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Tim S · 24th May 2008, 02:31

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/...-of-violence/1

We know all about overclocking, or at least we thought we did. Turns out that overclocking isn't actually anything to do with increasing the performance of a system component. It's actually a psychological thriller from House of Tales. Weird, eh?

OleJ · 24th May 2008, 18:39

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At the end of the day though, the cons clearly outweigh the pros and while Overclocked will no doubt maintain some appeal with the adventure game enthusiasts, the majority will want to walk on by and try something a little more polished.

So I'm guessing that the bit-tech score of 5 is at the low end of the scale?
I'm saying this because I find it rather trivial how all games are rated positively (this goes for pretty much all review sites/magazines/etc.) no matter what's being said in the article. But wouldn't the quote warrant a score of 3 or 4 now that cons out-weigh pros?

Bindibadgi · 24th May 2008, 19:24

We've *just* finished our scoring legend (it's only taken a year

) and it should be on site soon

CardJoe · 24th May 2008, 21:30

In this case I gave it a five because the game does work without any serious errors and will remain interesting to hardcore fans, though nobody else.

Veles · 24th May 2008, 22:51

Bah, modern adventure games could be so good, it's a shame a lot of developers overlook them.

Malfrex · 25th May 2008, 10:10

Just figured I'd add in my own two cents here. I would agree that the adventure genre as a commercial product seems to have taken a downhill slide over the last decade or so. However, I think people need to think of the gems that have come out over the last few years in the independent sector, as well as the few commercial products. The ones that come to mind first and foremost are the Zack McKracken 2 that was made independently (follows more of the traditional SCUMM-type gameplay), as well as Beyond Good and Evil. Why this game didn't sell incredibly well I'll never know. As well, I'd like to point out that the Penny Arcade Adventures game is quite enjoyable not because it'll run maxed out on my crappy old computer (3200+...) but because the gameplay is fun and the STORY makes you want to keep playing (providing you're in the M-rated group...). I'm also intrigued by DeathSpank, as it's Ron Gilbert's pet project. I guess this would be a good time to say my favorite game ever was Monkey Island.

Adventure gaming is a wonderful thing, but I think the big problem with recent games has been them focusing on finding random items and putting them together in some obscure way with no rhyme or reason and the story falls apart for it. At least (for the most part) The Adventure Company gets things right, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

24th May 2008, 02:31	#1
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24th May 2008, 19:24	#3
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24th May 2008, 21:30	#4
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,010	In this case I gave it a five because the game does work without any serious errors and will remain interesting to hardcore fans, though nobody else. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

25th May 2008, 10:10	#6
Malfrex What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 4	Just figured I'd add in my own two cents here. I would agree that the adventure genre as a commercial product seems to have taken a downhill slide over the last decade or so. However, I think people need to think of the gems that have come out over the last few years in the independent sector, as well as the few commercial products. The ones that come to mind first and foremost are the Zack McKracken 2 that was made independently (follows more of the traditional SCUMM-type gameplay), as well as Beyond Good and Evil. Why this game didn't sell incredibly well I'll never know. As well, I'd like to point out that the Penny Arcade Adventures game is quite enjoyable not because it'll run maxed out on my crappy old computer (3200+...) but because the gameplay is fun and the STORY makes you want to keep playing (providing you're in the M-rated group...). I'm also intrigued by DeathSpank, as it's Ron Gilbert's pet project. I guess this would be a good time to say my favorite game ever was Monkey Island. Adventure gaming is a wonderful thing, but I think the big problem with recent games has been them focusing on finding random items and putting them together in some obscure way with no rhyme or reason and the story falls apart for it. At least (for the most part) The Adventure Company gets things right, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel.