A superb analyses of our game, with some very interesting observations. Very useful for us as developers, in-fact :) Good work, and looking forward to the next vid!
Just finished playing the game and i totally agree that its a masterpice. One thing that had me going for a while though was that in the whole game theres literally only one time where you have to combine two things in your inventory. At that point i assumed that this just wasnt a thing in this game and i actually had to watch a letsplay to find out.
amazing Stuff man!... Long awaited for your video... Ahhh Such a classic... reminds me of my childhood days.. Thank you for the nostalgia... Stay tuned for my next video.. :)
Scanner death is exaggerated, but I figured that on the third bad scan they might shoot or arrest you and avoided that one anyway lol For the subway thing - I reckon you can hit a dead end by not picking up JOEY'S card and heading down there.
Great stuff. And you're about the only reviewer / walkthrough player I've come across that actually gets the aspect ratio right! Only that way can you really appreciate the fabulous art work. And it looks even better (imo) if you also use "Filter graphics" in the ScummVM Graphics options too -- lots less jaggies! I can't say I prefer the Microsoft GS audio, though - e.g. the percussion in the Factory will knock your ears off! 😀
I've played a lot of point and click adventures back in the day, like everybody did, but this one I've missed out on, I did not even know about it till much later when the golden age of the adventures was long over. Broken Sword was the first game of Revolution I've played and I think Beneath A Steel Sky didn't even come out in the country I live. Now I'm watching this video and since Brazil is one of my favorite movies of all time, even the favorite movie together with Akira, I thought the whole time, this world and the mix of humour and a future totalitarian society, I have to ask about Brazil and I'm so glad this was addressed at the end of the video. I have to pick that up, maybe it will even manage to bring back the love for this mostly forgotten genre.
@@SapphireBones Right after I saw your video I've noticed, I already have it in my GOG library, so that's the next game I'll play starting this evening. Thank you for recommending it as the only person on UA-cam at least I've noticed so far, Four Last Things is now also on my Steam wishlist because of your channel. So keep up the good work on your videos, this was one of the fastest subscriptions I've made so far.
Brilliant review. It's a subscribe from me. Going to watch the Broken Sword one next. This review was so fresh and so thorough, I've not seen any others like it. You gave it the vigour and effort of that of a new game. I'm watching for nostalgia's sake and to get hyped for Beyond a Steel Sky. Very satisfying.
I bought this game originally when it was released on the Amiga on a staggering amount of floppy disks (still have the box and disks, with a manual and comic of the intro in the loft) and this was back before hard drives were standard in computers. Have played it many times and played it again (on PC and Android) when the CD version was given away with ScummVM. Such a great game with typical British humour, filled with sarcasm and was one of the darkest point & click games released at the time. Seems your version of the game has glitches, the CD version on the ScummVM website has ALL of the dialogue present and no gaps like your version. Weirdly the UK based Revolution Software is still in existence (they were not taken over by a publisher like EA) and made a sequel to the game called Beyond A Steel Sky for iOS, PC and Xbox, released in 2021 and 2022. The sequel still has similar humour, but updated 3D graphics instead with a comic book veneer.
@@SapphireBones Glad to hear it. I was disappointed that they removed the opening music in the CD version, which was so memorable and ties up so well to the one at the end of the game.
While I love this game, I personally disagree on some points with the review. Personally, I don't like the two actions mechanic. I want to figure out what I need to do and not only which inventory item I need, and when you can only look and interact with things you don't really have much options to find interesting ways to use what you have. Secondly, I feel like tone of the game is a bit too split and broken sword definitely did a better job in balancing between series and humorous tone. Overall, I really liked this game and it has a really interesting story, characters and world but I think it could use a little bit more polish.
WD40 is not a lubricant! what a plothole!! confusing kids since the 90s!!! :D srsly though, I've seen people "lubricate" their skateboard bearings with WD40 - don't! it does seem to work for a while but then evaporates all liquid inside the bearing, leaving it bone dry and prone to shatter or simply not roll well anymore. WD40 is great, you just gotta know what its for and what not. wow that was kinda off topic ^^
That's genuinely interesting, I had no idea. Even at my old work place, we used it as a lubricant. Thank you for this! Also, thank you for watching the video, it means a lot to me :)
A superb analyses of our game, with some very interesting observations. Very useful for us as developers, in-fact :) Good work, and looking forward to the next vid!
It was such a joy to play your game. Thank you so much for your kind words. And thank you for appreciating what I do :)
Could you make a game (at least loosely) on the Nephilim
This is the most underrated channel on UA-cam
I loved this game as a kid, still one of my faves.
Just finished playing the game and i totally agree that its a masterpice.
One thing that had me going for a while though was that in the whole game theres literally only one time where you have to combine two things in your inventory. At that point i assumed that this just wasnt a thing in this game and i actually had to watch a letsplay to find out.
You have to do that in the LINCspace too, though. I figured it out pretty quick because I saw the 1993 trailer with said combination.
thank you for doing these essays, i really appreciate you. commenting for the algorithm
good video dude! i have not played this game but i have it now so i will, looking forward to your broken sword review as they are my favourite
amazing Stuff man!... Long awaited for your video... Ahhh Such a classic... reminds me of my childhood days.. Thank you for the nostalgia... Stay tuned for my next video.. :)
11:20 Thats the same voice as Lady Piermont from Broken Sword 1's Hotel Ubu!! It just hit me and I've played both games so many times hahaha
What's more surprising is that the same voice actress who voiced Lady Piermont also voice Nico in the first Broken Sword game.
