Aquaria

[bVork]

I like this game. I'm not positive if I like it $30, though. We'll see by the time I get to the end of this (surprisingly lengthy) demo.

[Finch]

Yeah, two dudes, no publisher butting in=low overhead, pure profit. $20 would be beneficial if it increased their sales 30%. Which it would.

Well, you also gotta think, there's no way this game is going to be nearly as popular as Orange Box, no matter what price they sell it at. They're not going to see whatever profits a big release title sees ever, at least from this game. Plus, a good deal of Orange Box was already made and already sold a butt ton of copies at a higher price.
I'm reading a lot of the "it's too expensive" stuff. What makes a game worth $30? That it's a good game or made by a big company? I've read nothing on the length of the game, so it seems like there's a good deal of substance there.

[Opaque]

The demo was ok, but I wouldn't even buy it for $20; maybe I would have before XBLA but now I'm used to good titles at around $10-$15.

[rezo]

How many of those good titles would you have bought for... say $40 if that was the only way to play them?

[Compass]

Only played up to the first save point, but this is very impressive. Beautiful graphics and music, smooth control (mouse feels fine to me), and quality voice acting. I'm not sure I'm sold on the main character design, but everything else seems top notch.

I could see it maybe outstaying its welcome, or perhaps losing something in subsequent levels where the music might not be as good. All I know is right now I'm enchanted.

[bVork]

Aquaria is now on Steam and is a much more sensible $20. Well, $16 if you buy before December 31, but whatever.

[George]

This is perfect timing and the price is definitely right. Pls do buy this game, it's pretty damn awesome.

[mannerbot]

Iffy at $30 but for $16 I'm pretty sure I'll buy this.