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Help! Games recommendations :)

presidentmaxpresidentmax
edited April 2012 in General Chat
Hi, I'm currently a bit stuck for new games to play and wondered if anybody might have any idea what games I might like from the list of my favourite games below:

My favourite games
-Chrono Trigger
-Day of the Tentacle
-Monkey Island 1-3 & Tales
-Hotel Dusk
-Ace Attorney games
-Final Fantasy 4,6,7,9
-Sam and Max

I'm not great at point and click games but always loved them, I'm more in love with games with excellent and immersive storytelling and characters.

My favourite gaming genres are: JRPG, Point and Click and Interactive Novels.

Thanks :D
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  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited March 2012
    Suikoden II is probably the most underrated great JRPG ever made.

    If you like great story, The Dig is awesome. I'm not a fan of the puzzles, but loved the story.

    Fate of Atlantis has a great Indie story.

    The Whispered World has an awesome fantasy story even if the ending kind of is a letdown.
  • ryannumber1gamerryannumber1gamer
    edited March 2012
    I would say try out Kingdom hearts
  • coolsomecoolsome
    edited March 2012
    Lost Horizon is a great point and click game.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    ryannumber1gamer wrote: »
    I would say try out Kingdom hearts

    forgot to add kingdom Hearts 2 to my favourite games list :D

    Wish they stop walking in circles and make a Kingdom Hearts 3
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    Suikoden II is probably the most underrated great JRPG ever made.

    If you like great story, The Dig is awesome. I'm not a fan of the puzzles, but loved the story.

    Fate of Atlantis has a great Indie story.

    The Whispered World has an awesome fantasy story even if the ending kind of is a letdown.

    I really want to play Suikoden 2 but i dont think it was available in the UK when it came out :/ plus it's meant to be insanely rare and expensive.

    Love Fate of Atlantis, that for me is the REAL Indiana Jones 4
  • divisiontendivisionten
    edited March 2012
    I'd suggest Disgaea or the Persona series (3 is Nintendo hard with a decent story, 4 is a bit easier with an amazing plot, either is highly recommended).
  • IcedhopeIcedhope
    edited March 2012
    Grandia&Grandia II. My personal favorite RPG duo.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited March 2012
    uhhh HOW DID I NOT RECOMMEND "THE LONGEST JOURNEY"

    Fantasy, Sci Fi, epic story telling.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    divisionten wrote: »
    I'd suggest Disgaea or the Persona series (3 is Nintendo hard with a decent story, 4 is a bit easier with an amazing plot, either is highly recommended).

    Think I might grab the Persona games again or wait for 5, I have briefly played 3 and 4 but not for too long. I really like the games but just haven't got that into them as I was on my final student year and was borrowing them from a friend and just didn't have time to get really into them.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    uhhh HOW DID I NOT RECOMMEND "THE LONGEST JOURNEY"

    Fantasy, Sci Fi, epic story telling.

    I keep hearing about this game but know next to nothing about it and why it's so amazing. But always love a bit of sci-fi and good storytelling.
  • nikasaurnikasaur Telltale Alumni
    edited March 2012
    I just played through 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors on DS. It was a VERY LONG GAME, but really engaging. Like it pretty much ate my whole weekend, I was riveted. Might not be for everyone, but I recommend it nonetheless.

    On PC, I've been playing a LOTTTT of Q.U.B.E. which is so puzzley and awesome. Reminds me a lot of Portal, which is obviously a good thing.


    Have you played Samorost 2? If you have an iPad, do you have The Witch by... elizabeth something or emily something... I don't have an iPad but I almost got it just to get that game, it looked phenomenal.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited March 2012
    presidentmax wrote: »
    I keep hearing about this game but know next to nothing about it and why it's so amazing. But always love a bit of sci-fi and good storytelling.

    The puzzles can be ridiculous, but The Longest Journey stands out because it envisions a massive world. Normally in an adventure game you sort of sense your limits and narrative is strong but typically falls into the humorous category. Rarely outright epic. Longest Journey never restricts its boundaries, it keeps introducing you to an ever larger world, allowing you to travel to so many locations it's ridiculous. It has a scope few would aim for.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited March 2012
    presidentmax wrote: »
    -Hotel Dusk

    Trace Memory. If you're across the pond, then it's called Another Code and has a sequel.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    nikasaur wrote: »
    I just played through 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors on DS. It was a VERY LONG GAME, but really engaging. Like it pretty much ate my whole weekend, I was riveted. Might not be for everyone, but I recommend it nonetheless.

