Neverhood Review

Hiro Protagonist · 10-23-2003, 05:44 PM

Great review Bacardi Jim. I never played the game because every time I found it I would have needed a small bank loan to buy it and I remember the reviews were fairly mixed when it came out, but now I'm dying to play it...

remixor · 10-23-2003, 05:46 PM

I've been trying to find this game for a while, but unfortunately it's one of those games that always shoots up to an unaffordable price (for me, anyway) on Ebay. Thus I can't really comment too much on your review, but if anything it's more incentive to find the game.

Zygomaticus · 10-23-2003, 05:56 PM

I've played the demo, and I really loved it. Given that, I too have found that the prices that pop up on E-Bay are generally unaffordable for me. So, I am still looking.

Glad to see you have nice things to say about it. I was sort of skeptical at first because it got a 4.9 on Gamespot, on whom I usually rely for my reviews in general. But this is where I come for my adventure reviews, and given this, I'd say The Neverhood is worthit

Igor · 10-23-2003, 08:11 PM

Great review!
This is for sure one the most unique and special games. Graphics and animations are downright beautiful and puzzles interesting.
Clay world really sets up one of the most magic gaming experiences

10-23-2003, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kode

I've played the demo, and I really loved it. Given that, I too have found that the prices that pop up on E-Bay are generally unaffordable for me. So, I am still looking.

The price on ebay has come down a lot: 25-30 dollars. I paid twice that much for it in 2001.

remixor · 10-23-2003, 08:57 PM

On the other hand, I would assume there are generally fewer boxed copies to be found

10-23-2003, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by remixor

On the other hand, I would assume there are generally fewer boxed copies to be found

True. But my 50 bucks didn't buy me a boxed copy either.

remixor · 10-23-2003, 09:05 PM

Ouch... A good strategy for me is to only buy boxed copies on Ebay. They're generally rare enough that it sort of limits my spending by default.

***Marek*** · 10-23-2003, 10:05 PM

The Neverhood will be featured again on AG soon. Stay tuned...

remixor · 10-23-2003, 10:30 PM

What, again?

Erwin_Br · 10-23-2003, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by remixor

What, again?

Yes, again.

There's nothing wrong with your eyes, 'postcount-collector'

--Erwin

remixor · 10-23-2003, 11:12 PM

I know you're not going to believe me, but I originally read Marek's post as "The Neverhood will be featured on AG soon. Stay tuned..." (ie, without the "again") and thought either he or I was going crazy. Hence my reply.

nordic_guy · 10-23-2003, 11:12 PM

I agree with the review. Although the 1st person view graphics didn't really bother me, mostly because my computer is used to those things

10-23-2003, 11:15 PM

I liked the review and the Neverhood is in my top 10. High time I replayed it. Just listening to the radio in the Neverhood was so much fun.
But....

"Even without a walkthrough, most players will likely be able to complete the game in less than 20 hours, and experienced gamers can finish it in 10-15 hours."

Seriously? Without a walkthrough? It took me far more than 20 hours. I thought some of those puzzles were very hard. Are there really people who can do it in 10 hours and still enjoy the game? I confess I don't know how long it will take most players, but I do know that most reviewers of most games are not talking about ME when they say things like that. Am I an underperformer or an average player? Is it wise to estimate the number of hours?

BTW, the text of the wall can be read/downloaded at several sites. Easier on the eyes.

theneb · 10-24-2003, 12:06 AM

Great Review! But what about the music? It'll keep you playing it around in your head until you join a mental hospital.
And I payed recently $58 for a sealed box version.

Erwin_Br · 10-24-2003, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by remixor

I know you're not going to believe me, but I originally read Marek's post as "The Neverhood will be featured on AG soon. Stay tuned..." (ie, without the "again") and thought either he or I was going crazy. Hence my reply.

Hmmm... Okay, I believe you

Now the question is: how is it going to be featured?

--Erwin

BacardiJim · 10-24-2003, 02:12 AM

So..... I've actually managed to earn myself a bit of credibility at last, eh?

Erwin_Br · 10-24-2003, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BacardiJim

So..... I've actually managed to earn myself a bit of credibility at last, eh?

Yes, but now you just lost it again after making it look like you wrote this positive review just to gain credibility!

