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Gorogoa |OT| Moving Pictures
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I had this preordered on iOS then realized it was coming to Switch so I cancelled it. What I DIDN'T realize is the fact that it's 3x more expensive there... which is perfectly fine, but before I bite the bullet, any version differences?
Really feel like we're hitting that point where that are too many games being released weekly. I just added 4 games to my wish list to follow up on, and that's AFTER getting Yooka this week.
So is there any difference between the iOS version and other versions? Or is it just cheaper on iOS because that's what the market trends to be?
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Ports are always cheaper on iOS. Darkest Dungeon is $4.99, The Witness is $9.99, Inside is $6.99, and so on
Yeah I definitely know that's the case, but for some games like Layton it's because they removed some of the content and made it DLC instead.
Normally I view short games as something I wouldn't but but I played this at PAX and what was being attempted then is really hard and it's only 1 or 2 people making this.
I'll still pick it up but 2 hours is still less than I would hope for.
Those reviewers reputations are now going to be judged very closely with this game.
I'm ecstatic this came out for the Switch. I was seriously thinking about getting it on my phone but I have gotten a bit sour with games becoming broken even when there aren't a major changes like the transition to 64 bit os.
I'll still pick it up but 2 hours is still less than I would hope for.
Those reviewers reputations are now going to be judged very closely with this game.
I'm ecstatic this came out for the Switch. I was seriously thinking about getting it on my phone but I have gotten a bit sour with games becoming broken even when there aren't a major changes like the transition to 64 bit os.
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I don't understand what you're trying to say with that statement
Finding good and appropriate movie reviewers has been a necessity for me because tastes vary wildly among the top critics.
Videogame reviews are generally straightforward so I never felt I had to be discerning of who I followed. Overtime I drifted to gamespot as a litmus tests of sorts but that wasn't a fully conscious effort.
Since I have a strong aversion to short games this is a really good opportunity to see if a few reviewers are really are good at conveying the type of nuanced information I could possibly want out of a videogame review.
You know how some games play better with touch input than mouse/keyboard? Should I get this on PC or iOS?
To say this game is short is an understatement. I completed the game and Steam says 89 minutes, but that includes helping carry the groceries in during the middle of the game. I enjoyed the game, but it doesn't seem like it has any replay value other than spending more time with the story it presents. There are still 4 hidden achievements, so I assume there may be more to find if I felt like running through the linear puzzles again.
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Replay value is more than just "other stuff to do"; although to be fair, replay value is extremely subjective. If I'm driven to replay a game like I'd rewatch a favorite movie or reread a book, then the game has great replay value.
Why am I having a deja vu with this game? Was something very similar to this released some years ago? Or even a demo of this game? Maybe I am going insane, I don't know anymore
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If any Switch owners have downloaded this game, please post impressions! I'm about to hit the "Purchase" button, but am curious on performance. Seems like a game that would run perfectly fine on the platform...just want to be sure.
Thanks, I must have played the demo because the trailer I watched was strangely familiar.
Strictly as a puzzle game replay value would generally involve the ability to improvise or otherwise dynamically solve the puzzles. In this game if you remember the solution you need only repeat the steps you used to solve the puzzles the first time you played through them. As such I would consider the replay value low unless you are unsure how you solved certain puzzles or you want to dig into the logic of how the puzzles were constructed.
There's far more replay value if you enjoyed the story and want to try and piece together any deeper meaning the developers were trying to impart. The game does not go out of it's way to spell out the underlying narrative and there may be more to glean on subsequent playthroughs.
If people are buying it strictly as a puzzle game, then replay value may be minimal. If people are buying it as a piece of art it may have a lot more to offer.
I generally enjoy games as mechanic and puzzle driven experiences so that is the perspective my original post was coming from.
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I just finished this, I wasn't as hot on it as some of the reviews I've read. It's charming and short but something was lacking. I feel £5 was too much for what it offered and the free demo they released a while back would have satisfied me enough.
Props to the developers for sticking with their vision, it's paying off for them. Not really for me, I did remember being more positive after playing Framed on release.
Props to the developers for sticking with their vision, it's paying off for them. Not really for me, I did remember being more positive after playing Framed on release.
