tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post7252771852477291777..comments2024-03-29T05:52:53.051+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Game 20: Manhunter 1 - IntroductionThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-51194076034256348982019-03-02T12:23:40.608+11:002019-03-02T12:23:40.608+11:00Oh! And how would you guess such thing!!??Oh! And how would you guess such thing!!??Bogdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955481223266463633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-30977722979493913442019-02-27T14:03:33.608+11:002019-02-27T14:03:33.608+11:00"It's actually quite sad to see the twin ..."It's actually quite sad to see the twin towers in a game set in 2004."<br /><br />I'm soaked in tears :D :DBogdannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-8801658081246163012015-01-18T07:05:04.195+11:002015-01-18T07:05:04.195+11:00Manhunter can be streamed from Archive.org at: htt...Manhunter can be streamed from Archive.org at: https://archive.org/details/msdos_Manhunter_1_-_New_York_1988<br /><br />Note that you can't save in the streaming version of DOSBOX they use, but if you want to give it a go with zero set up, give it a try. <br /><br />However, there is also an entry for it at https://archive.org/details/Manhunter_1020 which appears to be a download for it. <br />Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-65262182778867140742012-06-30T07:38:21.556+10:002012-06-30T07:38:21.556+10:00Yep, the main villain and his motivations was main...Yep, the main villain and his motivations was mainly whom I was referring to. But I am glad to hear that I am not the only confused one. And the second one indeed makes it more confusing, with even more weird stuff going on..Fenrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119088094426124666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-45562250899925846042012-06-30T06:21:54.936+10:002012-06-30T06:21:54.936+10:00Wow lots of comments!
I too, have never played Ma...Wow lots of comments!<br /><br />I too, have never played Manhunter, and haven't heard much about it either.<br /><br />Since most predictions are gone, I'm going to say 52 for the final score.Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-28409225580328982992012-06-30T04:09:12.230+10:002012-06-30T04:09:12.230+10:00It's probably because there's very little ...It's probably because there's very little dialogue. All you get to know from characters is their names and addresses and perhaps you can read some scraps of paper they've written - not much of a possibility for characterization there. I wasn't so concerned with the protagonist - just trying to stay alive, I guess. Instead, I found the game's main antagonist quite inane, and at the end of the game I had no idea what had been his nefarious plans or whether he had any plans at all. The second game didn't improve that much.Ilmari Jauhiainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655841880034965950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-8868630367913255182012-06-30T01:40:27.813+10:002012-06-30T01:40:27.813+10:00Woot woo. Glad to hear they are good.Woot woo. Glad to hear they are good.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-15119729219333932902012-06-29T22:42:45.342+10:002012-06-29T22:42:45.342+10:00Two hours in, I find I'm enjoying Manhunter af...Two hours in, I find I'm enjoying Manhunter after an initial lackluster impression. It helps that I'm actually making some progress. <br /><br />I had another idea for "proof" that I'm playing this along, which I'll share once Trickster gets to the first checkpoint.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-20947411752712991012012-06-29T18:51:34.815+10:002012-06-29T18:51:34.815+10:00He has nothing to do with adventure games but he&#...He has nothing to do with adventure games but he's worth mentioning under any context. 10 points to Lars-Erik!The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-33024989855073855972012-06-29T18:30:12.138+10:002012-06-29T18:30:12.138+10:00Haha, didn't even realize there was a riddle. ...Haha, didn't even realize there was a riddle. The first thing through my mind was Joss Whedon, but I can't for the life of me figure out his connection to adventure games. Back to thinking.Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-84254700081402145992012-06-29T16:18:48.566+10:002012-06-29T16:18:48.566+10:00By the way, no-one has answered my latest riddle. ...By the way, no-one has answered my latest riddle. There's 10 points still on offer.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-88699038817963227912012-06-29T12:11:33.597+10:002012-06-29T12:11:33.597+10:00I remember liking this game, but had a very hard t...I remember liking this game, but had a very hard time getting through a couple of (related) puzzles in the beginning. I distinctly remember buying the sequel when it was new. I bought the game at the mall and had to spend a couple of torturous hours trying on clothes before I could come home and play. I don't remember puzzles being too obtuse; even if the solutions were hard to find, they made sense. I'm sure there were a couple "pixel hunting" things that could be missed. I've forgotten most of the game, so maybe I should dig it up and play it again.Cush1978https://www.blogger.com/profile/09176113111548747865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-35738503620567693232012-06-29T11:51:15.844+10:002012-06-29T11:51:15.844+10:00It was The Longest Journey and Syberia that got me...It was The Longest Journey and Syberia that got me back into adventure gaming. Without them this blog wouldn't exist.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-84961080889107910092012-06-29T11:50:24.683+10:002012-06-29T11:50:24.683+10:00Yes. I'd rather treat you guys as companions t...Yes. I'd rather treat you guys as companions than criminals. If I can see any evidence that you're playing the game, I won't even question it.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-54788634573289748632012-06-29T11:24:14.695+10:002012-06-29T11:24:14.695+10:00Oh, and while I suspect everyone is sick of hearin...Oh, and while I suspect everyone is sick of hearing from me: Parts 4 and 5 of my Quest for the Magic Candle are up, and with some adventure game stuff in them:<br /><br />http://canageek.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/quest-for-the-magic-candle-part-4<br />http://canageek.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/the-quest-for-the-magic-candle-part-5/Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-70430782351493335402012-06-29T10:54:50.761+10:002012-06-29T10:54:50.761+10:00Good you clarified that, so the "floating poi...Good you clarified that, so the "floating point" means I still have a chance of winning my bet of 46, right?Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-24009360854454968332012-06-29T10:46:54.529+10:002012-06-29T10:46:54.529+10:00Can we skip the questions if we blog as we go, pos...Can we skip the questions if we blog as we go, possibly with screenshots or vids? Basically, an 'or sufficient evidence' point, you know, in case I don't notice what colour the cat I need to chase the bird is.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-90097255227610942362012-06-29T10:35:39.669+10:002012-06-29T10:35:39.669+10:00As I don't feel like packing just yet:
