charting indie adventure games and neighboring territories Last edited by Ascovel; 05-08-2011 at 05:11 PM.

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