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I'd probably lean more towards the latter. The sheer joy of manipulating the panels and seeing them interact and such is fun and engaging even when you know the solutions, I'm looking forward to replay it just to experience that clockwork-precise design again.
Also finished this. Some of the most creative puzzle design I've seen in years, challenging your perception similarly to how The Witness did last year. The ending felt a little too abrupt (and maybe abstract?) to hit me on an emotional level, but I might replay just to soak it in again. Neat game.
I've bought it twice on iOS and I'll probably buy it on Steam. This is exactly the kind of game I love the most: Focused, beautiful and original.
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I played the demo years ago on PC and am playing on iPad now, and I would recommend playing on iOS. It feels comfortable and tactile on touch
After playing some of the PC version, I really wish this had an Android release. I feel like it would be perfect for my tablet.
It works totally fine with a mouse though.
It works totally fine with a mouse though.
Just finished this and it's some of the best 1hr 45 minutes of gaming I've had this year. Solving the puzzles is so satisfying.
Is there a general puzzle games thread? I feel like puzzle games are not appreciated enough, but maybe that's just me.
Is there a general puzzle games thread? I feel like puzzle games are not appreciated enough, but maybe that's just me.
Played and finished this yesterday, took me about 75 minutes or so, loved it.
The game does not feel too short, I think the length is perfect. I wasn't feeling the game for the first couple of puzzles but then the puzzles got quite elaborate and hooked me.
Definitely worth the 5€ I paid for the iPad version.
The game does not feel too short, I think the length is perfect. I wasn't feeling the game for the first couple of puzzles but then the puzzles got quite elaborate and hooked me.
Definitely worth the 5€ I paid for the iPad version.
It was wonderful and just the right length. I don't know how long it took me, but it would be been more than two hours. It had beautiful art and clever puzzles. Upon finding the switch controls were just using the analog stick like a mouse, I thought it wasn't good but that wasn't so bad.
I wondered if there was, thanks. I play it 99% docked but that's good to know.
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Possibly. They're looking into it.
This seems like a game I'd prefer playing on my phone, so I'll probably wait and see if they release it on Android.
Whoah, I had no idea this was on switch. Preordered the iOS version as soon as I could. Enjoyed it so far, though I wish it was more clear when I could zoom and move tiles. I've hit a couple of speed bumps because I tapped a tile and didn't get the action icons to show, causing me needless frustration trying to figure out what else I could do.
I really enjoyed it and for me it was worth the money, but I see people are understandably having a hard time justifying the asking price, so let me tell you how it went down for me.
So first some facts: I got stuck on a single puzzle for a while and finished it within 80 minutes and also watched the credits. I also didn't rush through it at all. I just hope that this doesn't encourage mass refunds due to the length.
Now this may sound bad for the price, but it really wasn't. This isn't a game that you play everyday and even if the price seems high at first, be assured that this is a one of a kind experience compared to other "gaming fast foods". It is premium, yes, and therefore has a premium price. It is up to you if you want to support more games like this being made in the future or not.
So first some facts: I got stuck on a single puzzle for a while and finished it within 80 minutes and also watched the credits. I also didn't rush through it at all. I just hope that this doesn't encourage mass refunds due to the length.
Now this may sound bad for the price, but it really wasn't. This isn't a game that you play everyday and even if the price seems high at first, be assured that this is a one of a kind experience compared to other "gaming fast foods". It is premium, yes, and therefore has a premium price. It is up to you if you want to support more games like this being made in the future or not.
That would be so great. I'm come to appreciate simple puzzle games this year like Mini Metro and Peggle as well as more difficult ones like The Witness and I think it would be cool to see a topic with a good introduction to the genre.
Just finished this game and all I can say is...wow. If this is the final sendoff to 2017, then that was a hell of a way to go out. The game is absolute, sheer artistry. You can tell this was developed, iterated and brooded over for 7 years, because this kind of elegance and scope isn't something you see very often at all. It might very well be my favorite puzzle game ever.
I liked Gorogoa quite a bit. Very clever puzzle design, and beautiful art and music throughout. It only took me about two hours (although there are still hidden achievements, so I guess more to do?) but was worth the asking price - especially while discounted.
Sound isn't necessary to complete it, but I liked the music and effects and thought they did a good job of enhancing the mood.