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Saira / Re: Consider me a bit dissapointed.
« on: December 20, 2012, 08:36:13 »
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Saira / Re: Consider me a bit dissapointed.
« on: December 19, 2012, 22:30:23 »
So it's been a while.
I've been really excited for a while about knytt underground, and the release made me remember about the only time I ever signed on to a forum for the sole reason of complaining.
Needless to say I changed somewhat over those years. I'm nearly 20 now and even though i'm still an awkward teenager inside i've gained a different perspective about some things.
I remember Saira very very fondly. From time to time this game pops up in my memory and what comes to mind is the great fun I had with it, the brilliant atmosphere, and especially the varied planets of different colors and the incredible attention to detail. I remember finding a statue on a dark planet which had mystified me then and still dose today.
I think I never replayed Saira since the day i first posted this topic, so I guess I never got my so called "Replay Value", a term I now days treat with caution, but nevertheless the experience walks with me.
I suspect at the time I was partly ashamed of my compulsion towards video games and "wasting" money on video games used to make me feel guilty. That compulsion turned slowly over the years into affection and enthusiasm, and I now have a different way, a different tool set, to measure the "worth" of a game.
Saira is still to this day one of the best platformers I ever played and has a special place in my heart for many reasons, and I think that's worth AT LEAST 10$. Probably more.
P.S.
The only PlayStation In my house is a PS2 that my friend lent me so I really really hope Knytt Underground is really coming to PC because i'd hate to miss out on that =(
I've been really excited for a while about knytt underground, and the release made me remember about the only time I ever signed on to a forum for the sole reason of complaining.
Needless to say I changed somewhat over those years. I'm nearly 20 now and even though i'm still an awkward teenager inside i've gained a different perspective about some things.
I remember Saira very very fondly. From time to time this game pops up in my memory and what comes to mind is the great fun I had with it, the brilliant atmosphere, and especially the varied planets of different colors and the incredible attention to detail. I remember finding a statue on a dark planet which had mystified me then and still dose today.
I think I never replayed Saira since the day i first posted this topic, so I guess I never got my so called "Replay Value", a term I now days treat with caution, but nevertheless the experience walks with me.
I suspect at the time I was partly ashamed of my compulsion towards video games and "wasting" money on video games used to make me feel guilty. That compulsion turned slowly over the years into affection and enthusiasm, and I now have a different way, a different tool set, to measure the "worth" of a game.
Saira is still to this day one of the best platformers I ever played and has a special place in my heart for many reasons, and I think that's worth AT LEAST 10$. Probably more.
P.S.
The only PlayStation In my house is a PS2 that my friend lent me so I really really hope Knytt Underground is really coming to PC because i'd hate to miss out on that =(
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Saira / Re: Consider me a bit dissapointed.
« on: August 25, 2010, 19:09:08 »
So I've been away from home for the last 2 days and I was surprised by the amount of attention this thread got.
So first I'd like to thank you all and point out this is the most helpful and active support forum I got to see.
Bloxmaster, about what you said about supporting the developer... I guess I wasn't clear of that but that was my first reason for buying the game (Except for the intention of playing it etc.). I could have just as easily downloaded the game illeagaly, like I normally do. Yep, I pirate. Sue me.
But I just loved everything about this game from the first second of the demo.
I liked the fluid platforming, the intresting puzzles, the silly minigame, and especially the the plot and general atmosphere.
And when I put it like this... yeah, it was definitely worth the 10$. It's not about the money like it's about how I just wish there was more of the game, just because it's such a great game.
So first I'd like to thank you all and point out this is the most helpful and active support forum I got to see.
Bloxmaster, about what you said about supporting the developer... I guess I wasn't clear of that but that was my first reason for buying the game (Except for the intention of playing it etc.). I could have just as easily downloaded the game illeagaly, like I normally do. Yep, I pirate. Sue me.
But I just loved everything about this game from the first second of the demo.
I liked the fluid platforming, the intresting puzzles, the silly minigame, and especially the the plot and general atmosphere.
And when I put it like this... yeah, it was definitely worth the 10$. It's not about the money like it's about how I just wish there was more of the game, just because it's such a great game.
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Saira / Re: Consider me a bit dissapointed.
« on: August 22, 2010, 17:41:19 »
@LP: Yeah well, I don't even bother with those. Indie games tend to be a lot more worthwhile (and I'm not talking about money).
@I agree it's not a lot of money, but I'm very pickey with the games I buy otherwise I'll waste all my money on games. So when I finally release my iron grip over my wallet I hope what I buy will last me some time, or at least more time then an afternoon.
And when you say levels/episode are in the making, do you mean the original team is working on it or do you talk about fan made content?
@I agree it's not a lot of money, but I'm very pickey with the games I buy otherwise I'll waste all my money on games. So when I finally release my iron grip over my wallet I hope what I buy will last me some time, or at least more time then an afternoon.
And when you say levels/episode are in the making, do you mean the original team is working on it or do you talk about fan made content?
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Saira / Consider me a bit dissapointed.
« on: August 22, 2010, 17:00:54 »
So after a bit of a debate with myself I purchased the game.
That was two hours ago, and I just finished it.
Now don't get me wrong, it was a great deal of fun. But I can't shake this ripped off feeling.
I mean seriously? 2 hours? I paid 10$ for this game. I'm not cheap or anything but it strikes me odd to pay 10$ for 2 hours of gameplay, especially with the low replay value (I'm really not into improving my score in square dodge, thankyou).
Also I figured there would more chpaters, what with the option to select and all. I know it's meant for fan created content but searching around the forum I didn't find any of this.
And I read on some posts that the editor is largely unsupported. what.
It's not that I regret the purchase, it's just that I feel somewhat cheated.
And that's all.
That was two hours ago, and I just finished it.
Now don't get me wrong, it was a great deal of fun. But I can't shake this ripped off feeling.
I mean seriously? 2 hours? I paid 10$ for this game. I'm not cheap or anything but it strikes me odd to pay 10$ for 2 hours of gameplay, especially with the low replay value (I'm really not into improving my score in square dodge, thankyou).
Also I figured there would more chpaters, what with the option to select and all. I know it's meant for fan created content but searching around the forum I didn't find any of this.
And I read on some posts that the editor is largely unsupported. what.
It's not that I regret the purchase, it's just that I feel somewhat cheated.
And that's all.
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