I just played a couple demos, I always leave time on them so I can go back and refresh my memory.  I tried the new Enigmatus, Neverwood, and the new Echoes of the Past.  I don't like the EotP series and I only played a few minutes of the new one, it just wasn't doing it for me.  I didn't like the first Enigmatus, way too many HOs, but this one seems much better.  I want to stick to SEs, but when they have all those morphs, collectibles, and achievements.... well, it's going to be a buy one way or the other.  I also liked Nearwood, it will be a tough call on the CE or SE version, too.  I only have so many credits left and I want to make them last because I won't be able to afford to use money on games until next summer, except for my Playrix deals, and stuff like that.  I still need to demo the new Nightmare, I didn't care for the first one at all.  I don't seem to like games set on a ship for some reason.  Did anyone else not like the first?  Is the second a lot better?
I recently finished (or maybe I'm still playing) the first Rite of Passage.  I really like it so I'm looking forward to the second one.  I also need to try the new Mystery Trackers, Surface, and Tales of Lagoona.  And DP Final Cinderella and 1000 Doors.

Wendy - The new EofP Kingdom of Despair was a pretty good game imo, but I did like the whole series. And the Nightmare series is good.  I'm not sure if you'd like he second one if you didn't like the first, definitely demo it.  When you mention Neverwood, do you mean Nearwood or Nevertales?  Nearwood is in my top 3 games, so beautiful and enjoyable.  I'd play it again. 

My top three games are Dreamscapes:Sandman, Nearwood and Mystery of the Ancients Curse of the Blackwater.

WendyDarling wrote:

I just played a couple demos, I always leave time on them so I can go back and refresh my memory.  I tried the new Enigmatus, Neverwood, and the new Echoes of the Past.  I don't like the EotP series and I only played a few minutes of the new one, it just wasn't doing it for me.  I didn't like the first Enigmatus, way too many HOs, but this one seems much better.  I want to stick to SEs, but when they have all those morphs, collectibles, and achievements.... well, it's going to be a buy one way or the other.  I also liked Nearwood, it will be a tough call on the CE or SE version, too.  I only have so many credits left and I want to make them last because I won't be able to afford to use money on games until next summer, except for my Playrix deals, and stuff like that.  I still need to demo the new Nightmare, I didn't care for the first one at all.  I don't seem to like games set on a ship for some reason.  Did anyone else not like the first?  Is the second a lot better?
I recently finished (or maybe I'm still playing) the first Rite of Passage.  I really like it so I'm looking forward to the second one.  I also need to try the new Mystery Trackers, Surface, and Tales of Lagoona.  And DP Final Cinderella and 1000 Doors.

I'm not that crazy about games set on a ship, either, though I did enjoy the first Nightmares from the Deep.  Liked the second one better, and its action takes place more on an island than a ship, but it is still nautical.

The best way to get more bang for your buck (or game club credits)  is to wait for a weekend BOGO, and then take advantage of the fact that the codes still work on Monday, and buy then to get bonus punches.  And only redeem your pcc's on Mondays.  It does mean you have less days to use them, but I think it's worth it.  For instance, at the next BOGO, you could spend 2GCC's and get 4 punches, borrow a pcc (if you don't have one) and get another game.  5 SE's games for 2 GCC's, not too shabby.

Also, trust your judgment.  If you do the demo and you're not feeling the love, it doesn't matter how many of us liked it.  If I recall, you haven't got anything new all summer, so there's got to be a bunch that you will like.  You can alway take a second look at the ones you've passed on when you have more money (you can demo both SE and CE versions, as I recall, and if you own more than one computer, you also can get another demo opportunity.)
 

Sandham, when I play a M3 in the relaxed mode I try not to use the powerups.  Doesn't seem fair to have it both ways

I liked Nearwood, too, so pretty. Hubby is sleeping so I'm off to demo a few more.  

I tried Siren's Call, I do seem to like it better than the first one.  Being on land is better, I never could figure my way through the ship in the first one.
Tried Mystery Trackers Silent Hollow.  Didn't care for it that much although it has great reviews.  I haven't really loved any of the Mystery Trackers.

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I'm going to an oldie, Timeless The Lost Castle.  I am itching to play Nevertales because of the reviews, but so far have restrained myself.  My punchcard is full and November shockingly is right around the corner.

eta - this isn't that old, I bought it in March.  So far I'm impressed.  Nice graphics, very puzzle heavy.  There is no voicework, it's all written dialogue, but not a lot.  I remember liking Timeless The Lost Town, which I hadn't linked with this.  There is no map (yet) you're on an airship so one may appear later.  The diary is quite nice.  It's set out well. I don't trust the man in red!

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