Jack H...As I don't feel like packing just yet:<br /><br />Jack Houston and the Necronauts: $56,000 goal, 42 days to go. Predicted funding: 323%, though biased by initial day of funding. http://kck.st/OnsHns (Already on sidebar)<br /><br />Quest For Infamy - An Adventure Game By Infamous Quests: $46,503/25,000 (Funded). http://kck.st/KSJOKe Already on sidebar.<br /><br />HeXit: $75,000 goal, Trending to 32%, 11 days left. http://kck.st/KME193 (Already on sidebar)<br /><br />Reincarnation: The Root of All Evil: $15,000 goal, trending to 76%. Based on a series of Flash games I found rather dumb. 14 days left. http://kck.st/KWs11b<br /><br />Devil Gene R - Episode I: $3,000 goal, 19 days left, $2,182 raised; trending to 193%. http://kck.st/KdB2Tk Looks like a graphic novel, not sure if that counts as an adventure game. There is a free demo.<br /><br />The Verge: $5,000 goal, $56 raised, trending to 4% of goal. Yes, this one looks like a flop, due to asking for $5k, and promising stuff you'd need 10x that to even contemplate doing. 23 days left, http://kck.st/O5aZFk<br /><br />The Third Age: The Fallen: $150,000 Goal, $67 raised, Projected: 0% of goal (ouch). 22 days left. http://kck.st/LmxYbY NOT LISTED YET, AND OVER $50k LIMIT. :D You might want to add 'and have a hope in hell of succeeding to your criteria...)<br /><br />Lilly Looking Through: An animated adventure game: $30,920 of $18,000 goal. **51 hours to go** Projected: 182% of goal. http://kck.st/LbUwcc Looks like a good game, but not $50k. <br /><br />Based on this, I agree you might be flooded with low value games if you allow anything, however I'd suggest $10k as a better alternative? I mean, Lily has a demo out, looks pretty good in the gameplay video, but wouldn't fit your criteria.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-61748511375358855442012-06-29T10:01:47.958+10:002012-06-29T10:01:47.958+10:00I like your first two points, but dislike the thir...I like your first two points, but dislike the third one, as it seem the only time you compare to the games of the time, instead of the quality of the game today. I think you are really on to something with the 'hinders or helps gameplay' idea though.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-25973568891631031082012-06-29T09:52:11.848+10:002012-06-29T09:52:11.848+10:00Ilmari, that's so simple, yet genius. That'...Ilmari, that's so simple, yet genius. That's exactly what I'm going to do! I think I will write down three or four questions as I play that only someone playing along would be able to answer. If they can answer them, then they'll gain CAPs. I just need to make sure I don't give the answers in screenshots, plus if someone is way ahead of me, they might have already missed the answer earlier on. I guess that's what save games are for though.<br /><br />I already plan to write some posts like the one you suggest at the end of 1988. I've got some in mind that I'll work on between now and then.<br /><br />These are both fantastic ideas so I'm giving Ilmari another 10 points for helping build on the blog. It's much appreciated.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-26219255337073564372012-06-29T09:44:41.833+10:002012-06-29T09:44:41.833+10:00I've played Manhunter for about an hour and a ...I've played Manhunter for about an hour and a half so far. I may even get a post out by the end of today (I'm home sick), so remember that any score predictions or bets need to made prior to that.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-61147052982527445982012-06-29T09:42:13.490+10:002012-06-29T09:42:13.490+10:00I was wondering how long it was going to take for ...I was wondering how long it was going to take for someone to a) realise this and b) publish it.<br /><br />I've already made the decision to give myself a one point leniency from the beginning of 1989. That means I use the PISSED rating as usual, but if I feel the game probably deserves 1 more or 1 less to make it "feel" about right, I'll do it.<br /><br />I don't think that will hugely ruin the historical flow of what I'm doing.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-90408480872688731512012-06-29T09:38:58.759+10:002012-06-29T09:38:58.759+10:00Um...yes...I think that is enough mathematical ana...Um...yes...I think that is enough mathematical analysis Canageek! ;)<br /><br />The only real criticism I can pick up from it is that you feel S&G should continue to go up dramatically over time. I think we have to admit that this is just not possible. Even if I started with 1 for King's Quest, there's still no way that I can continually increase the number in a purely comparative way. Instead I've decided to balance the rating based on how it looks and sounds overall, how the sound and graphics affect actual gameplay, and how it compares with the games that were released at a similar time. I realise that's very subjective, but I think it's a fairer way to do it. Otherwise a game like Secret of Monkey Island, which quite frankly had excellent sound and graphics for its time, would get about a 3, while Syberia would get 10. That doesn't feel right to me, despite the fact that anyone playing them today for the first time would probably see them that way.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-54460374829313500082012-06-29T09:34:06.366+10:002012-06-29T09:34:06.366+10:00Edit: Math error, truncating instead of rounding.
...Edit: Math error, truncating instead of rounding.<br /><br />Here are the only final scores currently possible in the PISSED system as it stands:<br /><br />0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 80, 82, 83, 85, 87, 88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 100Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-19368023866916664692012-06-29T09:25:19.017+10:002012-06-29T09:25:19.017+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.com