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General discussion (archive)Indie Gem Promo: Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller(50 posts)(50 posts)
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Posted January 15, 2014
A complete story told in a four-episode season.

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, a complete series of the murder mystery adventure with paranormal themes, memorable female lead, dark and gripping storyline, and a distinct visual style, is available 66% off on GOG.com. That's only $9.99 for the next 24 hours.

Erica Reed is an exceptional detective, but being special always comes at a price. Her extraordinary gift, allowing her a peek into the past by simply touching an object, makes her the ultimate bloodhound, and yet, causes excruciating mental pain. Her own past is marred irreparably by a personal tragedy. Can she conquer her demons by solving one morbid case after another, or will the unfading shadow of her brother's killer torment her forever? The mystery thickens, as someone starts leaving clues, that can only be uncovered with the use of Erica's unique ability. Who? Why? Can the troubled detective last long enough to find out?

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, the paranormal murder mystery adventure, comes from a team that includes Romano Molenaar, the artist that worked on such comicbook series as Batman, X-Men, and Witchblade, and--as a story consultant--Jane Jensen, who worked on Gabriel Knight and Grey Matter. With excellent graphic novel-like art style, a dark and engrossing storyline, and many challenging puzzles to solve, this adventure title will bring you many hours of thrilling gameplay. The game comes with a prequel graphic novella, and a full MP3 soundtrack!

Step outside the regular FBI procedures and embrace the troublesome gift that turns each murder case into a living nightmare, in Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, for only $9.99 on GOG.com. The offer lasts until Thursday, January 16, at 10:59AM GMT.
Posted January 15, 2014
Those who already have the first two episodes, raise your hand.
Posted January 15, 2014
I already own the first two episodes, but $9.99 for the rest of the game seems like a fair price to me. Bought it!
Posted January 15, 2014
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Grargar: Those who already have the first two episodes, raise your hand.
Hands raised...

Seriously, like pretty much everyone else and his dog, I have the first two episodes already, and the likelihood of the last two episodes appearing in some bundle in the very near future is pretty certain, especially as they've already knocked off 66% just four months after release, so sales can't have been great.
Post edited January 15, 2014 by jamyskis
Posted January 15, 2014
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jamyskis: Hands raised...

Seriously, like pretty much everyone else and his dog, I have the first two episodes already
Perhaps, I could make a drinking game out of that. The results wouldn't be pretty though...
Posted January 15, 2014
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BillyMaysFan59: A game I never heard of that is being discounted...

(yawn)
Well it has half worked then, you've now heard of it. Now you just have to buy a copy and their plan is complete.
Posted January 15, 2014
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jamyskis: Hands raised...

Seriously, like pretty much everyone else and his dog, I have the first two episodes already
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Grargar: Perhaps, I could make a drinking game out of that. The results wouldn't be pretty though...
i already have the first and second episode so i raise my hand
and i already have third and fourth episode so i raise my other hand as well
Posted January 15, 2014
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Grargar: Perhaps, I could make a drinking game out of that. The results wouldn't be pretty though...
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XYCat: i already have the first and second episode so i raise my hand
and i already have third and fourth episode so i raise my other hand as well
Was it good enough to bring both those hands together a few times?
Posted January 15, 2014
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Sslaxx: (prior to that, it was licensing costs for Unity 4.x Pro when I asked them about Cognition on Linux).
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DoctorGOGgles: That's a stupid reason for not providing a Linux version. A standard Unity Pro license for Windows also includes the ability to build for Mac and Linux with no additional costs. You only have to pay extra for the Pro versions for iOS, Android, BlackBerry and game consoles.
Hello, Katie the Cognition game dev here. :) The current version of Unity Pro comes with Linux support, but that wasn't the case during development of Cognition--we have Unity 3, not Unity 4. When we do upgrade (which we will, it's just a question of when), we'll be making a Linux version of the game.

As for why there won't be a Linux version of GK, that's a completely different story. Ultimately, all decisions with GK are in Activision's hands, not ours, including what platforms it will be made available on.

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Grargar: Perhaps, I could make a drinking game out of that. The results wouldn't be pretty though...
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XYCat: i already have the first and second episode so i raise my hand
and i already have third and fourth episode so i raise my other hand as well
w00t! Now you can raise the roof! :P
Posted January 15, 2014
I quite like this game. though I never did get around to episode 4.
Posted January 15, 2014
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katiehal16: Hello, Katie the Cognition game dev here. :) The current version of Unity Pro comes with Linux support, but that wasn't the case during development of Cognition--we have Unity 3, not Unity 4. When we do upgrade (which we will, it's just a question of when), we'll be making a Linux version of the game.

As for why there won't be a Linux version of GK, that's a completely different story. Ultimately, all decisions with GK are in Activision's hands, not ours, including what platforms it will be made available on.
Hi there Katie :) It's always a good thing when the dev of a game pops up here.

I'm curious - and I'll understand if you don't want to answer for commercial reasons - but what sort of impact do you think having the first two games in four indie bundles prior to your GOG and Steam releases (plus the current Indie Royale) had on your actual sales at the end of the day? Will you be doing a post-mortem on Cognition?
Post edited January 15, 2014 by jamyskis
Posted January 15, 2014
Great promo. Definitely worth it.
Posted January 15, 2014
My advice: Buy this. Great, GREAT characters that really stick with you, also great story lines (mainly in the first three episodes) and good graphics. All in all a wonderful game!
Posted January 15, 2014
alright, everybody pretty much adores this game, so I'll buy it here even though I do have those first 2 episodes from elsewhere :)

if the game is truly that great it deserves it!
Posted January 15, 2014
I remember picking this up during the Insomnia sale. I need to remember one of these days to actually try it out.

Some of the reviews seemed a little iffy, but the recs here seem pretty solid.

Edit: Reviews on the gamecard. I really need to remember to clarify things before I post.
Post edited January 15, 2014 by ShadowWulfe
Posted January 15, 2014
One of better recent adventure games. Certainly worth it.
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