Nethergate - 8.65 (10.0/6.5)
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 06:57
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Well, lookie here! We forgot Nethergate. I have mixed feelings about this one. On one hand, I love the spells, the plot, the subquests and the humor (I loved the talking skull and what happens if you refuse to give up the eye when you play as the Romans), and the originality; and on the other hand, the gameplay is very unbalanced at times, some things are just too odd (puzzle box, Sylak's trash, etc.), and some areas have too much combat (The Valleys of Annwn, for example). EDIT : Whoops, forgot the score. So, um, 8.5. [ Tuesday, March 14, 2006 06:51: Message edited by: The Lurker ] Posts: 363 | Registered: Wednesday, February 22 2006 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 08:11
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It's been a while since I've played this, so my memory would be fuzzy I think my score would be an 8. I agree with Lurker about all the likable things in the game, plus I'm a history nut, so I think about Romans and pee my pants. :D Anyway.... the only things that bugged me were the (both understandable but annoying nonetheless) lack of good magic and women players on the Roman side. -------------------- When the portal to Upper Avernum starts to blow, first dump a bucket of water on it. Then run like hell. We're all heroes! Hamsters and rangers everywhere, rejoice! Wait.... wrong game. Posts: 154 | Registered: Wednesday, December 12 2001 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 09:38
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9.7. It has atmosphere, it has plot, it has humor, and it has a few very fun battles. It introduced a new engine that I like a lot. Nethergate is good gaming. —Alorael, who now has to consider the fact that he isn't sure he prefers Nethergate to A2 but rated Nethergate higher than A2. Don't question too much. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 13:59
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Loved it. Spiderweb's best. I've replayed it more than anything else. I give it a 10: the world would be a better place if there were more games like this in existence. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:19
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It's amazing how this game is widely regarded as Spiderwebs best, and yet doesnt have a sequel. Posts: 776 | Registered: Friday, July 4 2003 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:22
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It also sold the worst, which may be in part due to its original distribution method (only by CD). -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:25
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Would it be that hard for jeff to just put the entire game up for download and put a register by code option? Eg. Still have the demo up for download, and if people download it and like it then they download the other one and pay for the key. [ Sunday, March 05, 2006 17:26: Message edited by: Lord Nathan Ashby ] Posts: 776 | Registered: Friday, July 4 2003 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 15:30
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The demo can be downloaded. It's just the CD is required when it is registered. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 17:26
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But why isn't it on a BoE system where you can download it once you've registered? The world will never know. —Alorael, who promptly lost his Nethergate CD but never lost the Nethergate application. It cries out for Carbonization! Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 17:51
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The gameplay started lagging after Anwnn, but compared to all other SW games that lag immediately after the registration barrier, this one is a massive improvement. Decent graphics, new engine, awesome spell circle system, etc... Oh, and but the replayability! An absolute favorite. Worth every penny. 9.0 -------------------- * Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 21:11
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quote:I'm fairly certain that it is, now. It just wasn't originally. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 23:02
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quote:It was when I bought it. As with BoE, however, you are still required to buy the CD. I'll give it a 9.8, since it's Spiderweb's best game ever. It has amazing replay value. -------------------- "You're drinking liquor because you're thirsty? How nasty is your freaking water?" —Lazarus Spiderweb Chat Room Avernum RP • Summaries • OoC • Roster Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 1556 | Registered: Sunday, November 20 2005 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Sunday, March 5 2006 23:05
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I'd give it an 8.5 Its a good game, and it does bring back yet more of my memories. I never got the registered version, but from the demo, I'm pretty sure it was a decent game. My score rests at 8.5, and will stay that way. To Nethergate, a classice game, which represented the first 3D game spidweb game. Posts: 275 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, March 6 2006 03:05
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quote:It definitely is. But you do have to order it by CD I think, unless you could make a deal with Jeffy. I'd rate it 9.9, for much the same reasons as Kel. -------------------- And when you want to Live How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know? Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Monday, March 6 2006 08:54
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I never really got into it because of the dialog organization. Apart from that, a fun game. 8.7 -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Raven v. Writing Desk
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written Monday, March 6 2006 10:04
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Nethergate is wonderful, for the many reasons mentioned above. 9.6 -------------------- Slarty vs. Desk • Desk vs. Slarty • Timeline of Ermarian • G4 Strategy Central Posts: 3560 | Registered: Wednesday, November 7 2001 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, March 12 2006 00:00
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6.5 - Decent plot, awful graphics, passable play value. Hardly the breathtaking masterpiece that some seem to view it as. -------------------- http://desperance.net Posts: 35 | Registered: Friday, March 3 2006 08:00 |
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The Establishment
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written Monday, March 13 2006 11:13
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Never really grew on me for whatever reason. There were some cute things I liked, but it just felt too formulaic for my tastes. 6.5 -------------------- Your flower power is no match for my glower power! Posts: 3726 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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E Equals MC What!!!!
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written Monday, March 13 2006 11:16
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Really liked the central concept, but the game itself failed to deliver. 6.8 -------------------- SupaNik: Aran, you're not big enough to threaten Ash. Dammit, even JV had to think twice. Posts: 1861 | Registered: Friday, February 11 2005 08:00 |