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Paperboy Posts: 12 Joined: 12 Mar 2009 | Actually, there is a demo. It can be found here: http://www.mysteriousislandgame.com/2/en/demo.html Other than, thanks for an interesting review. Hadn't heard of this series before, and it looks promising. |
Senior Editor Posts: 2597 Joined: 9 Jan 2007 | Oh, excellent! Thanks for the info. I'd looked for it and just couldn't find it -- clearly I was having a small brain day. I'll update the review accordingly. |
On the Record Posts: 6523 Joined: 7 Jan 2009 | Sounds pretty fun. I'm downloading the demo as we speak. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1554 Joined: 27 Feb 2009 | Is the framerate really as slow as it seems in the video? Looks kinda annoying to play to be honest... |
Senior Editor Posts: 2597 Joined: 9 Jan 2007 |
Though the game isn't without its glitches, the chugginess of the video is in part the result of the computer I was playing on, and in part the application I was using to record said video. |
Press Junketeer Posts: 362 Joined: 5 Feb 2009 | I love how you guys review games that most people wouldn't usually hear about. |
Infamous Scribbler Posts: 613 Joined: 2 Feb 2008 | It surprises me that you haven't reviewed Trine yet. I know Ben did, but that hardly counts. |
Copy Clerk Posts: 115 Joined: 23 Jan 2008 | Ack.... why didn't Susan get the Arkham Asylum review? A damned shame. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1692 Joined: 24 Jun 2009 | ...Did that monkey have a rifle? |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 2501 Joined: 1 May 2009 | I think I remember the original. Playing it on my cousin's PS1 back when I was in primary school.. god that takes me back. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 3464 Joined: 28 May 2009 | This game certainly looks interesting. I enjoy using my brains to get through a game rather than picking up the nearest gun and shooting through it. But I have a question. When the volcano goes 'Splode! what happens to the native wildlife, specifically the monkeys? If you don't get to rescue them as well I'll be deeply saddened. Which is funny because on the flip side I enjoy hearing that you can drown Jeb... |
Copy Clerk Posts: 97 Joined: 27 Jan 2009 | I can vouch for the first one and I'm a big fan of point and click adventure games. A few recommendations would be The secret of monkey island (the re-mastered version on live or pc that let's you play the original and updated visions), Runaway, Syberia (More 1 then the overly short 2), Broken Sword 1-2 (3's ok, but loses a little charm in it's 3d iteration), Tunguska Secret files (although it has some seriously odd /tough puzzles at times, so a Walk-thorough is a must). |
Senior Editor Posts: 2597 Joined: 9 Jan 2007 |
The first Syberia is a must-play for adventure fans. Absolutely wonderful game, that. |
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Review: Return to Mysterious Island 2
Old-school adventure gaming, Jules Verne, and a monkey. Lots of monkeys, actually.
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