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by zook1981
Sat May 18, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Demolition Man severaly underated, the movie and the game.
Replies: 24
Views: 17070

Welcome back Zook. I agree, it was totally cool to have Stallone (and Snipes) film scenes specifically for this game. Even today almost 20 years later, how many movie games still can't manage to secure original cast? . Indeed, and another thing i forgot to say is i love the fighting scenes when i w...
by zook1981
Sat May 18, 2013 7:58 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Demolition Man severaly underated, the movie and the game.
Replies: 24
Views: 17070

I'm back

I have not posted in awhile was unemployed for a little while then crawled into a dark, withdrawn hole but now I am back and happy to see this thread, I love this game to death and actually this was the game that made me want a 3DO in 1995. It is a primitive game but as long as you do not compare it...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:35 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Top 20 3DO exclusives
Replies: 21
Views: 10113

I only have a top 15 for my personal list, I have not explored that many titles, and many I don't even want to, even though I love the 3DO and certain 3DO games I love to death, most games just suck :twisted: How can you say most 3DO games suck if you admit to not exploring many, or even wanting to...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:32 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: HELP!!! The Horde cheat codes!
Replies: 4
Views: 3917

Trev wrote:Are you hitting left & right on the d-pad? If you use the shift triggers it won't work.
I definatley have been using the D pad, I am wondering if I have to enter it at a certain speed :?
by zook1981
Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: HELP!!! The Horde cheat codes!
Replies: 4
Views: 3917

On the map editor, hold B, A and Up, and press P. After that, enter the code: 30,000 Crowns: Left, A, A, B, Right, Down All Items: B, Right, A, Left, Left, Down, Right, A, Left, Left Continue even after village is destroyed: A, Down, Down, Right, A, Down Double Speed: B, Right, A, B Full Map: Left,...
by zook1981
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: HELP!!! The Horde cheat codes!
Replies: 4
Views: 3917

HELP!!! The Horde cheat codes!

Ok I want to cheat a little. I love the game but I hate dying and running so damn slow. I have cheat codes for invincibility and running faster; however, when I try them they don't work. I did get them to work one time, so I know I am not being fed bogus codes via online, the problem is, I do not kn...
by zook1981
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Top 20 3DO exclusives
Replies: 21
Views: 10113

Ok time for me to bust in on this the best I can, first according to critics and popularity: 1. Star Control II (not my opinion but has been the general consensus for some time, I still love it though 8) ) 2. Need for Speed (I have no interest in this game, but it was still huge) 3. Road Rash (I don...
by zook1981
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:55 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes - most misunderstood 3DO game?
Replies: 12
Views: 8550

I'd enjoy seeing an advert for the game. I can see why the 3DO port didn't get one, as it was released over a year later. Plus 3DO games didn't seem to get much advertisement, especially in the early days. But I'd think the game must have had some pc ads. I have tried looking and found nothing, I a...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes - most misunderstood 3DO game?
Replies: 12
Views: 8550

I'd enjoy seeing an advert for the game. I can see why the 3DO port didn't get one, as it was released over a year later. Plus 3DO games didn't seem to get much advertisement, especially in the early days. But I'd think the game must have had some pc ads. I have tried looking and found nothing, I a...
by zook1981
Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes - most misunderstood 3DO game?
Replies: 12
Views: 8550

Trev wrote:It's a shame that the other releases got so much more hype. FMV for consoles in the early 90's was peaking, while point n' click games were slowing down. :(
This game did not get much promotion either, I still can't find a Sherlock Holmes poster or AD from back then for my collection.
by zook1981
Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Also, do not get the PC Lost files because it does not use actors just cartoon images that talk. It makes for a lesser version. Much lesser. No fmv, no speech, even the music takes a big hit. Besides being of lesser quality, in the pc game the music only plays at the start of each location. It will...
by zook1981
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Also, do not get the PC Lost files because it does not use actors just cartoon images that talk. It makes for a lesser version.
by zook1981
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:36 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes - most misunderstood 3DO game?
Replies: 12
Views: 8550

At one time long ago, I thought this game was also for Sega CD as well. It was not until I got access to the internet later in life that I learned they are two totally different games.
by zook1981
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

I actually never played Night Trap, I have only seen the game play; therefore, I could not roast too hard, I probably should have left it out of the comparison. I thought about getting it but I just don't want to pay $40-$50 for it. Actually, I got my copy for $21 shipped. Admittedly it didn't come...
by zook1981
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:35 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

