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jhuddy · 09/20/2009, 08:01 pm

Watch this
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure...narium-trailer

Its a new point and click adventure game coming out this year called Machinarium. It looks incredible to say the least! definite buy for me.

What do you think?

Fury · 09/20/2009, 08:21 pm

Nah, didn't do it for me. Graphics reminded me of World of Goo, but I was kinda put off.

It looks really depressing, and although it looks cool it appears it's gonna be one of those games that are light on story, but heavy on symbolism. The whole time I would be playing that, I would be analysing all the parts of it and working out what meant what, and I'm sorry but that art is extremely depressing. I'd just feel crap playing it.

I'm gonna wait for reviews, but it looks like a pass for me, just cos of the art direction and the music in the video.

And the puzzles look pretty easy, but I don't think there'll be a goal in this game. Just exploration and symbolism.

thatdude98 · 09/20/2009, 09:53 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fury

Nah, didn't do it for me. Graphics reminded me of World of Goo, but I was kinda put off.

It looks really depressing, and although it looks cool it appears it's gonna be one of those games that are light on story, but heavy on symbolism. The whole time I would be playing that, I would be analysing all the parts of it and working out what meant what, and I'm sorry but that art is extremely depressing. I'd just feel crap playing it.

I'm gonna wait for reviews, but it looks like a pass for me, just cos of the art direction and the music in the video.

And the puzzles look pretty easy, but I don't think there'll be a goal in this game. Just exploration and symbolism.

ahhhhh... World of Goo.

Kroms · 09/20/2009, 10:43 pm

It looks awesome. Very nifty, I love all the details. The art is just amazing.

But shouldn't this topic be in General Discussion?

Edit: Man, does anyone know if that's a blend of 2D and 3D, or just purely 2D?

jhuddy · 09/20/2009, 10:48 pm

yah i suppose it should.....How do i go about moving it there?

Munky · 09/20/2009, 10:56 pm

Amanita have been around for a while..their games always have good graphics.
This one was first previewed in 2007.

The puzzles are good, but their previous games have never been too difficult...just really nice games to play, but they have all been free flash games...not games available for purchase, so maybe this is a whole different kettle of fish.

Try out their previous games: Samorost I and II are the most well known..you will get an idea of their quality

Paintbrush · 09/20/2009, 11:04 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhuddy

Watch this
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure...narium-trailer

Its a new point and click adventure game coming out this year called Machinarium. It looks incredible to say the least! definite buy for me.

What do you think?

Yes, beautiful! I've been looking forward to this title for quite some time.

der_ketzer · 09/20/2009, 11:41 pm

I wouldn't want to play this.
It looks depressing.
The Atmosphere reminds me of Full Pipe. I don't know why it does. But I really hated Full Pipe. Thank god there was a demo for Full Pipe so I did not accidentely buy it.

Magic Emperor · 09/21/2009, 12:05 am

Thank you very much for informing me of this, jhuddy! I will check it out eventually.

*Silverwolfpet* · 09/21/2009, 12:15 am

I love it. I'm a huge fan of the Silent Hill series and this reminds me of those games. The atmosphere is perfect for my taste. It would've worked if it would've been even darker.

That's my opinion

Can't wait for the game. When is it going to be released?

*Icedhope* · 09/21/2009, 12:25 am

I think this fall sometimes, but thats what I heard at Pax.

Fury · 09/21/2009, 01:34 am

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Originally Posted by der_ketzer

I wouldn't want to play this.
It looks depressing.
The Atmosphere reminds me of Full Pipe. I don't know why it does. But I really hated Full Pipe. Thank god there was a demo for Full Pipe so I did not accidentely buy it.

I agree. But I don't know what Full Pipe is.

World of Goo was pure awesome, but I didn't like the depressing bits, I just liked the music and gameplay. Stuff that tries to be too symbolic and depressing normally ruins it, and the gameplay in this looks bleh.

Let's wait for a review, but I don't think it will be any good.

jp-30 · 09/21/2009, 01:37 am

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Rather Dashing · 09/21/2009, 01:57 am

I'm starting to get really annoyed by the attitude that things that aren't all rainbows and sunshine along gumdrop lane are suddenly bad. Especially in the case of things like World of Goo and Machinarium, which seem to take it in such a lighthearted and amazingly stylistic way that it's so hard not to fall in love with the world presented to us.

Things don't always have to be an upbeat, slapstick comedy to be entertaining.

guitarsareboring · 09/21/2009, 02:04 am

It looks beautiful but I think the lack of dialogue will put me off.

Fury · 09/21/2009, 02:54 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

I'm starting to get really annoyed by the attitude that things that aren't all rainbows and sunshine along gumdrop lane are suddenly bad. Especially in the case of things like World of Goo and Machinarium, which seem to take it in such a lighthearted and amazingly stylistic way that it's so hard not to fall in love with the world presented to us.

