Point and Click Adventure Games

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-15-07, 04:24 AM

Which are your top?

Here's what I have right now:

Broken Sword
Broken Sword 2
Law and Order: Dead on the Money
Law and Order: Criminal Intent
CSI
CSI: Dark Motives
CSI: Miami
CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder
Post Mortem
The X-Files (1996 interactive movie)
Black Dahlia
Silent Steel

I'm really sad to see interactive movies dying out, actually. I really enjoy them. How about you folks?

Boris · 02-15-07, 07:53 AM

Adventure games have actually made a resurgence in the last couple of years with titles such as dreamfall etc.
They were considered dead for a good long while. Computer game stores actually have a whole shelf entitled "adventure" these days. You'll be surprised at the number of titles.

Can't say I've played any of the ones on your list. I played the classics such as Sam & Max hit the road, Full throttle, the Dig, Bioforge, Myst. I really enjoyed the Blade Runner game too. Haven't played any adventure games since... mainly because the good storyline elements that used to be exclusive to Adventure, have been absorbed into other genres.
Not strictly an adventure game, but with alot of such elements... Deus EX, possibly the best game I've ever played.

Dowly · 02-15-07, 08:22 AM

My all-time top is:

1. Broken Sword (Great Story, very beautifull graphics, Good voice acting) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,84
2. Broken Sword 2 (Same as above + extra points for some very nice landscapes) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,15
3. Runaway: Road to adventure 2 (Pretty much the only one today that even tries to fill the shoes of Broken Swords. And does it quite well too.) http://www.adventuregamers.com/gameinfo.php?id=167
4. It came from desert (Dont really know what´s so good about this one, old but not far from the gold)
5. X-Files (/Dowly is a fan of X-Files) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,360

That´s pretty much it, not too many to go to the list, I would´ve wanted to fill the 3rd and 4th positions with Broken Sword 3 & 4, but some twit decided that they should use 3D graphics on the game, BIG MISTAKE! Waiting for the Runaway:RTA 3 atm.

And for Kpt. Phillips: There´s fanmade Broken Sword in the works, called the Broken Sword 2.5: The return of the Templars http://www.brokensword25.com/

3Jane · 02-15-07, 09:21 AM

The Myst series.

gamers2000 · 02-15-07, 10:48 AM

I've played BAT2 and BASS,both are top-notch games!
Recently picked up CSI:3DOM,a so-so game,way below the standard of BASS and BAT2. I've got Deus Ex 2:The Invisible War for the Xbox,and I love it! Played it through 2-3 times already!

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-15-07, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowly

5. X-Files (/Dowly is a fan of X-Files) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,360

I love that game so much. One of the few examples of interactive movies done right

stabiz · 02-15-07, 03:30 PM

You guys should check out Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophesy in the States(?)), but get the European version, as some very cool scenes have been edited away in the US version. Best damned adventure game I have ever played.

Currently clicking my way through Secret files of Tunguska, very cool too.

Biggles · 02-15-07, 04:32 PM

ain't this a "Point and Click Adventure Game"?

Dowly · 02-15-07, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stabiz

You guys should check out Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophesy in the States(?)), but get the European version, as some very cool scenes have been edited away in the US version. Best damned adventure game I have ever played.

Currently clicking my way through Secret files of Tunguska, very cool too.

I though about the Fahrenheit, but IMO 3D graphics ruin the whole game. 2D looks much more appealing to my eye.

Dowly · 02-19-07, 06:51 AM

Ok, got the Fahrenheit from my local store today and have played it for few hours now. I must say I´m lucky I got it!

The atmosphere is great! Reminds me of Silent Hills & the first Parasite Eve. (And there´s some nudity/sex too

:p)

Dowly · 02-20-07, 11:41 AM

Ok, have played it through the first time now and I must say, that this is one of the few games that actually make me feel different emotions. I think the Playstation One´s Metal Gear Solid has been the only game that has done that before Fahrenheit.

Only one question remains... HOW THE FECK CAN A DEAD MAN HAVE SEX!? Better yet, how the heck he could´ve seeded the woman!?

Tough guy that Lucas..

bradclark1 · 02-20-07, 01:32 PM

Is a game that can be gone through in 1 to 2 days worth getting?

stabiz · 02-20-07, 02:53 PM

Yes, because it changes based on choises you make. You can have several endings, and several paths in the game itself.

Told you, Dowly!

Its one of the few games that makes you care about the caracters. Great stuff! (But get the uncensored Euro version)

But the best point and click ever is the Monkey Island-series!

Blacklight · 03-01-07, 12:16 AM

Space Quest ! The whole series !!!

Safe-Keeper · 03-01-07, 10:58 AM

Out of Order - my favorite, cutest little RPG!

The puzzles in this one are just awesome, especially the "You Force Heaven To Be Empty" one.

