tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post4425171344338982609..comments2024-03-29T07:46:36.996-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The Stanley ParableJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49297401751958757062015-05-08T10:48:54.641-04:002015-05-08T10:48:54.641-04:00Seeing as how I've been reading your posts sta...Seeing as how I've been reading your posts starting at the beginning, I feel no shame commenting on a post that's a year old. :D<br /><br />I don't play PC games but my favorites are oldies but goodies.<br /><br />1. Douglas Adams Starship Titanic. It's great. It's got snark and puzzles. And no scary stuff. <br />2. The Myst series (Myst, Riven, Exile). Amazing graphics, good storyline, great puzzles, and no scary stuff (unless not interacting with anyone is considered scary). It's got a steampunk vibe too, I guess.<br /><br />Like I said, they're old but great games. <br /><br />Enjoy!Aylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980599558650150250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21113786286920352632014-04-21T20:49:14.750-04:002014-04-21T20:49:14.750-04:00Jen/John! THANK YOU.
I broke my tibia & fibula...Jen/John! THANK YOU.<br />I broke my tibia & fibula (both lower leg bones) 18 days ago... (In roller derby, I was the one who invited you to Orlando's derby league bouts, but I'm back up in the Maryland area now). So, I've been playing Portal but I seriously am either on the couch or on my bed, and sometimes get bored of Portal. (Being on crutches is really crappy for a very active person... ugh...). I'll probably break down and spend the $15 on this in a day or two ;) Thanks again! (Oh and for the MegaCon pictures! All my Florida friends were going and I was sad cause I went (and met you!) last year, so I can live variously through you ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25851329783584727462014-04-16T20:00:48.244-04:002014-04-16T20:00:48.244-04:00"Stanley Parable" sounds like a game eve..."Stanley Parable" sounds like a game even I might enjoy, and I don't play games. This is the only computer game I have ever played more than once: http://www.simonphipps.com/design/montypython.htm<br /><br />It's available from these guys: http://www.abandonia.com/games/249<br />:-)chacha1http://www.ombailamos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17695595552814328832014-04-15T21:25:56.538-04:002014-04-15T21:25:56.538-04:00Definitely recommend Gone Home. It's short but...Definitely recommend Gone Home. It's short but there are a TON of things you can click and look at and it's easy to miss items and storylines, so it's fun to go back and hunt them down! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58621471177626788842014-04-15T17:17:14.755-04:002014-04-15T17:17:14.755-04:00A snarky narrator reminds me of The Journeyman Pro...A snarky narrator reminds me of The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time game. My family loved that game but we could never get any of the earlier games in the series to work.<br /><br />Oh - if you are ever in the mood for an old classic and something with a unique fanbase - Commander Keen!!<br /><br />My brother and I enjoyed playing Trine2 together. Since we live on opposite sides of the country and only get to visit every few years, it was a fun way to hang out together online. He plays the first Trine with my mom sometimes but that one, unfortunately, you have to be on the same PC.Sparks of Emberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971371995599010711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77405484838131945312014-04-15T13:05:06.847-04:002014-04-15T13:05:06.847-04:00On Steam, I have bought both Home and Terraria. H...On Steam, I have bought both Home and Terraria. Home is a horror game in which you wake up in a strange house near a dead body. Play in the dark with headphones on, and the creaking doors will get you! It has very simple graphics, and costs $2.99. Terraria is an awesome game in which you mine, build houses, fight bosses and interact with NPCs. The graphics are great, and the music is really good too. Terraria costs $9.99 on Steam. I admit it, I also like Minecraft. My daughter and I share worlds and build and mine together.shalynruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341849051889385629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88848748339884018382014-04-14T02:14:11.416-04:002014-04-14T02:14:11.416-04:00The original "stanley parable" came out ...The original "stanley parable" came out as a mod to HL2, but I'm pretty sure the new one doesn't require it. Try the demo, if the demo works, you shouldn't need it. The demo is also completely standalone from the game, so I recommend everyone to play that as well :)melladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760905485078574534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9247765643758237832014-04-13T21:49:12.658-04:002014-04-13T21:49:12.658-04:00Quick Question: I've just downloaded Steam for...Quick Question: I've just downloaded Steam for my Mac. It says that Stanley Parable is available for Mac on Steam, but a few of the tech blog reviews I've read says you also have to have Half Life 2? Can anyone confirm or deny this? <br />I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING HERE, BUT I'M TRYING TO BE ONE OF THE COOL KIDS! Thanks in advance!Molly Radcliff Headleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556030845520029196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68077754681671174432014-04-13T14:33:00.143-04:002014-04-13T14:33:00.143-04:00Love, love, LOVE the Stanley Parable. Best writing...Love, love, LOVE the Stanley Parable. Best writing ever. And that narrator!