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Posted September 17, 2013
The voodoo you should do.

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They say that magic of blood is the ultimate kind of magic. It pleases the mighty dark spirits of the Deadside, giving its user power that no human being should ever wield. But the human soul is easily corruptible by such temptations. There are always those, who would reach for the forbidden fruit. They will kill to taste it. They will kill again to keep it. But the Man of Shadows, the traveler between the worlds, stands guard. His destiny is to maintain balance between the Deadside and the Liveside. By the power of gruesome voodoo artifacts, he's implored to stop all strife--by any means necessary.

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Posted September 17, 2013
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Ghorpm: Be that as it may, I still don't like it. One of the most beautiful aspects of classical music is that different set of instruments (keyboard, stringed, wind, percussion...) play significantly different notes and it's the sound combination that makes it marvelous. If you make a tune out of it (I don't think devs hire orchestras to record a soundtrack) you will end up with the main theme only...
I'd say that Dies Irae in Still Life was recorded by a choir - guess some public domain recording.
Posted September 17, 2013
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
One is written correctly, the other is not?
Posted September 17, 2013
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
Let's try it...
Aß!
Nah, double 's' is better :)
Posted September 17, 2013
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DukeNukemForever: Don't forget the ß (aka double s), the hidden star of german special characters ;-)
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
There's a bad tasteless joke in there, but I am not making it ;)
Posted September 17, 2013
Definately buying this when I get some money, played it on N64 iirc and really enjoyed it! Great to see it here!
Posted September 17, 2013
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Novotnus: Dies Irae in Still Life was awesome and fits perfectly in the intro.
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Ghorpm: Be that as it may, I still don't like it. One of the most beautiful aspects of classical music is that different set of instruments (keyboard, stringed, wind, percussion...) play significantly different notes and it's the sound combination that makes it marvelous. If you make a tune out of it (I don't think devs hire orchestras to record a soundtrack) you will end up with the main theme only...

And it's definitely not a sole reason why I don't like it ;) But as I said - I'm aware I'm in minority and I'm not trying to convince anybody to my point of view. But I must admit that in some particular cases in enrages me and not merely annoys (the best example is Żywiec and In the Hall of the Mountain King)
Yeah it can be irksome when music is poorly placed and sometimes people tend to over use certain pieces but it seems a little unnecessary to be so precious about the use of classical music in something like a video game, a medium that can be extremely deep and evocative and sometimes a famous, masterful piece can convey exactly the right mood or sentiment.

I'd be more inclined to point that anger at the undisputed misuse of classical works in things like sitcoms and commercial advertising. If I hear Adagio for Strings one more time in a comedic setting I will scream.
Post edited September 17, 2013 by ReynardFox
Posted September 17, 2013
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ReynardFox: Yeah it can be irksome when music is poorly placed and sometimes people tend to over use certain pieces but it seems a little unnecessary to be so precious about the use of classical music in something like a video game, a medium that can be extremely deep and evocative and sometimes a famous masterful piece can convey exactly the right mood or sentiment.

I'd be more inclined to point that anger at the undisputed misuse of classical works in things like sitcoms and commercial advertising. If I hear Adagio for Strings one more time in a comedic setting I will scream.
the best use of classical music for games I've ever witnessed

EDIT: also, I'm kind of ashamed I really can't remember any of the serial killers' quotes (well, except the classical "FOR WE ARE MANY!") - I really need to play this game again... now...
Post edited September 17, 2013 by Kunovski
Posted September 17, 2013
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JudasIscariot: Thank God you guys don't do umlauts :D
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Randalator: I like ümläüts. They mäke everything löök metal. That's why Germän is so äwesöme.
Đöñ't fòɽgët tħé øthĕ̞ř ṝȉṅǥṣ, ɫıṋềs, and dots thåt can be attåcheđ to ranɗom letters. (OK, I got tired of looking up interesting diacritics.)
Post edited September 17, 2013 by Maighstir
Posted September 17, 2013
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DukeNukemForever: Don't forget the ß (aka double s), the hidden star of german special characters ;-)
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
I believe since the last spelling change you can now use both (not sure, I learned and prefer the old one), but I think ß looks much better. As example, Spaß vs Spass, Scheiße vs Scheisse. Regarding pronunciation the ß sounds more sharpen, don't know how to describe that better in english.
Post edited September 17, 2013 by DukeNukemForever
Posted September 17, 2013
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
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DukeNukemForever: I believe since the last spelling change you can now use both (not sure, I learned and prefer the old one), but I think ß looks much better. As example, Spaß vs Spass, Scheiße vs Scheisse. Regarding pronunciation the ß sounds more sharpen, don't know how to describe that better in english.
More emphasis is placed on the letters in the word :D
Posted September 17, 2013
This game is absolutely enjoyable, I can recommend it to anyone.

Here a full review for those who love the details:
Shadow Man
Post edited September 17, 2013 by BranjoHello
Posted September 17, 2013
Awesome, one of my favorite games. The map is the same one included with the Nintendo 64 version (and perhaps the boxed PC version, not sure about that). Imma get those soundtracks now!

Also, if I remember well, it supports widescreen just fine, although the image is cut vertically. But you can put the camera further behind you, so it's not too bad.
Posted September 17, 2013
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Ghorpm: Be that as it may, I still don't like it. One of the most beautiful aspects of classical music is that different set of instruments (keyboard, stringed, wind, percussion...) play significantly different notes and it's the sound combination that makes it marvelous. If you make a tune out of it (I don't think devs hire orchestras to record a soundtrack) you will end up with the main theme only...

And it's definitely not a sole reason why I don't like it ;) But as I said - I'm aware I'm in minority and I'm not trying to convince anybody to my point of view. But I must admit that in some particular cases in enrages me and not merely annoys (the best example is Żywiec and In the Hall of the Mountain King)
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ReynardFox: Yeah it can be irksome when music is poorly placed and sometimes people tend to over use certain pieces but it seems a little unnecessary to be so precious about the use of classical music in something like a video game, a medium that can be extremely deep and evocative and sometimes a famous, masterful piece can convey exactly the right mood or sentiment.

I'd be more inclined to point that anger at the undisputed misuse of classical works in things like sitcoms and commercial advertising. If I hear Adagio for Strings one more time in a comedic setting I will scream.
I get your point and in general - I'm willing to agree. But you see, it's bit different for me because classical music is very special to me. For example: I'm listening to some punk rock music while typing this replay. But I would never do this with classical music. I don't do anything else at all when I listen to classical music. I just sit and savor (preferable in concert hall but sometimes my apartment must be enough). That's why classical music in games (and other media) irritates me...
Posted September 17, 2013
For some odd reason I keep confusing Shadow Man with Ghost Rider. They're not related though, are they, other than both first appearing as comic book heroes?

What's the game like, how are the controls, has it aged well?
Posted September 17, 2013
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JudasIscariot: So what is the difference between using that double s and just writing " ss " in a word?
'ß' is not the same as 'ss', at least not since the language reform.

'ß' denotes a sharp, voiceless 's' after a long vowel or diphthong. For example 'Fuß' (foot): long 'u', sharp 's'
'ss' denotes the same sound after a short vowel. For example 'Hass' (hatred): short 'a', sharp 's'

Switzerland doesn't have the 'ß' and just substitutes 'ss' which makes Germans occasionally stumble over words in their written form. 'Groß' (big), pronounced with a long 'o' and sharp 's', would be written 'gross' in Switzerland, which looks weird to Germans, because 'gross' would be pronounced differently (rhyming with 'cross').

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DukeNukemForever: I believe since the last spelling change you can now use both (not sure, I learned and prefer the old one), but I think ß looks much better. As example, Spaß vs Spass, Scheiße vs Scheisse.
No. No no no no no. That isn't and never was the case.

'ß' used to replace 'ss' at the end of words (muss -> muß) but that's it and that rule was done away with. 'ß' can only be replaced with 'ss' if you're unable to use an 'ß', for example if you are using a font without 'ß', a foreign keyboard or writing in capitals (SCHEISSE). Apart from those "emergency replacements" 'ss' can and could never replace 'ß'.
Post edited September 17, 2013 by Randalator
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