So... you better start working on your next review!

--Erwin

BacardiJim · 10-24-2003, 03:03 AM

My next one will be for Ring. I don't have any idea when it will appear. Unless things change, I'll also be doing Cypher and Forever Worlds.

Plus one surprise, hopefully soon.

nordic_guy · 10-24-2003, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by theneb

Great Review! But what about the music? It'll keep you playing it around in your head until you join a mental hospital.

The music in Neverhood is some of the best game-music I have heard. I would love to have it on cd, but I haven't found it.

10-23-2003, 05:44 PM	#1
Hiro Protagonist Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 117	Neverhood Review Great review Bacardi Jim. I never played the game because every time I found it I would have needed a small bank loan to buy it and I remember the reviews were fairly mixed when it came out, but now I'm dying to play it... Share Share this post on Twitter

10-23-2003, 05:46 PM	#2
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	I've been trying to find this game for a while, but unfortunately it's one of those games that always shoots up to an unaffordable price (for me, anyway) on Ebay. Thus I can't really comment too much on your review, but if anything it's more incentive to find the game. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

10-23-2003, 05:56 PM	#3
Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	I've played the demo, and I really loved it. Given that, I too have found that the prices that pop up on E-Bay are generally unaffordable for me. So, I am still looking. Glad to see you have nice things to say about it. I was sort of skeptical at first because it got a 4.9 on Gamespot, on whom I usually rely for my reviews in general. But this is where I come for my adventure reviews, and given this, I'd say The Neverhood is worthit Share Share this post on Twitter

10-23-2003, 08:11 PM	#4
Igor Jumping peanut on a stick Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 364	Great review! This is for sure one the most unique and special games. Graphics and animations are downright beautiful and puzzles interesting. Clay world really sets up one of the most magic gaming experiences Share Share this post on Twitter

10-23-2003, 08:57 PM	#6
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	On the other hand, I would assume there are generally fewer boxed copies to be found Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

10-23-2003, 09:05 PM	#8
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	Ouch... A good strategy for me is to only buy boxed copies on Ebay. They're generally rare enough that it sort of limits my spending by default. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

10-23-2003, 10:05 PM	#9
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	The Neverhood will be featured again on AG soon. Stay tuned... Share Share this post on Twitter

10-23-2003, 10:30 PM	#10
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	What, again? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

10-23-2003, 11:12 PM	#12
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	I know you're not going to believe me, but I originally read Marek's post as "The Neverhood will be featured on AG soon. Stay tuned..." (ie, without the "again") and thought either he or I was going crazy. Hence my reply. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

10-23-2003, 11:12 PM	#13
nordic_guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 1,081	I agree with the review. Although the 1st person view graphics didn't really bother me, mostly because my computer is used to those things Share Share this post on Twitter

10-23-2003, 11:15 PM	#14
Fienepien Guest Posts: n/a	I liked the review and the Neverhood is in my top 10. High time I replayed it. Just listening to the radio in the Neverhood was so much fun. But.... "Even without a walkthrough, most players will likely be able to complete the game in less than 20 hours, and experienced gamers can finish it in 10-15 hours." Seriously? Without a walkthrough? It took me far more than 20 hours. I thought some of those puzzles were very hard. Are there really people who can do it in 10 hours and still enjoy the game? I confess I don't know how long it will take most players, but I do know that most reviewers of most games are not talking about ME when they say things like that. Am I an underperformer or an average player? Is it wise to estimate the number of hours? BTW, the text of the wall can be read/downloaded at several sites. Easier on the eyes. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Fienepien; 10-23-2003 at 11:21 PM.

10-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#15
theneb Revolution Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 113	Great Review! But what about the music? It'll keep you playing it around in your head until you join a mental hospital. And I payed recently $58 for a sealed box version. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-24-2003, 02:12 AM	#17
BacardiJim Banned User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,346	So..... I've actually managed to earn myself a bit of credibility at last, eh? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Time flies like the wind; Fruit flies like bananas.

10-24-2003, 03:03 AM	#19
BacardiJim Banned User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,346	My next one will be for Ring. I don't have any idea when it will appear. Unless things change, I'll also be doing Cypher and Forever Worlds. Plus one surprise, hopefully soon. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Time flies like the wind; Fruit flies like bananas.

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