Killing Time
#1 Posted 31 December 2014 - 09:59 PM
Anyone ever play this game? I've seen bits of it but it has never really captured my attention.
Night Dive might be preparing to rerelease it...
Also I bet Daedolon likes this game too
This post has been edited by Lunick: 31 December 2014 - 10:32 PM
#2 Posted 01 January 2015 - 02:35 AM
And as this is yet another re-release that I own in its original disc form, I shall again attempt to surreptitiously fool the publishers into giving me a free key for already owning the game. My attempt with Strife failed, but I remain undaunted!
This post has been edited by Marphy Black: 01 January 2015 - 02:35 AM
#3 Posted 01 January 2015 - 02:42 AM
I also did some searching of my own to get it running on newer operating systems and it didn't look pretty at all...
#4 Posted 01 January 2015 - 05:36 AM
The PC version... Not so great, actually. I prefer the 3DO version. You can play it on 4DO emulator, I tested it and it works fine.
This post has been edited by zykov eddy: 01 January 2015 - 05:36 AM
#5 Posted 01 January 2015 - 06:13 AM
I'm sure the game uses a modifed version of the Doom engine (monsters who kill each other on friendly fire...). The engine is also able to play AVI files directly into the game, which reinforces the atmosphere.
But the thing I liked the most is the game is non-linear, instead of progressing through levels, you'll have to explore a huge map (there are several maps in fact, which are interconnected like Half-Life)
I remember that to get access to the manor, you need an invitation wich is located in the hunter's cabin.
After you get the invitation, you can go back to the mansion, or continue exploring the outskirts of the cabin.
I just regret that there was no way to make it work properly on today's machines, or even have some tools to get the game's ressources properly.
More screenshots: http://www.mobygames...ime/screenshots
zykov eddy, on 01 January 2015 - 05:36 AM, said:
The PC version... Not so great, actually. I prefer the 3DO version. You can play it on 4DO emulator, I tested it and it works fine.
Never played the 3DO version actually... I think I should give a try on emulator.
Oh and Eddy, I remember also you put some Killing Time musics in your mods
This post has been edited by Darkus: 01 January 2015 - 06:31 AM
#6 Posted 01 January 2015 - 11:28 AM
My memories of the PC version are very positive. There were some things that bothered me about the game-play which I can't remember, but what I DO remember is the reasonable following of a story. DooM, Quake, Duke and the others I was playing at the time had a lot less story, although I did apply my own story to each of the games I played. Killing Time didn't need my own story really is what I mean.
I will re-play it on the 3DO when it arrives and see how it stands up against nostalgia and my own memories.
MrBlackCat
#7 Posted 07 January 2015 - 01:49 AM
I dunno what's up with Night Dive katamaring(sp?) most, if not all, of my childhood games, but if they're releasing it, I'll finally finish it one day.
#8 Posted 07 January 2015 - 03:25 PM
#9 Posted 07 January 2015 - 04:07 PM
Two months ago, I was streaming it on Twitch for 5 hours, a full run of the game.
If Night Dive would re-release it on Steam, I would get it the same day it get re-released.
Talking about the PC version, I have hunted some secrets and made videos for each of them.
This one is very easy since it's right next to a key you need to pick up in the sewer.
Killing Time PC - Don't hate me because I'm beautiful...
The wall texture to see it carefully.
Pressing use on it will summon a group of those sewer monster.
This other one is really for peoples that get used to press use everywhere on any walls. (Thanks to one of my friend on Facebook that shown me that secret)
Killing Time PC - Developers Pictures Room?
I always wondered this one if those pictures are actually the developers. I had ripped every textures of the PC version and found those pictures.
KT Dev Pics Textures
Each picture in-game would give you either a monster, a red orb or some goodies.
#10 Posted 07 January 2015 - 05:46 PM
Lunick, on 07 January 2015 - 03:25 PM, said:
If Night Dive is interested in dealing with a crazy cult, I personally vote for Exploding Lips. Perhaps it will lead to a renaissance release of GODD Games' other titles on Steam such as the illustrious Fartbomb or perhaps a PC port of the famed Zombie Jamboree!
This post has been edited by Marphy Black: 07 January 2015 - 05:57 PM
#11 Posted 14 November 2016 - 06:52 PM
#12 Posted 14 November 2016 - 07:28 PM
Does anyone know if this GOG version is using an updated source port? Without checking it out myself, I couldn't find any clear indication of such, but I noticed Heineman commented on it not too long ago. Did she indeed remaster this release?
#15 Posted 15 November 2016 - 03:28 AM
#16 Posted 01 January 2017 - 03:56 AM
Apparently Killing Time was supposed to be getting a Saturn version
#17 Posted 03 January 2017 - 07:10 PM
cybdmn, on 15 November 2016 - 03:28 AM, said:
The 3DO version is more visually appealing but the PC/Mac version is more expansive and lifelike.