A Vampyre Story

Shoonay · 21 November 2008, 12:20

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From a development staff made wholly of former LucasArts adventure gaming gurus comes this frightful and fantastical point-and-click adventure game. Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, the game follows the opera starlett, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell. As she seeks to venture away from his gothic island-set castle, she'll have to learn to control her vampyric powers of turning into a bat, hypnotizing people, turning into vapor, and drinking blood from humans. Her friendly bat acquaintance, Froderick, will join her on her quest.

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(Yes, the game got released a few days ago, on the 19th of November 2008 )

Can't say much about it for now, since I'm still L.I.P*, but gotta tell you, I'm hungry for a good adventure game.

* Leeching In Progress... :>

Anubis · 21 November 2008, 14:19

I'm following development and release change dates of that game for 3-4 years already. As far as I know Lucas Arts canned the project.

BTW, did you check wiki:

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...Autumn Moon announced that they had finally acquired a new publisher for A Vampyre Story, the Hamburg-based Crimson Cow, and that full production on the game would begin shortly thereafter, stating an expected 2007 release.[7] In September 2007 however, the first trailer for A Vampyre Story was released, specifying a new date of early 2008.

It's the end of 2008 and game is not released yet, is it?

JuvUK · 21 November 2008, 14:42

yes it is

Shoonay · 21 November 2008, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Anubis

It's the end of 2008 and game is not released yet, is it?

It just been released, go check proper torrent sites

JuvUK · 21 November 2008, 16:52

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

It just been released, go check proper torrent sites

indeed, let the revolution begin!!

Anubis · 21 November 2008, 16:58

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Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

It just been released, go check proper torrent sites

Last time I checked, they removed release date to 12/2/2008.

I don't do P2P.

StarEye · 22 November 2008, 00:45

Play.com has it for £14.99, so I ordered one. It's been sent today, so I'll be getting it soon - within a week, since I live in Norway.

kriz · 22 November 2008, 01:03

Looks great.. Great price also !!

IFW · 07 February 2009, 18:26

While it's getting mixed reviews, those on this board will certainly appreciate the oldschool point'n'click adventure with 3D graphics on hand painted backdrops...

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/927458.asp

It's on GAME's and Amazon's website in the UK as well as in the US.
Anyone got it already?

Toni Wilen · 07 February 2009, 18:29

I am getting it next week. (want more sam&max too)

btw, play.com price about 20euros, local price 40euros, guess which one I chose..

DamienD · 07 February 2009, 18:36

Threads merged

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Originally Posted by IFW

Anyone got it already?

I have it but haven't had the chance to play it as yet

pubzombie · 07 February 2009, 20:41

I might go for this shoons, I havent played an adventure game for ages, apart from a run through on Monkey Island on my GP2x . looks good, might be able to get the misses interested in this one too

Leffmann · 09 February 2009, 09:06

This looks amazing! I'm downloading the demo now. First impressions are good, and if it holds up to my expectations then I will definitely buy this one.

EDIT:

Well, after playing the (horribly bugged) demo I'm less keen on this. The main character is so annoying you just want to put a sock in her mouth. Turning voices off isn't enough, THAT'S how annoying she is

And she walks so calmly when you direct her around. You can press space to zip between action scenes, but I'd rather see her haste when she moves around.

All objects you will interact with are real 3D objects, and being rendered with crisp edges they stand out from the smooth background, constantly drawing your attention and hinting you to what you're supposed to do in every scene. With a little bit of work these could've been smoothed and blended into the scene nicely to make you less attentive of them. Maybe this and other details are fixed in the full version.

On the upside, the graphics are beautiful.

Toni Wilen · 30 March 2009, 08:48

Finished now.

Random notes:

- Main character voice acting was annoying at start but after first hour or so I felt it really fit the character. She also moves REALLY slowly.
- Nice graphics (but low resolution without options)
- Space (skip) and TAB (show hotspots) should have been available using mouse
- some hotspots are in really weird positions (I guess reason for TAB-option..)
- difficulty level is really random and some puzzles are quite illogical (like Froderick really refusing to go to <no spoilers> but then he comes with you without any complains if you use "Fly to" option.. and vice versa) = You really have to try both options every time..
- fresh "i may need this <item>" inventory idea (at least I haven't seen it previously)
- lots of "interesting" and fun dialogue (perhaps even too much..)
- interesting story

I liked it

StarEye · 30 March 2009, 08:52

Now, play So Blonde. If you haven't already. IMO, it's a better game, and it feels like a mix between Monkey Island and Broken Sword, if only for the colorful graphics and exotic themes (including pirates, natives and cannibals).

