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Community => Adventure Related Talk & Chat => Topic started by: Karlos on Fri 04/12/2009 00:25:08

Title: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Karlos on Fri 04/12/2009 00:25:08
I discovered AGS when I discovered there were free King's Quest remakes out there.  I grew-up on King's Quest, and loved all of the Quest for Glory series as well.  When I discovered AGS, I saw that there are a TON of games out there, so I hardly know where to start!

So, should I start with some of the highest-rated games, or can people give me a few recommendations of what they would consider to be "must play" games?
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Ryan Timothy B on Fri 04/12/2009 01:33:02
I haven't played every AGS game (sadly, not even close to an 1/8 of the games), but all of these are games I have played and completely recommend. I'm probably missing a few titles.

Short length games:
Games by Ben304, they're short and fun (in order of production)..
Also..

Medium Length Games:


Enjoy.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Calin Leafshade on Fri 04/12/2009 02:49:16
no Yahtzee games?

I refuse to be influenced by the perception of yahtzee and can seperate the art from the artist.

I fully recommend the John Defoe series and the 1213 series by yahtzee.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Ryan Timothy B on Fri 04/12/2009 04:14:19
Sure, they're alright games and fun to play, but they aren't on my recommendation list cause they aren't really my preferred 'style'. 

It's also a series that drags on and on.  When I played the first John Defoe game, I really enjoyed it.  But the rest literally slaughtered what I enjoyed about the first one.  Like seriously, why'd he have to bring John Defoe into 7 Days (the space one).  I would have been completely happy with any other numerous possibilities.  And then 6 Days just goes even crazier with all the zen crap and the tall man. lol  It's like that Family Guy episode segment where Stephen King has run out of ideas for a new novel, then suddenly picks up the lamp on the desk saying "it'll be about a..... Lamp monster! OoOooo!"

I know... I know... I'm stepping all over the games that everyone seems to love and adore so much.  I'm an ass. :P
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Wonkyth on Fri 04/12/2009 07:03:34
The first AGS game I played was A Tale Of Two Kingdoms and it's still probably my favourite.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Dualnames on Fri 04/12/2009 07:38:34
Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Fri 04/12/2009 02:49:16
no Yahtzee games?

I refuse to be influenced by the perception of yahtzee and can seperate the art from the artist.

I fully recommend the John Defoe series and the 1213 series by yahtzee.

Definetely recommend the Defoe series up to trilogy. Fourth sucks after day 3.

I'd recommend Spooks, Barn Runner and Annie Android.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Intense Degree on Fri 04/12/2009 10:57:46
Must recommend both the Ben Jordan and Barn Runner series of games. Definite Must Plays!
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Essex on Fri 04/12/2009 11:53:04
I think "Nelly Cootalot" is a great game.

But I also appreciate Ben Croshaw's games very much and I cannot understand all that theater around his personality. "Trilby's Notes" and "5 Days a Stranger" are definite must plays.

Among the full length games my favourite are the Woltairian games:
"A Second Face" is a very unique AGS must play aswell as the "Earl Bobby" series or "Masters of Sound". They are all very different but somehow similar in style.

What about Dave Gilbert's stuff? Well he's commercial but there is quite a lot to play now. Some of it even for free...

Lively Ivy is also going on and "Spooks" is something to remember.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Chicky on Fri 04/12/2009 12:40:32
I love the Apprentice games, i'm a sucker for wizards and fantasy so there are probably two of the best imo.

6 Day Assassin will always have a place in my heart :)
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Dualnames on Fri 04/12/2009 14:06:50
Yahtzee is indeed an asshole. Or at least I find him to be. Anyway, but the games are good, at least the thrree ones
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: on Fri 04/12/2009 14:13:43
I'll add a game which is short and sweet

Cedric and the Revolution (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/games.php?action=detail&id=663)

It's a great game, for newbies of adventure gaming and not.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Matti on Fri 04/12/2009 16:17:06

The Sektor 13 games:
  - The Infinity String
  - Project Xenophobe
  (- The Stargate Adventure for Fans of the Stargate Series)

Haven't finished any of these yet, but they seemed cool:

- Emily Enough
- The Vacuum
- The McCarthy Chronicles
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Wesray on Fri 04/12/2009 20:53:39
The Ben Jordan series
X Days a Y + Tilby's Notes
The Apprentice Games
Duty And Beyond
... There are a lot of quality games out there.

Also, some insider tipps that I rarely see mentioned:
Bogs Adventure: Man, I love that game. Crazy, very hard, but still logical.
Jessica Plunkenstein and the Dusseldorf Conspiracy: Weird art but oh so funny.
Christmas Quest Trilogy: Sure they are short, but they always manage to get me into the holiday spirit.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Charity on Sat 05/12/2009 04:29:26
Based on your love of King's Quest and Quest for Glory, I'm gonna say do not miss A Tale of Two Kingdoms.  It's an excellent game, and definitely feeds that old Sierra fantasy nostalgia, without feeling like a lame knock off.

The bluecup ratings in the game database are pretty stringent, so if you play anything with 4 or 5 cups (even 3, really), you are probably guaranteed a solid playing experience, but there are some real gems that don't make the cut for technical reasons, so don't be afraid to delve into the lower ratings if you see something that catches your interest.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: roll on Sat 05/12/2009 17:16:27
Play Yahtzee games, they all rock. "Apprentice" series are awesome. Maniac Mansion Deluxe is an excellent title too.
Nanobots! Excellent short game.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Sat 05/12/2009 18:17:33
Play the games that interest you.  There is no 'must play'.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Babar on Sat 05/12/2009 18:57:50
You MUST PLAY my game.