<br /><br />I definitely second "Thomas Was Alone". It's a not-too-maddening platformer with a delightful storyline.<br /><br />For another Steam game that's high on story, easy on game mechanics, you may want to check out "Little Inferno". It *is* a bit on the darker/spookier side--think of a mild Tim Burton kinda level--but it gushes with personality and is way more engrossing than it seems like it should be. The ending could have been better, but I really loved it. It's another good one to catch on sale.Kootiepatrahttp://ohaiuruk-hai.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72737135652054965082014-04-13T14:03:53.750-04:002014-04-13T14:03:53.750-04:00You wander around and try to save yourself from ce...You wander around and try to save yourself from certain doom. There's a ridiculously reasonable sounding VoiceOver that might not possibly be trying to be helpful. Or maybe it is? You'll have to decide for yourself. <br />cynrtsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767806863851602143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43213541783407384002014-04-13T12:03:53.592-04:002014-04-13T12:03:53.592-04:00Thank you Jen! The demo had me laughing my butt of...Thank you Jen! The demo had me laughing my butt off, after I went to work the hubby bought the game and our kids played all afternoon. DOGDANCINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08407478554269205298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2799026598752285062014-04-13T00:42:11.841-04:002014-04-13T00:42:11.841-04:00Both my husband and I loved playing the Stanley Pa...Both my husband and I loved playing the Stanley Parable. He had bought it first and was playing it, and I kept having to ask why he was laughing so hard. I finally got to play it myself and found out. As much fun as it was playing it, I agree about the cost being a little much for a short game that you likely won't replay. If it's on a sale, I definitely recommend it. <br /><br />I also second the suggestion for Fez- I can't remember Jen if you had mentioned playing that in the past, but if not it's a really cute puzzle game that behaves similar to a platform game but with a twist. I also saw someone mention Thomas Was Alone, which also features puzzles. You'd probably like this as well. I've really only just started playing it, but it has a good story and humorous narration to go with the different levels. I've enjoyed it so far. <br /><br />Oh, and I saw someone else mention it in the comments, but it bears repeating: if you haven't stood in the Stanley Parable broom closet, go do so now. Peachkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-24294314593581478342014-04-13T00:26:41.414-04:002014-04-13T00:26:41.414-04:00I think so. It's been awhile since I played i...I think so. It's been awhile since I played it, but I can't remember anything that would be inappropriate for a tween, nor do I think the commentary will go over his head.Peachkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76864972181664867492014-04-13T00:20:32.381-04:002014-04-13T00:20:32.381-04:00I totally know what you mean about first person ga...I totally know what you mean about first person games! But, at least on the PC, you can scroll out in Skyrim and see your character (effectively making it at 3rd person shooter).<br /><br />Lisa RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46964817477450799532014-04-13T00:19:09.040-04:002014-04-13T00:19:09.040-04:00This looks so fun! I'll add my voice to Bastio...This looks so fun! I'll add my voice to Bastion as a great game (yes fighting, no blood, awesome narrator). Also Dear Esther is a walk and story game. It's gorgeous! And I didn't think I'd like playing it again, but when I watch someone else play it (very short game), I actually really enjoyed it the 2nd time. Final recommendation is Grotesque Tactics: it's like a chess game style, and really funny. All on Steam, and they're all pretty reasonably priced.<br /><br />Lisa RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36783125644643818722014-04-12T14:07:20.824-04:002014-04-12T14:07:20.824-04:00If you want an awesome pc mystery series to try, c...If you want an awesome pc mystery series to try, check out the Nancy Drew pc games by Her Interactive. They have nearly 30 titles, put two new games out every year, and they run very cheap on amazon.<br /><br />The best part? They are EXTREMELY re-playable. I've re-played them too many times to count. And the fan base for the series is really big.