DOTT Review

Fairygdmther · 03-11-2005, 06:33 AM

First of all - excellent review, Chris! I had gotten a start on this game then had to put it down - I'll definitely go back to it!
Second - I was pleased to see such a well-written review - now you have no excuses - more writing from the Remixor man!
Third - writing reviews for the older games is fun! You can say what you want and no one will say you're affecting game sales by your review if it's negative. Also it gives you good practice for writing reviews, so when AG suddenly needs a new game reviewed, you're not totally at sea about how to do it.

Very good work! Keep it up! You've got what it takes!

FGM

Legolas813 · 03-11-2005, 09:28 AM

I assume you are talking about the DOTT review on the front page. I can't even explain how happy I am that this game finally got reviewed on AG. I don't know what took you guys so long to review this game, because IMO it is the best game ever made for any platform and any genre. I replay DOTT ever year (CD version) and I still enjoy it every time. I can't express how well done DOTT is made. While most people around here are hoping for a Sam and Max sequel, I would love if a DOTT sequel was made (if it was done right).

On a side note, I'm really curious what Tim Schafer has in store for his newest game, Psychonauts.

Kolzig · 03-11-2005, 09:44 AM

Damn you Remo, after reading your excellent review, I just had to install DotT on my computer after *years* of silence.

I've played for hours today!

03-11-2005, 11:20 AM

Good review! DOTT is in my top ten and I agree with almost everything you wrote. But... I hate spoilers in the first paragraph. Well, actually in any paragraph. And in pics. I guess I hate spoilers.

***fov*** · 03-11-2005, 11:32 AM

Do you mean this paragraph?

Spoiler:
Insane, mutant tentacles. A frozen hamster. Three distinct playable characters. Time travel. Fake barf. Truly, this game has it all.

I haven't played the game, but they don't seem too spoilerish to me. I don't feel like anything has been given away. But I agree that spoilers in a review or a preview (*ahem* Gamespot) are not cool.

I enjoyed the review. Just wish I had a copy of the game in English.

-emily

***Jackal*** · 03-11-2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legolas813

I don't know what took you guys so long to review this game, because IMO it is the best game ever made for any platform and any genre.

We just assumed everyone already knew how great the game was.

But in this post-apocalyptic LucasArts adventure oblivion, we figured some people might need a reminder.

03-11-2005, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fov

Do you mean this paragraph?

Yep. Especially (don't look if you really don't want to know)

Spoiler:
the word frozen

.

Quote:

I enjoyed the review. Just wish I had a copy of the game in English.

Oh but you must play DOTT! I guess you'd better learn German then, that's the logical thing to do.

***fov*** · 03-11-2005, 01:41 PM

I'm not reading your spoiler.

This game never really appealed to me, but now after reading the review it does. Guess that's a successful review!

emily

Legolas813 · 03-11-2005, 01:54 PM

Get the CD version. The character voices are definitely worth it.

03-11-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legolas813

Get the CD version. The character voices are definitely worth it.

Best female voiceacting ever (imo, imo, imo):

1. Feeble Files: The actress who did the voices for Feeble's mother, the secretary, the girl in the phone booth, and a few other NPCs.
2. Day of the Tentacle: LAVERNE!

3. Anna in The Last Express.

Legolas813 · 03-11-2005, 04:05 PM

And guess what, the guy who voiced Dr. Fred in DOTT, is voicing a character in Psychonauts. Watch the Official 2004 Trailer and you will be able to recognize the voice: http://www.razputin.net/?page=videos

remixor · 03-11-2005, 08:47 PM

Thanks, guys.

Glad you like my weirdly late AG article debut. You won't have to wait long for my next contribution, but after that I'm not making any promises.

SoccerDude28 · 03-11-2005, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remixor

Thanks, guys.

Glad you like my weirdly late AG article debut. You won't have to wait long for my next contribution, but after that I'm not making any promises.

Great review. I totally agree with every word in there. To me, Day of the tentacle is the best adventure game out there (well grim fandango too, they get the tie). But chris, nice job, keep 'em coming

SoccerDude28 · 03-11-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fov

I'm not reading your spoiler.

This game never really appealed to me, but now after reading the review it does. Guess that's a successful review!

emily

Not surprised. You Sierra lover you

Hiro Protagonist · 03-12-2005, 07:30 PM

Bravo Chris! A great review of one of my favorite games. I remember busting that one out on my brand new top of the line 486SX back the day...

<sigh>

memories...hehe...

Krazy · 03-12-2005, 07:37 PM

http://forums.adventuregamers.com/showthread.php?t=7290

***fov*** · 03-12-2005, 09:24 PM

Threads have been merged.

Bastich · 03-13-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legolas813

While most people around here are hoping for a Sam and Max sequel, I would love if a DOTT sequel was made (if it was done right).

I'm with you. I'd much rather see another DOTT than S&M. Only Grim is better than DOTT, and it is a close call. They each have different strengths.