    On PC, I've been playing a LOTTTT of Q.U.B.E. which is so puzzley and awesome. Reminds me a lot of Portal, which is obviously a good thing.


    Have you played Samorost 2? If you have an iPad, do you have The Witch by... elizabeth something or emily something... I don't have an iPad but I almost got it just to get that game, it looked phenomenal.

    Hey, thanks for all the recommendations :D

    Looked up q.u.b.e does look really cool and reminds me a bit of portal too (which is definitely not a bad thing.)

    I haven't but want to play Samorost 2, mainly because it is created by the same people who did Machinarium. I dont have an ipad, so the game is only for ipad? :(
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    Trace Memory. If you're across the pond, then it's called Another Code and has a sequel.

    Yeah I'm from across the pond, I've played the first Another code, love that game although yet to finish it.
  • FriarFriar
    edited March 2012
    presidentmax wrote: »
    Yeah I'm from across the pond, I've played the first Another code, love that game although yet to finish it.

    You'll also be pleased to know that hotel dusk got a sequel in europe/Japan called "Last window". Also, the Another code wii sequel is a fantastic game, much better than the first, so do check it out.

    Unfortunately the company went bust a while back. :(
  • figmentPezfigmentPez
    edited March 2012
    Costume Quest - fantastic simple but fun JRPG-style game. Great sense of humor and a real blast to play.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    figmentPez wrote: »
    Costume Quest - fantastic simple but fun JRPG-style game. Great sense of humor and a real blast to play.

    planning to play through all the double fine games, brutal legend for ps3 when i can afford the console.
  • ted12ted12
    edited March 2012
    presidentmax wrote: »
    Hi, I'm currently a bit stuck for new games to play and wondered if anybody might have any idea what games I might like from the list of my favourite games below:

    My favourite games
    -Chrono Trigger
    -Day of the Tentacle
    -Monkey Island 1-3 & Tales
    -Hotel Dusk
    -Ace Attorney games
    -Final Fantasy 4,6,7,9
    -Sam and Max

    I'm not great at point and click games but always loved them, I'm more in love with games with excellent and immersive storytelling and characters.

    My favourite gaming genres are: JRPG, Point and Click and Interactive Novels.

    Thanks :D

    If you liked Hotel Dusk, you can import a copy of Last Window from Britan for about $30. Just keep in mind that you'd have to play it on an original DS or DS lite, as the new models are region locked. I got one imported, and it's a wonderful conclusion to the story.

    EDIT: Welp balls. Ithought you were an American... in America! Disregard this and go get TWEWY instead.
  • presidentmaxpresidentmax
    edited March 2012
    Friar wrote: »
    You'll also be pleased to know that hotel dusk got a sequel in europe/Japan called "Last window". Also, the Another code wii sequel is a fantastic game, much better than the first, so do check it out.

    Unfortunately the company went bust a while back. :(

    One of my all time favourite Game companys, shame to see them go and even if they come back it probably wouldn't be the full team anymore.
  • fleskflesk
    edited March 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    uhhh HOW DID I NOT RECOMMEND "THE LONGEST JOURNEY"

    Fantasy, Sci Fi, epic story telling.

    I second that recommendation. It holds a special place in my heart, both because the game is awesome and because my little brother gave me a boxed copy of it when it first came out. Also, it's made by Norwegian Funcom.
    presidentmax wrote: »
    I haven't but want to play Samorost 2, mainly because it is created by the same people who did Machinarium. I dont have an ipad, so the game is only for ipad? :(

    No, it's a flash game, like Machinarium, so it's available for pretty much anything. If you liked Machinarium, you'll probably also want to play Little Wheel (very short), Alchemia and Faluz (I think) 1 and 2.
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited March 2012
    presidentmax wrote: »
    Hi, I'm currently a bit stuck for new games to play and wondered if anybody might have any idea what games I might like from the list of my favourite games below:

    My favourite games
    -Chrono Trigger
    -Day of the Tentacle
    -Monkey Island 1-3 & Tales
    -Hotel Dusk
    -Ace Attorney games
    -Final Fantasy 4,6,7,9
    -Sam and Max

    I'm not great at point and click games but always loved them, I'm more in love with games with excellent and immersive storytelling and characters.

    My favourite gaming genres are: JRPG, Point and Click and Interactive Novels.

    Thanks :D


    RPG's
    • Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)
    • Tales of the Abyss (PS2)
    • Tales of Vesperia (PS3/360)
    • Dragon Quest VIII (PS2)
    • Secret of Mana (SNES/Wii Virtual Console)
    • Dragon Age: Origins
    note: I highly recommend the Tales games.