It's been a while since I played a point-and-click, the last ones being Police Quest (ancient) and a game I don't remember the name of where a girl looks through a key hole and sees a guy get stabbed, and then evacuates her room through a hidden passage behind a bookshelf... I got stuck at the portion with the bees and gave the thing up.

02-15-07, 04:24 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Point and Click Adventure Games Which are your top? Here's what I have right now: Broken Sword Broken Sword 2 Law and Order: Dead on the Money Law and Order: Criminal Intent CSI CSI: Dark Motives CSI: Miami CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder Post Mortem The X-Files (1996 interactive movie) Black Dahlia Silent Steel I'm really sad to see interactive movies dying out, actually. I really enjoy them. How about you folks? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-15-07, 08:22 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	My all-time top is: 1. Broken Sword (Great Story, very beautifull graphics, Good voice acting) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,84 2. Broken Sword 2 (Same as above + extra points for some very nice landscapes) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,15 3. Runaway: Road to adventure 2 (Pretty much the only one today that even tries to fill the shoes of Broken Swords. And does it quite well too.) http://www.adventuregamers.com/gameinfo.php?id=167 4. It came from desert (Dont really know what´s so good about this one, old but not far from the gold) 5. X-Files (/Dowly is a fan of X-Files) http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,360 That´s pretty much it, not too many to go to the list, I would´ve wanted to fill the 3rd and 4th positions with Broken Sword 3 & 4, but some twit decided that they should use 3D graphics on the game, BIG MISTAKE! Waiting for the Runaway:RTA 3 atm. And for Kpt. Phillips: There´s fanmade Broken Sword in the works, called the Broken Sword 2.5: The return of the Templars http://www.brokensword25.com/ Last edited by Dowly; 02-15-07 at 08:39 AM.

02-15-07, 09:21 AM	#4
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Myst series. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

02-15-07, 03:30 PM	#7
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	You guys should check out Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophesy in the States(?)), but get the European version, as some very cool scenes have been edited away in the US version. Best damned adventure game I have ever played. Currently clicking my way through Secret files of Tunguska, very cool too. __________________

02-15-07, 04:32 PM	#8
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	ain't this a "Point and Click Adventure Game"? __________________

02-15-07, 07:53 AM	#2
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Adventure games have actually made a resurgence in the last couple of years with titles such as dreamfall etc. They were considered dead for a good long while. Computer game stores actually have a whole shelf entitled "adventure" these days. You'll be surprised at the number of titles. Can't say I've played any of the ones on your list. I played the classics such as Sam & Max hit the road, Full throttle, the Dig, Bioforge, Myst. I really enjoyed the Blade Runner game too. Haven't played any adventure games since... mainly because the good storyline elements that used to be exclusive to Adventure, have been absorbed into other genres. Not strictly an adventure game, but with alot of such elements... Deus EX, possibly the best game I've ever played.

02-15-07, 10:48 AM	#5
gamers2000 Bosun Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 68 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I've played BAT2 and BASS,both are top-notch games! Recently picked up CSI:3DOM,a so-so game,way below the standard of BASS and BAT2. I've got Deus Ex 2:The Invisible War for the Xbox,and I love it! Played it through 2-3 times already!

02-19-07, 06:51 AM	#10
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Ok, got the Fahrenheit from my local store today and have played it for few hours now. I must say I´m lucky I got it! The atmosphere is great! Reminds me of Silent Hills & the first Parasite Eve. (And there´s some nudity/sex too :p)

02-20-07, 11:41 AM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Ok, have played it through the first time now and I must say, that this is one of the few games that actually make me feel different emotions. I think the Playstation One´s Metal Gear Solid has been the only game that has done that before Fahrenheit. Only one question remains... HOW THE FECK CAN A DEAD MAN HAVE SEX!? Better yet, how the heck he could´ve seeded the woman!? Tough guy that Lucas..

02-20-07, 01:32 PM	#12
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Is a game that can be gone through in 1 to 2 days worth getting?

02-20-07, 02:53 PM	#13
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Yes, because it changes based on choises you make. You can have several endings, and several paths in the game itself. Told you, Dowly! Its one of the few games that makes you care about the caracters. Great stuff! (But get the uncensored Euro version) But the best point and click ever is the Monkey Island-series! __________________

03-01-07, 12:16 AM	#14
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Space Quest ! The whole series !!! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

03-01-07, 10:58 AM	#15
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Out of Order - my favorite, cutest little RPG! The puzzles in this one are just awesome, especially the "You Force Heaven To Be Empty" one. It's been a while since I played a point-and-click, the last ones being Police Quest (ancient) and a game I don't remember the name of where a girl looks through a key hole and sees a guy get stabbed, and then evacuates her room through a hidden passage behind a bookshelf... I got stuck at the portion with the bees and gave the thing up. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.