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How could anyone call this a clone of Portal? The only thing they have in common is the genre: First Person Puzzle game.
I have one question- what do you spend more time on, thinking how to solve puzzle or jumping around knowing the answer but lacking platforming skills?
"In fact, you are an idiot if you don't buy Quantum Conundrum."
/review
It's currently installing :D
/review
It's currently installing :D
My only complaint I have with the PC version is the obviousness it's built for consoles, and not even due to the gamepad. The graphics options are sparce, with resolution, brightness and subtitles being the only options, and only having 1280x720 for 16:9 aspect ratio display is almost a crime in terms of pc gaming. It's not enough to kill my love for this game (I agree 100% with your review) but I felt I should at least mention it.
Fucking WONDERFUL game. Been playing it the last hour or so, absolutely in love. You are, in fact, an idiot if you don't buy this game.
I've been looking at Quantum Conundrum for a bit and at first I thought it was going to be PC only. Now that I know it's getting a console release and for $15.00 its a definite buy for me.
I really did think it was going to be a full price release.
I really did think it was going to be a full price release.
the indie bundles and thus my giant backlog have refrained me from buying anything full price, how awesome this game may be it will end up in a indie bundle for far less, so really I am not going to pay full price for it. The game is by no means to blame, its just my giant 80 game steam backlog.
also since when does destructoid do editor's choice?
also since when does destructoid do editor's choice?
@qlum: It's been around a long time. Haven't seen it in quite awhile, but I remember the old one was a little rectangle with gold.
@article: I will grab this for ps3 down the line. Looks incredibly awesome
@article: I will grab this for ps3 down the line. Looks incredibly awesome
I'll be buying this the second it goes on sale but I have to say that I don't like the art style Airtight have chosen. Something feels a bit off.
I had originally been skeptical about this game. I thought maybe Kim Swift was trying to capitalize on her role in the creation of portal to create an IP that was similarly puzzlicious, but I doubted the sincerity of her ability to make something without borrowing too much from portal.
As the game came closer and closer to release, I began to lose my cynicism and became more and more convinced that it was going to be good. The ideas in the game seemed to come into clearer focus and and the gameplay they create seemed to take more shape. This is when I became more interested and wound up pre-ordering.
I haven't finished yet, but I find the game excellent overall. My one wish is not that the string of puzzle games I've seen in this vein (Portal/The Ball/Quantum Conundrum) is that they'd move out of the room to room, confined area puzzle, and move it outside and have the various puzzles have an integration into the environment that has a more organic feel to the circumstances.
As the game came closer and closer to release, I began to lose my cynicism and became more and more convinced that it was going to be good. The ideas in the game seemed to come into clearer focus and and the gameplay they create seemed to take more shape. This is when I became more interested and wound up pre-ordering.
I haven't finished yet, but I find the game excellent overall. My one wish is not that the string of puzzle games I've seen in this vein (Portal/The Ball/Quantum Conundrum) is that they'd move out of the room to room, confined area puzzle, and move it outside and have the various puzzles have an integration into the environment that has a more organic feel to the circumstances.
I had originally been skeptical about this game. I thought maybe Kim Swift was trying to capitalize on her role in the creation of portal to create an IP that was similarly puzzlicious, but I doubted the sincerity of her ability to make something without borrowing too much from portal.
As the game came closer and closer to release, I began to lose my cynicism and became more and more convinced that it was going to be good. The ideas in the game seemed to come into clearer focus and and the gameplay they create seemed to take more shape. This is when I became more interested and wound up pre-ordering.
I haven't finished yet, but I find the game excellent overall. My one wish is not that the string of puzzle games I've seen in this vein (Portal/The Ball/Quantum Conundrum) is that they'd move out of the room to room, confined area puzzle, and move it outside and have the various puzzles have an integration into the environment that has a more organic feel to the circumstances, so that it takes on a more life-like context (if this point is clear).
As the game came closer and closer to release, I began to lose my cynicism and became more and more convinced that it was going to be good. The ideas in the game seemed to come into clearer focus and and the gameplay they create seemed to take more shape. This is when I became more interested and wound up pre-ordering.
I haven't finished yet, but I find the game excellent overall. My one wish is not that the string of puzzle games I've seen in this vein (Portal/The Ball/Quantum Conundrum) is that they'd move out of the room to room, confined area puzzle, and move it outside and have the various puzzles have an integration into the environment that has a more organic feel to the circumstances, so that it takes on a more life-like context (if this point is clear).
@Revenile:
The game is made with Unreal Engine 3, there is already a resolution fix on the QC Steam forum. Sounds like the FOV needs tweaking, too. Kind of sad to see someone who used to work at Valve do such a sh*t job on the PC version.
The game is made with Unreal Engine 3, there is already a resolution fix on the QC Steam forum. Sounds like the FOV needs tweaking, too. Kind of sad to see someone who used to work at Valve do such a sh*t job on the PC version.
Getting it as soon as console port is out. I'll gladly take a 6-8 hour game for $15. Especially when proven talent is behind it (Kim S. and team).
@Revenile
It's not Crysis or any hi tech endeavor in gaming, it doesn't need more. It's just a first person puzzle platformer from a new company(formed in 2004).
@Revenile
It's not Crysis or any hi tech endeavor in gaming, it doesn't need more. It's just a first person puzzle platformer from a new company(formed in 2004).
Great review the game is fantastic, an i knew i recognized the narrators voice from somewhere but i couldn't put my finger on it lol Q!
I was already sold on this game from the video, seeing this review just further solidifies my needing to get this game soon.
@SeymourDuncan17, @Joshua Derocher @Tristrix
What about those of us who can't afford a good enough computer to run it because we barely have enough money to pay the phone bill every month? I assume we're idiots for not buying it either?
What about those of us who can't afford a good enough computer to run it because we barely have enough money to pay the phone bill every month? I assume we're idiots for not buying it either?
@pc complaints. I'm just curious why no resolution settings is an issue. If all versions look identical and run smoothe and the puzzles are fun then what is the issue? To go as far as calling it a crap port seems to be going overboard for no reason.
Also @ Joshua great review you have me totally interested I'n a game I had payed zero attention to. Can't wait to play it I've been wanting something different to play this looks like it will scratch that itch.
@Jeffrey Warf
If someone is struggling to pay bills, gaming should be the lowest thing of importance on their list in life (or anything of leisure really). Getting a better job and/or better education should be first. It's pretty much common sense. Our economy may not be the greatest but there are still jobs and opportunities. Making a cell phone game, selling thrift shop goods on ebay, or getting a second job of some kind makes a pretty significant difference.
If someone is struggling to pay bills, gaming should be the lowest thing of importance on their list in life (or anything of leisure really). Getting a better job and/or better education should be first. It's pretty much common sense. Our economy may not be the greatest but there are still jobs and opportunities. Making a cell phone game, selling thrift shop goods on ebay, or getting a second job of some kind makes a pretty significant difference.
@VitaminShoe:
There are a few reasons adjustable resolution and field of vision are important on PC. I'm just going to list them because it's easier.
a) LCD monitors have a set native resolution; running at anything below that makes things blurry at best. PC cards and monitors are not as good at upscaling as consoles or DVD players because the expectation is that you just run the game at native resolution. Sitting close to a monitor upscaling is really noticeable, too, and makes you feel like you have blurry vision (makes me ill, tbh).
b) There are different monitor aspect ratios, too; many PC monitors are 16:10, eg. 1920x1200 vs 1920x1080. So you can end up with black bars or a warped image if the aspect ratios don't match.
c) The FOV for this game is very narrow, too, from what I hear. Because you sit closer to the screen on PC, you need a wider FOV or you can get motion sick or get headaches.
None of this is an issue on console/tv, but if you are on PC it's really frustrating.
There are a few reasons adjustable resolution and field of vision are important on PC. I'm just going to list them because it's easier.
a) LCD monitors have a set native resolution; running at anything below that makes things blurry at best. PC cards and monitors are not as good at upscaling as consoles or DVD players because the expectation is that you just run the game at native resolution. Sitting close to a monitor upscaling is really noticeable, too, and makes you feel like you have blurry vision (makes me ill, tbh).
b) There are different monitor aspect ratios, too; many PC monitors are 16:10, eg. 1920x1200 vs 1920x1080. So you can end up with black bars or a warped image if the aspect ratios don't match.
c) The FOV for this game is very narrow, too, from what I hear. Because you sit closer to the screen on PC, you need a wider FOV or you can get motion sick or get headaches.
None of this is an issue on console/tv, but if you are on PC it's really frustrating.
"In fact, you are an idiot if you don't buy Quantum Conundrum."
I've got to say, that line alone makes me not want to buy it.
I've got to say, that line alone makes me not want to buy it.
@pedrovay2003
I get what you're saying, but I took it as "if you like this kind of game, you're an idiot for missing out on it and not supporting it from the start." I do believe good games need support from the start, otherwise, the companies might not take the risk of making another like it or a sequel. It's voting with your wallet in my book.
I get what you're saying, but I took it as "if you like this kind of game, you're an idiot for missing out on it and not supporting it from the start." I do believe good games need support from the start, otherwise, the companies might not take the risk of making another like it or a sequel. It's voting with your wallet in my book.
I love when a gamey game comes out that blows peoples socks off. I also love your review. Cheers, will be picking this up. And also keeping an eye out for your reviews. Thanks.
Well shit. Saw the review and immediately checked XBLA...but was disappointed.
Cock blocked by my own anticipation
Cock blocked by my own anticipation
@32BitSin
I'm sure that's what was meant, but it really comes off as something that should be reworded.
I'm sure that's what was meant, but it really comes off as something that should be reworded.
@qlum: Don't feel bad, i thought i was the only one thinking the same with the indie bundles myself and hey, it happened with Botanicula, Lone Survivor and Sword and Sorcery while i was waiting for a Steam sale so it might be worth it to wait and see and if not nothing lost, it will still be 15$.
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