Quoting: GuestI'm very happy to see ScummVM credited in GOG. It was one of the few things I didn't like about this store.

Someone pointed out to me yesterday that GOG has also included the same text and link to ScummVM on previously added games. It's not always as visible though, since some games, like Sam & Max: Hit the Road [External Link], use a different info template and has it hidden under a collapse with system requirements for different OSes.

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Quoting: BeemerHere's a couple more kickstarters:

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Underworld: Ascendant [External Link]
This is a sucessor to Ultima: Underworld. Looks like it could be fantastic, but it's only Linux/Mac if a 750k stretch goal is reached. I'm somewhat worried this will be another Carmageddon.

Beemer

We decided not to include that in our write-up since it already got a nice article by BTRE. I've been burned by Linux stretch goals myself, so these days I only back such campaigns after the goal has already been reached.

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Nice. :) I've been looking forward to this one, but didn't realize it was so close to release.

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Quoting: fleskThe problems with character lines noted by the developer are very noticeable, as transitions between lines are sometimes very abrupt. It's not a huge issue, but it sounds a bit out of place and it means you'll get less time to digest what is being said before being thrown into the next line of dialogue.

I don't think this only happens on Linux. A friend complained of the exact same problem and I know he's running Windows 7. Not that I'm complaining if they fix it before releasing the Linux version.

Interesting. I've passed that on to their QA lead in case they weren't aware of it.

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Quoting: DisharmonicDid you actually sign up for a beta at some point?

I sent them an email saying I'd be interested in testing the Linux build after they posted an update on 3rd December asking for beta testers on Linux.

Quoting: toorI have heard this game is really really really bad, care.

Reviews of the game are very mixed, so it's worth looking into a few of them. USGamer [External Link] gave the game a 4.5 out of 5 rating, while GameSpot [External Link] landed on a 4 out of 10. On Steam the game has "mostly positive" user ratings, with many of the negative ones noting that the game is too short, is full of bugs and looks bad.

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Thanks for the thorough review. I don't care much about combat, but I've had my eye on this, thinking it might be a decent 3D platformer. If the puzzles are boring, the collecting trivial and the platforming uninteresting, it doesn't sound like there's much left to enjoy though.

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Quoting: KeizgonTo be honest, I foresee bugs (hopefully just minor) on its Linux launch day. However, as long as the developer is more than willing to work with us in bugfixes and updates on a regular basis, we should remain positive and most importantly, constructive in our feedback.

Yeah, I definitely agree with this, and people in the Linux thread on their Steam forums have actually for the most part been very patient and understanding. Something you usually don't see much of on the Steam forums unfortunately.

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I always liked Minesweeper, so having a more interesting version of it is a fun idea, and it managed to keep me entertained!

Have you played the Hexcells games? They're a bit like Minesweeper but they don't require guessing and are hand-crafted, so they make for a much more interesting experience.

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Quoting: lucifertdarkAnyone else think this is similar to the game Beyond Gravity but a bit more complex?

I can see the superficial similarities, but it's not similar at all. I thought Beyond Gravity was fun for a while and I've "completed" it, but it has extremely trivial, one-click controls with very little change in challenges throughout the game. Gravity Ghost has a lot of unlockable skills that change how you can play a lot, completely free-form platforming and it requires skills beyond mere timing of jumps. Gravity also plays an integral role, in that it can be used to gain thrust, but is also a potential obstacle if you get to close to a planet you're trying to navigate around. As mentioned it also has an interesting story; something that Beyond Gravity lacks completely.

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Quoting: omer666Ubisoft, no thanks... apart from Michel Ancel games.

Yeah, Beyond Good & Evil would be a dream come true, and I wouldn't mind the Rayman games either. Preferably without a port of Uplay though. ;)

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