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jack1974
Recently I stumbled into a sort of ... "visual novel / CYOA made with FMV" (full motion video):

http://store.steampowered.com/app/584980/Late_Shift/

I played it and the story was nice, even if the impossibility to skip already seen dialogues is a pain so I never played it again (seriously even telltale games have this problem).

Was wondering what people think. It's not art, but it's not manga :lol: so not sure. Personally I like it (of course I'm not planning to make one since would be impossible for me).
Franka
Back when I was active in the freeware community, I played some FMV games, and what I remember most clearly was the lack of professional actors. This is generally what's kept me from playing FMV games, though I had a good time with Her Story a couple of years ago, and I'm eyeing #WarGames (both on Steam).
jack1974
Yes I suppose when there's animation/acting involved, if something it's done on amateur level it would stand out very clearly.

With static 2d hand-drawn art is easier :lol:

Though I really miss the possibility to do some animated stuff, but sadly either FMV or 3d characters it's outside my skills/budget :(
Sylrissa
The only FMV games i've played were old Ted Murphy or wing commander style games.

It's neat to see the style coming back at least
Franka
I tried replaying Under a Killing Moon last year.... time has not been kind to that game!
Jaeger
When it comes to interactive movies, I'm not against them, just I never got around to playing them.



However, I do like FMV sequences sprinkled into games. At the time, FMVs allowed developers to create scenes that wouldn't be possible with in-game graphics. I'm not a fan of the game's mechanics, but did like Final Fantasy 8's presentation, especially the use of FMVs.


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DarkWolf
Personally..... just no. No, just please no.