A Good Find?

Agent 47 · 06-20-2010, 06:17 PM

I found a sealed Realms of the Haunting game today for $3. Is it worth playing?

Ascovel · 06-20-2010, 07:11 PM

Definitely.

inm8#2 · 06-20-2010, 08:13 PM

Absolutely. One of the most underrated/unnoticed games of the mid-90s.

LadyLinda · 06-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Yes!!!

There is lots of action in it, but it has plenty of puzzles and a great story.

06-21-2010, 02:33 PM

It's epic. A fantastic game, and lengthy from what I remember.

marshal99 · 06-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Interesting mix of genres - FPS/fmv/adventure/puzzles.

The graphics is like the original doom so the "3D" is a bit primitive by today's standards.

Origami · 06-22-2010, 01:18 AM

I looked it up. I'll be playing this one I think.

Agent 47 · 06-22-2010, 05:16 AM

Now comes the question...will I allow myself to open a sealed game such as this?

marshal99 · 06-22-2010, 09:09 AM

What are you going to do if not to play it ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIchHXweEk0

Agent 47 · 06-22-2010, 09:20 AM

Let it sit on a shelf and accumulate value?

06-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 47

Let it sit on a shelf and accumulate value?

The thing is, all sealed realms of the haunting boxes are programmed to self destruct if not played by the 13th year after it's release. So that would be.. well, this year.

HaroldO · 06-22-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman5

The thing is, all sealed realms of the haunting boxes are programmed to self destruct if not played by the 13th year after it's release. So that would be.. well, this year.

now THAT is good DRM

Ascovel · 06-22-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 47

Let it sit on a shelf and accumulate value?

More likely accumulate dust.

It's a very good game, but I don't think it's considered such a classic that collectors will ever kill themselves over it. From what I remember ROTH release wasn't a memorable enough media event to create dozens of excited, nostalgic gamers - I think it even flopped in the end.

Origami · 06-22-2010, 04:31 PM

You could download the game.
It's not illegal if you own an original copy and do not spread it.

Giles Habibula · 06-22-2010, 05:09 PM

I loved this game. A lot. I have a second sealed boxed copy (for a spare), although even after all this time, I don't think it's worth much.

It's a very long game. I never did finish it. I got to chapter 16 out of 20. Anyone who hasn't played it really missed out. Very atmospheric, and a great story. Really imaginative level designs. Felt like I was really there. Great memories!

HaroldO · 06-22-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origami

You could download the game.
It's not illegal if you own an original copy and do not spread it.

It's (arguably) not immoral, but whether is legal or not depends on where he lives, I recon. If I'm not mistaken it's legal to make a backup copy of something you own but it's illegal to accept (buy/download/etc) an illegal copy in my country. But personally I don't see anything wrong with that.

*Dale Baldwin* · 06-23-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaroldO

It's (arguably) not immoral, but whether is legal or not depends on where he lives, I recon. If I'm not mistaken it's legal to make a backup copy of something you own but it's illegal to accept (buy/download/etc) an illegal copy in my country. But personally I don't see anything wrong with that.

With the legality situation being what it is, advising people to download an illegal version is not supported on these forums, even if morally there isn't an issue.

Agent 47 · 06-23-2010, 05:23 AM

Perhaps I will pop it open and give it a spin then.

Origami · 06-23-2010, 05:25 AM

My apoligies then. I thought it was legal according to the law that if you own an original copy it's no issue.

Agent 47 · 06-23-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origami

My apoligies then. I thought it was legal according to the law that if you own an original copy it's no issue.

If it makes you feel any better, it's legal to do that where I live.

06-20-2010, 06:17 PM	#1
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06-21-2010, 02:33 PM	#5
Roman5 Guest Posts: n/a	It's epic. A fantastic game, and lengthy from what I remember. Share Share this post on Twitter

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marshal99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 228	Interesting mix of genres - FPS/fmv/adventure/puzzles. The graphics is like the original doom so the "3D" is a bit primitive by today's standards. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Ascovel Spoonbeaks say Ahoy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 1,053	Definitely. 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

06-22-2010, 01:18 AM	#7
Origami Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 492	I looked it up. I'll be playing this one I think. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-22-2010, 05:16 AM	#8
Agent 47 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 79	Now comes the question...will I allow myself to open a sealed game such as this? Share Share this post on Twitter

06-22-2010, 09:09 AM	#9
marshal99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 228	What are you going to do if not to play it ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIchHXweEk0 Share Share this post on Twitter

06-22-2010, 09:20 AM	#10
Agent 47 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 79	Let it sit on a shelf and accumulate value? Share Share this post on Twitter

06-22-2010, 04:31 PM	#14
Origami Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 492	You could download the game. It's not illegal if you own an original copy and do not spread it. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-22-2010, 05:09 PM	#15
Giles Habibula Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bismarck, North Dakota USA Posts: 30	I loved this game. A lot. I have a second sealed boxed copy (for a spare), although even after all this time, I don't think it's worth much. It's a very long game. I never did finish it. I got to chapter 16 out of 20. Anyone who hasn't played it really missed out. Very atmospheric, and a great story. Really imaginative level designs. Felt like I was really there. Great memories! Share Share this post on Twitter

06-23-2010, 05:23 AM	#18
Agent 47 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 79	Perhaps I will pop it open and give it a spin then. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-23-2010, 05:25 AM	#19
Origami Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 492	My apoligies then. I thought it was legal according to the law that if you own an original copy it's no issue. Share Share this post on Twitter

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