The countdown - a series of text adventures pay attention children
#50
Posted 12 January 2007 - 07:52 AM
QUOTE (arien @ Jan 11 2007, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was interesting... I also thought there was something strange with all the descriptions of things not needed for the character's task. Hmm. I'll have to go back and play again.
But... the guy! In red! *waves arms* Is this who I'm thinking of? That I can't mention because not everyone bought the special edition? Is that him?
Oh yes, and it was nice to see another page of the prophecy. Always cool.
But... the guy! In red! *waves arms* Is this who I'm thinking of? That I can't mention because not everyone bought the special edition? Is that him?
Oh yes, and it was nice to see another page of the prophecy. Always cool.
You arse. Just make me remember how much I don't have the special editions. Are they really worth the $5?
#51
Posted 12 January 2007 - 08:58 AM
I think yes. Really, they're all excellent games and it gets all the better with the commentary. I'd even go as far as to say that they suffice to create a very personal atmosphere - if that wouldn't make me sound like a stalker. I don't get half of that experience when I go to the cinema, and I sometimes have to pay thrice the price for that.
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#53
Posted 12 January 2007 - 11:10 AM
QUOTE (rippa32 @ Jan 12 2007, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You arse. Just make me remember how much I don't have the special editions. Are they really worth the $5?
Let me second what Gobbler and Blueskirt said by saying YES. VERY VERY YES. I only have the SEs of 5 Days, 7 Days and TN, (was too cheap to buy the other ones, but I sure want to) and they are some of the coolest things ever. There's so much backstory and fun stuffs that you find out! And no one else (except for Yahtzee and the other people who bought it, of course) knows! I mean, you can find out Trilby's real name! Among other things.
God, I sound like an advertisement.
#54
Posted 12 January 2007 - 10:24 PM
QUOTE (Ergo @ Jan 10 2007, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hm, I'm actually still trying to figure out if there's an alternate ending or something. There must be a reason for petrol being there. Also, the description of the fridge being taped shut "for the moment," the sounds of groaning from behind the heavy garage door, the fact that the corridor lists south as a doorway but tells you it's locked, the fact that the ending bothers to say "you completed your task," and the way that the blade is shaped like a key... There has to be something.
I tried a few things but nothing seemed to work. Maybe he thought something out of it but gave up when he realized the trouble--
#55
Posted 12 January 2007 - 10:30 PM
The blade was shaped as a key in the last one. I think its just that the blade is shaped like a key.
When you lose your calm, you feed your anger.
Less Is More v4
Now resigned to a readership of me, my cat and some fish
Less Is More v4
Now resigned to a readership of me, my cat and some fish
#57
Posted 13 January 2007 - 03:12 PM
Well, now I have to get those special editions. Even if it means--and it will--beating the half with the credit card. Must have! Want!
Of course, playing these text adventures has now hooked me on Inform 7...and that "Building" game WinFrotz comes with frustrates to all hell.
Of course, playing these text adventures has now hooked me on Inform 7...and that "Building" game WinFrotz comes with frustrates to all hell.
#58
Posted 13 January 2007 - 03:40 PM
QUOTE (BernieLaraemie @ Jan 13 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, now I have to get those special editions. Even if it means--and it will--beating the half with the credit card. Must have! Want!
Of course, playing these text adventures has now hooked me on Inform 7...and that "Building" game WinFrotz comes with frustrates to all hell.
Of course, playing these text adventures has now hooked me on Inform 7...and that "Building" game WinFrotz comes with frustrates to all hell.
Building may be too hard for beginners, mate. Donwload Bronze, by Emily Short. Or any of her games, really. These are easier puzzle-wise and she's an award winning author. You can't go wrong with her stuff.