Meanwhile in AdventureGamers land, Steve Brown presents the usual roundup of January 's freeware adventures. As is frequently the case, a bunch of AGS games are included.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
What do you do after BJ?
Grundislav has announced his first commercial game On Golden Pond A Golden Wake.
Meanwhile in AdventureGamers land, Steve Brown presents the usual roundup of January 's freeware adventures. As is frequently the case, a bunch of AGS games are included.
Meanwhile in AdventureGamers land, Steve Brown presents the usual roundup of January 's freeware adventures. As is frequently the case, a bunch of AGS games are included.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Final voting open
You've probably already seen it, but the AGS Awards final voting is now open here.
Meanwhile, AdventureGamers have started handing out their "Aggies" and there's quite a few AGS games getting mentions.
Meanwhile, AdventureGamers have started handing out their "Aggies" and there's quite a few AGS games getting mentions.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Review: Blackwell Deception
Today, Wadjet Eye Games has released its newest game, which happens to be the franchise that Dave Gilbert himself, is to blame for.
-INTERFACE
The changes towards some directions that Dave Gilbert has made, only feel natural and correct. The mouse cursor changing color to indicate which character you are controlling, is just one sprite, but really works magnificent. The control interface is basically the same, and takes zero time to get adjusted to - and if problems arise, Dave has integrated a tutorial so neatly in the start of the game. I am really impressed by how easily and naturally issues, that would bug you in the previous games, have been solved here.
With that said, I found the menus a bit generic to be frank. Perhaps I am nitpicking, but they felt a bit uninspired, graphically. I am quite possibly nagging for nothing.
-GRAPHICS
Hiring InCreator and Ben304, is probably the greatest team-up you could come up with. The background art and related animation, is definitely fantastic, and really raises the bar. A mix between 3D and 2D, really shows attention to detail, and makes every background worth it. About the character art, what can be said about Ben Chandler, that has not be said before? The animations are extremely fluid and retro-like, and there's a lot of diversity in terms of character designs. Initially one can rush to the conclusion that the character art and the background art, don't match, but I feel they give a graphical boost to the series that was perhaps needed.
-STORY
Well, I don't want to spoil much, in fact I'd rather not say anything, but since I am forced to, by Scottish supermen, I have to say that the story is definitely bloody brilliant. It's probably like watching a nice movie, it kind of stays with you for a bit after it's over. I think also a sequel is due. The conversations between Rosa and Joey are still fantastic, and perhaps even more amusing this time.
The best thing about this game is that it plays like a standalone game. You don't have to play the rest first, though that would be nice. And unless I am mistaken Wadjet Eye Games offers all the Blackwell games in a DVD.
-EXTRAS
The music and voice work are still top notch, with the voice work feeling more natural than it did for Gemini Rue. It probably has to do with the fact that the team has been stabilizing a bit, but regardless this has to be noted. I also found the best part of the game to be the Developer Commentary. Unlike Gemini Rue where frankly I hated it's implementation, here, in Blackwell, it's simply fantastic.
-INFO
The official Wadjet Eye Games, Blackwell Deception page.
A demo straight from the AGS Database
The Blackwell Deception topic, at the AGS Forums
The game is available for $14.99 (download) or $24.99 (limited edition DVD version). Note that the DVD will only be offered through this Sunday, October 16.
-CONCLUSION
Blackwell Deception, the fourth installment on the series, has just one flaw for me. It leaves you begging for a sequel. The game is certainly the best of the series, hands down.
-NOT LIKING THIS REVIEW:
You can always read the same opinion, expressed in a more coherent and verbally correct way.
So, here's two of them.
-INTERFACE
The changes towards some directions that Dave Gilbert has made, only feel natural and correct. The mouse cursor changing color to indicate which character you are controlling, is just one sprite, but really works magnificent. The control interface is basically the same, and takes zero time to get adjusted to - and if problems arise, Dave has integrated a tutorial so neatly in the start of the game. I am really impressed by how easily and naturally issues, that would bug you in the previous games, have been solved here.
