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Carol Reed 10: Bosch’s Damnation
Bosch’s Damnation is my second Carol Reed game. Played my first one years ago and didn’t like it enough to buy the sequels. So I’m also kind of “new” to the series. I agree with the review (except the part about the story). For me it’s the real-life locations that make the game.
* The games are meant to be played, not to be blabbered about, aren’t they?
I love blabbering about games! There’s not nearly enough blabbering about games going on in these forums.
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There’s not nearly enough blabbering about games going on in these forums.
I guess you’re right.
Then again, not many people are qualified to talk about adventure games in a meaningful way.
The bad thing is that mainly those who know little about AG’s (myself included ) like to talk about them.
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Even Me.
-Cary Grant
I read the review and I agree with it. I can imagine that after playing this one you don’t want more. Which is a pity because I think there are a few real gems in this series.
Feel free to recommend those Carol Reed gems.
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Feel free to recommend those Carol Reed gems.
The ones I liked most were Cold Case Summer, Amber’s Blood and Time Stand Still. They had everything Bosh’s Damnation has but a better story.
Thanks, I’m going to try Cold Case Summer. But first Pegasus Prime. Downloading now. I bet Diego is already playing it.
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I think East Side Story is still my favourite story, although I liked Amber’s Blood and Black Circle a lot. I prefer the darker tone of those stories. The better ones gave you a feel for a seedier, less attractive side of Sweden, while showing off the stunning scenery.
I can’t put my finger on what was missing in Bosch’s Damnation. Charm? The characters didn’t really play a big part except for the cleaner, and almost everything we discovered by reading. We used to learn about Carol’s life, her hobbies, apartment, the allotment. This time around it was much less involving, a routine case.
Also, did anyone find that the murderer popping up after you found the evidence was totally predictable? I was ready for the exact moment when he showed up. And the solution to getting rid of him (throwing powder) was the same as a previous game
I agree that Time Stand Still, East Side Story, Amber’s Blood, and Cold Case Summer are the standouts in terms of the story/mystery. If you’re curious and want to see a sample of the watercolor effect in the earlier games, you might also try Hope Springs Eternal.
I’m only a short ways into Bosch’s Damnation, so I can’t comment on it in comparison to the others yet.
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It’s BeestarDee, actually.
Just finished the game. Stay tuned for my impressions.
did anyone find that [spoiler]the murderer popping up after you found the evidence was totally predictable? I was ready for the exact moment when he showed up.[/spoiler]
Me too :
I liked this game (like all the previous games in the series) very much. It may lack something, but don’t ever forget that this is the product of labo(u)r of (almost) a SINGLE man who had to engineer the story, the puzzles, the dialogs, the music, the photographs and so forth. I would never have a heart to judge Mikael Nykvist’s work as I would judge the work of Sierra or LucasArts (or United Sates of America).
Maybe Bosch’s Damnation won’t attract new players (as some critics already rushed to declare), but don’t forget that The Colour of Murder also failed to lure a prominent member of this forum at first. Carol Reed games are certainly not everyone’s cup of tea and the reviews might be bad, but the people who love CR games (myself included) couldn’t care less.
For myself, even the chance to visit interesting/weird/amusing/beautiful attractions of the town of Norrköping and some other places in Sweden (and to learn how the local folks dress/work/amuse/educate/furnish their homes and so on) makes these games well worth playing.
I’m already looking forward to the next installment of CR saga.
At the end, I’d like to point out the biggest blunder in BD (and in the whole saga, as far as I am concerned): there is no way you can climb a railroad car/railway carriage by stepping on a bicycle tyre (unless you weigh less than an ounce, that is). Don’t try it, kids!!!
Everybody wants to be Cary Grant.
Even Me.
-Cary Grant
Also, did anyone find that…
No, I didn’t. Maybe I’m not familiar enough with the series?
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You’re a rookie.
Everybody wants to be Cary Grant.
Even Me.
-Cary Grant
For myself, even the chance to visit weird/amusing/beautiful attractions of the town of Norrköping and some other places in Sweden makes these games well worth playing.
Agreed. I love the real-life locations, which was for me also the biggest plus of the Italian adventures taking place in Capri and Anacapri.
At the end, I’d like to point out the biggest blunder in BD (and in the whole saga, as far as I am concerned):
Yeah, that one made me snigger.
PS: I’m currently playing Cold Case Summer. The murder of Olaf Palme is an interesting topic for a game.
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I’d start with Remedy and work my way up, if I were you.
Everybody wants to be Cary Grant.
Even Me.
-Cary Grant
Eh…no. Two Carol Reed games within one month is quite enough. So many great games will be released this year!
Butter my buns and call me a biscuit! - Agent A
I didn’t mean you should start right away, doofus.
Take your time.
Everybody wants to be Cary Grant.
Even Me.
-Cary Grant
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