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#789804 - 02/21/12 11:10 AM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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I guess BaldBob was right Here.

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#789814 - 02/21/12 11:50 AM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Tomer]
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Thanks Tomer, yes, I've checked out the Steam threads -- the theories there are fascinating, as is all the info on the ghosts.
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#790858 - 02/25/12 01:53 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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I didn't see the word "puzzle" mentioned anywhere. I did see the word game in quotes i.e. "game". Ok so what is it? Sounds like a really nice story - ok - nice story then? Is there a game to play and puzzles to solve?
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#790860 - 02/25/12 02:03 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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No, sureshot, it's not a game despite their calling it one.

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#790867 - 02/25/12 02:40 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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It's an "experience", rather than a game. You walk around an island, listening to random narrative which triggers at certain spots. From the narration you work out what the story is all about (it's open to interpretation). Obviously, the more you explore the island the more narratives you trigger, and the better you begin to understand just what has happened.

There is a definite conclusion, and a very moving one, if you've listened carefully and drawn all the threads of the story together.
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#791152 - 02/26/12 05:21 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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Don't know if it has been said, but how do you control the game? I cannot do keyboard, because of a, disability, so the mouse works for me. I want to get it, but need a game that uses the mouse. Thanks. Vicki

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#791160 - 02/26/12 05:46 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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Someone who has played should be along soon to answer that. I can only find that it is controller enabled.

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#791163 - 02/26/12 06:10 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: VRMpls2]
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I read that you can control it with WASD and a mouse.I guess WASD is the keyboard frown
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#791165 - 02/26/12 06:25 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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I doubt it would be hard though since you do not need quick reflexes.

Thanks Carla!

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#791171 - 02/26/12 06:50 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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I played only using "W", to go forward.

The mouse is use to pan left or right or turn around. The mouse is very useful to look around at the scenery.

A very interesting walk. happydance

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#791176 - 02/26/12 07:06 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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As Chief says, you can hold just the "w" key down to move, and the mouse to pan.

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#791317 - 02/27/12 02:07 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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You can also change it to arrows, if the letters somehow form a problem :-)
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#791385 - 02/27/12 07:41 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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Well, just got done with it. It took me an hour and a half and I know I missed some things so I'll definitely be replaying. I loved it. If they do more games like this, I'll buy them in a second. Well worth the ten dollar price.

I can't say enough good things about it but it's certainly something that's not going to be for everyone. I can imagine that the complete lack of interaction will frustrate some people to no end. I urge people to give it a chance though if it's something they feel they might be interested in.
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#791422 - 02/28/12 01:15 AM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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I think this is so relaxing and I do relise some may find it boring ...But its got me

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#791575 - 02/28/12 03:07 PM Re: Dear Esther released on Steam [Re: Carla]
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Sounds nice - but - I very much dislike walking about using a keyboard and my profession is in Computers and Networking !! I also need puzzles !

We'll pass for now.

Thank you all - - interesting thread !



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