04-28-2010, 07:47 AM | #521 |
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Looks like really ugly cover art. Hope they'll change it. A lot
They really should do a simplistic thing, without any actual pictures or anything. Just the name and maybe a little "logo" like the spade or the mask or both. Anyways, nice to have something new, and I love the design, even if many parts aren't functioning properly |
04-28-2010, 10:33 AM | #522 |
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I want a ps3 version , but I guess I have no choice but to get the pc version...
OK, that really is an ugly game cover. Jane Jensen games deserve much better...The GK2 cover, that was awesome, one of the best ever...
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And yes, I agree that Gray Matter's cover leaves much to be desired.
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04-28-2010, 12:11 PM | #524 |
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I also hope the box cover is still "in progress". Sam looks like Mickey Mouse, I'm afraid. Seriously, something more subdued, more understated, would be much more appropriate, IMHO.
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I'm really liking the visual style. Those new screenshot on the site are beautifull. Now that those fears are gone, i just need to see the characters animations, hope they are not too robotic.
The new website is gorgeous, but it needs more information. Well i'm really hyped now
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Thanks for the link, Andrea. I've just finished replaying GK3 only moments ago, exceptional as always -- but now I'm ready for a new Jane Jensen mystery. It's good to know there actually is one coming this time. I can't wait. I love the music, especially Sam's version. I can't seem to get the screenshots to open, but the thumbnails look nice enough. The box art doesn't even compete with the iconic GK3 cover, though.
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Bah! That box art! Please, whoever is out there that has the power to change it, heed our words and do so! I saw that and cried a little on the inside for Jane . First step towards losing potential sales right there.
That said, good to see something new. Maybe the trailer will actually load up when I'm not downloading 5 other files
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I stopped following this game's progress quite a while back, mostly because of the awful marketing - or rather, the lack thereof (furthermore that trailer some time ago was really weak). But I just found out that it's coming to the XBox 360. Good! My interest has been resurrected.
The box art is lame, though.
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the cover would look great if sam didnt look like mickey mouse. lol
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I know some people (including myself) have had trouble opening the new screenshots, so I've attached them here:
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04-28-2010, 08:47 PM | #533 |
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I'm impressed with the work Wizarbox has done making this game their own. Comparing some of the new screenshots to the previously released versions makes you appreciate all the effort they've put in.
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Here's the final batch. I hope this is okay. If not I'd be more than happy to remove them.
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"Hi! I'm Mickey Mouse!" Jane Jensen's Gray Matter confirmed for Xbox 360 | Joystiq Quote:
One of them even posted: "Yes, Yes that's nice. But when will Jane be making Gabriel Knight 4?" LOL! Gotta say that I'm very happy that this game will make it to the XBox 360. It's so necessary to have more adventure games - i.e. non-violent interactive, brain challenging games - on the consoles. It helps put the adventure game out there so that more people will know about it. I don't know how successful Gray Matter will be, and frankly I don't expect it to be anywhere near a blockbuster. But it's good that it will also be available for non-PC gamers.
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Mickey Mouse
Cover has to be changed - even if its just the crazy hairdo on the heroine. I want the game to be a raging success and that cover isnt going to help.
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04-29-2010, 02:27 AM | #538 |
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Yeah, the cover isn't that good... there's Mickey Mouse with too much stuff. More simple cover would be better. I'm not a big fan of collages. Gabriel Knight 2 and Phantasmagoria were pure perfection.
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It might help with publicity somewhat, however. Anyway, the screenshots are beautiful - I'm just wondering whether the backgrounds are static or animated (trees swaying in the wind, clouds moving, lights flickering etc.). I'd prefer the latter obviously, but doubt that is the case... Last edited by Phaid; 04-29-2010 at 04:13 AM. |
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