Posted December 06, 2014
Stilton
Darling I'm home
Registered: Mar 2012
From United Kingdom
moonshineshadow
Ghost
Registered: Sep 2011
From Switzerland
Posted December 06, 2014
Because you could buy the bundle.... but don't take it to heart, I am just really grumpy at the moment... I think I need to go do something fun...
Geralt_of_Rivia
🐺 Gwynnbleid 🐺
Registered: Apr 2009
From Austria
LynetteC
I <3 GOG
Registered: Feb 2014
From United Kingdom
Posted December 06, 2014
Most people would probably dismiss it as walking sim but it's actually a decent puzzle/exploration game that doesn't try to talk down to people with some sort of 2deep4u storyline. On top of that, the puzzles actually make sense once you take the time to examine how they are designed.
Bionic Dues is another underrated game in my opinion. While there may be a faux anime art style in some places the game brings an interesting mechanic to the roguelike genre without diluting the term "roguelike" in a way that a lot of action-oriented games do by misusing the aforementioned term. It's not a perfect game but I think it's one of those hidden gems in Arcen's stable that really should get more attention as it has that unique Arcen Games touch all throughout :)
Thank you Judas for mentioning Ether One. I pre-ordered it (which is something I never usually do) and I never regretted it. It can be a walking sim if that's your type of game - just wander around collecting the red ribbons and reading the notes; however, it can be so much more if you invest the time to complete the projectors.
What really struck me is how involved I got with the residents of Pinwheel without ever meeting them. It brought a lump to my throat when I read the newpaper report in the hotel about the mine disaster (no spoiler - this is a part of the storyline that's prominent throughout the game) and saw one particular name on there having solved the puzzle in the cinema and the doctor's office. Not to mention the letters in the mine...
If you're on the fence about this game - GET IT! If you like Myst style puzzles - GET IT! But don't forget to have a pen and paper handy because you're going to have to make notes. :-)
DISCLAIMER: I am in no way affiliated with White Paper Games. I'm just a very enthusiastic fan of their game who thinks everyone should give it a try! :-)
JaqFrost
Registered: Nov 2011
From Vietnam
Posted December 06, 2014
Yes, there is an end to the storyline and I think it could stand on its own. I'm not so impressed with the devs and how they handled the DRM-free release of the game, but that's beside the point.
LynetteC
I <3 GOG
Registered: Feb 2014
From United Kingdom
Posted December 06, 2014
(Also thank you to all of you that track things and that google doc thing is super great and it's all very helpful!)
As far as Gray Matter goes, I'd say go for it. I bought it on DVD last year and really enjoyed it (just don't IMDB the voice actor who plays the Professor - BIG disappointment! lol)
EDIT: Reading a little further down the thread it seems CarrionCrow has already resolved your should I / shouldn't I dilemma! (+1 to the birdie) I stand by my advice on the IMDB though. The Prof has a great voice, just leave it there! ;-)
Post edited December 06, 2014 by LynetteC
jadeblackhawk
Monochromed
Registered: Oct 2011
From United States
Posted December 06, 2014
What's the point of slowing the sale to a crawl on the weekend?! I could see monday, but saturday? I was looking forward to being able to keep up with the flash sales, but now...
eidt: by keep up I mean have time to watch them change
eidt: by keep up I mean have time to watch them change
Post edited December 06, 2014 by jadeblackhawk
LynetteC
I <3 GOG
Registered: Feb 2014
From United Kingdom
Random_Coffee
I talk about Bloodlines at parties
Registered: Dec 2012
From Norway
Posted December 06, 2014
The only game I don't have in the FPS-promo is SIN. Is it a good game?
HypersomniacLive
The Reluctant Voter
Registered: Sep 2011
From Vatican City
Posted December 06, 2014
eidt: by keep up I mean have time to watch them change
Hey Lynette! Nice to see you around! How have you been doing?
LynetteC
I <3 GOG
Registered: Feb 2014
From United Kingdom
Vythonaut
Per aspera ad astra
Registered: Jun 2014
From Greece
Posted December 06, 2014
OK, thanks for the info guys.. While the price is very good, I think it's better to wait until the trilogy is complete so i can play them back to back.
BTW, i just bought the FPS bundle (had already UT & DN 3D). Haven't played SIN before, i think Half-Life took all the glory and the sales back then. :-)
Need more FPS.. maybe Jedi Knight II... or Soldier of Fortune.. or NOLF? Just saying.. ;-)
BTW, i just bought the FPS bundle (had already UT & DN 3D). Haven't played SIN before, i think Half-Life took all the glory and the sales back then. :-)
Need more FPS.. maybe Jedi Knight II... or Soldier of Fortune.. or NOLF? Just saying.. ;-)
CarrionCrow
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Registered: May 2011
From United States
Posted December 06, 2014
Holy frigging crap....
Get off the phone, see a message, and it's Lynette blindside gifting me not one game, but an entire frigging bundle....
Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. =)
Get off the phone, see a message, and it's Lynette blindside gifting me not one game, but an entire frigging bundle....
Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. =)
hummer010
Crazy Penguin
Registered: Dec 2012
From Canada
Posted December 06, 2014
The slower pace on the weekend works just fine for me :) I have less time available to me on the weekend.
I'm not even sure what I'd be buying anyways. I can't buy off my wishlist, and Mr. Crow gifted me the one I was thinking yesterday.
Maybe I'll look at Ether One if comes back through again based on Judas glowing review. I bought Din's Curse based on Judas, and that turned out great!
I'm not even sure what I'd be buying anyways. I can't buy off my wishlist, and Mr. Crow gifted me the one I was thinking yesterday.
Maybe I'll look at Ether One if comes back through again based on Judas glowing review. I bought Din's Curse based on Judas, and that turned out great!
LynetteC
I <3 GOG
Registered: Feb 2014
From United Kingdom
Posted December 06, 2014
eidt: by keep up I mean have time to watch them change
Hey Lynette! Nice to see you around! How have you been doing?
I see you managed to get some sleep finally. :-) I hope you're feeling better - you seemed a bit down in some of your posts on Thursday.
Right now I'm putting off doing some housework before I get ready for my gig tonight, but if I want the Christmas Tree up this weekend (and I do), I need to get off my backside and make it happen.
Just one more mug of coffee... ;-)
Post edited December 06, 2014 by LynetteC