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Posted April 18, 2013
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.
Posted April 18, 2013
I initially read 'dryad', my brain (wherever it is) was soooo not prepared. Let me drool now !
Posted April 18, 2013
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F4LL0UT: Haven't heard of LSD Dream Simulator on PSX, have ya.
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jpolastre: Actually I didn't. The PSX era kinda flew by me while I was your typical broke student, with no time or money to spend on a console. I managed to survive that time only because of low-cost and easy-distribution PC games, if you know what I mean. I'm slowly catching up now through GOG and emulators.
Odds are that you wouldn't have heard about it even if you had been a PSX fan during its golden age. The game was only released in Japan and I think it only became (in)famous in the West much later thanks to the interwebs and its love for weird stuff.
Posted April 18, 2013
Super happy seizure fun time!

Dunno if the game's for me. Looks a little too basic for my tastes.
Posted April 18, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZT2u3gYQI
Posted April 18, 2013
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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 recently added games... You have to go down 18 entries to find a game released before 2K.
Standard "Pretty much this" response. :)

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TheEnigmaticT: 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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Zeewolf: Well, then I do think your definition of "classic" is a bit ... strange. :)

Do remember that Overlord is a _current gen_ game. One that is also available everywhere else. If you look at the retro audience, I think very few of them comes here to buy yesterday's releases.

Edit: I think games are a lot like cars in that respect. It's kinda hard to define what a "classic car" is. But if you are going to an auction featuring what's been advertised as a bunch of classic cars, and then you see that most of them are actually from the late nineties, you're probably going to be disappointed. Those aren't classics, they're just not new.
4 - 5+ years = classic? Perhaps "old"-ish in some regards, but I wouldn't say "classic" - it hasn't aged like a fine wine. EDIT: Perhaps you can't bring a "classic" release every week. Maybe a different word choice. In any case, I'll repost this: http://www.gog.com/wishlist/site/continue_to_add_more_good_old_games
Post edited April 18, 2013 by tfishell
Posted April 19, 2013
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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?
I'm in the same boat as tburger. Just a bad week for GOG releases. Nothing to even go on the wishlist this time. Probably for the best anyway. Bills to pay and games to play.
Posted April 19, 2013
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G-Doc: Seriously? :-) Not even one of these games catches your eye?
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Skunk: I'm in the same boat as tburger. Just a bad week for GOG releases. Nothing to even go on the wishlist this time. Probably for the best anyway. Bills to pay and games to play.
"Same here" copycat answer initiated, just for the fun of it.
Done.
Post edited April 19, 2013 by Erich_Zann
Posted April 19, 2013
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Strijkbout: Is this some sort of remake of Tempest 2000?
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cbarbagallo: Thinking that , too. Looks like something Jeff Minter would do.
Nah, not enough llamas and goats ;-)
Posted April 19, 2013
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Wishbone: [...] llamas and goats [...]
You just reminded me of The Nameless Mod for Deus Ex.
Posted April 19, 2013
Dashing and marvelous, but absolutely giddy! O_O
Posted April 19, 2013
Tempest minus two player equals modern remake?

GOG tells me that the game will be "single player only", is there any possibility that the game will be updated with a two player mode or is Dyad too console-y for that?
Posted April 19, 2013
BTW, this reminds, would be cool to have a game called Osmos released here. Please make it happen GOG! :)
Posted April 20, 2013
This looks transcendental. Loved T2K and N2O, but so far Dyad's music only seems ok in comparison.

Wish I had a Nuon and a copy of T3K. I want to go blind.
Post edited April 20, 2013 by cyxceven
Posted April 20, 2013
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Charles.Surge: Here is some info from recollection and limited playtime
Thank you for writing that. It's the only thing I've seen which explains the game in any way. The trailer is completely incomprehensible.
Posted April 21, 2013
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Zeewolf: I think games are a lot like cars in that respect. It's kinda hard to define what a "classic car" is. But if you are going to an auction featuring what's been advertised as a bunch of classic cars, and then you see that most of them are actually from the late nineties, you're probably going to be disappointed. Those aren't classics, they're just not new.
You're sort of a "glass half empty" kind of guy, aren't you?

I couldn't care less when a game came out, so long as it is fun. There is such a thing as a "modern classic", and why split hairs over GOG's catalog anyway? The more the merrier, no need to be petty about categorization.

Also: Cars is sort of a bad analogy, since one is a massive object that you can own and drive, whereas software is just a bunch of code that you never really own, you just lease it from the people who made the game-- read the fine print in those User License Agreements next chance you get ;]
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