Anyway, great review Chris.

*stepurhan* · 03-14-2005, 05:47 AM

Excellent. Now I've got DosBox for my XP machine I must try firing up this classic again. (Last time I tried running it the music was all wonky) Talking about how the different time periods are used in puzzles without spoilers (excepting the minor one noted) was very impressive.

Do just have to mention one problem I had with the review. It's just a pet peeve of mine. (my emboldening)

Quote:

Originally Posted by remixor

the way this story is developed and mutated in accordance with the puzzles, rather than simply progressing parallel to the puzzles, is extremely impressive and a fairly unique feat.

Though common usage (bad common usage

) seems to have made this acceptable I've always understood unique to mean "being the only one" or "being without like or comparision" So either something is unique or it isn't. It can be almost unique, but it can't be "fairly one of a kind"

***Jackal*** · 03-14-2005, 07:55 AM

It's common usage because in its strictest sense, the word is absolutely useless. Both everything and nothing are perfectly "unique". Every distinct thing is one of a kind, no matter how many similarities it shares with others, but nothing is "without like or comparison", as all things share something in common with others. So, creating a sliding scale of uniqueness is the only thing that gives the word any value. Makes a lot more sense to say "fairly unique" than to say "unique in sense A,B,C, but common in sense X,Y,Z."

03-11-2005, 06:33 AM	#1
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	DOTT Review First of all - excellent review, Chris! I had gotten a start on this game then had to put it down - I'll definitely go back to it! Second - I was pleased to see such a well-written review - now you have no excuses - more writing from the Remixor man! Third - writing reviews for the older games is fun! You can say what you want and no one will say you're affecting game sales by your review if it's negative. Also it gives you good practice for writing reviews, so when AG suddenly needs a new game reviewed, you're not totally at sea about how to do it. Very good work! Keep it up! You've got what it takes! FGM Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

03-11-2005, 09:28 AM	#2
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	I assume you are talking about the DOTT review on the front page. I can't even explain how happy I am that this game finally got reviewed on AG. I don't know what took you guys so long to review this game, because IMO it is the best game ever made for any platform and any genre. I replay DOTT ever year (CD version) and I still enjoy it every time. I can't express how well done DOTT is made. While most people around here are hoping for a Sam and Max sequel, I would love if a DOTT sequel was made (if it was done right). On a side note, I'm really curious what Tim Schafer has in store for his newest game, Psychonauts. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-11-2005, 09:44 AM	#3
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Damn you Remo, after reading your excellent review, I just had to install DotT on my computer after years of silence. I've played for hours today! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

03-11-2005, 11:20 AM	#4
Fienepien Guest Posts: n/a	Good review! DOTT is in my top ten and I agree with almost everything you wrote. But... I hate spoilers in the first paragraph. Well, actually in any paragraph. And in pics. I guess I hate spoilers. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-11-2005, 11:32 AM	#5
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Do you mean this paragraph? Spoiler: Insane, mutant tentacles. A frozen hamster. Three distinct playable characters. Time travel. Fake barf. Truly, this game has it all. I haven't played the game, but they don't seem too spoilerish to me. I don't feel like anything has been given away. But I agree that spoilers in a review or a preview (ahem Gamespot) are not cool. I enjoyed the review. Just wish I had a copy of the game in English. -emily Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by fov; 03-11-2005 at 11:38 AM.

03-11-2005, 01:41 PM	#8
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	I'm not reading your spoiler. This game never really appealed to me, but now after reading the review it does. Guess that's a successful review! emily Share Share this post on Twitter

03-11-2005, 01:54 PM	#9
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	Get the CD version. The character voices are definitely worth it. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-11-2005, 04:05 PM	#11
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	And guess what, the guy who voiced Dr. Fred in DOTT, is voicing a character in Psychonauts. Watch the Official 2004 Trailer and you will be able to recognize the voice: http://www.razputin.net/?page=videos Share Share this post on Twitter

03-11-2005, 08:47 PM	#12
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	Thanks, guys. Glad you like my weirdly late AG article debut. You won't have to wait long for my next contribution, but after that I'm not making any promises. 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

03-12-2005, 07:30 PM	#15
Hiro Protagonist Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 117	Day of the Tentacle Review Bravo Chris! A great review of one of my favorite games. I remember busting that one out on my brand new top of the line 486SX back the day... <sigh> memories...hehe... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo -H.G.Wells

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03-12-2005, 09:24 PM	#17
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03-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#20
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	It's common usage because in its strictest sense, the word is absolutely useless. Both everything and nothing are perfectly "unique". Every distinct thing is one of a kind, no matter how many similarities it shares with others, but nothing is "without like or comparison", as all things share something in common with others. So, creating a sliding scale of uniqueness is the only thing that gives the word any value. Makes a lot more sense to say "fairly unique" than to say "unique in sense A,B,C, but common in sense X,Y,Z." Share Share this post on Twitter

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