It's a top 10 for me! But I do love the genre. There are plenty of reasons why I can see people not caring much for point n' click games. The thing is though, The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes avoids most if not all of these annoying traits ... For instance, I hate pixel hunting. Having to painstak...
by zook1981
Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:40 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Now Sherlock Holmes with the long box is only $15-$20 :wink: At that price it's a huge steal! :) Even if you aren't a big fan of the genre, every 3DO owner should play Lost Files at least once. It succeeds where other point n' click games fail, and Holmes is a timeless great character. This thread ...
by zook1981
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

I zinged those because it's pretty much a personal preference of mine about the acting in a game. I am the type of person that gets annoyed very easily, and since the acting is so aweful, it would drive me nuts. The biggest problem I had with Mad Dog McCree and Drug Wars was not just the acting, it...
by zook1981
Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:52 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

What I learned dialouge not only affects the outcome, it means you will be stuck in the game if you don't get it right. I had been stuck for weeks in the past because I did not get one tiny little speech thing right. As someone who likes exhausting every possible piece of dialouge though, I prefer ...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

The clues being buried in the descriptions are a key element that makes the conversations so interesting. For instance ... *POSSIBLE VERY MINOR SPOLER AHEAD* When Holmes examines Sarah's corpse and talks to Lestrade about it ... Lestrade will get the best of Sherlock when he says that 'Jack the Rip...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Another thing to note about this game is how one's vocabulary can increase from playing this. I now use the word "impass" thanks to this game. I think this game would be great for children to play, I got the game at the age of 14 and it definately helped me and was a nice educational tool. Whoever ...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Watson is played by an actor named Laurie Main. He is my favorite actor in the game. Sherlock is played by David Davies. Btw, some of the actors play more than one role. It's a credit to their skill (and the makeup artist, costume designer, hair stylists, etc ...) that I didn't know this until view...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Different games call for different styles. In Off World Interceptor for example the acting is awful, but it's clearly meant to be. It's a delibarate attempt to copy Mystery Science Theater. Since I expect awful acting, it fits perfectly. Night Trap is a game who's very plot calls for acting of a le...
by zook1981
Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Very nice to be able to hear about this game. Prior to this, I myself hadn't been sure whether it was the same as the Turbo CD/Sega CD game (not that I've played that one either). I'm a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, and have read all four of the Doyle novels, all four of the Doyle short story collec...
by zook1981
Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Also speaking of the two bars if you have a few drink Holmes will start slurring his words as he asks for another then Watson cuts him off LOL. Wow, I'm not sure I knew that (or if I did, I'd forgotten) That's another thing thats so cool about this game ... I'm still discovering new things in it ne...
by zook1981
Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:27 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

*POSSIBLE MINOR SPOLER AHEAD* How to get information at the pub … threaten the bartender? That’s the quickest & easiest way. But there is a solution that’s friendlier & much more fun. Depending on how much looking around & talking takes place, you can challenge the bartender to game of darts. You’l...
by zook1981
Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Time 2 Die
Replies: 6
Views: 3814

Time 2 Die

On the subject of one of the best 3DO games "Killing Time," also one of my favorites. I remember back in 1994 as 13 year old boy reading one of my usually "Gamepro" magazines and remember coming across a section that showed pics and quick blurbs about 3DO games. I had already fallen in love earlier ...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Thanks for this thread - I'd wrongly assumed for nearly 20 years that it was simply an upgraded version of the mega cd version. I'm definitely going to give it a whirl now ! Oh yea it's definatley something different. The one for Sega CD is a totally different story too. Lost Files is only for PC o...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

Thanks for this thread - I'd wrongly assumed for nearly 20 years that it was simply an upgraded version of the mega cd version. I'm definitely going to give it a whirl now ! Oh yea it's definatley something different. The one for Sega CD is a totally different story too. Lost Files is only for PC o...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

I never thought this thread would go this far, just imagine if others admired this game more. I could talk about this game all day. I finished playing it now I think I might play it through again real soon :D Same here. I could probably fill a thread for each individual scene! The game just packs s...
by zook1981
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: 3DO Main Forum
Topic: Lost Files Of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 75
Views: 32673

There is definite humour in the game. Not slapstick like some of the Sierra games, but more intelligent. Except maybe at the Zoo when Holmes wonders 'if the smell is from one animal, or a combination?' :P Cool, this topic spanned a second page! 8) I never thought this thread would go this far, just...