Daemon_9
Oy…so this game… I was really excited for it because I actually really dig FMV games and this one was going to get super involved and elaborate and the inner conspiracy theorist was super excited to tackle this. The game starts out okay enough with an interesting premise not unlike some “lost phone games” (similar to Simulacra) but this game misses a lot of marks.
Pros: It gets pretty meta. You’re puzzles are neat and you’re going to have to dig around to figure stuff out. Using a mix between surfing your web browser for “real” websites and using the videos and documents in game to figure out the story.
– Real player with 3.1 hrs in game
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Summary: A Rusty Muscle Car
As someone who loved Simulacra, upton reading it had the same basic premise, i dropped everything and bought this. i wish i could say i was perfectly satisfied, but im not. i think this game has done some things well and some things bad but over all is a nice game.
Premise: you are someone who comes across a missing persons case that is very quickly explained to be of the supernatural. you navigate a computer with files pertaining to the case and try to figure out what happened.
– Real player with 3.0 hrs in game
Harvester
At first glance, this game looks awful. It’s easy to dismiss it as just another zany product of the failed FMV phase of video games, especially with the game proudly and shamelessly wearing its exploitation label like a medal. “The goriest game of all time!” It says, sometimes coupled with screenshots that appear to show more gore-for-the-sake-of-gore. This is just the most obvious basis one can use to write Harvester off, but if you’re willing to venture beyond that, you’ll find many more.
It’s pretty meta, because Harvester throws the player off constantly. This in itself is one of the entire points of the game. The bizarre characters, the seemingly unclear satire on violence in video games, it’s all there for a reason, and it took me several playthroughs to get the full meaning. The first time through it’s just plain-old bizarre and enjoyable, though I recalled being intensely disappointed by the final act, especially the endings. Up to that point I had loved it in a purely “interactive B-movie” sense, but the game decided to throw even that away at its conclusion. Bundled with the atrocious combat system, it seemed like a wasted opportunity.
– Real player with 65.5 hrs in game
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Before I start this review please be aware that this game features cannibalism, suicide, senicide, pedophilia, child abuse, molestation & all sorts of other fucked up subjects so if your sensitive, squeamish or a curious minor please keep your eyes/fingers off this game. (I might SPOIL some parts of the game or more so don’t read if you hate spoilers)
The best way I can describe Harvester in my opinion is the perfect serial killer simulator because of the bizarre atmosphere of the town of Harvest, the unsettling NPCs of this small town like Mr. Pottsham (obsessed with meat) who is a molester & a pervert who likes watching Stephanie 24/7 (I don’t blame him Stephanie has nice cur…… errr let’s continue) or Steve’s “mother” who is an extreme BDSM enthusiast (That bitch has all sorts of other issues which I won’t mention) & don’t forget the stages of a serial killer which you can read here http://www.criminalmindsfanwiki.com/page/Psychological+Phases if you wish.
– Real player with 26.0 hrs in game
The Insider – interactive movie
I like K shows and movies, for me this was interesting, it’s very short. I got the first ending under 8 minutes and there is 5 endings and player can get those under 1 hour.
One good point is this one has good English subs, game have no issues. It would have been nice if this one had achievements.
As for plot it’s simple and short and player will get to know what is happening but will not get a full explanations,
! as to how she met her friend, what was her reason for going rogue, is there any reason for her to do this etc
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
Spoiler alert!
I’m giving the ending scene, if you feel like playing, please ignore my comment here.
Well, i find it funny that i can finish the game within 15 minutes for ALL the ending but there is NO 5th ending even i tried MULTIPLE time trying to figure the 5th ending. Do let me know or reply me here if you guys found it.
(1) Car Crash
(2) Shot death by a thug at photo booth
(3) Shot death by the culprit leader at open area
(4) Survived and publish that file to the public.
(5) ?
Overall, did i feel like worth it? Well, at least, what i can say, i got to see a “beautiful agent”. for the cost of RM5.50, cheaper than any movie in the cinema (I’m a Malaysian). I’m a Korean drama fans, so, this will be my supportive view even though i personally think this game sux!
