3D adventure games?

Stargazer · 04-11-2012, 02:34 PM

Hi. I was wondering if anyone here knows of any more modern adventure games that are presented in a 3D environment. All of the old point and click adventure games are great, but I've been really wanting to try something similar but with a more updated, modern setup.

The only real examples I can think of off the top of my head are Dreamfall: The Longest Journey and King's Quest 8. They both involve a full 3D world that you can freely move around in like many of the more action-oriented games out there nowadays, but they focus much more on the "adventure" and exploration elements than the combat. If anyone knows of any please feel free to share, thanks!

kuze · 04-11-2012, 03:54 PM

Amnesia: The Dark Descent would qualify as such, if you have the stomach for it.

gray pierce · 04-11-2012, 04:04 PM

Broken Sword 3 qualifies as well I think

diego · 04-11-2012, 04:12 PM

80 Days, Myst 5, Conspiracies 2, Sherlock Holmes games up from The Awakened... Out of older titles - Normality, Realms of the Haunting if you don't mind a little action, Azrael's Tear and Tex Murphy games.

WitchOfDoubt · 04-11-2012, 05:38 PM

I think The Awakened was too much of a pixel-hunt. The only thing worse than a pixel-hunt in 2D is a pixel-hunt in 3D. That said, The Pandora Directive is fantastic. I'm not sure if it's as open for exploration as you'd like, though!

Arial Type · 04-11-2012, 06:20 PM

I'm currently at the end of Anachronox. This is my first playthrough, and my god, it's an extremely good 3D Adventure/RPG by Tom Hall. Made with the Quake2 engine, it is still one of the most stunning, epic and hilarious gaming experiences I've encountered. It mixes two genres much, much better than King's Quest did, with few random RPG elements and a strong focus on quests, puzzles and exploration. If you have a thirst for it, like I did about a month ago, it's just your thing

And it is only 6 bucks on GOG.

You might also give Simon the Sorcerer 3D a chance. While there is nothing attractive about its visuals, the writing is on par with Anachronox, and the 3D world is open for exploration (not as detailed, of course). And puzzle-wise it's a solid adventure game, just like the previous chapters. Only longer and better)

TimovieMan · 04-12-2012, 02:59 AM

Let's not forget L.A. Noire and the two Portal games!

Although that usually sparks a debate as to whether or not they are adventure games...

Stargazer · 04-12-2012, 05:37 PM

Awesome, thanks for the replies thus far everyone! It sounds like I'll be occupied for a good while lol.

lobotomy42 · 04-13-2012, 10:31 AM

There are some more "border" adventure games...

Chibi Robo for the Nintendo GameCube
Flower Rain and Sun for Nintendo DS, I think...
Stacking for PC/XBLA/PSN

Gabriel Knight 3 is pretty old now, but its full-3d

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Stargazer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5	3D adventure games? Hi. I was wondering if anyone here knows of any more modern adventure games that are presented in a 3D environment. All of the old point and click adventure games are great, but I've been really wanting to try something similar but with a more updated, modern setup. The only real examples I can think of off the top of my head are Dreamfall: The Longest Journey and King's Quest 8. They both involve a full 3D world that you can freely move around in like many of the more action-oriented games out there nowadays, but they focus much more on the "adventure" and exploration elements than the combat. If anyone knows of any please feel free to share, thanks! Share Share this post on Twitter

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kuze In an evening of July... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,215	Amnesia: The Dark Descent would qualify as such, if you have the stomach for it. Share Share this post on Twitter

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gray pierce Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 716	Broken Sword 3 qualifies as well I think Share Share this post on Twitter

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diego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: belgrade Posts: 1,407	80 Days, Myst 5, Conspiracies 2, Sherlock Holmes games up from The Awakened... Out of older titles - Normality, Realms of the Haunting if you don't mind a little action, Azrael's Tear and Tex Murphy games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Recently finished: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - Remastered 4/5, The Walking Dead Episode 1: A New Day 3/5 Currently Playing: The Black Mirror Looking forward to: Deponia, TLC of Zerzura, Chains of Satinav The Biggest Adventure of the Past, Present and Future!

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WitchOfDoubt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 104	I think The Awakened was too much of a pixel-hunt. The only thing worse than a pixel-hunt in 2D is a pixel-hunt in 3D. That said, The Pandora Directive is fantastic. I'm not sure if it's as open for exploration as you'd like, though! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The Sapphire Witch cordially invites you to a labyrinth of riddles and mysteries, The Witch's Epigraph.

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Arial Type Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	I'm currently at the end of Anachronox. This is my first playthrough, and my god, it's an extremely good 3D Adventure/RPG by Tom Hall. Made with the Quake2 engine, it is still one of the most stunning, epic and hilarious gaming experiences I've encountered. It mixes two genres much, much better than King's Quest did, with few random RPG elements and a strong focus on quests, puzzles and exploration. If you have a thirst for it, like I did about a month ago, it's just your thing And it is only 6 bucks on GOG. You might also give Simon the Sorcerer 3D a chance. While there is nothing attractive about its visuals, the writing is on par with Anachronox, and the 3D world is open for exploration (not as detailed, of course). And puzzle-wise it's a solid adventure game, just like the previous chapters. Only longer and better) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Give Simon 3D a chance! Last edited by Arial Type; 04-11-2012 at 06:25 PM.

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TimovieMan Filmfreak Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,049	Let's not forget L.A. Noire and the two Portal games! Although that usually sparks a debate as to whether or not they are adventure games... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently playing: Again, Escape from Monkey Island (replay), King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow Next in line: King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride, Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, The Last Express, Time Hollow Recently finished: King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, The Curse of Monkey Island (replay), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (abandoned), Mass Effect 3

04-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#8
Stargazer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5	Awesome, thanks for the replies thus far everyone! It sounds like I'll be occupied for a good while lol. Share Share this post on Twitter

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lobotomy42 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41	There are some more "border" adventure games... Chibi Robo for the Nintendo GameCube Flower Rain and Sun for Nintendo DS, I think... Stacking for PC/XBLA/PSN Gabriel Knight 3 is pretty old now, but its full-3d Share Share this post on Twitter

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