The Vivarium / Seaman Thread

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16 Jun 2002, 02:39 PM
Captain Vegetable

The Vivarium / Seaman Thread

Vivarium
SeamanTV

I love Seaman! I don't know why, but everytime I go back to it, it's like playing it for the first time all over again. The soft visuals, the simulated "life," the smart-ass remarks of a being who isn't really alive yet somehow seems to be able to piss you off. It's great! Unfortunatly, Vivarium has disappeared into obscurity. From what I can tell, they have no new projects in development, and if they do they aren't talking.

This is the kind of innovation the industry needs. Something no one has ever seen before. Something no one thought possible.

Rain down postiveness for Seaman! Show your affections for that fish-taled bastard!

P.S. Those sights are Japanese...sorry.
16 Jun 2002, 02:45 PM
TheSCHLONG!

i got this game the day it came out and my family always thought i was weird for talking to a game until they actually watched for a while and saw that he was actually responding :) whatever happened to the ps2rev? did it ever come out?
16 Jun 2002, 02:52 PM
Korly

I heard Seaman 2 for the DC was gonna be online. I know Seaman did extremely well in Japan, so I'm surprised a sequel never came out for any system.
16 Jun 2002, 03:26 PM
NeoZeedeater

I still haven't played Seaman. I haven't wanted to risk buying it in case I don't like it. It is completely original and I probably will buy it some time.

Is the interaction with Seaman just a gimmick or does he actually differentiate between sounds?
16 Jun 2002, 04:39 PM
Captain Vegetable

Quote:

Originally posted by NeoZeedeater
I still haven't played Seaman. I haven't wanted to risk buying it in case I don't like it. It is completely original and I probably will buy it some time.

Is the interaction with Seaman just a gimmick or does he actually differentiate between sounds?

He can differentiate between sounds, and he'll say so if he doesn't understand. Most of the interactions come from his questions, though. But sometimes you get to initiate conversation. Here's an example:

You: "Talk to me" or "Say something."
Seaman: "Fine. You're a pain in the ass! How's that?"

I love how much of a smart ass he is. I recall an interview with Yoot Saito wherein he said something to the effect of, "I want everyone to hate Seaman (the character, not the game)." So he did his damndest to have Seaman be as abrasive as possible.

He can also make the distinction between the tone of voice in a question and in a statement. Here's another example:

You: Hello.
Seaman: Hi.

You: Hello?
Seaman: Comming, your majesty.

Buy it, Zeedeater! It's only $12.99 new at my local EB. It's a great game, and Vivarium deserves your support. :D
16 Jun 2002, 05:02 PM
Regus

I borrowed it from a friend back when it first came out, I finished it in a weekend by messing with the DC's internal clock.

I didn't feel like waiting a month.

Anyway, I like this game a lot, even though it is lacking in some areas, it's still a fun experience.

It's always fun to tell him lies, and see his get angry at you.

I bought it a few weeks ago, but I still haven't opened it.
16 Jun 2002, 06:49 PM
unit003

I remember when he first took a shit in the tank and I made some comment on it, so he said something like "here's another to wash it down" and fired a second one. Very funny stuff!:jest:
16 Jun 2002, 07:18 PM
piku

The game is great, but the fact that everything he says is pre-recorded kinda kills it. They are going to have to do some serious logic and voice recognition/generation stuff for the next one.
16 Jun 2002, 07:19 PM
Metal_Slug

Crazy, crazy stuff. I never went through it a second time...

I remember I almost had a nervous breakdown when I couldn't figure out why the mositure or whatever it was dropped to 0.0....

Damn rock was covering the sprinkler...

Definitely a game my friends got a kick out of, too.
16 Jun 2002, 07:27 PM
Regus

Quote:

Originally posted by Metal_Slug
Crazy, crazy stuff. I never went through it a second time...

I remember I almost had a nervous breakdown when I couldn't figure out why the mositure or whatever it was dropped to 0.0....

Damn rock was covering the sprinkler...

Definitely a game my friends got a kick out of, too.

Dude, did you get to the part where he asks you what state you live in?

If you say Jersey he cracks a joke about the polluted beach water.

Best moment in the entire game.
16 Jun 2002, 07:31 PM
Metal_Slug

Quote:

Originally posted by Regus

Dude, did you get to the part where he asks you what state you live in?

If you say Jersey he cracks a joke about the polluted beach water.

