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What you’re saying is that it’s the exploration that makes DE unique? I don’t agree.
No, I was talking more out of a gameplay perspective. Exploration is basically all the player has to do in Dear Esther, and the game itself provides the experience through its graphics and poetry and so on.
Dear Esther with more gameplay should mean that you’ll be exploring an area and make a bunch of discoveries (that’ll turn the thing into an experience), but you’ll also be doing some other things than exploring (like solving puzzles, or platforming, or whatever).
For me it implies that Dear Esther doesn’t have gameplay
Well, the exploration aspect *is* gameplay, but it’s extremely minimal. But we’ve talked for pages upon pages about whether or not Dear Esther is a game, so let’s not go there…
The truth can’t hurt you, it’s just like the dark: it scares you witless but in time you see things clear and stark. - Elvis Costello
Maybe this time I can be strong, but since I know who I am, I’m probably wrong. Maybe this time I can go far, but thinking about where I’ve been ain’t helping me start. - Michael Kiwanuka
Also, I’m new here, so hello to all members!
It’s my privilige to extend a laurel and hearty handshake to our new… member!
Btw, are you a 30-something Dutchman?
Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Well, you’re right that I’m 30, but not over it yet. But not a Dutchman no…
What you’re saying is that it’s the exploration that makes DE unique? I don’t agree.
No, I was talking more out of a gameplay perspective. Exploration is basically all the player has to do in Dear Esther, and the game itself provides the experience through its graphics and poetry and so on.
You never played InSCAPE’s The Dark Eye, did you? It did all these in ‘95, a long time before Dear Esther (and much more successfully IMHO)...
What you’re saying is that it’s the exploration that makes DE unique? I don’t agree.
No, I was talking more out of a gameplay perspective. Exploration is basically all the player has to do in Dear Esther, and the game itself provides the experience through its graphics and poetry and so on.
You never played InSCAPE’s The Dark Eye, did you? It did all these in ‘95, a long time before Dear Esther (and much more successfully IMHO)...
Technically it offered a non-linear experience which says a lot. I loved that game too. Then again, its success came from its originality. Retelling of Edgar Allan Poe stories in an interactive film type game. The best part was various perspectives from each character in the story, all in which can be experienced at anytime during the game.
Then again, that game didn’t have the polish of today’s technology. Neither games are alike. Why? because it goes beyond logic to experience said games. It takes a bit more initiative to enjoy because we are so used to the mainstream way of experiencing games.
We are finally at the point in time where artistic expression can be properly realized in interactive media.
Stuart Bradley Newsom - Naughty Shinobi || Our Game: Shadow Over Isolation
Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Well, you’re right that I’m 30, but not over it yet. But not a Dutchman no…
Aha, a Belgian! How nice for Timovieman.
Lots of Dutchies here.
Now playing: ——-
Recently finished: don’t remember
Up next: Eh…
Looking forward to: Ithaka of the Clouds; The Last Crown; all the kickstarter adventure games I supported
Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Well, you’re right that I’m 30, but not over it yet. But not a Dutchman no…
Aha, a Belgian! How nice for Timovieman.
Lots of Dutchies here.
I’m sorry for Timovieman, but I’m not Belgian either.
Bientôt l’été seems like an nice game.
Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Well, you’re right that I’m 30, but not over it yet. But not a Dutchman no…
Aha, a Belgian! How nice for Timovieman.
Lots of Dutchies here.I’m sorry for Timovieman, but I’m not Belgian either.
Bientôt l’été seems like an nice game.
You’re swiss! You have to be!
I’m just guessing like everyone else…I think
Stuart Bradley Newsom - Naughty Shinobi || Our Game: Shadow Over Isolation
I’m sorry for Timovieman, but I’m not Belgian either.
South-African perhaps?
Okay, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, Dertiger is a Dutch word, meaning “someone in his/her thirties”. I’m guessing it has a totally different meaning for you.
Now playing: ——-
Recently finished: don’t remember
Up next: Eh…
Looking forward to: Ithaka of the Clouds; The Last Crown; all the kickstarter adventure games I supported
What’s the dutch word for “why don’t you just tell us where you’re from” ??
(I swear the Dutch have words for everything)
What’s the dutch word for “why don’t you just tell us where you’re from” ??
That actually sounds like something from Simon the Sorcerer! Well done, Sir!
Recently finished: Four Last Things 4/5, Edna & Harvey: The Breakout 5/5, Chains of Satinav 3,95/5, A Vampyre Story 88, Sam Peters 3/5, Broken Sword 1 4,5/5, Broken Sword 2 4,3/5, Broken Sword 3 85, Broken Sword 5 81, Gray Matter 4/5\nCurrently playing: Broken Sword 4, Keepsake (Let\‘s Play), Callahan\‘s Crosstime Saloon (post-Community Playthrough)\nLooking forward to: A Playwright’s Tale
What’s the dutch word for “why don’t you just tell us where you’re from” ??
What, didn’t they give you a decoder ring at the door? Tsk, tsk.
T: Welcome!Are you Dutch?
D: I don’t want to tell you where I’m from.
F: Oh, come on! Where’s the harm in telling us where you’re from!
D: Leave me alone.
F: Fine. See if I care.
Now playing: ——-
Recently finished: don’t remember
Up next: Eh…
Looking forward to: Ithaka of the Clouds; The Last Crown; all the kickstarter adventure games I supported
I’m sorry for Timovieman, but I’m not Belgian either.
South-African perhaps?
Okay, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, Dertiger is a Dutch word, meaning “someone in his/her thirties”. I’m guessing it has a totally different meaning for you.
ooopss! I never noticed that it meant this in Dutch!
sorry!
ooopss! I never noticed that it meant this in Dutch!
sorry!
A new forum member arrives and instead of trying to welcome it to the community (as TimovieMan tried), it took us less than 2 screens of comments to make him/her feel uncomfortable for the most stupid reason existed. Congratulations.
Welcome Dertiger. Wherever you are from.
What is an Adventure Game? Its a game which doesn’t completely fit into any other genre. It doesn’t overwhelm you with action, puzzles, simulations, strategy, etc. Adventure is a balance to all of them. Adventure games are to gaming as to what Drama is to film. A healthy balance of everything without too much of anything. lol I say that definition fits the whole genre perfectly.
Stuart Bradley Newsom - Naughty Shinobi || Our Game: Shadow Over Isolation
Welcome Dertiger. Wherever you are from.
thank you!
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