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Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:36 ]
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I've had it on my wishlist for ages, but I'm waiting for it to be a fiver.

Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:37 ]
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Bearing in mind that I loved Dear Esther, I reckon I'd love this too.

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:38 ]
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It seems pretty Marmite, I might just give it a try.

Author:  Findus Fop [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:44 ]
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I think you have to put yourself in the correct frame of mind and give yourself over to it. I started it and stopped pretty sharpish because I thought it would be a quick game to blast through, before I moved onto the next game.

Therefore its sedate pace grew increasingly frustrating and I decided I couldn't be arsed with it. I think if I'd allow myself to just go with the flow then I'd have loved it.

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:48 ]
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Findus Fop wrote:
I think you have to put yourself in the correct frame of mind and give yourself over to it. I started it and stopped pretty sharpish because I thought it would be a quick game to blast through, before I moved onto the next game.

Therefore its sedate pace grew increasingly frustrating and I decided I couldn't be arsed with it. I think if I'd allow myself to just go with the flow then I'd have loved it.

Thanks Findus, that makes sense.

Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:52 ]
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I'd give it a go. It's non-taxing and you can get through it in around five hours (probably less if you know about the run button (R2!)), and it's lovely to look at and listen to.

Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:52 ]
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In fact I did, last night.

Author:  Mr Dave [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:53 ]
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I think if it were VR, it'd be awesome because the world design is great, and the slow pace more resembles a correct pace for VR than any typical first person thing.

Everything else though...

Author:  GazChap [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 17:55 ]
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Yeah, it's a bunch of arse. Maybe it's because I live in Shropshire so I can see that kinda shit (magic sparkle guffs and world-ending events notwithstanding) just by going outside, I don't know.

Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 18:47 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Bearing in mind that I loved Dear Esther, I reckon I'd love this too.

I loved Dear Esther. This is meh.

Author:  lasermink [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 19:42 ]
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I enjoyed it, like I mentioned elsewhere, just wandering about all over the place and finding all the little story snippets. Very relaxing. And I loved the music.

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 20:01 ]
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I genuinely don't think I've noticed the music.

It Is lovely to look at. I am a bit disappointed to hear that there is a linear story per person, I was just wandering about enjoying it, but if I've missed important bits, I'm not sure I can be assessed to replay.

Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 20:07 ]
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Bobbyaro wrote:
I genuinely don't think I've noticed the music.

Find the church.

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Fri Dec 09, 2016 20:55 ]
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Oh Yeah.

Author:  Grim... [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:50 ]
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Did Jazzy play play it?

Did Jazzy like it?

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:52 ]
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I did play it. I think it was just the right pace for me last night. I got stuck at the church though so gave up and went to bed.

Author:  DavPaz [ Sun Dec 25, 2016 16:28 ]
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£6 in the Steam Sale. Yoink!

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Sun Dec 25, 2016 18:46 ]
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I don't think I'd pay for it. I got bored.

Author:  DavPaz [ Sun Dec 25, 2016 19:06 ]
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
I don't think I'd pay for it. I got bored.

Sounds perfect

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Sun Dec 25, 2016 19:28 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Goddess Jasmine wrote:
I don't think I'd pay for it. I got bored.

Sounds perfect

:D

I hope you enjoy it obviously. I don't think I have much patience at the moment. :)

Author:  MrChris [ Sun Dec 25, 2016 23:48 ]
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
I don't think I'd pay for it. I got bored.

Joan's title

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 14:02 ]
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I actually got this installed and running last night. It's really pretty, once you turn off the god awful motion blur effect.

I might squeeze an hour's play in tonight. Right up my alley, this

Author:  Grim... [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 14:11 ]
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Squeeze in three more hour's play and you'll have finished it.

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 14:17 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Squeeze in three more hour's play and you'll have finished it.

That's my month's gaming sorted!

Author:  Mr Dave [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 14:53 ]
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If you don't find the run button, it'll take 3 hours and 2 minutes more.

Author:  Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 14:56 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
If you don't find the run button, it'll take 3 hours and 2 minutes more.

:D

Author:  Grim... [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 15:28 ]
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It really, really will.

Author:  DavPaz [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 21:50 ]
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Loving this. The Church "ending" was haunting

Author:  Grim... [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 22:08 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Loving this. The Church "ending" was haunting

Keep watching.

Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 22:13 ]
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Finished it! Thoroughly lovely experience. The music was top notch.

Author:  JohnCoffey [ Sat May 16, 2020 15:00 ]
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Playing through this now. Apologies for the necro bump.

I never even knew it existed. Mostly because at the time it launched I didn't have a PS4. Then a few days ago a guy on a bike forum posts some pics of the "Weasel" BMX which is obviously a Mongoose parody. So I bought it for PC, now that it exists.

At first I started getting a bit frustrated. It's slow, very slow. I also hadn't worked out that the orbs show you where to go, once you are done exploring and feel lost. This helped immensely.

I love it. Spotted Merle Dandridge immediately (well, heard) and then noticed Charlie, Billy Boswell :D I've found it utterly captivating. Most probably because of the timing (playing a game about a supposed virus every one thinks is the flu, quarantine etc) is a bit surreal but the experience has been amazing. After playing Doom Eternal a bit recently it's just what I needed. The visuals are stunning too. In the scene in the caravan park with the rain etc I had to rub my eyes because it looked so realistic. And yeah, when the music kicks in its a real delight.

I think I am on the last chapter now. I have been taking it slow and making sure I find everything I can, so have been doing a chapter per night.

If you haven't played this and decide to (on a PC) then one tip I will give is that the mouse indicator is pretty off putting. At first I was trying to copy the pattern below, figuring it to be like some sort of hack sequence like lock picking in FO games. It's not. You should ignore the pointer and just tune it in until it becomes smallest, then hold it there.

Stunning "game". Not sure I would call it that, it's more of an experience.

Author:  DavPaz [ Sat May 16, 2020 15:33 ]
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I might have another "run" through this. All through my first go I was waiting for a jump scare or something horrible, especially when going upstairs in the houses. I reckon it'd be quite nice now I know there are no surprises.

I'll check if there's a speed mod for it though

Author:  JohnCoffey [ Sat May 16, 2020 17:22 ]
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The only annoyance I've had with the speed is when it deliberately slows you down. I would imagine it's to stop you finding everything too quickly.

I was shocked when Alyx got a bit ratty lol. I'm so used to her being Alyx that I expected her to be continually cheerful.

I'll push on tonight.

Author:  Grim... [ Sat May 16, 2020 19:17 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
I'll check if there's a speed mod for it though

There's a run button.

Author:  JohnCoffey [ Sat May 16, 2020 19:58 ]
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haha I thought you guys were joking :D

I will have to dig into the PC controls for that. I did wander off into a field the other night and was pissed I had to backtrack.

Author:  DavPaz [ Sat May 16, 2020 20:11 ]
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Grim... wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
I'll check if there's a speed mod for it though

There's a run button.

That takes you from Captain Tom Moore on his walker to Prince Philip going for his midnight piss!

Author:  JohnCoffey [ Sat May 16, 2020 21:13 ]
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hahahaha yeah I wasn't terribly impressed, but it was faster :D

Just completed it. What a wonderful experience. The music at the end is astounding too, really gave me goose bumps :)

Author:  DavPaz [ Thu Mar 11, 2021 16:26 ]
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A new "game" coming from the same designer...


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