It may kinda go without saying, but I would recommend playing this on a tablet.
The puzzles are awkward with a mouse, keyboard setup and the environments (when not in a puzzle) aren't really detailed enough to warrant PC/graphics card prettiness.
I think most puzzle games are better on tablets at this point.
Re: The Witness
Posted: Sun December 22, 2019 10:35 pm
by washing machine
I lost this game and all of my progress when I let go of my iPhone. Bah!
So I'm playing The Eyes of Ara instead and pivoting this thread to include any and all puzzle/adventure games.
Eyes of Ara is a lot of fun so far. Not as heavy on the environmental puzzles as The Witness, but the plot unfolds in a very similar way as you move from room to room trying to figure out what's going on in the castle. Very eerie supernatural/mechanical feel to it all. I think I'll be playing this for a while.
(Minor puzzle spoilers below)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Tue December 31, 2019 6:33 pm
by Ello Sailor
Weekly reminder that everyone needs to play both LIMBO and Inside.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Wed January 01, 2020 2:41 am
by washing machine
Debating Limbo or the Room series after I finish Eyes of Ara. All of my gaming is done on mobile phones now.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Wed January 01, 2020 2:51 am
by Norah
Downloaded Limbo for the Switch this afternoon
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Wed January 01, 2020 7:06 am
by Orpheus
Ello Sailor wrote:Weekly reminder that everyone needs to play both LIMBO and Inside.
Yep. Some of the best pure environmental storytelling in games, ever. Inside in particular is just incredible.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:29 am
by washing machine
Okay, on everyone's recommendation I downloaded Limbo in the Play Store a few days ago. Loving this. What a haunting game. Puzzles are just frustrating enough to keep me playing. I love playing with the headphones on.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:29 am
by tragabigzanda
1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:36 am
by washing machine
I'm already bummed that this game is going to end at some point. I know I have Inside to look forward to, but that one will end too.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:38 am
by Norah
all things must pass
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:39 am
by tragabigzanda
1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:40 am
by Monkey_Driven
tragabigzanda wrote:
washing machine wrote:I'm already bummed that this game is going to end at some point. I know I have Inside to look forward to, but that one will end too.
I think Inside is the better game, so you've got that going for you.
I agree.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 1:53 am
by washing machine
cutuphalfdead wrote:all things must pass
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:35 am
by Ello Sailor
LIMBO paved the way, though. Turns 10 this July. A true masterpiece.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:41 am
by tragabigzanda
1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:42 am
by washing machine
Oh damn. Inside isn't on Android.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, The Eyes of Ara, et
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:42 am
by tragabigzanda
1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, Limbo, etc.)
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:48 am
by washing machine
It's not food, Trag.
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, Limbo, etc.)
Posted: Mon January 27, 2020 3:50 am
by tragabigzanda
1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
Re: Puzzle/Adventure games (The Witness, Limbo, etc.)
Posted: Tue January 28, 2020 4:16 pm
by washing machine
I am vexed by the wasp level on Limbo right now. That fucker just stays against the wall and a trip through the tunnels leads to buzzing noises and an empty space but not much else.
