"Easy" adventure game suggestions

[vetteman85]

Hey guys. I've been playing AGs on and off for most of my life and I have noticed something. I really am not very good at these games anymore. When I was a little kid I could get through these game no problem. Now that I have started playing these games again at the age of 20, I can't seem to figure these games out at all anymore (the classic ones). Durring the past month I have retried DOTT, MI2, KQ6, SQ5, SQ6, LSL 7, quest for Glory III, etc. Like I said I used to be able to plow right through these with little effort. Now I can't figure the puzzles out in these games at all.:frusty: So basically what I am looking for are some suggestions for classic (VGA era) and EASY adventure games to get me back into the groove. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

[SamNMax]

Beneath a Steel Sky (http://forums.adventuregamers.com/showthread.php?t=15191) is probably the best pick.

[Cathy1]

Have you tried looking up the walkthroughs for the games you mentioned.
We were all a little bit smarter when we were younger. ;)

Cathy

[vetteman85]

Have you tried looking up the walkthroughs for the games you mentioned.
We were all a little bit smarter when we were younger. ;)

CathyYeah but I am trying to get through them without having to use a walkthough. Any other game ideas guys?

[smashing]

Hey guys. I've been playing AGs on and off for most of my life and I have noticed something. I really am not very good at these games anymore. When I was a little kid I could get through these game no problem. Now that I have started playing these games again at the age of 20, I can't seem to figure these games out at all anymore (the classic ones). Durring the past month I have retried DOTT, MI2, KQ6, SQ5, SQ6, LSL 7, quest for Glory III, etc. Like I said I used to be able to plow right through these with little effort. Now I can't figure the puzzles out in these games at all.:frusty: So basically what I am looking for are some suggestions for classic (VGA era) and EASY adventure games to get me back into the groove. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

I really don't see the logic of a 20 year old not complaining about stuff he ought to do before. The possibility is there of course, but I just don't buy that logic.

Anyway, what makes you think that classic (VGA era) games are EASY? There are a lot of classic games that ain't easy and very very irritating by not being helpful in any means. On top of that, the wonderful VGA technology with the latest 2-channel Adlib, will probably put an average young adult to sleep.

Why not go for the more recent ones? There are some titles that are not that difficult and have voice-acting and graphics to keep your interest high. For instance, Syberia is not that difficult and ditto Still Life. Also, there's Keepsake that have an integrated system of dropping hints when you're stuck... though I heard that it'll get pretty tough as the game progress (even with hints). Hmm... I think I definitely need to get a copy of Keepsake myself!

[vetteman85]

I really don't see the logic of a 20 year old not complaining about stuff he ought to do before. The possibility is there of course, but I just don't buy that logic.

Anyway, what makes you think that classic (VGA era) games are EASY? There are a lot of classic games that ain't easy and very very irritating by not being helpful in any means. On top of that, the wonderful VGA technology with the latest 2-channel Adlib, will probably put an average young adult to sleep.

Why not go for the more recent ones? There are some titles that are not that difficult and have voice-acting and graphics to keep your interest high. For instance, Syberia is not that difficult and ditto Still Life. Also, there's Keepsake that have an integrated system of dropping hints when you're stuck... though I heard that it'll get pretty tough as the game progress (even with hints). Hmm... I think I definitely need to get a copy of Keepsake myself!
First off I have no clue what you are trying to say in your first paragraph. Second, when did I ever say that the VGA era games are easy? I said that I was looking for some easy ones from that era because I like the graphics style.:crazy: Let me put it this way. Can you suggest any easier CARTOON style AGs?

[Roman5]

Forget keepsake. I'm playing it and while I really like it, it's quite hard and mostly a series of logic puzzles. Basically, he'll probably get completely stuck most of time, or he'll resort to the hints a lot which will make the game a waste of time anyway.
I can't really think of an easier game than say perhaps 'runaway' or as you suggested 'syberia'. There aren't really any adventure games much easier I don't think. You always have to try and 'think outside of the box' with these games, it's the nature of adventures. I would say runaway because it's cartoony, light hearted and classic point and click. That would probably get you back in the groove.

[vetteman85]

Forget keepsake. I'm playing it and while I really like it, it's quite hard and mostly a series of logic puzzles. Basically, he'll probably get completely stuck most of time, or he'll resort to the hints a lot which will make the game a waste of time anyway.
I can't really think of an easier game than say perhaps 'runaway' or as you suggested 'syberia'. There aren't really any adventure games much easier I don't think. You always have to try and 'think outside of the box' with these games, it's the nature of adventures. I would say runaway because it's cartoony, light hearted and classic point and click. That would probably get you back in the groove.
I already played and beat Runaway and Syberia. Those were a litle more my style I guess.

[Melanie68]

Forget keepsake. I'm playing it and while I really like it, it's quite hard and mostly a series of logic puzzles. Basically, he'll probably get completely stuck most of time, or he'll resort to the hints a lot which will make the game a waste of time anyway.
I can't really think of an easier game than say perhaps 'runaway' or as you suggested 'syberia'. There aren't really any adventure games much easier I don't think. You always have to try and 'think outside of the box' with these games, it's the nature of adventures. I would say runaway because it's cartoony, light hearted and classic point and click. That would probably get you back in the groove.

