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- Platform: Windows Vista / XP
- Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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Machinarium is a puzzle video game developed by Amanita Design. The goal of Machinarium is to solve a series of puzzles and brain teasers. The puzzles are linked together by an overworld consisting of a traditional “point and click” adventure story.
The overworld’s most radical departure is that only objects within the player character’s reach can be clicked on. Machinarium is notable in that it contains no dialogue, neither spoken nor written. The game instead uses a system of animated thought bubbles.
Collectors Edition includes:• Additional CD with the games music and 5 additional bonus sound tracks
• Booklet including never seen before concept art
• A3 Poster
• A printed walkthrough
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Machinarium is a puzzle video game developed by Amanita Design. The goal of Machinarium is to solve a series of puzzles and brain teasers.
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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By Aidan Clark
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This adventure game is a beautiful thing, with stunning hand-drawn backgrounds, brilliantly detailed characters, and a fantastic soundtrack (included with the special edition on a bonus CD). It is astonishing how funny and moving a game with no dialogue can be. The puzzles are challenging but there is a great hint-system for when you are stuck, as well as a mini arcade-style game which, when completed, will give you the walkthrough for the relevant section. The walkthrough is also included in the package as a booklet, but really the fun is, as in every classic adventure game, all about trying to figure out the crazy logic of the game's world. The puzzles can be incredibly complex but this just adds to the satisfaction of finally cracking them. This deluxe edition also comes with a booklet of concept art which gives an insight into the development of the game's amazing animation. The music, graphics, storyline and puzzles compliment each other sublimely, but for me, the real beauty of the game is in the main character's personality, which is impossibly endearing considering he is mute: every shake of the head or tap of the foot conveys a huge amount of character. There is real soul and emotional resonance imbued in this game - ironically, considering all the characters are mute robots. My only criticism of this near-perfect game is that it is over too soon!
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have just finished Machinerium. What a fantastic experience.
First off, the packaging. The edition I got comes with a printed walkthrough book, a music CD, concept art and the game. I cannot fault this.
The game itself was captivating from puzzle one. Utterly charming and beautiful the characters convey so much emotion and the music is really well done. A glance at the IGN review for this game suggests that the game is far too difficult. I play all games on normal difficulty and have no problem accepting that I am no super brain when it comes to puzzles, but the puzzles in this game were totally logical and while often challenging, nothing that a logical mind will baulk at! I needed the hint book for one puzzle (the bird!), but aside from that everything else was a pleasurable (and often humour filled) journey.
I cannot recommend this game enough. I applaud the guys who put it together and await their next work of art with anticipation! The only small criticism I have is that the game was short (perhaps because I was so captivated time went by so quickly!). This problem is massively mitigated by the price, the quality and the lasting feeling of accomplishment and happiness which comes from finishing the game!
First off, the packaging. The edition I got comes with a printed walkthrough book, a music CD, concept art and the game. I cannot fault this.
The game itself was captivating from puzzle one. Utterly charming and beautiful the characters convey so much emotion and the music is really well done. A glance at the IGN review for this game suggests that the game is far too difficult. I play all games on normal difficulty and have no problem accepting that I am no super brain when it comes to puzzles, but the puzzles in this game were totally logical and while often challenging, nothing that a logical mind will baulk at! I needed the hint book for one puzzle (the bird!), but aside from that everything else was a pleasurable (and often humour filled) journey.
I cannot recommend this game enough. I applaud the guys who put it together and await their next work of art with anticipation! The only small criticism I have is that the game was short (perhaps because I was so captivated time went by so quickly!). This problem is massively mitigated by the price, the quality and the lasting feeling of accomplishment and happiness which comes from finishing the game!
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By NeuroSplicer
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
To paraphrase Cornelius Celsus, Machinarium is the Art of Educated Guessing. Yes, art.
This indie gem is a definite affirmation to the question whether PC gaming is an art-form. In recent years the genre has strayed towards the-latest-hardware-demanding yet vapid eye-candy. So when a slow and moody game comes along, on that can run in almost any machine and offers subtle fan, we tend to underestimate it.
This is a logic puzzle-adventure. Sometimes the puzzles are easy. Sometimes you get lucky. And sometime you get stuck and you shall need hints or even the level walkthrough contained in a locked book that opens with a mini-game. However, perseverance is rewarded with the satisfaction of being able to untangle the inner logic of the game.
I have been playing puzzle adventures ever since MYST and, although I am not an exclusive fan of the genre, over the years I have played its best representatives. And MACHINARIUM should be considered one of them.
The game is also a avant-garde cartoon story, with beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds and an endearing protagonist.
The game may not last long but I promise you it will stay for you for a very long time.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
This indie gem is a definite affirmation to the question whether PC gaming is an art-form. In recent years the genre has strayed towards the-latest-hardware-demanding yet vapid eye-candy. So when a slow and moody game comes along, on that can run in almost any machine and offers subtle fan, we tend to underestimate it.
This is a logic puzzle-adventure. Sometimes the puzzles are easy. Sometimes you get lucky. And sometime you get stuck and you shall need hints or even the level walkthrough contained in a locked book that opens with a mini-game. However, perseverance is rewarded with the satisfaction of being able to untangle the inner logic of the game.
I have been playing puzzle adventures ever since MYST and, although I am not an exclusive fan of the genre, over the years I have played its best representatives. And MACHINARIUM should be considered one of them.
The game is also a avant-garde cartoon story, with beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds and an endearing protagonist.
The game may not last long but I promise you it will stay for you for a very long time.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, but boring after a while.
I really wanted to enjoy this game. I'm a big fan of the old school point & click graphic adventures, I like puzzles, and the game is beautiful. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Drifter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I love this game and was very happy I could get a collectors Edition of this game. It arrived in good condition and I was very happy with it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Christopher Allen Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars
MAchinarium Collectors (1/2 of it anyway)
I got this but no artbook of concept art or A3 poster, I got music CD/Game CD and walkthrough! I Feel burned but Amazon very kindly refunded me so what can I say, be careful buying... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Shane C. Dabinett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky, beautiful, immersive
This game will appeal to lovers of Myst and similar immersive point and click puzzle games. The superb hand drawn artwork and atmospheric music are a delight. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sue Brettell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brain stretching
A beautiful game. The hand drawings make it feel totally different from anything else I have played.
The puzzles are simple in nature but brain stretching to figure out. Read more
The puzzles are simple in nature but brain stretching to figure out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by zoo keeper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good game!
very good game.the gameplay was easy and very funny the way you play!its a game that you use a lot your brain!
Published 9 months ago by alextsou93
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely graphics and intriguing gameplay
I spend a few enjoyable days with my son playing through this game. I just fell in love with the graphics, really unique and witty, unlike anything I've seen so far. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ingo Dettmar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining Game
Unusual game, with some tricky and very entertaining puzzles, also quite amusing. Unlike other advernture games not everything you can interact with is actually needed in the game.
Published 11 months ago by Irene Rose
2.0 out of 5 stars
NOT GREAT
I just couldn't get into this game although I know there have been great reviews. It was just a bit simplistic and slow for me.
Published 12 months ago by S. Vickers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Art
The artwork in this game is beautiful. Most of the puzzles are challenging but don't leave you wondering what you are supposed to be doing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by BBW
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