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Offline digeridude

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Just wanted to say....
« on: March 30, 2009, 05:05:39 am »
THANK YOU.

Sorry if I'm wasting a thread, but I simply had to show my appreciation. I've always been a bit of a softie when it comes to great games (particularly with fantastic endings), so I'm unashamed to say that previously only two games have ever moved me to tears.

That number is now three.

In all honesty, twenty of the best hours of my life.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2009, 08:06:29 am »
What were the other two?

Offline Kailieann

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2009, 06:36:26 pm »
Aquaria didn't move me to tears (a very rare occurrence for me), but it did supplant Deus Ex as my all-time favorite game less than 48 hours after I bought it.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2009, 11:07:23 pm »
Wow, that's some pretty amazing feedback.

Thanks. :)

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2009, 07:12:27 am »
THANK YOU.

Sorry if I'm wasting a thread, but I simply had to show my appreciation. I've always been a bit of a softie when it comes to great games (particularly with fantastic endings), so I'm unashamed to say that previously only two games have ever moved me to tears.

That number is now three.

In all honesty, twenty of the best hours of my life.

I'm impressed.  Most fans will sing silent praises from distance, but you've come out and said just how much Aquaria means to you. 

I know how you feel.  I had a list of eight games that moved me more than anything...never, ever thought I'd add to that,but Aquaria became my ninth(these games aren't rated as in a top ten, but rather a number of games total that has moved me.)  The ending was so tragic, but the story, so fantastic.  It's truly an amazing bit of work.
I'll keep asking for an Aquaria sequel until we get it, the sequel to the greatest Indie game of all times, and one of the greatest games period.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 06:55:28 am »
I didn't cry, and I find it impossible to try to classify these things into numbers and such, but Aquaria was definitely one of the smaller number of games I've played that really grabbed me on an emotional level.  It was a bit too... I'm not sure.  A bit too "something" to hit me with exactly the same immediacy as ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, but those games are more what I equate Aquaria's spirit to than anything else.  There's something deeply special about all 3, something moving that nestles into your heart and gives you a warm feeling when you remember it.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2009, 04:05:54 am »
when Naija broke through the veil I got goosebumps and misted up, a game has never shook me up like that
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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2009, 04:42:24 am »
when Naija broke through the veil I got goosebumps and misted up, a game has never shook me up like that
That's my favorite part of the game by far. It's a beautiful moment.  :)

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2009, 06:56:15 am »
Call me a softie, or a romantic, but the meeting with Li was something truly amazing for me, perhaps the pinnacle of the game(not counting the shocking secret ending).  It was the first time you met someone who wasn't trying to kill you...well, someone semi intelligent(i'm not counting the pets.)  It made the solitary journey Naija was going on so much warmer, knowing someone was with you, that you weren't alone. 

Besides when you just leave them next to one another and they cuddle...i always get a smile from watching that, it is soooo sweet.
I'll keep asking for an Aquaria sequel until we get it, the sequel to the greatest Indie game of all times, and one of the greatest games period.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2009, 04:21:27 pm »
I just wanted to make a similar thread.

Thank you for the great game and the adorable soundtrack. Also, I am overjoyed that the 1.1 Version includes the whole music, easily accessible. I hope your next game will build on the strengths (graphics, sound, gameplay, music, story, voice acting, ambience, charm) and improve on the very few weaknesses (press mouse button for continuous attacking (see Diablo 2 vs Diablo 1), more savepoints, boring abyss). I would even like to be told when you release the next title, you've got my e-mail, I will certainly buy it.

See you in a year or so. :)

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2009, 01:06:50 pm »
I sent my thanks privately because I was feeling a bit shy, but now I kinda wish I went public with it.  Friggin' self-consciousness...  ;)

Breaking The Veil was a strong moment for me too.

