Psychonauts dialogue?

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Arkhangelsk

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So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam, cause I've been desperately looking for really good games that I actually love (and Psychonauts belongs to my favorite genre of 3D action platforming, see Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank), and my first impressions was that the gameplay was fun, the subconscious minds of people are generally fucked (aka awesome), but one thing that really annoyed me was the embarrassing dialog. While this most times can be excused, I wonder, is it like this throughout the whole game, that you will be surrounded by annoying kids with the most embarrassing voices and grammar, or will it get a bit more serious? I know that it's supposed to be surreal and quirky, but still, many games can be hilarious without kids with voices that makes you want to bludgeon them with a hammer.
 

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crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
 

SharPhoe

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NoMoreSanity said:
I think it's supposed to be cheesy like that.
It is. It's the kind of game that's not trying to take itself entirely seriously.
 

101194

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And you don't like it Hmm? Well, You'll be hearing from us. *grabs gun*
 

Triforceformer

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That would annoy me with any game. But since the game was made by Tim ****ing Schafer, i'm sure gameplay would make up for 2 games worth of cheesyness.
 

Calobi

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What was wrong with the dialogue? I seem to remember everything fitting for the characters (The bully was the stereotypical idiot, the best friend who was a little strange had a stutter and was nervous sounding, etc.).
 

Arkhangelsk

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101194 said:
And you don't like it Hmm? Well, You'll be hearing from us. *grabs gun*
I'm not saying I hate it. Silly dialog can be good, I just get a bit annoyed by some of those kids and their squeaky voices.
 

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bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
Nope, it requires a Premium pack that costs 10$.
 

bodyklok

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crazyhaircut94 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
Nope, it requires a Premium pack that costs 10$.
When I tried to download it, though that was years ago, it didn't ask me for any money. It was one of the few games available for free from gametap. Oh well times have changed I guess.
 

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bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
Nope, it requires a Premium pack that costs 10$.
When I tried to download it, though that was years ago, it didn't ask me for any money. It was one of the few games available for free from gametap. Oh well times have changed I guess.
Yeah, I played it for free for years, then I went on today to play it and it's moved to Premium Pack. Grrrr...

Anyway, actually pay attention to the kids' personalities. They're all distinct, and funny once you begin to recognize their quirks.
 

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I really hope you aren't including Dogen in that.

Anyway, even if the kids' voices get to you, the Milkman Conspiracy will make up for any and all transgressions. Trust me on this.
 

Arkhangelsk

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nimrandir said:
I really hope you aren't including Dogen in that.

Anyway, even if the kids' voices get to you, the Milkman Conspiracy will make up for any and all transgressions. Trust me on this.
A conspiracy? With a milkman? I'm sold! (Actually I was sold with the dentist that steals brains)
 

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orannis62 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
Nope, it requires a Premium pack that costs 10$.
When I tried to download it, though that was years ago, it didn't ask me for any money. It was one of the few games available for free from gametap. Oh well times have changed I guess.
Yeah, I played it for free for years, then I went on today to play it and it's moved to Premium Pack. Grrrr...

Anyway, actually pay attention to the kids' personalities. They're all distinct, and funny once you begin to recognize their quirks.
And I was thinking about playing it again.
 

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sheic99 said:
orannis62 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
bodyklok said:
crazyhaircut94 said:
So I got the demo of Psychonauts from Steam,
You know you can download it for free, and legitimately if you hate pirating from gameTap. [http://www.gametap.com/video-games/Psychonauts-20000336-13.html] Just sating in case you do decide to get it.
Nope, it requires a Premium pack that costs 10$.
When I tried to download it, though that was years ago, it didn't ask me for any money. It was one of the few games available for free from gametap. Oh well times have changed I guess.
Yeah, I played it for free for years, then I went on today to play it and it's moved to Premium Pack. Grrrr...

Anyway, actually pay attention to the kids' personalities. They're all distinct, and funny once you begin to recognize their quirks.
And I was thinking about playing it again.
I know. There goes the only reason I even still had Gametap installed on my computer. Oh well, their loss.
 

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I hate you guys. I'm going to have to go play it now. Not that it's a bad thing, I'm just really not looking forward to the Meat Circus again...

And how can you hate the kids' voices? They all fit so well and the gameplay makes up for any faults.
 

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nimrandir said:
I really hope you aren't including Dogen in that.

Anyway, even if the kids' voices get to you, the Milkman Conspiracy will make up for any and all transgressions. Trust me on this.
This man speaks the truth. Heed his wisdom.

And the old janitor dude says some pretty hilarious stuff as well.