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dumpling321 · 07/23/2010, 11:27 am

anyone else psyched for alice: madness returns?? the first game (american mcgee's alice) was one of my favorites because of the incredibly deep psychological storyline and the amazing imagery...

incase you havn't heard EA held a showcase for 6 new games and american mcgee officially announed Alice: madness returns, showed sme screenshots, and showed a short teaser

(warning: teaser might be disturbing for some people) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhBRSfCkDxY

all i can say is WOO-HOO

Rather Dashing · 07/23/2010, 01:18 pm

"Disturbing for some people"? What kind of pansies are you referring to?

dumpling321 · 07/23/2010, 01:26 pm

ikr...

BoneFreak · 07/23/2010, 04:42 pm

Didn't play the first one.. don't plan on playing this one either.

Rather Dashing · 07/23/2010, 04:48 pm

JedExodus · 07/23/2010, 04:50 pm

Is Alice poor mans Tim Burton stuff for adults, or is it actually good?

dumpling321 · 07/23/2010, 05:11 pm

it's REALLY good... the original game was about alices adventures in a warped nightmarish wonderland after her parents die in a fire and she is found in a catatonic state... the game was originally packaged with a doctors casebook that detailed her recovery in real life in comparison to what was going on in the game. throughout the game the various bosses and enemies represent mental hurdles and such and everytime she overcomes a challange it is paralled by her recovery in the casebook...

the reason i love this game sooo much is not because of how violent or disturbing it got (tim burton has nothing on american mcgee) but that you could get as much or as little of the incredible storyline you wanted depending on how willing you were to delve into the casebook

Secret Fawful · 07/23/2010, 05:23 pm

It's what Tim Burton's Alice should have been.

dumpling321 · 07/23/2010, 06:02 pm

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

It's what Tim Burton's Alice should have been.

in a perfect world tim burton's alice would have never been made and the movie version of american mcgee's alice would have been released instead of being cancelled

JedExodus · 07/23/2010, 06:14 pm

The only Tim Burton film I can abide is Pee Wee's Big Adventure. I know i'm in the minority, but between his samey directing, Elfman's music and bloody Johnny Depp i'd rather run my razor over my tounge than sit through one of his flicks.

Except Pee Wee of course. HAA HAA!

DoctorCello · 07/23/2010, 06:25 pm

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Originally Posted by JedExodus

The only Tim Burton film I can abide is Pee Wee's Big Adventure. I know i'm in the minority, but between his samey directing, Elfman's music and bloody Johnny Depp i'd rather run my razor over my tounge than sit through one of his flicks.

Except Pee Wee of course. HAA HAA!

Have you ever seen Ed Wood or Big Fish? Those films are a little less stereotypically Tim Burton-y, but they're some of his better films, I think.

Aaaanyway, yeah. Having never played Alice myself, I can't really comment all that much, I guess, but it always looked like one of the better attempts at grimdarking a children's story to me. Hopefully with this sequel, the first one will get re-released too on Steam or something so I can give it a shot.

Rather Dashing · 07/23/2010, 06:35 pm

I like Ed Wood, haven't seen Big Fish, and Mars Attacks! has its good points though I wouldn't see it again. I like Nightmare Before Christmas, but not really for the same reasons anyone else does. Maybe that's just an excuse. Also I love claymation, but that by no means was able to save Corpse Bride from my ire, so I dunno. And I find PeeWee obnoxious.

dumpling321 · 07/23/2010, 06:55 pm

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Originally Posted by DoctorCello

Have you ever seen Ed Wood or Big Fish? Those films are a little less stereotypically Tim Burton-y, but they're some of his better films, I think.

Aaaanyway, yeah. Having never played Alice myself, I can't really comment all that much, I guess, but it always looked like one of the better attempts at grimdarking a children's story to me. Hopefully with this sequel, the first one will get re-released too on Steam or something so I can give it a shot.

i'm personally wishing for an updated version of american mcgee's alice to be released before alice: madness returns... not gonna happen probibly,but a guy can dream cant he =D

Alcoremortis · 07/23/2010, 08:04 pm

I still gotta play the first one. It looked so much fun when I was watching my friends play it...

Soultaker · 07/24/2010, 09:33 am

I loved the original! It was amazing what a beautiful scenery and great atmosphere they were able to create with that one. The gameplay itself was a bit tedious, but Wonderland was lively enough to keep it entertaining. I play games like Tomb Raider and Beyond Good And Evil mainly for atmosphere too, so I had no problem with this one.

I do think the perverted Wonderland theme is getting rather worn out. The aforementioned Tim Burton film was based on the same principle (and apparently sucked, though I haven't seen it yet) and Disney has also released a game based on the movie... so although I liked the original, I'm not sure if this sequel is going to be inspired enough to do its predecessor justice. But I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed!

(By the way, little known fact: there was talk of creating a movie based on the game after its success, but that never got made, and probably now never will be, seeing as how Disney did it, and failed horribly.)

dumpling321 · 07/24/2010, 12:03 pm

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Originally Posted by Soultaker

(By the way, little known fact: there was talk of creating a movie based on the game after its success, but that never got made, and probably now never will be, seeing as how Disney did it, and failed horribly.)

just as well that it was never made... sarah michelle geller was slated to play alice *shudders*

DoctorCello · 07/24/2010, 03:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

I like Nightmare Before Christmas, but not really for the same reasons anyone else does. Maybe that's just an excuse. Also I love claymation, but that by no means was able to save Corpse Bride from my ire, so I dunno.