Using the hints didn't make it a waste of time for me. In fact it made it a bit more enjoyable because I didn't stop playing the game due to being horribly stuck.

[Roman5]

Using the hints didn't make it a waste of time for me. In fact it made it a bit more enjoyable because I didn't stop playing the game due to being horribly stuck.

I just think that overall, it's not what I would call an easy game. It's very non linear and it's also a huge game with lots of area to cover. Can get quite confusing. It's enough to put someone off if they're looking for something easy to get into. The hints should be used sparingly and beyond that, it's defeating the object. I'm guessing what vetteman really wants is something which is easy enough to figure out solutions to himself rather than just getting stuck and resorting to hints or walkthroughs.

[Roman5]

If you haven't played them you could try 'the dig', 'full throttle', and all the monkey island games. Full throttle is definitely a blast with lots of comedy. Try crime stories. While it has lots of bugs, it's pretty damn easy.

[such great heights]

Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit, in the adventure gaming aspect is simple. I found the arcade-y, mini game sequences to be difficult, because I'm not a reflex gamer and my fingers got tired quite easily. If you think you could handle that, you probably wouldn't find it too hard.

Sorry the sugestion isn't in the category you requested!

[vetteman85]

If you haven't played them you could try 'the dig', 'full throttle', and all the monkey island games. Full throttle is definitely a blast with lots of comedy. Try crime stories. While it has lots of bugs, it's pretty damn easy.
I have actually beaten the MIs (I love those games). I would love to play Full Throttle again but I can't find it anywhere.

[smashing]

Can you suggest any easier CARTOON style AGs?

Hmm... have you played Legend of Kyrandia I, II & III? I think the SCUMMVM project have just enabled the running of Legend of Kyrandia I at around 80% or so. Anyway, the characters in all three games are zany and the jokes/satire are entertaining. While the logic of the puzzles could be somewhat twisting and requires one to think out of the box (or read very carefully) at times, it's mostly a simple game. Simpler than DOTT or S&M at least...

You may wanna try Discworld I, II and III as well. The series is mostly quite simple, and a lot of puzzle is simply based on combining items and using them on people or object.

I'd yet to try Ankh, but according to the trailers and stuff I'd read, the game is supposed to be very cartoony and very humourous. It didn't score too well on review though, but reviews (good or bad) should never deter a person from enjoying the game.

[Roman5]

I have actually beaten the MIs (I love those games). I would love to play Full Throttle again but I can't find it anywhere.

You might be in luck then. And try 'The Dig' if you haven't already.

http://forums.adventuregamers.com/showthread.php?t=15186

[Fien]

You may wanna try Discworld I, II and III as well. The series is mostly quite simple, and a lot of puzzle is simply based on combining items and using them on people or object.


Discworld quite simple?!?

You must be a genius! Great enjoyable games, but I swear I have never heard anyone call the Discworld series simple, especially Discworld 1 of course. It's true that the sequel is a little bit easier or should I say less hard. The third one is a different kettle of fish.

Vetteman, try UFO's aka Gnap. Short and easy. Two or three doable arcade sequences. Nice cartoony graphics. Rather obscure. You can buy it on German ebay for a few dollars.

[Gordon Bennett]

It's a bit difficult to say what is necessarily an easy game, as what comes easily to one person may be difficult to another. For instance, I found the card maze in Obsidian to be a breeze, but many other people found it to be frustrasting. Conversely, I know I've been stuck on many other puzzles that many people found to be quite easy.

Offhand, the easiest games that I can think of, aside from games aimed towards children, like the Freddi Fish series, are Loom and Duckman.

[Fien]

It's a bit difficult to say what is necessarily an easy game, as what comes easily to one person may be difficult to another. For instance, I found the card maze in Obsidian to be a breeze, but many other people found it to be frustrasting.

I wouldn't call it a maze, but that puzzle is one of my favorites because the vidbots go out of their way to entertain you. ;) No, it's not hard at all, there's the overview from the nexus and you can see the needed cards in the floor of the different cubicles. And one of the vidbots - the one with the lovely pics of her family :D - literally tells you where you can get more black cards.

Offhand, the easiest games that I can think of, aside from games aimed towards children, like the Freddi Fish series, are Loom and Duckman.

Seconded. Loom and Duckman are good games too.

[dazsin]

Simon the Sorcerer and Toonstruck at least start off simple, i'd give them a whirl if I were you.

[Tom Bombadil]

Why not try Zork Grand Iquisitor. It's the easiest of the trilogy and very funny to.

[Jazhara7]

Discworld quite simple?!?

You must be a genius! Great enjoyable games, but I swear I have never heard anyone call the Discworld series simple, especially Discworld 1 of course. It's true that the sequel is a little bit easier or should I say less hard. The third one is a different kettle of fish.


You don't have to be a genius to find the Discworld games easy (never simple). Au contraire, you have to understand (or at least know) the logic of Terry Pratchett and his Discworld novels. It's a way of life, I tell you.

