Looking for something to play

anerro · 07-21-2010, 10:46 AM

Hi, I just recently finished sanetarium and it blew my mind away. Every once in a while I run into a game that really leaves a mark. I like psychological horror games, such as sanetarium and 9 if anyone have heard of it, "deep" games that offer a rich experience. Had my fair share of funny Lucas arts style adventures and to be honest I have had enough...

Another one on my list would be planescape:torment (even though it's not an adventure game ..)

Any recommendations?

inm8#2 · 07-21-2010, 11:15 AM

Scratches

rayvio · 07-21-2010, 11:23 AM

I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
the Gabriel Knight games have some dark tones as well, though a nice touch of sarcastic humour as well

Luther10 · 07-21-2010, 02:06 PM

First game came to my mind that fits your criteria = Sherlock Holmes Awakened.

Luna Sevithiainen · 07-21-2010, 11:46 PM

You may also want to try out The Blackstone Chronicles. Not extremely scary, but still psychologically dark.

anerro · 07-22-2010, 06:08 AM

Thank for the reply I will check these games out

Jodokall · 07-22-2010, 06:23 AM

I do understand what you mean by "leaving a mark" and I'd have to say The Longest Journey is one of those games.

Or if you want to stick with the horror/thriller/psychological style game, Still Life was excellent and definitely fits the profile of the game you're looking for.

anerro · 07-22-2010, 06:35 AM

Perhaps I should have used other words to describe my lasting impression from this game (god i'm starting to sound like that home schooled spelling bee kid from YouTube). Yeah still life is definitely a kick ass game.
Innovation is something that is hard to find these days.

Isak · 07-26-2010, 09:21 AM

Play the Black Mirror games. The first one is great, finished it a couple of time, playing the second game at the moment, which is great so far.

gray pierce · 07-26-2010, 05:41 PM

Not so much horror but very psychological and dark: Overclocked: A History of Violence. A very well thought, well told story that definetely left a mark on me. (in other words I found it completely awesomely kick ass) Though the gameplay or lack of it may put you off. Not to be allarmed though there is still a lot of gameplay in it but it's not exactely a standard type if AG.

Also I completely second the SH: The Awakened option but even better imo: SH vs Jack the Ripper very dark with some psychological overtones and it left a very deep mark on me. I've seen, read and played dozens of Ripper stories and this is definitely one of the best I've come across with a very rewarding and believable plot. (in other words the story rocks brutally hard)

Edit: I'm kinda behind on my Rippers to play list so not exaxtly dozens but you catch my drift.
Had to be honest

anerro · 07-27-2010, 12:10 AM

Isak I just finished black mirror 2 and I didn't like it at all. Boring story and way too easy (without the hint system of course). I'm looking for games that are less in touch with reality. On that note I would warmly recommend to play machinarium if you hadn't already.

gray i'l check these games out..

Isak · 07-27-2010, 11:42 AM

Okay. You mentioned deep games... Try out the Syberia games. Great story and strong characters. Plays with reality too.

07-21-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
anerro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Looking for something to play Hi, I just recently finished sanetarium and it blew my mind away. Every once in a while I run into a game that really leaves a mark. I like psychological horror games, such as sanetarium and 9 if anyone have heard of it, "deep" games that offer a rich experience. Had my fair share of funny Lucas arts style adventures and to be honest I have had enough... Another one on my list would be planescape:torment (even though it's not an adventure game ..) Any recommendations? Share Share this post on Twitter

07-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#3
rayvio Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK (I miss Belgium!) Posts: 509	I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream the Gabriel Knight games have some dark tones as well, though a nice touch of sarcastic humour as well Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Playing: Edna & Harvey: The Breakout non-adv: Oblivion (very heavily modded), Planescape Torment recently finished: Gray Matter, Alter-Ego, Whispered World non-adv: Dragon Age: Origins again and again... Melody Gloucester Pegasus

07-21-2010, 02:06 PM	#4
Luther10 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 132	First game came to my mind that fits your criteria = Sherlock Holmes Awakened. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Youtube Channel - Forgotten Adventures: http://www.youtube.com/user/123Pazu?feature=mhw5 Top 10 adventure games: Black Dahlia, Grim Fandango, Heavy Rain, Broken Sword Shadow of Templars, Gabriel Knight 2 The Beast Within, Still Life, Last Express, Sanitarium, 7th Guest, Zork Nemesis

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Luna Sevithiainen Pixiehunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 760	You may also want to try out The Blackstone Chronicles. Not extremely scary, but still psychologically dark. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ A prince is it? I see. And I am Lord of this dusty path!

07-22-2010, 06:08 AM	#6
anerro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Thank for the reply I will check these games out Share Share this post on Twitter

07-21-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
inm8#2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 569	Scratches Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Read the bolded part* "You ever wish you could just follow your instincts, live for the moment?" - Gabriel Knight Now playing - Legend of Grimrock Need to finish - The Whispered World Finished - Botanicula, The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time Up Next - A New Beginning, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition Anticipating - Asylum, Bracken Tor, The Last Crown

07-22-2010, 06:23 AM	#7
Jodokall Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28	I do understand what you mean by "leaving a mark" and I'd have to say The Longest Journey is one of those games. Or if you want to stick with the horror/thriller/psychological style game, Still Life was excellent and definitely fits the profile of the game you're looking for. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-22-2010, 06:35 AM	#8
anerro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Perhaps I should have used other words to describe my lasting impression from this game (god i'm starting to sound like that home schooled spelling bee kid from YouTube). Yeah still life is definitely a kick ass game. Innovation is something that is hard to find these days. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-26-2010, 09:21 AM	#9
Isak The Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 490	Play the Black Mirror games. The first one is great, finished it a couple of time, playing the second game at the moment, which is great so far. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ the Theory is Sound / Rilgo. Clothes. And. Apparel.

07-26-2010, 05:41 PM	#10
gray pierce Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 716	Not so much horror but very psychological and dark: Overclocked: A History of Violence. A very well thought, well told story that definetely left a mark on me. (in other words I found it completely awesomely kick ass) Though the gameplay or lack of it may put you off. Not to be allarmed though there is still a lot of gameplay in it but it's not exactely a standard type if AG. Also I completely second the SH: The Awakened option but even better imo: SH vs Jack the Ripper very dark with some psychological overtones and it left a very deep mark on me. I've seen, read and played dozens of Ripper stories and this is definitely one of the best I've come across with a very rewarding and believable plot. (in other words the story rocks brutally hard) Edit: I'm kinda behind on my Rippers to play list so not exaxtly dozens but you catch my drift. Had to be honest Share Share this post on Twitter

07-27-2010, 12:10 AM	#11
anerro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Isak I just finished black mirror 2 and I didn't like it at all. Boring story and way too easy (without the hint system of course). I'm looking for games that are less in touch with reality. On that note I would warmly recommend to play machinarium if you hadn't already. gray i'l check these games out.. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-27-2010, 11:42 AM	#12
Isak The Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 490	Okay. You mentioned deep games... Try out the Syberia games. Great story and strong characters. Plays with reality too. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ the Theory is Sound / Rilgo. Clothes. And. Apparel.

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