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Diggin' Yet Another Delusion.

Dyad, a psychedelic arcade abstract shooter that aims to mesmerize the player, and possibly even induce altered states of consciousness, with its rhythmic pulse and vibrant colors, is available for pre-order 20% off on GOG.com. That's only $11.99, until the game arrives on Wednesday, April 24, approximately at 10:00AM GMT.

[url=http://www.gog.com/gamecard/dyad][/url]It's quite difficult to explain Dyad to someone who never played it. No, seriously! You could talk about it for over 6 minutes [url=http://youtu.be/hWm-dbYwEpg" target="_blank]on video[/url], and still leave the viewer confused as to what the game is about. It's probably easier to explain what the game feels like, especially if you reach deep into the vocabulary of the groovy 1960s. It would still be pointless, though, as there are some things that make sense only when you experience them, not talk about them. This game, most certainly, is one of those things.

Dyad, apart from the "wow, dude, that's like soooo groovy" factor, is a fast-paced abstract shooter in which you fly up a tunnel made of light. The game contains 27 varied levels featuring filled with vibrant colors, mesmerizing shapes, and interactive music. There's also a tactical trophy mode and meditative remix mode, that reportedly may put you in a peculiar state of mind. All that makes up for a unique experience that goes beyond gaming and explores the realm of transcendence.

If you're up for a transcendental voyage filled with amazing colors and sounds, Dyad is the legal way to go, and the limitless trip wil cost you only $11.99 on GOG.com.
Er...... bright lights........

"Dyad is the second highest rated PS3 Exclusive game of 2012, finally hitting the PC!"

What was the first and third? :D
This is what happens when game designers do drugs.
They see colors and experience speed.
Now available in game form.
It appears somebody turned Polybius into a real game.

WORK! SPEND! OBEY!

Still, maybe I'll risk my free will and try it out.
Looks very interesting and impressive

Very tempted to Pre-order this now...
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tburger: yawn...[while looking in disgust at New&Coming tab on front page]
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G-Doc: Seriously? :-) Not even one of these games catches your eye?
Ok, I have Nancy Drew on my wishlist but... not very hyped about it..

What can I say - I'm here for the oldies - and just take a look at recenlty added games... You have to go down 18 entries to find a game released before 2K.

Ach, well don mind me old fart. I'll just pick sth old from promo...or sth old not on promo :-D
this is some awesome news! i saw lots of Dyad in action at Pax East 2012 but was disappointed it was only for PSN at the time. very excited about a pc release.
Is this some sort of remake of Tempest 2000?
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tburger: yawn...[while looking in disgust at New&Coming tab on front page]
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G-Doc: Seriously? :-) Not even one of these games catches your eye?
Oh my god! I jsut found out that Fez and Don't Starve are getting released on GOG. Happy day! Dyad looks amazing too, if only I had the money...
Oh, another psychedelic arcade game.

Gotta love the trailer, though:
Trailer: "Experience this gameplay feature"
(a clip of a tunnel in psychedelic colors racing by)
Trailer: "And this gameplay feature"
(another clip, could be the same one as before, I'm not sure)
Trailer: "And this gameplay feature"
(a third clip, pretty much identical to the two previous ones)
Me: "Well, that certainly looks varied, and not at all tedious and confusing at the same time"

Not for me.
Wishted! Good releases this week GOG. Thanks!
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G-Doc: Seriously? :-) Not even one of these games catches your eye?
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tburger: What can I say - I'm here for the oldies - and just take a look at recenlty added games... You have to go down 18 entries to find a game released before 2K.
14 years ago is definitely a hella old-school barrier, there. Since we started we tended to shoot for the 4 - 5+ years old is "classic" mark. Which requires you go back to Tuesday's release. :)
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sebarnolds: Developer and publisher seem to be missing from the description on the game page, as well as bonuses.

Not really interested in that kind of games.
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JudasIscariot: ][ Games is the developer and publisher :D
Fine, but still: no bonuses ? A bit disappointing that the developer couldn't find anything to put in that section. Good point for the multiple languages though.
This looks VERY intriguing :>
I really like GOG releasing new(er) games . I know lots of people would like very old stuff, but I guess there are many people like me, who come here for DRM-free gaming experience and not really judging the game by its release date, but by its quality / gameplay.
for a little more money you can probably score some acid and not have an epilepsy attack
I bought this on PSN on release day and I strongly recommend it.

Beyond that, I of course didn't have time to play enough of it. Here is some info from recollection and limited playtime: You play as the squid/dot on the bottomish center of the screen. As the Tim Rogers video mentions: you can "hook, graze, and lance." You can move left and right, rotating around the tube and press a button. A little pathway lights up directly infront of your squid/dot that is directed straight ahead, this helps you line up w/ the objects. You press the button to "hook"/activate the object, and you "graze" it when you pass through the circle of energy around it without colliding with its center. You want to hook certain patterns(such as: colored pairs) because it activates them for grazing and makes you move faster -- speed through the levels are a goal. You want to graze because you build up energy. With enough energy, you can "lance," wherein you more faster and faster for as long as you can keep hitting the center of the objects while lancing.

Edit: And then, yeah, there are tactical freakout variations. This is certainly the game I've played that most deserves an epilepsy/be-careful-not-to-cause-your-own-headache warning.
Post edited April 18, 2013 by Charles.Surge