Well, there you are !!!!

And having put that little lot into my inventory who knows what I might do with any of it

Of the adventures I've played recently, The Lost Crown has been the best. I'm playing Outcry right now, and I'm really enjoying it too.
Like some others here, I'm playing more casual games now. I need my puzzle fix, and the Big Fish games fit the bill.

I'm playing Lost Crown right now and I must say it is shaping up to be a splendid game and could certainly be climbing onto my list of ones that "jumped out at me" very shortly

[I have to admit though that I'm definitely not blown away by the voice acting or the way the characters walk ]

A game that's jumping out at me at the mo is Art of Murder - Hunt for the Puppeteer - I just can't wait to get it! Eagerly awaited releases are last half of Darkness 3, Culpa Innata 2 & Black Mirror 2.

chrissie, you're in for some fun - I'm playing Puppeteer right now and having a great time with it. A few timed puzzles, but nothing as evil as the chair-hop-shuffle in AOM 1, thank goodness! No "game over" moments (so far) yet, either.

I'm glad your enjoying the game Rushes! - it's good to know as I was so impressed with the demo! I loved the first one too & thought the 'chair-hop-shuffle' was integrated well but seemed out of place with the rest of the game so I hope the 'no game over' moments continue!

Can someone tell me a safe site to download the demo please? Thanks in advance.

Sherryah,

The Latest and Upcoming Page has demo or trailers posted. Please check there.

Yes...The Puppeteer is really creepy...The music makes it creepier...
This is another game I am taking it real slow...I don't want it to end...

I love the interface..Very creepy game..

Well, I spoke too soon. I just had a "Game Over". Time to put my thinking cap on and work my way out of this mess.

Rushes

This game is a real thinker...The puzzles are not as easy as one might think..I found that at also..

I Still have fond memories of "Scratches".

Women's Murder Club: A Darker Shade of Grey is one I've been curious about. Anyone?

My favorite game is Culpa Innata, which only came out a couple of years ago. I can't wait for Culpa 2. I really love the philosophical questions going on in the game.

My other very strong favorites include The Longest Journey, The Gabriel Knight series and Grim Fandango. I have a preference for story based games.

Please discuss WMC: A Darker shade of Grey Here. It is a casual game.

Ana

I'm so glad this topic was brought up. I had posted a question just recently because I got a new computer and now can play newer games and was looking for games to play. This post has given me lots of good ideas for games to play - and not play. I think I am of the same mind as Venus. I like story based games and The Longest Journey was one of my favorites. Can anyone tell me if Dreamfall is worth playing? Sometimes sequels aren't up to snuff.

Joan, there was lots of divided opinions on Dreamfall. I liked the game a lot, but did have to get used to the controls. I discovered I had better control if the avatar walked as opposed to run.

There are many older threads about Dreamfall. Here is a link for you.

Joan, I enjoyed Dreamfall quite a bit, even though I normally don't like combat and sneaking at all. Luckily, it was on the easy side, so I was able to get through it. The controls reminded me of Grim Fandango, but with a camera that pans when you change directions.

The story is very good, though it does leave you hanging at the end.

I will check that link for Dreamfall. I had heard that it was not totally mouse-driven. That may turn me off.
Also, I have never downloaded a game. My son has recommended a site called Steam. Has anyone heard of it and is it reliable?

You can buy Dreamfall at Amazon, if you would prefer the boxed version. I've never used Steam, so hopefully someone else here will know about it. I think you can also get it at The Adventure Shop.

But, yes, you do have to use the keyboard to control your characters.

Joan -- there is a way to play with the mouse only most of the time, though I found it awkward, and it didn't seem to work during combat, which was a pain in the neck. You also can play with “mouse look” and keyboard. Or you can use a gamepad, if you're used to that.

I've never used Steam, but it has a reputation for being reliable.

Hi. I too haven't played any Adventure games recently that I really enjoyed. I just finished Everlight. I loved the graphics, enjoyed the characters, had a few laughs but really didn't care for the game. I think part of it might have been the AM, PM thing and I don't think I really got into the story. I'm not sure how long it took me to play, days would go by without playing it. However I wanted to finish, that was my goal. Goal met, time to move on to another one. I hope I enjoy the next one.

Take care,
Terri