TCD · 30 March 2009, 08:59

So Blonde is nicely drawn, but quite boring and not very funny IMHO. You waste quite a lot of time running around and trying to find something that makes sense to do

Haven't played A Vampyre Story yet, but hopefully it's a bit more exciting

Toni Wilen · 30 March 2009, 09:06

I thought the topic was about A Vampyre Story (and I didn't ask for suggestions, I especially don't listen to offtopic suggestions

)

StarEye · 30 March 2009, 09:07

Well, it wasn't any more boring than Broken Sword, imo. It's more about the relatively slow pace and laid back atmosphere. The humour was more frequent than Broken Sword too. Not every joke was good, but there was a couple of good ones. Either way, you don't play So Blonde or Broken Sword for their humour. Imo, it would be remembered equally as fondly as many of the classic adventure games, had it been released back in the days. It's better than a lot of reasonably good adventure games from the golden years.

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Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

I thought the topic was about A Vampyre Story (and I didn't ask for suggestions, I especially don't listen to offtopic suggestions

)

That's a really weird (and absolutely nonsensical) rule.

Toni Wilen · 30 March 2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by StarEye

That's a really weird (and absolutely nonsensical) rule.

Sorry about that but it has always annoyed me when someone talks about apples and someone suggest using oranges instead (and then the discussion completely changes to oranges in 95% of cases) Pre-emptive reply!

Marcuz · 30 March 2009, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

Sorry about that but it has always annoyed me when someone talks about apples and someone suggest using oranges instead (and then the discussion completely changes to oranges in 95% of cases) Pre-emptive reply!

heh, like when someone asks about Winfellow and someone else suggests using Winuae

07 February 2009, 18:26	#9
IFW Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Age: 52 Posts: 1,838	A Vampyre Story While it's getting mixed reviews, those on this board will certainly appreciate the oldschool point'n'click adventure with 3D graphics on hand painted backdrops... http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/927458.asp It's on GAME's and Amazon's website in the UK as well as in the US. Anyone got it already?

09 February 2009, 09:06	#13
Leffmann Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,269	This looks amazing! I'm downloading the demo now. First impressions are good, and if it holds up to my expectations then I will definitely buy this one. EDIT: Well, after playing the (horribly bugged) demo I'm less keen on this. The main character is so annoying you just want to put a sock in her mouth. Turning voices off isn't enough, THAT'S how annoying she is And she walks so calmly when you direct her around. You can press space to zip between action scenes, but I'd rather see her haste when she moves around. All objects you will interact with are real 3D objects, and being rendered with crisp edges they stand out from the smooth background, constantly drawing your attention and hinting you to what you're supposed to do in every scene. With a little bit of work these could've been smoothed and blended into the scene nicely to make you less attentive of them. Maybe this and other details are fixed in the full version. On the upside, the graphics are beautiful. Last edited by Leffmann; 09 February 2009 at 10:36.

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21 November 2008, 14:42	#3
JuvUK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cheltenham/UK Age: 52 Posts: 312	yes it is

22 November 2008, 00:45	#7
StarEye Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Norway Age: 46 Posts: 987	Play.com has it for £14.99, so I ordered one. It's been sent today, so I'll be getting it soon - within a week, since I live in Norway.

22 November 2008, 01:03	#8
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,185	Looks great.. Great price also !!

07 February 2009, 18:29	#10
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,505	I am getting it next week. (want more sam&max too) btw, play.com price about 20euros, local price 40euros, guess which one I chose..

07 February 2009, 20:41	#12
pubzombie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: westmids Posts: 900	I might go for this shoons, I havent played an adventure game for ages, apart from a run through on Monkey Island on my GP2x . looks good, might be able to get the misses interested in this one too

30 March 2009, 08:48	#14
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,505	Finished now. Random notes: - Main character voice acting was annoying at start but after first hour or so I felt it really fit the character. She also moves REALLY slowly. - Nice graphics (but low resolution without options) - Space (skip) and TAB (show hotspots) should have been available using mouse - some hotspots are in really weird positions (I guess reason for TAB-option..) - difficulty level is really random and some puzzles are quite illogical (like Froderick really refusing to go to <no spoilers> but then he comes with you without any complains if you use "Fly to" option.. and vice versa) = You really have to try both options every time.. - fresh "i may need this <item>" inventory idea (at least I haven't seen it previously) - lots of "interesting" and fun dialogue (perhaps even too much..) - interesting story I liked it

30 March 2009, 08:52	#15
StarEye Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Norway Age: 46 Posts: 987	Now, play So Blonde. If you haven't already. IMO, it's a better game, and it feels like a mix between Monkey Island and Broken Sword, if only for the colorful graphics and exotic themes (including pirates, natives and cannibals).

30 March 2009, 08:59	#16
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	So Blonde is nicely drawn, but quite boring and not very funny IMHO. You waste quite a lot of time running around and trying to find something that makes sense to do Haven't played A Vampyre Story yet, but hopefully it's a bit more exciting

30 March 2009, 09:06	#17
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,505	I thought the topic was about A Vampyre Story (and I didn't ask for suggestions, I especially don't listen to offtopic suggestions )

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