Let's Cyber-Play... SNATCHER. (Finale)

[Satori (original)]

This game is seriously fuck up man.

In what way?

 

[ghostdog]

In the Jap version the chick was a model and you had to tell her her measurements. She's 14.

14 ? damn... what measurements could a 14-year old have ? ...and we haven't even reached the shower scene.

 

[Stereotypical Villain]

So what're you waiting for? Let's reach it.

 

[Satori (original)]

14 ? damn... what measurements could a 14-year old have ?

Well....

http://i30.tinypic.com/fwj0o4.jpg

 

[sportforredneck]

This game is seriously fuck up man.

In what way?

I saw the one picture of the dude with the head in his lap as I was scrolling down the page.

 

[Satori (original)]

Wait so you haven't actually read it yet but are still judging it?

 

[sportforredneck]

Wait so you haven't actually read it yet but are still judging it?

Reading lots of text still gives me a headache, so no, I haven't read it. I can say whether it is fuck up or not.

 

[ghostdog]

Well, last time we learned quite A few things that will help us find the Snatchers. But before that let's head to our apartment and chill out a bit, I think we deserve it.






CHAPTER 5 : FAKE MEMORIES ?

Hmm, what does he mean about these North and south regions ? Actually there is a bit of backstory to be found if we search Jordan's files. The vast majority of Immigrants (legal or Illegal), poor people and "underground" elements have concentrated in the southern part of the city, while the rich are mostly in the north. Black Market and illegal transportation (the Black Taxis) is flourishing in the south to such a degree that they are unofficially considered semi-legal.


So, we are just in-between these two regions. Not a bad place for a Junker to live... Let's get inside.

Don't you ever shut up ? Are you programmed to evaluate my personal life, too ?

My duty is to support you and observe that you are properly carrying out your responsibilities as a Junker.

Some observer... you mean informer, right ?

Well, one could put it that way...


The Big Brother is always watching. Hmm, there is a photo on the shelf :

Ah, yes. I've written her videophone number on the back. Let me see... 39-3444.


But where was this picture taken, was Jamie at the Olympics ? This one is optional, but if we continue investigating it, we'll come up with some interesting facts :

Hmm, it seems to be a picture of her when she was very young, but I can't remember where it was taken... Can you analyze it, Metal ?

Based on the analysis of the inks and chemical structure of the developers, I would say that it's at least 30 years old. The logo appears to be from the Moscow Olympics.

This photo must be a composite.

A composite ? And at the Moscow Olympics on top of that... I can't understand why would anyone want to make a fake photo like this one...


Maybe we should call our lovely wife...Hmm, all dressed and ready to leave. Actually there is some randomness in how you'll find Jamie each time you call her.

Gillian ! It's good to see you.

It's been a long time Jaime. So, how are you doing ?

Same as always. Keeping myself busy so the loneliness doesn't sink in.

How's your job going ? Are you still working at Kobe Pharmaceuticals ?

Yes. This work really suits me. I almost feel like I've been doing it for years. I'm hoping that this may help bring my memory back.

I'm afraid not. I can't remember anything about living together with you. What about you, Gillian?

It's the same for me. I can't remember anything from before I woke up in that army hospital.


Let's ask her about the photo...

Yes, that picture of me when I was a little girl, right ?

Where was it taken ?

I don't really know... It looks like the Olympics or something. I suppose I had it with me when the army picked us up.

Hmmm. That picture looks like it might have been taken at the Moscow Olympics. But this was a long time ago Jaime. Long before we were born.

What ? How can this be possible ?.

You see, Jamie, this picture looks like it may have been faked.

Faked ? Who would do something like that ? And why ?

It's as if we're being controlled by something we cannot see.

But who is doing this ? Are we deliberately kept in the dark ? Are you saying someone knows the truth about our past ?

Maybe the government knows something.

Oh, let's just be ourselves Gillian.Let's worry about what to do from now on.

Maybe you're right, Jaime. So, where are you headed ?

A man ?

Why do you want to know ? Are you jealous ?

...

Aha ! That's it ! You're jealous, aren't you !

Don't pick on me like that.

Ah, your memory recovery treatments ?

That's right. Doctor you-know-who.


Maybe it's time to try and get back with Jamie...

Please don't say that Gillian. All we did was fight. Right now, I think the two of us are better off apart. I'm sure of it...

Come on Jaime. Talk to me a bit. Over dinner or something... We haven't been out in so long...

I'm sorry Gillian. I just don't feel like doing that kind of thing, yet..

Great, another slap in the face of our brave Junker. Anyway there is not much else to do in our house apart from fooling around in the bathroom. Let's check out our futuristic toilet...

Gillian, according to the HealthPot (tm) system, you're exceptionally healthy... Oh NO !

What's wrong ?!

The nanomachines I injected in you... !!

What happened... they go sailing right on through ?

What a waste. Those things are very expensive you know...

How true. And with these wise words I think we should leave and head over to Alton Plaza to meet our informer, Napoleon. Hmm, it seems the Christmas time is near.

Check out the "Great Meals" sign, how nice. Unfortunately Napoleon is nowhere to be found. Well, it's something to be expected since we've left him waiting there all this time while we were at Gibson's house and our apartment.

No worries, we can re-schedule another meeting later. The interesting thing about Alton Plaza is the advertisement screen. There we can see some useful videophone numbers...

Great, I always wanted to talk to Konami about dropping the SH series. :dialsnumber:

MINDFUCK ! Anyway, the really interesting phone number is the one from...

Plato's Cavern ! Wasn't that the name we saw in the sunscreen bottle we found at Gibson's apartment ? Let's call them.