    Adventure Games
    • Jolly Rover(Steam)
    • The Dig (Steam)
    • The Whispered World (Steam)
    • The Longest Journey (Steam / GOG)
    • Beneath a Steel Sky (GOG)
    • King's Quest VI (GOG)
  • KuroShiroKuroShiro
    edited March 2012
    ted12 wrote: »
    ... Just keep in mind that you'd have to play it on an original DS or DS lite, as the new models are region locked. I got one imported, and it's a wonderful conclusion to the story.

    Just noting that this is not entirely true. I have a Japanese DSi, and it runs games from anywhere in the world just fine. The things that are region locked are (I believe): DSWare purchases, and DSi/3DS exclusive games, of which there are not many at this point.

    To add to the list of recommendations, I would suggest The Book of Unwritten Tales. It's been recently released in English, and is quite excellent.
  • bloodkiller630bloodkiller630
    edited March 2012
    does drakes fortune count as a adventure game? Because 1 and 2 are my favorites, never really liked the third.
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited March 2012
    No, those are action games. The plot of those takes a back seat to platforming, shoot-outs and incredible setpieces. The developers even admitted they create the setpieces first, then string the game together around them, which does not make for a particularly gripping narrative.

    Would recommend the Hector series (if you're into adult humour), The Longest Journey (if you're into epic adventures) and the Ben There, Dan That!/Time Gentlemen, Please! double-pack (if you're into hilarity).
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited March 2012
    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT.

    The narrative of Uncharted is far more gripping and meaningful than Hector, so if that's the criteria, then Uncharted is a far better adventure game.
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited March 2012
    Can you combine items and solve puzzles ala an actual adventure game? No? Then Uncharted is not an adventure game, it's an action game. Ketsuron.
  • Alex IDVAlex IDV
    edited March 2012
    Darth Marsden wrote: »
    Can you combine items and solve puzzles ala an actual adventure game? No? Then Uncharted is not an adventure game, it's an action game. Ketsuron.

    You can't combine items in Loom either, but I think everyone here considers it an adventure game.

    Not saying that Uncharted is/isn't an adventure game. I haven't played it, so idk.
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited March 2012
    Wait, no item combination in Loom? Wow, I really should play that thing at some point.

    OK. Here's a more apt comparison. The Uncharted series is basically the more recent Tomb Raider games with a male protagonist. If you consider the Core Design Tomb Raiders to be adventure games, then you'll think the Uncharted series is as well. You'll be wrong, but that's what you'll think.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited March 2012
    Maybe adventure games are like porn. It's hard to define, but I know it when I see it.
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited March 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    Maybe adventure games are like porn. It's hard to define, but I know it when I see it.
    *snigger* You said "it's hard".
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited March 2012
    Has anyone here played Emerald City Confidential?

    Is it good?
  • stankkyzerstankkyzer
    edited March 2012
    Hey, i didn't have ipad. Except ipad where i can play?
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited March 2012
    play what?
  • Darth MarsdenDarth Marsden
    edited March 2012
    If a game is specifically made for the iPad, then you cannot play it on anything other than an iPad. Ketsuron.
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited March 2012
    I still don't understand the connection stankkyzer is making to the previous conversation.

    What game is he talking about? Is he talking about Telltale's games? Adventure games? Games in general? Also, there are iPad games that have ports to PC or consoles. Is he talking about them? If so, which ones? And if he's speaking only of iPad exclusive games, how and why would he buy one if he didn't have an iPad in the first place, and subsequently why is he even asking?
  • GuybrushWilcoGuybrushWilco
    edited March 2012
    I'm assuming that you already know of all of Telltale's games, since you're here. If you want some other good adventure games then try some of the Sierra adventure games like King's Quest or Space Quest, if you don't mind an extra challenge :) Also if you are willing to play non Japanese RPG's then try Planescape: Torment :) It is an excellent story driven RPG, and it is played entirely by point and click.
  • Unknown
    edited March 2012
    i just want a game that i can play and actually understand and finish without the Internets help
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited March 2012
    seibert999 wrote: »
    i just want a game that i can play and actually understand and finish without the Internets help

    Jurassic Park! A chimp could play through that one without help.
  • Unknown
    edited March 2012
    der_ketzer wrote: »
    Jurassic Park! A chimp could play through that one without help.

    i meant like a linear game that is not too challenging, but still takes up a challenge
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