Jatko-osa Professor Layton and the Curious Villageen on ollut ulkona jo reilun tovin, ihmetyksekseni täällä ei ole lainkaan threadia pelistä. Päätin luoda threadin vain mainitakseni, että kyseinen peli on ehdolla Adventure Gamers sivuston vuosittaille Aggies palkinnoille. Alla kategoriat, joissa peli on ehdolla ja muut ehdokkaat. Pääosinhan seikkailupelejä julkaistaan PC:lle. Ehdokaslista löytyy täältä. Jos muuten seikkailupelit kiinnostaa enemmän, kannattaa ehdottomasti tutustua Machinariumiin.
Best Gameplay
Puzzles are an integral aspect of adventure gameplay, but not the only one. Good pacing, rich exploration, and variety of activities are all factors in player enjoyment as well, all suitably integrated into the storyline. The best games seek the right balance of these elements for the most rewarding gameplay experience.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Best Animation
From “bustling” city streets that look deserted to clouds that never move, animation is rarely a genre strong suit, often the victim of budget constraints. But richly animated adventures add so much to player immersion that any game that goes the extra mile in this area is deserving of appreciation. This category includes in-game character and ambient animations, plus cinematic cutscenes.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Best Music
As a supporting element playing in the background, often a game’s soundtrack is noticeable only when it becomes intrusive, but a strong score and attention to pacing can add so much to a game’s ambience. A catchy theme song can likewise make game music memorable, and an in-game musical number even moreso. Whatever its particular strengths, the rare game that excels musically deserves its accolades.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
Best Console/Handheld Adventure (Exclusive)
The home console and handheld platforms haven’t quite championed a genre resurgence like we once hoped they might, but there were still several quality titles released in the past year. To avoid duplication, this category includes only those games exclusive to non-PC platforms. Ports are not deemed to be original releases, and are therefore ineligible.
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Best Gameplay
Puzzles are an integral aspect of adventure gameplay, but not the only one. Good pacing, rich exploration, and variety of activities are all factors in player enjoyment as well, all suitably integrated into the storyline. The best games seek the right balance of these elements for the most rewarding gameplay experience.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Best Animation
From “bustling” city streets that look deserted to clouds that never move, animation is rarely a genre strong suit, often the victim of budget constraints. But richly animated adventures add so much to player immersion that any game that goes the extra mile in this area is deserving of appreciation. This category includes in-game character and ambient animations, plus cinematic cutscenes.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Best Music
As a supporting element playing in the background, often a game’s soundtrack is noticeable only when it becomes intrusive, but a strong score and attention to pacing can add so much to a game’s ambience. A catchy theme song can likewise make game music memorable, and an in-game musical number even moreso. Whatever its particular strengths, the rare game that excels musically deserves its accolades.
Machinarium
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Tales of Monkey Island
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
Best Console/Handheld Adventure (Exclusive)
The home console and handheld platforms haven’t quite championed a genre resurgence like we once hoped they might, but there were still several quality titles released in the past year. To avoid duplication, this category includes only those games exclusive to non-PC platforms. Ports are not deemed to be original releases, and are therefore ineligible.
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories