Morning Discussion
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Did anyone get Costume Quest? How is it?
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Also the metaphors are awesome. costumes give you powers and exploring abilities, while candy is the currency (trading candy with other kids) and stuff like that. I really like all of it, can't wait to play more. The only thing missing would be voiceovers, but with that budget game, i understand why it's not there.
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oh well there are costumes which boost attributes and give combat actions and such, like the knight has defensive abilities, the statue of liberty heals the party, etc, and there's a system close to paper mario's badge system where you equip a thing to give you a single bonus on something. it's pretty cool really.
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Good interview with Tim Schafer on the development process http://www.gamerbytes.com/2010/10/flying_with_four_engines_tim_s.php
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I am in love with the idea of Double Fine games, but the execution is...
Psychonauts Yeah yeah, the Milkman level was brilliant. It was also terribly confusing. I spent so much time backtracking, getting lost, and trying to find the houses I hadn't entered. And, you know, Meat Carnival.
I was hesitant about Brutal Legend, so I played the demo. EPIC! And then the rest of the game was a straight shot downhill. The actual arena battles were just terrible.
I want more independant, creative, interesting games, but I almost want them to be written by someone else. -