Find it in my signature :P.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Igor Hardy on Sat 05/12/2009 19:09:36
Every AGS game is a must play. That's why they were allowed to be made with AGS.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Crimson Wizard on Sat 05/12/2009 20:10:05
Quote from: Babar on Sat 05/12/2009 18:57:50
You MUST PLAY my game.

Find it in my signature :P.
Yeah, you must play Babar's "Alien Time Zone"!
That was the first AGS game I played and know what? I never regret that. :=
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Karlos on Sat 05/12/2009 23:42:25
Thanks everyone!  I'm playing A Tale of Two Kingdoms with my girlfriend now,and enjoying it immensely!   :)
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Huw Dawson on Sat 05/12/2009 23:55:01
Hopefully one day I'll finally get the game I've been thinking about making for about 6 years done. Then it can be on a list...  :(
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Chicky on Sun 06/12/2009 00:51:33
Quote from: Karlos on Sat 05/12/2009 23:42:25
Thanks everyone!  I'm playing A Tale of Two Kingdoms with my girlfriend now,and enjoying it immensely!   :)

Alien Time Zone next then.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Snake on Sun 06/12/2009 01:06:46
And then Castle of Fire! (http://spentertainment.webs.com/castleoffire.htm)

It's not an adventure game... and it has nothing to do with King's Quest... but it does have a castle in it...

(most importantly it was made with AGS)

You could at least give it a shot, but don't expect to like it... nobody else did ::)
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: on Sun 06/12/2009 17:28:15
Quote from: Snake on Sun 06/12/2009 01:06:46
You could at least give it a shot, but don't expect to like it... nobody else did ::)

I do! I do! It's a probably the most difficult AGS game ever, but I do!
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Karlos on Wed 09/12/2009 19:14:54
Quote from: Chicky on Sun 06/12/2009 00:51:33
Quote from: Karlos on Sat 05/12/2009 23:42:25
Thanks everyone!  I'm playing A Tale of Two Kingdoms with my girlfriend now,and enjoying it immensely!   :)

Alien Time Zone next then.

Ok, you guys talked me into it.   ;D
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Jared on Sat 12/12/2009 06:05:10
After playing Charlie Foxtrot I made it my mission to big it up at every oppurtunity. It's the perfect game for anyone with Space Quest nostalgia. (I've seen a few people give cautionary notes about the graphics and music - this puzzles me greatly as somebody who's been playing AGS games since Rob Blanc I and The Treasure of Drunk Island)

Nelly Cootalot and Nanobots are also terrific, in different ways, and if you can find Cirque Du Zale it's well worth it.

The best game Yahtzee has made is Adventures in the Galaxy of Fantabulous Wonderment, though strangely the one nobody seems to mention. It's a good one to check out.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Saurabh on Sat 12/12/2009 15:30:42
Just completed 'Da New Guys' and its pretty hilarious game, so a must play suggestion from me. AGS Game database link isn't working, look into gameseek thread for download.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: BlueCupCritic on Sat 12/12/2009 23:37:45
Lost in the nightmare: One of the scariest games you'll play
Frank the farmhand: The second one might disappoint considering the first one is so awesome, but they're great games to play.

The games of Yahtzee, Grundislav have already been mentioned but they're awesome, and also the McCarthy Chronicles. But those have been said.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: on Sun 13/12/2009 00:49:24
Robert Redford Saves The Day! IF you can get it to run. ;)

Ace Quest!

Lassi Quest! Red Flagg and the Red Flagg remake!

All essential for your AGS diploma!
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Thu 17/12/2009 02:52:46
Essential for nostalgia purposes, maybe.  Let's face it, 90% of the pre-2003 games made with ags were rather poor, though a lot of that was the evolution of the community itself.  Just look how much Grundislav has grown as a person and as a designer since Secret of Carver Island.  There are gems from way back to be sure, and Ace Quest definitely has humor going for it, but most of the community today wouldn't 'get it' or look beyond the visuals to the cool things people were achieving with ags in its early years.

This is why I say those games are better for people who were around at the time.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Ali on Thu 17/12/2009 16:37:57
Quote from: ProgZmax on Thu 17/12/2009 02:52:46
Let's face it, 90% of the pre-2003 games made with ags were rather poor, though a lot of that was the evolution of the community itself.

This makes me weirdly proud to have joined the community in January 2003, even though I didn't release a game for four years.

I'm going to suggest The Life of D. Duck (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/games.php?action=detail&id=666) because it has that brilliant quality of being so much better than you expect. The sequel is also very nice, with some hilarious animation.

I also back Duty and Beyond and Jessica Plunkenstein as games that deliver more than you expect in terms of gameplay and humour.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Calin Leafshade on Thu 17/12/2009 16:41:33
I back Duty and Beyond and Hallway of Adventures (i think thats what its called). Mordalles is excellent.

It seems like everything he touches turns to gold.. EVERYTHING!
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: SSH on Fri 18/12/2009 10:41:49
Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Thu 17/12/2009 16:41:33
I back Duty and Beyond and Hallway of Adventures (i think thats what its called). Mordalles is excellent.

It seems like everything he touches turns to gold.. EVERYTHING!

Has to be careful when using a urinal, does he?
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: Calin Leafshade on Fri 18/12/2009 11:03:01
His penis is already gold.. Its a genetic side effect of being God.
Title: Re: "Must play" AGS games
Post by: MillsJROSS on Sat 19/12/2009 05:28:57
Did I hear someone mention Ace Quest?

You b3773R pl4ys 1T!

-MillsJROSS
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