Jools
Eater of Apples
As simple as that. Which (adventure) game delivers the best atmosphere, making you really "feel" as if you "were there" while you're actually just slouching in front of your pc, with dreamy eyes and your mind racing to those pixel-build worlds?
Here's a couple of mine, off the top of my head.
The Dig - see dedicated thread (where I also mention my love for Full Throttle's general "feel");
Indy4 - Better than any of the movies (oh yes, I went that far), some sections are just really too atmospheric to withstand (Knossos palace is one of my favourite, and for some reason the very short bit in the Azores as well);
Monkey Island 1 - all of it. See my avatar. Also applies to MI2;
Syberia 1/2 - very good atmosphere overall, a great melancholy/noir/decadence/steampunk mix;
TLJ Dreamfall - the Casablanca bit is really good, and the Newport one too. The game itself is poor/shit overall, but it does deliver some nice atmospheres;
Beneath a Steel Sky - very short game, but the atmosphere is as intense and good as the game is short (3-5 hours? not kidding), and just left me wanting for more;
Gemini Rue - fairly recent indie gem, this short adventure is ALL about atmosphere.
Reminder: this is about atmosphere. Some games are shit gameplay- or story-wise, but still do a great job at delivering a decent/good atmosphere.
Here's a couple of mine, off the top of my head.
The Dig - see dedicated thread (where I also mention my love for Full Throttle's general "feel");
Indy4 - Better than any of the movies (oh yes, I went that far), some sections are just really too atmospheric to withstand (Knossos palace is one of my favourite, and for some reason the very short bit in the Azores as well);
Monkey Island 1 - all of it. See my avatar. Also applies to MI2;
Syberia 1/2 - very good atmosphere overall, a great melancholy/noir/decadence/steampunk mix;
TLJ Dreamfall - the Casablanca bit is really good, and the Newport one too. The game itself is poor/shit overall, but it does deliver some nice atmospheres;
Beneath a Steel Sky - very short game, but the atmosphere is as intense and good as the game is short (3-5 hours? not kidding), and just left me wanting for more;
Gemini Rue - fairly recent indie gem, this short adventure is ALL about atmosphere.
Reminder: this is about atmosphere. Some games are shit gameplay- or story-wise, but still do a great job at delivering a decent/good atmosphere.