– Real player with 1.2 hrs in game
Phantasmagoria
I think Phantasmagoria surprised me the most out of the FMV games I’ve played recently, partly due to the fact that it was always reviewed as “meh” compared to other classics like “The Beast Within”. It did appear to be pretty mundane at first glance and I didn’t like the idea of puzzles in spades as I’m no good at them. I actually played Phantasmagoria 2 before this one and, though I did have a blast with it, it’s a joke in comparison to this one. The 2nd one just seemed to be a vehicle to show off the technology of the time with a ridiculously goofy story that insulted B movie horrors. This isn’t actually as campy as I expected (with the exception of a couple of ridiculously overacted scenes in the final act, it’s actually quite a serious horror). This is a dark game. Found myself feeling a bit freaked out at various points throughout and the musical score is tremendous.
– Real player with 126.8 hrs in game
So I might be a little bias to this game given that it was one of the very first point and click adventure games from my childhood and I’ve always had very very fond memories of this game.. Now that I’ve gone back and played it a bit, I remember why I loved it as much as I did when I was a kid.
To start off this is a point and click adventure game that features a actors over a green screen in a 3D rendered background. It’s got a strangely charming feeling when I go back to play this game at nearly anytime with the way the actors need to interact with the enviroment around them.
– Real player with 11.1 hrs in game
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I really enjoyed this game. It’s a really pared down, simple interface and a nice use of FMV. The acting is great, it’s very tongue-in-cheek and stars the developer who’s cast himself, not as the hero, but as a gross, schlubby goon, which gives you some idea of the sense of humour behind it. Looking forward to seeing what the studio makes next!
– Real player with 4.7 hrs in game
If you like FMV games this is a must buy. The amount of quality content you get for a small price is outstanding, the actors have some loveable traits and as far as connecting the dots is concerned the main game mechanic is very similar to “Contradiction” in that you combine witness statements that contradict each other or that contradict evidence. And even if you have no prior experience with games of this kind you’ll figure out how it’s supposed to work within the first couple of steps. But beware, even small details can become important later on, so don’t blame your lack of attention on the game. This is very well made and a wholly deserved recommendation!
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh
My friend and I have recently gone down the rabbit hole of these fmv games. I’ve learned a lot on the way, and we’ve both lost even more. With this unique experience however, comes the perfect tool set to judge these games.
We started with harvester and there couldn’t have been a better game to get our toes wet. 5 hours later we became the kidders we need to be to take on phantasmagoria 1. Harvester’s story direction (or lack thereof) really made phantasmagoria 2’s story shine through. The acting was mostly good or at least good enough to not take us out of it and the characters were well written. Trevor please email me. Phantasmagoria 2 is nothing like it’s predecessor. It starts you as a white dude named curtis but the real main character, blob, is introduced quickly. A story filled with weird physics and entertaining emails, this game will take you on an mindboggling journey. Walkthrough is highly recommended especially at the end where the game crashes if you don’t do the puzzle right..
– Real player with 48.8 hrs in game
I see a lot of reviews that try to compare Phantasmagoria (1) with Phantasmagoria 2. And then the reviewer draws a conclusion that one is better than the other. My take - they share the title and they are both point-n-click adventures. That’s about where the similarities end. I think this is why so many critics loved the first and disliked the second. They weren’t letting both games stand apart.
Phantasmagoria 2’s horror is more focused on the cerebral… an analysis of insanity. Although there are a few bloody moments, the story focuses on Curtis' psyche and how it affects his relationships. Because of this, there is a distinct focus on interpersonal exchanges between Curtis and his friends/co-workers. You come to know each character fairly well and it’s easy to love some and hate others.
– Real player with 22.6 hrs in game
The Stranger: Interactive Film
This game has many options.
Almost all of them lead to you instantly dying by getting hit in the face. I still haven’t figured out how to save so I have to restart from the very beginning.
