Aquaria on Steam

Doctor Setebos · 12-16-2008, 10:00 AM

If you haven't played the phenomenal indie game Aquaria yet, shame on you. However, you now have a better reason than ever before to pick it up. The game is now on Steam, complete with Steam achievements and a lower introductory price of $15.99.

Source - Offworld

Dukefrukem · 12-16-2008, 10:02 AM

bah... stop making me spend money steam!

DangerousDaze · 12-16-2008, 10:13 AM

Never heard of it (to my shame). Looks like I'll pick it up after I'm done with Advent Rising which I bought off Steam at the weekend. Yeah, Steam, why don't I just give you my bank details and you can suck me dry without me having to do anything.

Johan · 12-16-2008, 10:23 AM

I wanted this game when it first released, but it slipped by me. I'll pick it up in the New Year when I have some scratch; I've blown it all on the kids for Christmas.

Mike Kelehan · 12-16-2008, 10:27 AM

I've also never heard of it, but the banner looks intriguing.

...and upon watching the trailer, it looks like Ecco with some light shooting. I might go for that.

Savok · 12-16-2008, 10:42 AM

Awesome, now if only Steam would start and they'd answer my support question.

pheriannath · 12-16-2008, 10:43 AM

FANTASTIC game. Glad to see it where it can get some better exposure.

It's pretty much Ecco the Dolphin + MetroidVania.

Lekon · 12-16-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pheriannath

FANTASTIC game. Glad to see it where it can get some better exposure.

It's pretty much Ecco the Dolphin + MetroidVania.

He's right. Its Castlevania, Metroid, And Ecco put together. I bought this game about six or seven months ago, and still play it at times. It's beautiful beyond words, the music is wonderful, and the ocean vast. Voice acting is pretty damn spiffy too.

I can't think of a game I would recommend more highly than Aquaria, and I'm damn glad it will get exposure via steam this way. As a comical side note, the guys who made I'm Ok, You're Ok. (The game to shut Jack Thompsan up that video gamers wouldn't make a game about killing their own) are the ones who made this later. From violent parody to beautiful seas.

Doctor Setebos · 12-16-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pheriannath

It's pretty much Ecco the Dolphin + MetroidVania.

That's a great description!

It also features some of the most amazing background music I've heard in a long time. And the story is very well crafted. This is a MUST-PLAY indie title, if there ever was one.

Savok · 12-16-2008, 11:14 AM

Golly, trying to fix this shit is awesome.

Do yourselves a favor, avoid Steam on this, unless you want to watch Updating - 97% the rest of your life.

On the game, I did play the demo a long time ago, it was pretty god damn amazing as I recall.

roboninja · 12-16-2008, 11:35 AM

Sounds very interesting. I'll probably pick it up and add to my ever-growing Steam backlog.

LongStepMantis · 12-16-2008, 11:41 AM

I bought this game from their website when it came out.

As others have said it's an underwater Metroidvania. Check it out, you won't be disappointed, the game is great. Item collection, transformations, interesting enemies, what are you waiting for!?

LongStepMantis · 12-16-2008, 11:52 AM

Here' the official trailer for those interested.

Spigot · 12-16-2008, 03:11 PM

Huh. That trailer makes it look like underwater Castlevania with a hint of R-Type.

Me wants. Sigh. Just when I thought I had everything finished for the year. It helps that it looks gorgeous. I'll probably snag this tonight.

MagGnome · 12-16-2008, 04:23 PM

Just what I needed, another game to play.

boratika · 12-17-2008, 01:24 AM

Highly recommended. 23 thumbs up.

There was also a Mac port released last month if that's anyone's bag.

Also, if you dig the artwork in the game you may wish to check out Derek Yu's website. He is a twisted, twisted individual.

Spigot · 12-17-2008, 04:42 AM

Was there something wonky with Steam last night? I tried to buy this and iFluid but it kept sending me to a login screen within the Steam client... that I was already logged into. And then I couldn't log in. It was strange.

MagGnome · 12-17-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spigot

Was there something wonky with Steam last night? I tried to buy this and iFluid but it kept sending me to a login screen within the Steam client... that I was already logged into. And then I couldn't log in. It was strange.