Where is Plato's Cavern located ?

" We're located on 5th Street in the Sannomiya K district. Everything in that area is part of our organization."

Thank you very much.


Next stop : Plato's Cavern.

A black market with billboards... they're pretty daring.

It's one of those unwritten understandings... The black market has become a part of the city's economy.

Is it my imagination, or does that look like the Konami logo ?.

They're all probably under the same management.


Aha ! I bet Konami are behind those Snatchers too... Oh wait... Uh, No time for more mindfucks. In we go.

Hmm, let's look around.

Let's see if he knows anything about Gibson.

Do you sell those PC68 personal computer here ?

No, not anymore. We had a few of those years ago, but they're long gone.

Do you know this man ?

Oh... That's right. He bought some sunscreen here just the other day.

Sunscreen ? Like this one ? (we show him the bottle)

Yeah. The world's getting weirder all the time. This stuff is selling really good in the middle of the winter.

Chinese doctor eh ? We'll keep this in mind. Now we since we don't need to buy sunscreen and we can't buy happiness , let's buy one of those masks up on the wall. You'll see later why we need it.

They're all very good. Hand-made by Rick Bakery himself. you know. Which one do you want ?

Should we pick the Mummy or the Moai mask ? C&C , baby ! Well not really. Anyway we'll take the mummy , it's cooler.

I'll take the mummy.

Thank you very much. That will be 2000 credits.


2000 credits ?! Oh, who cares, the agency is paying. We can wear the mask and scare some people outside, but no time for that. We better get hold of Napoleon.

OK, let's head back to Alton Plaza. Finally we find the guy, but he still doesn't trust us. He wants to see our ID before we proceed.

My name's Gillian Seed. I'm the new Junker.

Oh yes, another one trying to hurry to his grave... Too bad about good ol' Gibson. Maybe it's about time I changed my line of work.

So, why are you called Napoleon ?

One of these days I might tell you why, but if you want to live for long in this business, you can't sell yourself out.

Let's cut to the chase :

Hmm. Since that prohibition on shooting buffalo went into effect, almost nobody will touch the stuff. Well, I have a few ideas, but I'm not charity, you know.

Damn, he wants cash. Fortunately we have that money the Chief gave us...

Here, take it !

Thanks... There's a masquerade club called Outer Heaven. I'm pretty sure they serve buffalo.

Masquerade club, eh ? Now you see why we need that mask. Let's ask for some more info about this club.

Where is it located ?

I'm not doing this for fun, you know. I'm gonna need a little something to get me talking.

What ? the little creep !

You've really got nerve... take it !

Thanks again, I can see you'll make a good Junker, heheh... It's on the 17th Street in the HS district.


And with that we let him go... Next stop : Outer Heavan.

Wow, the Barker took his role literary. I wonder what we'll find inside. Maybe decadent atmosphere with sexy girls dancing? We'll see. All you cybercodexers will have to wait for the next chapter, to find out.

 

[Angthoron]

Looks quite interesting so far, although some dialogues are rather trying to be lulzy than working to set the actual mood. I guess this is postmodernism in games or something?

Anyway, looking forward to MOAR, kind sir!

 

[ghostdog]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

 

[pipka]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

 

[Stereotypical Villain]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

You're supposed to be the shining light of which all would-be LP artists look up to for guidence - You cannot fail. Cannot.

... But fuck, what'd i know, right?

 

[Luzur]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

no no no no no no no you dont, then i must be forced to replay this game again, which i really dont have time for.

 

[Angthoron]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

I think it's something to do with it being weekend and the mothers chasing their kids out of the basement to play with their peers... Err, I mean, people partaking in consumption of sweet, sweet alcohol and enjoying unabashed hours-long sex with whatever it is that captures their fancy. And it's a bit hard to say anything at the moment, guess people are still trying to make heads or tails out of it.

The game has potential, but I guess there's a certain lack of suspense at the moment that makes people keep their comments for the future and expect someone else to post (I know I was, at least). I do expect it'll pick up once the conspiracy shit hits the investigative fan, though.

Edit: Unless you're not finding the game fun yourself, it's not exactly fun to follow someone playing something they don't enjoy themselves.

 

[garren]

I was thinking of dropping it.

Hell no! You must please my selfish demands for more content!

I like this LP.

 

[Trash]

You're thinking of dropping it you damn tease? Fucker, you actually made me play Snatcher all over again and go and find that Policenauts game with this awesome LP. Just look at how much traffic this thread has recieved and stop being a drama queen and start butchering Snatchers!

 

[Stereotypical Villain]

Get going, soldier. Those snatchers ain't gonna wait for you!

 

[Ohlie]

De-lurking to say that I love this LP, ghostdog. Your work isn't just nostalgia, it's gaming archaeology. Plenty of fine games have been buried under the strata of shitty ones, causing many of us to rely on passionate fossil hunters like yourself.

Don't make a hasty decision!

 

[Black Cat]

I am really enjoying your LP, for what that's worth.

 

[Gragt]

Hmm, I don't know. Since there hasn't been much interest in this LP and it takes a lot of time to make these chapters, I was thinking of dropping it.

Will a few blowjobs change your mind?

 

[ghostdog]

Hey, even a phantasmal dog needs an e-blowjob once in a while... I've actually finished playing through the game and I have a shitload of screens up to the end.

I guess this LP isn't dead yet

 

[The Vanished One]

MOAR!

 

[Azael]

MOAR!

 

[Gragt]

Ah! I knew it!

 

[Silellak]

Wow...Fox Hound...Metal Gear...Outer Heaven...I'm starting to think Kojima just sucks at coming up with new names.

Anyway, great LP, keep it coming!