Graduate from Nancy Drew to ??
furth...@yahoo.com
My daughter and I have really liked playing the entire series of
Nancy Drew games...but now we are at a point where we'd like to try an
adventure that's a bit longer on the story line, and would occupy us
for more than 3 brief evenings of playing time.
I couldn't even guess as to what to look at next. I remember
hearing a lot of good things about the Myst series -- is that a good
place to check? Or, is there some other game (or games) out there that
would be the next candidate?
My criteria is:
1. Clean, fun "family oriented" gameplay. Scary is okay - but
"demonic" is not. No gratuitous violence, no coarse language, no
sexual content or innuendo. Please, no flames on this point - I'm not
trying to shape anyone's morals here, just explaining what I require
for playing with my 12 year old daughter.
2. Respectful of our investment in time playing -- in other words, I'd
be pretty upset if we spent three weeks playing a game, just to find
out we took turn "A" on day 1, where we should have taken turn "B" --
and all our subsequent playing time was wasted.
3. Lot's of good logic puzzles, that are solvable without having to be
a member of the Prometheus Society.
4. Interesting, fun, entertaining story line.
In short, something like a good Nancy Drew game, but "kicked up"
several notches.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
-Chris
Colin B.
> Hi folks,
> My daughter and I have really liked playing the entire series of
> Nancy Drew games...but now we are at a point where we'd like to try an
> adventure that's a bit longer on the story line, and would occupy us
> for more than 3 brief evenings of playing time.
>
> I couldn't even guess as to what to look at next. I remember
> hearing a lot of good things about the Myst series -- is that a good
> place to check? Or, is there some other game (or games) out there that
> would be the next candidate?
I'm one of the people who _isn't_ fond of the Myst games. When you finish a
puzzle and even in retrospect have no idea why or how, then I'm not interested.
Some recommendations, however are:
Any of the old adventures from LucasArts. Monkey Island games are ideal, as
are the Day of the Tentacle ones (albeit very outdated). Full Throttle is
probably perfectly acceptable for a 12-year old, even through you play a
motorcycle gang leader (with a heart of gold!). Grim Fandango would be my
absolute first choice, although it has some very mild sexual innuendo (more
towards romance than sex), and is FULL of demons. (Happy, comical, and often
rather silly demons, that is).
Someone else might be able to jog my memory here, but I think that Syberia is
quite free from inappropriate content. Assuming that's true, then both of
those games would be appropriate, and fun.
One game you'll want to stay away from is "The Longest Journey." It's one of
my favorite games, but it's full of drugs, violence, and LOTS of swearing.
When she's older, it's worth playing though.
> 2. Respectful of our investment in time playing -- in other words, I'd
> be pretty upset if we spent three weeks playing a game, just to find
> out we took turn "A" on day 1, where we should have taken turn "B" --
> and all our subsequent playing time was wasted.
The good news is that all of the ones mentioned above have no dead-end
threads. You can't make any 'eventually fatal' mistakes, and in fact you
can't make any mistakes that can't be undone, I believe.
Others will add their own suggestions, I'm sure.
Colin
Ken Rice
furth...@yahoo.com says...
What do you mean by "demonic" content?
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There is a very good online adventure game called "Arcane, The Stone Circle."
It is provided by Warner brothers Studios. It is here:
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/arcane/home.jsp?frompage=sitemap
This games meets your critera expect for the ending, at which a demon appears.
Nothing gory or disgusting, just a final character that gives a speech.
The prequel, "Arcane the Miller Estate," is here:
http://mandichaos.tripod.com/arcane-miller-link.html
I have not played it so cannot comment on the content.
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Another good online adventure game is "Mystery Of Time And Space Adventure."
The web site is here:
http://www.albartus.com/motas/
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Then there is Archipelago and others at:
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Here is an online version of "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy - The
Adventure Game," which is a text based game:
http://www.douglasadams.com/creations/infocom.html
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A delightful Flash game called Samorost:
http://www.samorost2.net/samorost1/
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Its sequel "The Polyphonic Spree, the Quest for the Rest" at
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Here are some downloadable adventure games. I believe they all meet your
criteria.
Cubert Bandbone, P.I.: http://cubert.deirdrakiai.com/
Cult & Cult II: http://www.studio-blum.com/cult/
All of the original Scott Adams Adventures:
http://www.msadams.com/downloads.htm
Lost New York: http://www.wurb.com/if/game/131
The Uncertainity Machine:
http://www.freewebs.com/ratracer/adventuregames.htm or
http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=4372
Space Quest the Lost Chapter: http://frostbytei.com/space/
The original Adventure text game: http://wurb.com/if/game/1
Zork I, II & III: http://www.infocom-if.org/downloads/downloads.html
Other Worlds: http://www.alkis.org/
Other Worlds is a great game.
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I hope you and you daughter enjoy these.
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Crusaders of Dark Savant & Others.
BuckFush
> furth...@yahoo.com wrote:
>> My daughter and I have really liked playing the entire series of
>> Nancy Drew games...but now we are at a point where we'd like to try
>> an adventure that's a bit longer on the story line, and would occupy
>> us for more than 3 brief evenings of playing time.