Best moment in the entire game.

Damn... I don't remember... But I'm pretty sure I don't remember anything ever happening like that...

That is amazing, though. Classic.
16 Jun 2002, 07:33 PM
stormy

I loved this game, but am afraid to put it back in because i know he'll be pissed at me for ignoring him so long :(
16 Jun 2002, 07:50 PM
Low

I picked it up at Target for $4.99 and still haven't opened much like my copy of Samba (I am ass). My friend is studying to be a biologist, I'm tempted to let him try it out.

There is/was a sequel in developement called Birdman. Have no clue how far it got but since DC is dead it'll be interesting to see how much voice they could pack on a DVD. *-neo
16 Jun 2002, 08:05 PM
MechDeus

Quote:

Originally posted by neoalphazero
[...]still haven't opened much like my copy of Samba (I am ass).

*gasp* Heathen!

Quote:

There is/was a sequel in developement called Birdman.

Yes, but how far could anyone honestly play that game without yelling out, "BIIIIIIIIIRDMAN!"

In any case, I'd just like to add that every time I look at the thread title, I think, "Revive, with Vivarin." I'm just not used to that company name...
16 Jun 2002, 08:07 PM
Metal_Slug

Quote:

Originally posted by MechDeus
*gasp* Heathen!
Yes, but how far could anyone honestly play that game without yelling out, "BIIIIIIIIIRDMAN!"

In any case, I'd just like to add that every time I look at the

God lord, I NEED to see another episode of that show.

OT
16 Jun 2002, 08:24 PM
Korian

If it floats your boat you can physically and verbally abuse Seaman and make the babies cry after threatening them.
16 Jun 2002, 10:02 PM
sggg

I read a long time ago that there is a Seaman game in development for GBA. At the time I don't think it was known if the game was going to be a voice recognition game or some other kind of game starring Seaman.

I enjoyed Seaman for Dreamcast. At one point I got stuck though.. then I waited too long and I didn't want to ruin the game, but I could not set the date back because I forgot what day I left off on. Doh.

Still, I think it is an interesting game. I hope more similarly styled games come out. :)

ps. I have the song "Birdman" by Ride in my head now. Thanks. ;)
16 Jun 2002, 10:34 PM
Melf

I remember once I called the little bastard "semen" instead of seaman and his response was:

"If I were semen, I'd be swimming in your momma!".

I hated his guts forever after that.
16 Jun 2002, 10:37 PM
EThugg

Quote:

Originally posted by Melf
I remember once I called the little bastard "semen" instead of seaman and his response was:

"If I were semen, I'd be swimming in your momma!".

I hated his guts forever after that.

:lol: I need to try that...
20 May 2004, 02:01 AM
Korly

What are the Seaman people up to nowadays? With all the novelty headset games coming out these days, I'd imagine a sequel would be pretty kickass at this point.
20 May 2004, 02:14 AM
Grave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korly

What are the Seaman people up to nowadays? With all the novelty headset games coming out these days, I'd imagine a sequel would be pretty kickass at this point.

I'd be all about a sequel. With more Leonard Nimoy narration too.
20 May 2004, 02:41 AM
Shine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grave

I'd be all about a sequel. With more Leonard Nimoy narration too.

Took the words right out mf my mouth! Nimoy made the game. I love how if you visit the "game" too often in one day he starts insulting you, that made my fucking year!
20 May 2004, 04:30 AM
jiji

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korly

What are the Seaman people up to nowadays? With all the novelty headset games coming out these days, I'd imagine a sequel would be pretty kickass at this point.

They're making Odama. :D

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/s...ad.php?t=29495

Oh, and this thread just made me bust a gut. I need a sealed copy of Seaman post-haste.
20 May 2004, 04:46 AM
Six

What's up with the two year old thread?

Seaman is cool. Even my wife likes to play it. It's one of those games like Animal Crossing or Shenmue that she really enjoys.

I need to find that damn DC microphone I lost in moving.
20 May 2004, 06:52 AM
PKBMax

Seaman is absolutely brilliant. My wife and I had a blast checking in on him everyday, and some of his comments are priceless.
20 May 2004, 07:08 AM
Frogacuda

Strange how someone would decide to bump this thread a week after their newest game was finally announced without knowing...

Anyway, Odama looks great, but I'm curious to know what ever happened to Seaman 2. I remember seeing previews of it, but I don't think it made it out, did it?