Scanner death is exaggerated, but I figured that on the third bad scan they might shoot or arrest you and avoided that one anyway lol
For the subway thing - I reckon you can hit a dead end by not picking up JOEY'S card and heading down there.
Great stuff. And you're about the only reviewer / walkthrough player I've come across that actually gets the aspect ratio right! Only that way can you really appreciate the fabulous art work. And it looks even better (imo) if you also use "Filter graphics" in the ScummVM Graphics options too -- lots less jaggies!
I can't say I prefer the Microsoft GS audio, though - e.g. the percussion in the Factory will knock your ears off! 😀
I've played a lot of point and click adventures back in the day, like everybody did, but this one I've missed out on, I did not even know about it till much later when the golden age of the adventures was long over. Broken Sword was the first game of Revolution I've played and I think Beneath A Steel Sky didn't even come out in the country I live.
Now I'm watching this video and since Brazil is one of my favorite movies of all time, even the favorite movie together with Akira, I thought the whole time, this world and the mix of humour and a future totalitarian society, I have to ask about Brazil and I'm so glad this was addressed at the end of the video. I have to pick that up, maybe it will even manage to bring back the love for this mostly forgotten genre.
As a huge fan of the movie Brazil myself, I promise you that you'll love this game. And it's free on Steam and GOG, you won't regret it.
@@SapphireBones Right after I saw your video I've noticed, I already have it in my GOG library, so that's the next game I'll play starting this evening.
Thank you for recommending it as the only person on UA-cam at least I've noticed so far, Four Last Things is now also on my Steam wishlist because of your channel. So keep up the good work on your videos, this was one of the fastest subscriptions I've made so far.
Haha thanks. I genuinely appreciate it.
It's an absolutely amazing game. Gotta start it up again
Just got it on GOG! I already knew this game but never fully played it myself... now I will! :) ps: Also looking forward to your Broken Sword reviews.
I'm impressed
Haven't played this in decades. Now I have to! :D
Brilliant review. It's a subscribe from me. Going to watch the Broken Sword one next. This review was so fresh and so thorough, I've not seen any others like it. You gave it the vigour and effort of that of a new game. I'm watching for nostalgia's sake and to get hyped for Beyond a Steel Sky. Very satisfying.
Great i want a scanner darkly or the man in the high castle of this
I haven't seen those shows. Are they any good?
I love everything about this game. Our UK sense of humor and lingo, the sci-fi post apocalypse dystopia, the AI driven world its brilliant
"This game is a masterpiece." IMMEDIATELY SUBBED
Haha, thanks. I just love it so much. In fact, it might be my all time favorite adventure game.
@@SapphireBones It is definitely also my favorite game that's not Space Quest. :)
Enjoyed this game and also enjoyed the sequel Beyond a Steel Sky
FREE on GOG at the moment (3rd October 2022)
I bought this game originally when it was released on the Amiga on a staggering amount of floppy disks (still have the box and disks, with a manual and comic of the intro in the loft) and this was back before hard drives were standard in computers. Have played it many times and played it again (on PC and Android) when the CD version was given away with ScummVM. Such a great game with typical British humour, filled with sarcasm and was one of the darkest point & click games released at the time. Seems your version of the game has glitches, the CD version on the ScummVM website has ALL of the dialogue present and no gaps like your version.
Weirdly the UK based Revolution Software is still in existence (they were not taken over by a publisher like EA) and made a sequel to the game called Beyond A Steel Sky for iOS, PC and Xbox, released in 2021 and 2022. The sequel still has similar humour, but updated 3D graphics instead with a comic book veneer.
I've played the sequel, and I enjoy it quite a lot, actually. I even made a review of it on my channel, if you'd like to check it out.
The floppy version intro was the best!
Can't say I had the pleasure of seeing it. After reading this comment, I guess I have to now.
@@SapphireBones Glad to hear it. I was disappointed that they removed the opening music in the CD version, which was so memorable and ties up so well to the one at the end of the game.
@@DefiantOne you can get a longer version of that screen by dying and restarting.
Completely agree that is a masterpiece! I discovered it when it was freed, never heard from it before that.
its great game
What I don’t understand is why they don’t rerelease it for the switch, since the sequel came out on the switch.
Love it! Immediately subbed 😃👍
Thank you so much. Highly appreciate it.
I have been sharing the opinion expressed in the title since 1994.
While I love this game, I personally disagree on some points with the review.
Personally, I don't like the two actions mechanic. I want to figure out what I need to do and not only which inventory item I need, and when you can only look and interact with things you don't really have much options to find interesting ways to use what you have.
Secondly, I feel like tone of the game is a bit too split and broken sword definitely did a better job in balancing between series and humorous tone.
Overall, I really liked this game and it has a really interesting story, characters and world but I think it could use a little bit more polish.
WD40 is not a lubricant! what a plothole!! confusing kids since the 90s!!!
:D
srsly though, I've seen people "lubricate" their skateboard bearings with WD40 - don't!
it does seem to work for a while but then evaporates all liquid inside the bearing, leaving it bone dry and prone to shatter or simply not roll well anymore.
WD40 is great, you just gotta know what its for and what not.
wow that was kinda off topic ^^
That's genuinely interesting, I had no idea. Even at my old work place, we used it as a lubricant. Thank you for this! Also, thank you for watching the video, it means a lot to me :)
GT85 is ok though right?
Surprised I've never played this with how much I love Broken Sword! =)
Should have left out the subtitles from the game.
Game not or#h playing.