The first text the game shows you is, “5 YERS AGO”.
yeah.
– Real player with 0.7 hrs in game
Occasionally an interesting and diversified title emerges from the rest of the mass.
I was curious to try this interactive thriller adventure and I was surprised.
The game is fun, I did short sessions.
We are dealing with an independent game, so special effects are not at Hollywood levels, of course, but in the end they are not the important thing.
The story is simple, but I have to say that it works, and there are several alternatives based on the choices that apply.
If you like B-movies, it’s for you, don’t be disappointed!
– Real player with 0.4 hrs in game
Lost Lands: Redemption
Five-BN puts out the best HOG adventure games, IMO. Their world-building is unparalleled. They actually craft story and mythology for their world. Lost Lands is my favorite series of theirs, but Darkness and Flame series and The Legacy are good also and have all the same mechanics. Five-BN raises the bar for the HOG genre and challenges the assumption that HOG games are “fluff” time wasters for bored middle aged women.
This game in the series stands out as having some very challenging puzzles! That being said, I only had to skip one. There is one puzzle I spent about 30 minutes on, and had to come back to it the next day to actually complete it! I think it took about an hour total!
– Real player with 18.2 hrs in game
This is the 7th game in the Lost Lands series. It’s more fun to play them in order because certain characters appear across all the games, BUT you can play them out of order and still enjoy it. This is not my favorite entry in this series, but it is a decent entry nontheless. Really the only downside is the Jimmy character being pretty whiny at the beginning, but he comes around.
I heartily recommend Hidden Object games made by this developer, Five-BN, because of the cost. I’ve played this game for 11 hours and I still haven’t beaten the extra puzzles that come as a bonus feature. Five-BN games are always under $8. Artifex Mundi, however, sells their newest games for $15 and I often beat them in 3 hours. Five-BN is definitely superior in terms of “getting your money’s worth.”
– Real player with 15.0 hrs in game
The Parrot That Summons Demons
Once the pet of an evil worshiper… Now adopted by an unlucky family!
The Parrot That Summons Demons is a family tragedy/horror FMV game featuring a surprisingly deep, dark and unsettling story by the creators of Bloody Service .
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Cinematic Experience: Horror Visual Novel with full FMV support.
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Multiple playable characters: Play the game from the perspective of any of the four members of the family.
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Multiple Endings: Unlock every possible ending to understand more about your new pet and… Well, demons.
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Innovative Inventory System: Slots used to keep items may have an impact on narrative outcomes.
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What would Freud say?: Alexander McCauley is modeled after the father of three members of our studio (yeah, we’re six people and three of them are brothers!)
The game is currently in development and this demo features two small chapters from Samantha’s timeline. Full game is going to feature multiple chapters for every member of the McCauley family.
Press X to Not Die
Introduction
Press X to Not Die is a quirky full motion video game filled with lots of humor and plenty of death. The game is a nice throwback to older games of this nature. Stuck in a world where everyone seems to have gone mad, you have to find away to not die through button mashing on your keyboard or controller. The game is a fun experience that can definitely raise your adrenaline, don’t blink or relax because you never know when you’ll have to press X!
Story
The game starts off like any normal day, that is until your friend rushes over stating that everyone is attacking each other and you have to press X to not die. From that point on you’re thrust into a world where your survival depends on your reaction time. But don’t worry, you’ll be dying a lot and actually this is the best part. All of the deaths are absurd as is the game itself. You have to rescue your girlfriend, find answers and get out of town in one piece all of this action packed fun is also helped with ridiculous dialogue which is funny and also meta. Don’t worry about the fourth wall, it’s been destroyed.
– Real player with 10.2 hrs in game
Grade = B. Worth a buy, for those who enjoy short funny consequences, gamepad challenge, score attack. However, for who want a high budget product, don’t buy it.
| GRADE | SCORE (34) | WORTH BUYING? | OVERALL | DISCOUNT |
| A+ |
– Real player with 6.8 hrs in game