https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
On Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:15:34 -0500, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
The rogue one looks interesting. The other one I already have. Thank
you.
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
On Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:15:34 -0500, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
Eeep! I was pre-empted by Ant I told you guys I needed a reminder, or
I'd forget! ;-)
So - even had Ant not picked up the slack when I (inevitably) forgot
to post about the games - I don't think it would have been a big loss
for anyone. Especially since "Vanishing" was already offered as a
freebie on Epic (just last December), and "Rogue Legacy" has been
offered gratis on a number of other services too, so most people
probably already have a copy ;-)
Still, thanks to Ant for the alert... I'd say I'll do my best to not
repeat my failure, but that's not something I can honestly promise. So
tune for Ant to tell us what free games from Epic will be next week
;-)
I only claim Rogue Legacy. Other one didn't look interesting since it looks >like an adventure game.
"Rogue Legacy" is an Indie game, and all that entails. Lackluster
visuals, and interesting hook (a rogue-game where, every time you die
you are reincarnated as the 'next generation' of your family tree with his/her own unique stats and quirks), and unpolished gameplay. I'm not generally a fan of Rogue-style games, neither am do I usually enjoy
side-view adventure/platformer titles, or games where the primary goal
is the collection of loot, so this game was never going to be my cup
of tea.
Neither game, though, are particularly worth rushing out to get. I
have a bit of a soft spot for "Vanishing", but that's largely because
- at least for its time - it was one of the best looking games on the
market. Wandering its virtual forests and hills was a visual delight
(it's been several years since I last played the game, so I don't know
how well it's held up). But its story and gameplay were tolerable at
best (and that's me being kind, /and/ as a fan of 'walking sims').
On Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:38:26 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
Neither game, though, are particularly worth rushing out to get. I
have a bit of a soft spot for "Vanishing", but that's largely because
- at least for its time - it was one of the best looking games on the
market. Wandering its virtual forests and hills was a visual delight
(it's been several years since I last played the game, so I don't know
how well it's held up). But its story and gameplay were tolerable at
best (and that's me being kind, /and/ as a fan of 'walking sims').
Oh god, a walking sim. Does this game play *anything* like a Sierra or LucasArts title? Those are the kinds of adventure games I played a lot
of when I was younger and still have a soft spot for.
On Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:38:26 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson ><spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
Oh god, a walking sim. Does this game play *anything* like a Sierra or >LucasArts title? Those are the kinds of adventure games I played a lot
of when I was younger and still have a soft spot for.
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
On Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:15:34 -0500, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >>https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
I have Ethan-Carter ReDux. Not sure if I finished that one. I think
I am getting it confused with something similar with a girl involved.
I know I finished that one and liked it alot.
I rarely finish games.
On Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:04:01 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
On Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:15:34 -0500, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rogue-legacy >>>https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter
I have Ethan-Carter ReDux. Not sure if I finished that one. I think
I am getting it confused with something similar with a girl involved.
I know I finished that one and liked it alot.
Perhaps "What Remains of Edith Finch"? Aside from the similarity of
titles, it also has a similar surreal/disquieting atmosphere, both
games are set in rural areas, center around an unusual family, and are
both 'walking sims'.
"Edith Finch" was marginally better in gameplay (in as much as it had
some) and arguably had better story and characters, but had
comparatively less immersive visuals and weaker atmosphere. Neither
are games I'd recommend.
I rarely finish games.
I'm the opposite; I've given up on many games, but I always consider
that a failure - either on my part, or on the developers. I figure, if >they've taken the time to create the darn thing, and I've paid money
for the stupod product, I at least ought to put in the time to get to
the end of the game at least once.
Some games defeat me in achieving this goal, but I do try.
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