Incidentally, Nightmare Before Christmas wasn't actually directed by Tim Burton - it was Henry Selick, who went on to direct James and the Giant Peach along with Coraline. Also, neither films were animated in claymation, for none of it was animated in clay or plasticine; the proper term would be 'stop motion.'

YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAH NITPICKING

JedExodus · 07/24/2010, 04:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

And I find PeeWee obnoxious.

Rather Dashing confirmed for junkie, still hates his country

rubygloommel · 08/02/2010, 02:13 pm

I'll be playing this, loved the first one! Hopefully it'll be on a console rather than PC though, always found the controls a bit awkward :s

dumpling321 · 08/02/2010, 08:31 pm

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Originally Posted by rubygloommel

I'll be playing this, loved the first one! Hopefully it'll be on a console rather than PC though, always found the controls a bit awkward :s

it has been confirmed that it will be released for PC, xbox360 and ps3

07/23/2010, 11:27 am	#1
dumpling321 stalker-zombie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 455	(american mcgee's) alice:madness returns anyone else psyched for alice: madness returns?? the first game (american mcgee's alice) was one of my favorites because of the incredibly deep psychological storyline and the amazing imagery... incase you havn't heard EA held a showcase for 6 new games and american mcgee officially announed Alice: madness returns, showed sme screenshots, and showed a short teaser (warning: teaser might be disturbing for some people) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhBRSfCkDxY all i can say is WOO-HOO __________________ you know when you are in the ocean and you hit a warm pocket of water?... that's where the mermaids just peed

07/23/2010, 01:26 pm	#3
dumpling321 stalker-zombie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 455	ikr... __________________ you know when you are in the ocean and you hit a warm pocket of water?... that's where the mermaids just peed

07/23/2010, 04:42 pm	#4
BoneFreak The Friend for LIIIIFE!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Hill Residence High Score: 432 Posts: 701	Didn't play the first one.. don't plan on playing this one either. __________________ As of October 15th, 2005 I have officially acheived Rigamarole Status. Need A Laugh? Look at/post funny pics here!

07/23/2010, 05:11 pm	#7
dumpling321 stalker-zombie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 455	it's REALLY good... the original game was about alices adventures in a warped nightmarish wonderland after her parents die in a fire and she is found in a catatonic state... the game was originally packaged with a doctors casebook that detailed her recovery in real life in comparison to what was going on in the game. throughout the game the various bosses and enemies represent mental hurdles and such and everytime she overcomes a challange it is paralled by her recovery in the casebook... the reason i love this game sooo much is not because of how violent or disturbing it got (tim burton has nothing on american mcgee) but that you could get as much or as little of the incredible storyline you wanted depending on how willing you were to delve into the casebook __________________ you know when you are in the ocean and you hit a warm pocket of water?... that's where the mermaids just peed

07/23/2010, 05:23 pm	#8
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07/23/2010, 01:18 pm	#2
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,815	"Disturbing for some people"? What kind of pansies are you referring to?

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07/23/2010, 04:50 pm	#6
JedExodus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,485	Is Alice poor mans Tim Burton stuff for adults, or is it actually good?

07/23/2010, 06:14 pm	#10
JedExodus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,485	The only Tim Burton film I can abide is Pee Wee's Big Adventure. I know i'm in the minority, but between his samey directing, Elfman's music and bloody Johnny Depp i'd rather run my razor over my tounge than sit through one of his flicks. Except Pee Wee of course. HAA HAA!

07/23/2010, 06:35 pm	#12
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,815	I like Ed Wood, haven't seen Big Fish, and Mars Attacks! has its good points though I wouldn't see it again. I like Nightmare Before Christmas, but not really for the same reasons anyone else does. Maybe that's just an excuse. Also I love claymation, but that by no means was able to save Corpse Bride from my ire, so I dunno. And I find PeeWee obnoxious.

07/23/2010, 08:04 pm	#14
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07/24/2010, 09:33 am	#15
Soultaker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 250	I loved the original! It was amazing what a beautiful scenery and great atmosphere they were able to create with that one. The gameplay itself was a bit tedious, but Wonderland was lively enough to keep it entertaining. I play games like Tomb Raider and Beyond Good And Evil mainly for atmosphere too, so I had no problem with this one. I do think the perverted Wonderland theme is getting rather worn out. The aforementioned Tim Burton film was based on the same principle (and apparently sucked, though I haven't seen it yet) and Disney has also released a game based on the movie... so although I liked the original, I'm not sure if this sequel is going to be inspired enough to do its predecessor justice. But I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed! (By the way, little known fact: there was talk of creating a movie based on the game after its success, but that never got made, and probably now never will be, seeing as how Disney did it, and failed horribly.)

08/02/2010, 02:13 pm	#19
rubygloommel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Zanydu Posts: 176	I'll be playing this, loved the first one! Hopefully it'll be on a console rather than PC though, always found the controls a bit awkward :s

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