The best example is the Quantum Weather Butterfly an early version of which can be found in the first game. It's just a normal butterfly there, but the concept is already the same. You might have heard of the "Butterfly Effect" which states that the air being moved by a Butterfly flapping his wings at any time in America (or any other place) might eventually lead to a Tornado to occur in China (for example). It's part of the Chaos theory. The Quantum Weather Butterfly parodies that concept by taking the idea a bit further. In the game it's not yet a species, but the "Butterfly Effect" is still being demonstrated.


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[RLacey]

I found Discworld 2 really easy, but the original is a ridiculously tough game...

[Roman5]

I played discworld in about 1995 or 1996 on a playstation. I absolutely loved that game. Pretty hard because of some obscure puzzle solutions but oh what a great game.

[vetteman85]

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys. I got my old copy of Kings Quest VII running. Is that pretty easy throughout?

[Fien]

You don't have to be a genius to find the Discworld games easy (never simple). Au contraire, you have to understand (or at least know) the logic of Terry Pratchett and his Discworld novels. It's a way of life, I tell you.

I confess I haven't read any of Pratchett's novels. I might one day, but probably not. So much to read and watch and play and feel and think about, so little time... especially at my advanced age. :D

The best example is the Quantum Weather Butterfly an early version of which can be found in the first game. It's just a normal butterfly there, but the concept is already the same. You might have heard of the "Butterfly Effect"

Yes, yes, Madame has heard of the butterfly...
I have also played Chaos: A Fantasy Adventure. Have you? If you enjoy chaos-theory related puzzles it may be right up your alley.

The Quantum Weather Butterfly parodies that concept by taking the idea a bit further. In the game it's not yet a species, but the "Butterfly Effect" is still being demonstrated.

Using the butterfly is easy, like you said, but if you figured out the rationale behind the solution to the monk puzzle, I do believe you are a creative genius. I know I am not. I was able to solve the easier puzzles and even a few of the whacky ones, which was very good for my ego. :D But overall I found the puzzles insanely difficult. And I'm not alone in this.

[Monroeski]

I haven't read most of this thread, so forgive me if what I say has already been mentioned.

I find that a lot of the time, when I get stuck in adventure games these days, it is more a problem with me knowing what the system can do rather than actually having problems with the logic. For instance, in Scratches, - as soon as I got the leaf of that plant in the greenhouse, I figured I had to grind it up, before I knew anything about the amulet at all. However, when I went to mess with the grinder, I was apparently missing the hotspot on it to open the top. I tried clicking EVERYWHERE on that bastard, but nothing happened except the drawer opening and closing, and the wheel turning; I somehow just missed the spot you need to open the top

So, in my spoiler wrapped example, I went to it, could not open it, so I figured my hunch was wrong and just moved on and had no idea what to do. I was stuck for a good long time later before I ended up biting the bullet and going to a FAQ, because, frankly, the story had me so intrigued I would rather cheat and find out what happened than not, and I figured out what had happened and was kind of annoyed. That's the most simple example I have, there are more complex ones than just missing a hotspot, but I can't really think of any off the top of my head right now.

[xiguo]

Wow, I have the exact same problem as you. I'm 20 and was recently re-playing DOTT and got stuck a lot. I remember plowing through this game when I was in middle school.

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys. I got my old copy of Kings Quest VII running. Is that pretty easy throughout?

I remember dying a lot in the other King's Quest games, but I believe most people found King's Quest VII (the cartoony one, right?) to be too easy. So I'm guessing it should be pretty easy throughout.

I think one of the easiest adventure game I've played is The Longest Journey (although you've probably played it already). I only got stuck once or twice in this game, towards the very end, and as I've established earlier I am pretty bad at adventure games.

[Kehoe]

Loom is pretty simple and very beautiful.

[stuboy]

I recommend Loom. It comes with 3 difficulty levels, and is pretty short and easy but clever and artistic too.

[Huz]

I wouldn't recommend The Dig. It's not particular easy, and it's a snorefest to boot.

Flight of the Amazon Queen (now freely downloadable from ScummVM (http://www.scummvm.org)) is one of the easiest VGA-era adventure games I can remember playing. It's not a particularly great example of the genre, but it's inoffensive and very easy.

Go for Full Throttle too. Great story, not too challenging, and short.

[Jazhara7]

Flight of the Amazon Queen (now freely downloadable from ScummVM (http://www.scummvm.org)) is one of the easiest VGA-era adventure games I can remember playing. It's not a particularly great example of the genre, but it's inoffensive and very easy.


Yes, as long as you remember to pick up the cheese scraps before departing to the last area.


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[chapter11studios]

The first two Broken Sword games are fairly easy, as is the first Syberia game. Loom is short and simple (unless you're tone deaf). King's Quest 7 is pleasant and pretty easy. Of those games mentioned, Broken Sword 1 is probably the best overall experience.

[Solid Snake]

Try Road to El Dorado probably the easiest adventure game as it's made considering kids rather than adults