Several people have been having problems with Steam lately. The culprit is supposedly a Left 4 Dead update. I don't know all of the details, but there are a few threads about it on the Steam forums.

I Fluid is great by the way. You'll have to let me know what you think of it, and Aquaria. I'll probably play both of them this weekend.

LongStepMantis · 12-17-2008, 10:38 AM

A few more features for those interested:

* Over 175 strange and wonderful creatures (including several massive bosses)
* 8 magical forms with unique abilities
* 50 original music tracks by Alec
* Over 2000 pieces of hand-painted artwork by Derek

Sorry if I seem like a salesman here, but I really loved this game. Bit Blot deserves as many sales as they can get. The forms really add a lot to it, and you can switch between them on the fly using the spellcasting system, which is the colored ring you see appear around the player in the video several times. You learn magic spells that you cast from the ring system (like the spell she uses to move the giant rock), and it's tone based, sort of musical.

MagGnome · 12-17-2008, 11:00 AM

I really don't need anymore games to play, but I will be picking this up this weekend.

Hopefully the Steam weekend deal is either something horrible or something I already have.

12-16-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
Doctor Setebos Splendidly superfluous Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,900 Blog Entries: 10	Aquaria on Steam If you haven't played the phenomenal indie game Aquaria yet, shame on you. However, you now have a better reason than ever before to pick it up. The game is now on Steam, complete with Steam achievements and a lower introductory price of $15.99. Source - Offworld

12-16-2008, 10:27 AM	#5
Mike Kelehan Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA Posts: 4,842	I've also never heard of it, but the banner looks intriguing. ...and upon watching the trailer, it looks like Ecco with some light shooting. I might go for that. Last edited by Mike Kelehan; 12-16-2008 at 10:40 AM.

12-16-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
pheriannath Fair enough. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 743 Blog Entries: 6	FANTASTIC game. Glad to see it where it can get some better exposure. It's pretty much Ecco the Dolphin + MetroidVania. __________________ Editor/Podcaster/Artist/Code Monkey: http://www.co-optimus.com/ Steam: pheriannath Gamertag: Pherbear PSN: pheriannath[/SIZE]

12-16-2008, 03:11 PM	#14
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,875 Blog Entries: 112	Huh. That trailer makes it look like underwater Castlevania with a hint of R-Type. Me wants. Sigh. Just when I thought I had everything finished for the year. It helps that it looks gorgeous. I'll probably snag this tonight. __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

12-17-2008, 04:42 AM	#17
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 18,875 Blog Entries: 112	Was there something wonky with Steam last night? I tried to buy this and iFluid but it kept sending me to a login screen within the Steam client... that I was already logged into. And then I couldn't log in. It was strange. __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot for hidden gems!

12-16-2008, 10:13 AM	#3
DangerousDaze Clearly the worst blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,178	Never heard of it (to my shame). Looks like I'll pick it up after I'm done with Advent Rising which I bought off Steam at the weekend. Yeah, Steam, why don't I just give you my bank details and you can suck me dry without me having to do anything.

12-16-2008, 10:23 AM	#4
Johan Take it easy! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm not dead yet. Posts: 4,269	I wanted this game when it first released, but it slipped by me. I'll pick it up in the New Year when I have some scratch; I've blown it all on the kids for Christmas.

12-16-2008, 10:42 AM	#6
Savok Vulcan Rage! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 9,424	Awesome, now if only Steam would start and they'd answer my support question.

12-16-2008, 11:14 AM	#10
Savok Vulcan Rage! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 9,424	Golly, trying to fix this shit is awesome. Do yourselves a favor, avoid Steam on this, unless you want to watch Updating - 97% the rest of your life. On the game, I did play the demo a long time ago, it was pretty god damn amazing as I recall.

12-16-2008, 11:35 AM	#11
roboninja Without Fear Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Internets Posts: 4,811	Sounds very interesting. I'll probably pick it up and add to my ever-growing Steam backlog.

12-17-2008, 01:24 AM	#16
boratika Spacefaring Bii Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somewhere, Canada Posts: 4,139 Blog Entries: 2	Highly recommended. 23 thumbs up. There was also a Mac port released last month if that's anyone's bag. Also, if you dig the artwork in the game you may wish to check out Derek Yu's website. He is a twisted, twisted individual.

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