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| 9 JAN 2003 at 12:39am |
Agustín CordesGuild Master
Posts : 5696
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: AR, Buenos Aires
Status : Offline | These are games I consider every IF fan should play, some of them because of historical reasons, some of them because they're simply great.
Of course, there are many other classics and I think Aya will help me with Magnetic Scrolls and Level 9 titles
The original Zork Trilogy
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Zork_Classics.jpg[/img]
These classics were the inspiration of countless adventures. More focused on puzzles than story and with an unparalled whimsical humour, whether you're an IF fan or not, you owe to yourself to play these games.
Sources: can be downloaded for FREE at WinFrotz
Beyond Zork
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Beyond_Zork.jpg[/img]
Considered the best chapter of the Zork series and with a good reason. This was the first attempt ever to merge an adventure game with RPG elements and it was a very succesful attempt. Brilliant storytelling.
Sources: released in the compilation Masterpieces Of Infocom which is available at eBay, UGTZ, and Amazon
Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Hitchhikers.jpg[/img]
Quite possibly the best title ever produced by Infocom, Hitchhiker's is a faithful adaptation of the book with the same name. Features the infamous Babel Fish puzzle.
Sources: released in the compilation Lost Treasures Of Infocom which is available at eBay and UGTZ
Borrowed Time
[img]http://www.adventurearchiv.de/b/borrowedicon.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.adventurearchiv.de/b/borrowedscreen1.jpg[/img]
A classic detective story with some features that inspired many similar adventures.
Sources: eBay, UGTZ, Ye Olde Infocom Shoppe
Gateway
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Gateway.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.adventure-archiv.com/g/gateway1-2.jpg[/img]
Among the best sci-fi games ever made, Gateway has an exciting story with some impressively designed puzzles. The sequel is just as great, if not better.
Sources: eBay, UGTZ, Ye Olde Infocom Shoppe
Mindshadow
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Mindshadow.jpg[/img] [img]http://home.tiscali.de/slydos/m/mindshadowscreen2.jpg[/img]
The granddady of games with amnesiac characters, Mindshadow has a simple but effective parser, intriguing storyline and original puzzles. Definitely a must-play and great for beginners.
Sources: released in the compilation Interplay's 10 Year Anthology which is available at eBay and UGTZ
Tass Times In Tonetown
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Tass_Times.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.adventure-archiv.com/t/tasstimes2.jpg[/img]
A quirky adventure with a funny storyline and a very unusal main character.
Sources: released in the compilation Interplay's 10 Year Anthology which is available at eBay and UGTZ
Please, add any other title you think everybody should play!
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| 9 JAN 2003 at 12:58am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Rael (9 JAN 2003 12:38am)
Of course, there are many other classics and I think Aya will help me with Magnetic Scrolls and Level 9 titles
oh yes i will!
those are the DEFINATE must-plays:
Level 9
Historical reasons: Jewels Of Darkness
Because they're simply great: Ingrid's Back, Time & Magik, Knight Ork
Magnetic Scrolls
Historical reasons: The Pawn
Because they're simply great: The Guild Of Thieves (HARD!), Fish, Wonderland
Other
Legend Of The Sword (Fantastic!)
The Hound Of Shadow
Spellcasting 101 (ok i haven't played it but everyone says it's great)
Source for all: The Underdogs
Recommended: Get the Amiga versions!
ps... the moby games screenshots do not show up
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 9 JAN 2003 at 1:37pm |
Agustín CordesGuild Master
Posts : 5696
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: AR, Buenos Aires
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Aya_Brea (9 JAN 2003 12:58am)
ps... the moby games screenshots do not show up
There, I hosted the pics myself (greedy Mobygames! >).
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| 10 JAN 2003 at 2:34am |
Mike_ASorcerer Apprentice
Posts : 292
Joined: 21 OCT 2002
Status : Online | There are lots of old games that could be (and likely will be) mentioned, but I would definitely hit some of the newer ones, particularly games such as winners in the recent annual IF competitions.
http://www.ifcomp.org/
In many ways, it can be a very different world than in the older IF games. There is a lot of variety depending on one's taste.
Or go fishing. [i]- MI2 [/i]&&Okay. [i]- Me[/i]
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| 11 JAN 2003 at 9:34pm |
RpauPrivate Detective
Posts : 439
Joined: 15 NOV 2002
Status : Online | Nice Pics Rael!!!! and better reviews.
I have not played several of this games. Seems I must search a bit for them.
“even the lover of the myth is in a sense a lover of wisdom, for the myth is composed of wonders”
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| 13 JAN 2003 at 1:36am |
GamaholicPrivate Detective
Posts : 724
Joined: 3 NOV 2002
Status : Online | Assuming Mind Shadow came earlier....I see a definite cover inspiration for GK2, or else uncanny coincidence (perhaps Rael would be so kind as to post both pics side by side )
That which makes one happy is not a waste of time
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| 13 JAN 2003 at 1:46am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Gamaholic (13 JAN 2003 1:36am)
Assuming Mind Shadow came earlier....I see a definite cover inspiration for GK2, or else uncanny coincidence (perhaps Rael would be so kind as to post both pics side by side )
hey i just noticed that! of course mindshadow comes a lot earlier than even GK1, but i think that both pics are inspired by some other pic, which i cannot remember right now
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 13 JAN 2003 at 1:50am |
AyaGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7277
Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | here are the two pics, hoping that underdogs allow leeching!
[img]http://personales.ciudad.com.ar/agustincordes/imagenes/Mindshadow.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.the-underdogs.org/games/g/gabriel2/gabriel2-c.jpg[/img]
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 13 JAN 2003 at 8:32pm |
GamaholicPrivate Detective
Posts : 724
Joined: 3 NOV 2002
Status : Online | thanks Aya! Very similar in design, The GK2 cover takes the concept a litltle further.
That which makes one happy is not a waste of time
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