Things don't always have to be an upbeat, slapstick comedy to be entertaining.

Nah, they don't. But this looks pretty depressing, and I like a bit of hope in a story. That being said, I really enjoyed Corpse Bride etc, but I think alot of these things are too artistic and symbolic for their own good.

Let's wait for a review.

Bagge · 09/21/2009, 04:42 am

Machinarium is one of the games I am really looking forward to at the moment. It looks like an amazingly atmospheric game.

nikasaur · 09/21/2009, 11:51 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagge

Machinarium is one of the games I am really looking forward to at the moment. It looks like an amazingly atmospheric game.

He said it better than I could.

l0rddavid · 09/21/2009, 09:35 pm

I really hope it comes together well. The art style is FREAKING AMAZING.

Fury · 09/22/2009, 01:48 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by l0rddavid

I really hope it comes together well. The art style is FREAKING AMAZING.

And depressing...

Reminds me of a book thing you had to do for the basic skills test in year 3, it was called The Thing, and it looked exactly the same as this.

09/20/2009, 08:01 pm	#1
jhuddy Pirate Izzy the Bald Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 128	I'm amazed! Watch this http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure...narium-trailer Its a new point and click adventure game coming out this year called Machinarium. It looks incredible to say the least! definite buy for me. What do you think?

09/20/2009, 10:43 pm	#4
Kroms Knows Pi backwards. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 774	It looks awesome. Very nifty, I love all the details. The art is just amazing. But shouldn't this topic be in General Discussion? Edit: Man, does anyone know if that's a blend of 2D and 3D, or just purely 2D? Last edited by Kroms; 09/20/2009 at 10:49 pm.

09/21/2009, 12:05 am	#9
Magic Emperor Lover of animation. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 320	Thank you very much for informing me of this, jhuddy! I will check it out eventually. __________________ "But I don't want to go among mad people!" "Oh, you can't help that. Most everyone's mad here."

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Silverwolfpet Wolfy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3,042	I love it. I'm a huge fan of the Silent Hill series and this reminds me of those games. The atmosphere is perfect for my taste. It would've worked if it would've been even darker. That's my opinion Can't wait for the game. When is it going to be released? __________________ I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Something awesome this way comes... ^.^ www.silverwolfpet.com

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09/20/2009, 08:21 pm	#2
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	Nah, didn't do it for me. Graphics reminded me of World of Goo, but I was kinda put off. It looks really depressing, and although it looks cool it appears it's gonna be one of those games that are light on story, but heavy on symbolism. The whole time I would be playing that, I would be analysing all the parts of it and working out what meant what, and I'm sorry but that art is extremely depressing. I'd just feel crap playing it. I'm gonna wait for reviews, but it looks like a pass for me, just cos of the art direction and the music in the video. And the puzzles look pretty easy, but I don't think there'll be a goal in this game. Just exploration and symbolism.

09/20/2009, 10:48 pm	#5
jhuddy Pirate Izzy the Bald Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 128	yah i suppose it should.....How do i go about moving it there?

09/20/2009, 10:56 pm	#6
Munky Land Lubber Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 55	Amanita have been around for a while..their games always have good graphics. This one was first previewed in 2007. The puzzles are good, but their previous games have never been too difficult...just really nice games to play, but they have all been free flash games...not games available for purchase, so maybe this is a whole different kettle of fish. Try out their previous games: Samorost I and II are the most well known..you will get an idea of their quality

09/20/2009, 11:41 pm	#8
der_ketzer Fhqwhgod Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in.meinem.turm.versteckt Posts: 4,750	I wouldn't want to play this. It looks depressing. The Atmosphere reminds me of Full Pipe. I don't know why it does. But I really hated Full Pipe. Thank god there was a demo for Full Pipe so I did not accidentely buy it.

09/21/2009, 12:25 am	#11
Icedhope 007 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 3,292	I think this fall sometimes, but thats what I heard at Pax.

09/21/2009, 01:37 am	#13
jp-30 Lint Miner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand. Posts: 2,735	Thread moved for you.

09/21/2009, 01:57 am	#14
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,798	I'm starting to get really annoyed by the attitude that things that aren't all rainbows and sunshine along gumdrop lane are suddenly bad. Especially in the case of things like World of Goo and Machinarium, which seem to take it in such a lighthearted and amazingly stylistic way that it's so hard not to fall in love with the world presented to us. Things don't always have to be an upbeat, slapstick comedy to be entertaining.

09/21/2009, 02:04 am	#15
guitarsareboring Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,274	It looks beautiful but I think the lack of dialogue will put me off.

09/21/2009, 04:42 am	#17
Bagge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 603	Machinarium is one of the games I am really looking forward to at the moment. It looks like an amazingly atmospheric game.

09/21/2009, 09:35 pm	#19
l0rddavid Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	I really hope it comes together well. The art style is FREAKING AMAZING.

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