<br /><br />Do some research into which title to try first. Some are super good, some aren't good at all, some are very scary, some are very tame. They also have some free demo downloads on their website for a couple of the games.<br /><br />If you want to try an older title, I recommend Treasure in the Royal Tower, The Secret of Shadow Ranch, Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake, and The Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon. If you want one of the newer titles, I like The Captive Curse, Shadow at the Water's Edge, Tomb of the Lost Queen, and The Phantom of Venice.<br /><br />Okay, I'll step off my soapbox now, lol! I've been playing these games for years, so I guess I'm just sort of passionate about them.<br /><br />Some trailers:<br /><br />Tomb of the Lost Queen- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l3WvFfRfLM<br />Ghost of Thornton Hall- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ClvYZqgRI<br />The Phantom of Venice- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRN7enlFWRw<br />Shadow at the Water's Edge- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkirc_JVLhcRiver Psalmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7257308534506089562014-04-12T14:03:45.939-04:002014-04-12T14:03:45.939-04:00I'm going to second Bastion. I never played it...I'm going to second Bastion. I never played it because I watched my husband and son play it to death, but it's a great game, and I have the soundtrack stuck in my head because we play it all the time.AnnaDeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211151980816555948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1586877764987849962014-04-12T13:35:31.231-04:002014-04-12T13:35:31.231-04:00Is this a first person game? Unfortunately I can&#...Is this a first person game? Unfortunately I can't play most of those. They make me dizzy and nauseous. It totally sucks, cause I'd love to play Skyrim and others.Katiehttp://www.fripparie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49988185471205065402014-04-12T12:45:56.586-04:002014-04-12T12:45:56.586-04:00My daughter is playing Don't Starve right in f...My daughter is playing Don't Starve right in front of me (on the PS4) right now!! It is an awesome game...Lynzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872994520891826700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35458585410437411392014-04-12T11:29:11.729-04:002014-04-12T11:29:11.729-04:00I mostly play free online browser games so they ar...I mostly play free online browser games so they are VERY short, but here's a list of a few of the very best. All have great graphics and interesting game play, none of them will take you more than an hour and many will take less.<br />PonPon House (1,2, and 3 are all beautiful, complex, and worth playing)<br />Anything by On of Eyezmaze, especially GrowCube<br />Anything by Bart Bonte, especially Fields of Logic and Factory Balls 1,2, and 3<br />Anything by Neutral Games, especially Christmas Escape 3<br />Federico Rutenberg's earlier games like The Ballad of Kettineto<br />The Trader of Stories and A Grain of Truth<br /><br />You can easily Google them or use a browser site like JayisGames or freegamesnews to find them.Amanda Perlhttp://starbuckwhalerider.deviantart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91673386020321202352014-04-11T22:56:06.186-04:002014-04-11T22:56:06.186-04:00I just bought it! It looks like something I would...I just bought it! It looks like something I would totally like. Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252696834207616217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81249847591901182172014-04-11T22:28:49.597-04:002014-04-11T22:28:49.597-04:00I don't play a lot of games at all, but I love...I don't play a lot of games at all, but I loved The Stanley Parable. It was great that someone with as little skill as I could actually play it. I played it through several times and one time ended up following crazy lines all over the walls, and laughing at the crazy voice over! I love how if you don't follow instructions it gets really huffy!Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18611091504817700442014-04-11T21:24:39.961-04:002014-04-11T21:24:39.961-04:00The Stanley Parable is an awesome game :D so much ...The Stanley Parable is an awesome game :D so much fun (and if you're contrary like me annoying the narrator is good fun). Did you get the broom closet ending?AbandoningRealitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4746233044308523552014-04-11T19:43:03.208-04:002014-04-11T19:43:03.208-04:00If you would like to cry hysterically "To The...If you would like to cry hysterically "To The Moon" which is available on Steam is an interesting and sweet (and slightly heartbreaking) little short game. JRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696678149874762427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31271693389813008272014-04-11T19:33:39.772-04:002014-04-11T19:33:39.772-04:00My favorite MMO ever! Can't stress enough how ...My favorite MMO ever! Can't stress enough how lovely the community is for this game. <3wumpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355595219057141112noreply@blogger.com