Penny Arcade Releases Episodic PC Game 78
CyDharttha writes "Greenhouse Interactive on Wednesday released a RPG titled 'On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness: Episode One.' The title is available on Linux, Mac, and Windows platforms, as well as XBox Live Arcade. A quick look at the game shows it promises the same great humor frequently displayed at Penny Arcade, and with the help of Hothead Games, intriguing graphics, sound, dialog and game play. Demo and purchase is available online now."
And yes, it runs on Linux... (Score:5, Informative)
Looks good so far, but... (Score:4, Informative)
It's fun, too! (Score:3, Informative)
It's great, if you enjoy their humor. (Score:5, Informative)
Not a single graphics glitch or sound glitch was experienced. Game moves and loads quickly, looks good, has an extremely easy interface to learn.
I have fundamental issues with the authorization that's required for the license - see Bioware/Mass Effect - but at least it's only one time, and it doesn't appear to be tied to your hardware. (A post on the official forums said someone could use their license key on their laptop and their desktop, different operating systems, with no problem.)
The only problem that's annoyed me thus far is the pathfinding. It could use some work -- especially when an item falls into the path of the character.
Still, for $20.00 for 6 hours of laughing my ass off... well worth the cash.
Re:Looks good so far, but... (Score:4, Informative)
Re:And yes, it runs on Linux... (Score:4, Informative)
The game had a simultaneous online release for: PC, Mac, Linux, and Xbox 360.
That's some nice cross-platform support.
Linux + Sound = BAD! (Score:3, Informative)
And yes, it runs on Linux... and Mac (Score:5, Informative)
Re:It's great, if you enjoy their humor. (Score:5, Informative)
Re:And yes, it runs on Linux... (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Linux + Sound = BAD! (Score:5, Informative)
For reference, I'm running Ubuntu 8.04 with PulseAudio on an AMD X2 using whatever integrated sound (Realtek, I think) is built into the motherboard. Sound works perfectly well, no stuttering, no lag.
Re:Played the demo, bought game. (Score:5, Informative)
Torrents Here (Score:5, Informative)
Re:And yes, it runs on Linux... (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Torrents Here (Score:2, Informative)
HOWEVER -- this isn't that. (thank god for checking the torrent link before I posted!
Re:And yes, it runs on Linux... (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Blocks/Counterattacks (Score:3, Informative)
The tutorial help mentions it only fleetingly, but the enemy's lifebar flashes right at the moment you need to block. If you hit the block button quickly enough after that (I'd guess 1/10th of a second leeway), you'll get a counterattack.
I also found it a little easier to start by holding the button partially down, then complete the press on cue. But that was on the 360 using the triggers; it might not work as well on a keyboard.
Ratings (Score:5, Informative)
GameRankings.com:
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/935227.asp?q=precipice [gamerankings.com]
Metacritic:
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/pennyarcadeadventuresepisode1?q=precipice [metacritic.com]