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jannar85 · 01/25/2012, 11:22 pm

Well, I must say, I was disappointed in JP. Why? It played like a movie.
But it's a good thing too, but I miss the interaction, the puzzles and stuff. Even though it's tense, it could have been better in many ways. I don't really like the direction TT is heading, I know TT opens up for a broader audience, but we adventure gamers that has been here from the beginning still is waiting for the next puzzle-solving game.

I mean, TT was the new LucasArts. Then they rocked like kings when they got S&M and MI. I just hope with TWD they can show us that they still are here

Maybe even make two different approaches. One option with puzzles and one without. Like MI2 (easy and hard).

If they are stopping developing real adventure games, I hope they tell me soon, so I won't have to be disappoined by their next releases

If they only were developing the Monkey Island movie..... with puzzles :P

*divisionten* · 01/25/2012, 11:27 pm

L&O isn't like any of Telltale's other games. The best way to describe it is to say that it's a serious Phonenix Wright. You find clues, interrogate suspects, and then take it to the courtroom.

Why would you need inventory puzzles or sidequests?

I enjoyed the first episode, and I've only seen a scattering of L&O with my aunt. Granted, I like murder mysteries. A lot.

My main complaint is the aesthetic. I have nothing wrong with cell shading, but being legally blind, I enjoy video games because every character is both unique and easily recognizable. I know L&O went for realism, but there's so much grey I can't tell some of the characters apart.

eblocksonian · 01/25/2012, 11:34 pm

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Originally Posted by divisionten

L&O isn't like any of Telltale's other games. The best way to describe it is to say that it's a serious Phonenix Wright. You find clues, interrogate suspects, and then take it to the courtroom.

Why would you need inventory puzzles or sidequests?

I enjoyed the first episode, and I've only seen a scattering of L&O with my aunt. Granted, I like murder mysteries. A lot.

My main complaint is the aesthetic. I have nothing wrong with cell shading, but being legally blind, I enjoy video games because every character is both unique and easily recognizable. I know L&O went for realism, but there's so much grey I can't tell some of the characters apart.

To be more clear, it's an easier version of the Phoenix Wright games, or the old L and O games. Not that's a bad thing.

And the thing is, the graphics look fine, after taking a look at it... but it just doesn't fit with L and O. It feels to anime-ish. It's something you would see with Sam and Max, not with L and O.

prusswan · 01/29/2012, 03:24 pm

It's a relatively short and easy game, easier than the CSI games considering that the hunt for clues is almost like hidden object games where you know exactly what you are looking for (and how many). The upside is that the game actually reminds and allows you to replay the previous stage in case you didn't get every point, except the plea deal decision which is a little annoying if intentional, since you have to restart the entire episode just to try the alternative branches.

I am playing the PC version so that's based on the first three episodes (which I have gone through rather thoroughly, even reaching >58 for episode 3) that are available so far. The price is okay for the content, but I would have much preferred something more elaborate like CSI or PW.

01/25/2012, 11:22 pm	#21
jannar85 Drunk on the pic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 392	Well, I must say, I was disappointed in JP. Why? It played like a movie. But it's a good thing too, but I miss the interaction, the puzzles and stuff. Even though it's tense, it could have been better in many ways. I don't really like the direction TT is heading, I know TT opens up for a broader audience, but we adventure gamers that has been here from the beginning still is waiting for the next puzzle-solving game. I mean, TT was the new LucasArts. Then they rocked like kings when they got S&M and MI. I just hope with TWD they can show us that they still are here Maybe even make two different approaches. One option with puzzles and one without. Like MI2 (easy and hard). If they are stopping developing real adventure games, I hope they tell me soon, so I won't have to be disappoined by their next releases If they only were developing the Monkey Island movie..... with puzzles :P __________________ - Atle Ragnar Jarnæs Lerøy Become a fan of Roger Foodbelly @ Facebook Our adventure game in the works. Also, you should check out Atle's Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/jannar85 Last edited by jannar85; 01/25/2012 at 11:25 pm.

01/25/2012, 11:27 pm	#22
divisionten Card (Whale) Shark Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 時の向こう風の町 Posts: 2,314	L&O isn't like any of Telltale's other games. The best way to describe it is to say that it's a serious Phonenix Wright. You find clues, interrogate suspects, and then take it to the courtroom. Why would you need inventory puzzles or sidequests? I enjoyed the first episode, and I've only seen a scattering of L&O with my aunt. Granted, I like murder mysteries. A lot. My main complaint is the aesthetic. I have nothing wrong with cell shading, but being legally blind, I enjoy video games because every character is both unique and easily recognizable. I know L&O went for realism, but there's so much grey I can't tell some of the characters apart. __________________ 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. --Playin' poker with GLaDOS before it was cool-- Last edited by divisionten; 01/25/2012 at 11:29 pm.

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01/29/2012, 03:24 pm	#24
prusswan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6	It's a relatively short and easy game, easier than the CSI games considering that the hunt for clues is almost like hidden object games where you know exactly what you are looking for (and how many). The upside is that the game actually reminds and allows you to replay the previous stage in case you didn't get every point, except the plea deal decision which is a little annoying if intentional, since you have to restart the entire episode just to try the alternative branches. I am playing the PC version so that's based on the first three episodes (which I have gone through rather thoroughly, even reaching >58 for episode 3) that are available so far. The price is okay for the content, but I would have much preferred something more elaborate like CSI or PW.