With that said, I found the menus a bit generic to be frank. Perhaps I am nitpicking, but they felt a bit uninspired, graphically. I am quite possibly nagging for nothing.
-GRAPHICS
Hiring InCreator and Ben304, is probably the greatest team-up you could come up with. The background art and related animation, is definitely fantastic, and really raises the bar. A mix between 3D and 2D, really shows attention to detail, and makes every background worth it. About the character art, what can be said about Ben Chandler, that has not be said before? The animations are extremely fluid and retro-like, and there's a lot of diversity in terms of character designs. Initially one can rush to the conclusion that the character art and the background art, don't match, but I feel they give a graphical boost to the series that was perhaps needed.
-STORY
Well, I don't want to spoil much, in fact I'd rather not say anything, but since I am forced to, by Scottish supermen, I have to say that the story is definitely bloody brilliant. It's probably like watching a nice movie, it kind of stays with you for a bit after it's over. I think also a sequel is due. The conversations between Rosa and Joey are still fantastic, and perhaps even more amusing this time.
The best thing about this game is that it plays like a standalone game. You don't have to play the rest first, though that would be nice. And unless I am mistaken Wadjet Eye Games offers all the Blackwell games in a DVD.
-EXTRAS
The music and voice work are still top notch, with the voice work feeling more natural than it did for Gemini Rue. It probably has to do with the fact that the team has been stabilizing a bit, but regardless this has to be noted. I also found the best part of the game to be the Developer Commentary. Unlike Gemini Rue where frankly I hated it's implementation, here, in Blackwell, it's simply fantastic.
-INFO
The official Wadjet Eye Games, Blackwell Deception page.
A demo straight from the AGS Database
The Blackwell Deception topic, at the AGS Forums
The game is available for $14.99 (download) or $24.99 (limited edition DVD version). Note that the DVD will only be offered through this Sunday, October 16.
-CONCLUSION
Blackwell Deception, the fourth installment on the series, has just one flaw for me. It leaves you begging for a sequel. The game is certainly the best of the series, hands down.
-NOT LIKING THIS REVIEW:
You can always read the same opinion, expressed in a more coherent and verbally correct way.
So, here's two of them.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Deceptively previewing
Hello, long time no blog. Thanks to Jim for keeping some kind of content appearing here. AdventureGamers have a Blackwell Deception preview up. Meanwhile, give all your money to Dave in the Wadjet Eye pre-order!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Adventure Gamers: King's Quest III
Well, the title summarizes the whole deal. Anyhow, here's the review to the 3rd installment to the remakes by AGDI.
And here's a pretty picture. Perhaps the review will change your mind, and you'll finally get your hands on KQ III. Or perhaps you're not that hardcore.
3 posts left
And here's a pretty picture. Perhaps the review will change your mind, and you'll finally get your hands on KQ III. Or perhaps you're not that hardcore.3 posts left
Monday, June 13, 2011
AG May review
AdventureGamers give a round-up of freeware games from May, including screen7's scrotal masterpiece, 9 hours to dawn and 15 minutes.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
In the [insert word here] of space...
AdventureGamers review [insert word here]. Check out the review of said AGS game by simply pointing your mouse cursor and left clicking at this EXACT SPOT.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Free AG
AdventureGamers have a review of some January freeware releases, including a couple of AGS ones.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Domo Aggiato Mr Puzzleboto
AdventureGamer's annual awards (The Aggies) have chosen Dave and Ivy's AGS materpiece Puzzlebots in 3 categories: Best Gameplay, Best Concept and Best Indie. Congratulations and good luck for the final results. If you don't win, remember to pretend to look happy for the winner when the camera is on you!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Shifter's Box in a Box
Here comes another review of Shifter's Box on Adventure Gamers. We apologize for the lack of posts lately. Personally I blame SSH.Anyhow, see the interview by clicking here.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Hardy Bots...
...and Nancy Drew. Anyway, Hardydev has a review up for Puzzlebots. And so does TIGsource.
And so does awesome AdventureGamers
And so does awesome AdventureGamers
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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