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2009, 01:46:08 pm »
I guess it's just fair to continue this thread with the same issue. And for Digeridude, I have to say that this speaks on behalf of itself;
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In all honesty, twenty of the best hours of my life
- so definitely no need to question the main point of this thread you started  ;). I believe many have pondered if they should to the same  :)... like Kdansky and me, for example... during this half year since I saw the first ending.

What a magical journey it really was, and now I have to use the past tense, as I finally found all the memories and saw the alternative ending (well, my bro insisted me to play it to the end). It's really hard to discribe this feeling with words. For sure I can quote Digeridude and say "I haven't spent such a quality time with a game for many years" and hope it tells all relevant aspects. The music, the level and character design, puzzles, singing mechanics, voice acting and the melancholic story itself created an truly amazing atmosphere. I experienced many touching moments while adventuring with Naija, so you can call me a softie too.

Personally I liked the parts most where Naija was alone exploring the "new world", as it had a deep impact to story and atmosphere. It was exciting to visit new areas and ruins, all with different kind of fauna and flora. The city of Mithalas was the pinnacle to me, some real evidences from her past.

I also have to mention an interesting fact, that a reviewer of the finnish gaming magazine (Pelit) really transfered his enthusiasm to readers. It was a surprise, like to me,  that a wonderful game like Aquaria appeared totally "out of the blue". I pondered if I should have posted a link to PDF format of that review (as they have transfered it to digital format from paper version, and its free to use), but 1) it's finnish and 2) I'm sure the developers (and hardcore Aquarians) have already seen everything possible considering Aquaria  :D.

I count Aquaria among the greatest games such as The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time, Majoras Mask and Shadow of the Colossus. I guess time has a very little effect to these pearls.

So, thank you for Aquaria. As you can see, no negative aspects at all. Only shame is that the idea of OST is most likely buried, and that "To be continued" will continue... much later  :-\... Of course I know that the amount of work is huge (without knowing anything about game developing/music making), and that the net income is relatively small if you compare it to efforts it required. So basically, a matter of ideals and principles. Still, its unfair to say "if you only had enough money" as ideals clearly needs time to mature. And developers naturally have more projects and interests which to concentrate. But even if the child is troublesome and tiring sometimes, parents still love him... so I hope, someday we can continue adventures in Aquaria.
« Last Edit: April 16, 2009, 01:56:54 pm by Vetehinen »

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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2009, 12:40:34 am »

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But even if the child is troublesome and tiring sometimes, parents still love him... so I hope, someday we can continue adventures in Aquaria.

I enjoy the comparison, Vetehinen!

when Naija broke through the veil I got goosebumps and misted up, a game has never shook me up like that

I felt the same, it's amazing to notice that this moment of the game is also moving for other players than me.
It was very exciting, never a game made me feel this before.


One thing that catches me: even if the turtles can bring from one point to another, I prefer to swim, and to behold and listen to the beauty...
Awesome, simply awesome...

Aquaria, this game is a great moment.
« Last Edit: April 27, 2009, 12:52:49 am by limestrael »
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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2009, 03:40:08 am »
So cool that people have had experiences of being moved when Naija breaks though the veil. In the kind of meditation I teach and practice, "crossing through the veil" is the term we use for becoming Free, reaching Unity or Christ Consciousness, breaking through the veil of illusion (like waking up from the Matrix). Needless to say it was a moving moment for me too, even though I cheated and rode up on Ekkrit the first time. Leaping in and out of the water is like flying (something I feel we all used to know how to do and just forgot); how much higher and freer in Beast form can Naija soar! One little guilt, though--- after all that leaping I  discovered a dead monkey in the water. Oops.... Anyway how wonderful to have a game that speaks to the heart instead of the head. I am hoping for a sequel someday.
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Re: Just wanted to say....
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2009, 03:43:17 am »
One little guilt, though--- after all that leaping I  discovered a dead monkey in the water. Oops.... Anyway how wonderful to have a game that speaks to the heart instead of the head. I am hoping for a sequel someday.
HAHAHAHH!
I love that you can drown the monkeys, such a cruel little gimmick!