>
> ideal, as are the Day of the Tentacle ones (albeit very outdated).
> Full Throttle is probably perfectly acceptable for a 12-year old,
> even through you play a motorcycle gang leader (with a heart of
> gold!). Grim Fandango would be my absolute first choice, although it
> has some very mild sexual innuendo (more towards romance than sex),
> and is FULL of demons. (Happy, comical, and often rather silly
> demons, that is).
I agree, just thought I should mention that many of the LucasArts games are
somewhat difficult even for adults, so a 12 year old will have a hard time
with most (Full Throttle being one of the exceptions here, but its subject
matter is not likely to appeal to her). Grim Fandango is a classic that
should not be missed but have a walkthrough nearby.
> Someone else might be able to jog my memory here, but I think that
> Syberia is quite free from inappropriate content. Assuming that's
> true, then both of those games would be appropriate, and fun.
Agreed again, I think both Syberias (and maybe Amerzone if memory serves me
right) fit all your requirements perfectly and are fun, beautiful and
involving games. I also thought Broken Sword: Sleeping Dragon was a better
game than most reviewers (and folks here)but it's rated teen and I really
don't remember whether it contained inappropriate material for a 12 year
old. Dinotopia also comes to mind.
> One game you'll want to stay away from is "The Longest Journey." It's
> one of my favorite games, but it's full of drugs, violence, and LOTS
> of swearing. When she's older, it's worth playing though.
I have never played TLJ, will get to it eventually - but many in this group
regard it as being one of the best.
C Schmidt
like someone who appears briefly early in the game is a potty mouth? It was
a while ago that I played it, so I could be wrong.
I recommend Shivers - great atmosphere, great puzzles. Not many people to
interact with, but lots of fun exploration and the thrilling anticipation of
being "gotten" by an Ixupi! I would have loved it at 12 and there are
walkthroughs for all the puzzles if they are too much for you and your
daughter.
Lost in Time was good too, but it's DOS and you might not think it worth the
hassle of installing it. The Riddle of Master Lu is the same story, but
very enjoyable!
The Cameron Files, Secret at Loch Ness was good.
If you can find Neverhood, I think you would both enjoy it.
Cinbad the Adventurer
B.C.
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> Hi folks,
> My daughter and I have really liked playing the entire series of
> Nancy Drew games...but now we are at a point where we'd like to try an
> adventure that's a bit longer on the story line, and would occupy us
> for more than 3 brief evenings of playing time.
3 brief evenings for a Nancy Drew Game?????
I would recommend Road to India............at least 4 brief evenings of
playing time!!!!!!
Barbara.....
furth...@yahoo.com
Thanks, I'll check out Road to India (although if it's only 33% longer,
I'm not sure it will fit the bill).
Thanks also to everyone else who responded to my original question;
lot's of good leads for me to follow up on. I think the first one
we'll try is Syberia -- looks like a neat game. If it is, then we'll
play Syberia II. So, that'll hold us over for a bit :-)
Best regards,
Chris
Mike Ray
could sit and play without a walkthrough.
http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/mysterious_island/
Not too hard and lots of fun.
Hunt
In the same vein, I'd recommend the Laura Bow [SP?] set. Rebecca Williams (
Sierra Games) did two. Both are mystry adventures, and are well-written.
Apparently, the genre did not take off. Both were available from Sierra, but I
have no idea if either is still available. Probably a week's worth of play in
each. Good gothic mystry settings: haunted mansion and Egyptology exhibit in
museum. Little gore, mostly hinted at, but not seen. Fairly linear, with no
arcade sequences, that I recall. Good graphics for the day, but obviously not
up to par with anything current.
Great fun, if you can find them. Had I not given mine to a nephew, who
promptly threw them all away, boxes, discs, "study-guides," ALL, I would
gladly send the pair to you.
Per your concern of taking a "wrong-turn," I found Myst to have far too many,
but that may have just been me. I tried it several times, and though the
graphics were great (again, for their day), kept loosing interest.
Good luck,
Hunt
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>
>In article <1137181145....@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
>furth...@yahoo.com says...
>>
>>Hi folks,
>In the same vein, I'd recommend the Laura Bow [SP?] set. Rebecca Williams (
>Sierra Games) did two. Both are mystry adventures, and are well-written.
>Apparently, the genre did not take off. Both were available from Sierra, but
I
>have no idea if either is still available. Probably a week's worth of play in
>each. Good gothic mystry settings: haunted mansion and Egyptology exhibit in
>museum. Little gore, mostly hinted at, but not seen. Fairly linear, with no
>arcade sequences, that I recall. Good graphics for the day, but obviously not
>up to par with anything current.
>
>Great fun, if you can find them. Had I not given mine to a nephew, who
>promptly threw them all away, boxes, discs, "study-guides," ALL, I would
>gladly send the pair to you.
>
>Per your concern of taking a "wrong-turn," I found Myst to have far too many,
>but that may have just been me. I tried it several times, and though the
>graphics were great (again, for their day), kept loosing interest.
>
>
>Good luck,
>Hunt
Well DUH! I should have typed "Roberta" Williams. I knew it didn't look right,
but mind was numb.
The two games were: The Colonel's Bequest and The Dagger of Amon Ra.