TIGSource: Introspect

Introspect

Derek Yu — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:14:00 +0000

When a trailer begins with the words “Awake now the sleepy artist / To an insane world of strife” and there is a vicious man cooing about finger painting in the background, you know it’s probably not going to be your average mod for Unreal Tournament 2004.

Introspect puts you in control of an insane artist named Gabriel. In the game, you’ll be exploring Gabriel’s demented psyche, a metaphorical world whose visual style is influenced by American McGee’s Alice. Despite the dark themes, the game is purportedly non-violent, and trades in the flak cannons and link guns of UT2004 for an artist’s palette, which you can use to manipulate your surroundings.

Unfortunately, I can’t play the mod, but for what is ostensibly an “arthouse” game, Introspect seems like it has some actual substance.

(Source: The Random Gnome’s Lair)

"Introspect" by Neon

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:34:53 +0000

Too short, lackluster visuals and voice acting but a very cool experimental game. I recommend a download.

"Introspect" by Derek

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:34:54 +0000

Wow! Thanks for the write-up/screen, Obscuritan.

"Introspect" by Obscuritan

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:44:53 +0000

Oh, also here’s a screenshot:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4640/introspectscreen1xm0.jpg

"Introspect" by Obscuritan

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:44:39 +0000

Got it running, some of the level design is pretty awesome, similar to Prey’s with rooms where you’ll walk through a door only to come into the same room but on a different angle.

Red Paint destroys objects Yellow Paint shrinks/grows objects Blue Paint stops or starts an object’s movement.

These are so far the only “weapons” i’ve seen, and you just use them to navigate the levels. It’s pretty interesting, although I feel the mood is a bit detracted from by the voice acting on the Raven that guides you.

Worth the 130mb download though, just to see some of the stuff UT2k4 engine can do.

"Introspect" by Obscuritan

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:53:23 +0000

downloading now, my UT should be able to run it. will post details if i get it working.

"Introspect" by rndll

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:57:34 +0000

Nah, Psychonauts are now free. Oh wait, I’ve already bought it and played it. Darn.

Don’t have UT2k4 :/

"Introspect" by princess312

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:48:19 +0000

Come on, twisted corridors are out of date.

"Introspect" by Kenzya

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:24:27 +0000

This looks like a PSX platformer.. Like a Gex or Croc.

"Introspect" by Neon

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:23:17 +0000

ARGHH something is corrupt incomplete and all that error jazz. I was looking forward to this. D:

"Introspect" by Neon

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:05:43 +0000

I reinstalled UT2k4 for this so it better be good :P. %1 downloaded though, going slow.

"Introspect" by Bob

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:13:05 +0000

This is trippy. This is very trippy.

"Introspect" by Cookie_Jar

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:37:31 +0000

I’ve got UT2004, so I suppose I can post on whether it’s good or not.

"Introspect" by Melly

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:37:04 +0000

No. Needs more TIGERSauce.

"Introspect" by haowan

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:00:47 +0000

needs more Derek penis

"Introspect" by Skyleak

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:18:54 +0000

Wow what an unreal concept!

"Introspect" by Derek

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:58:13 +0000

The mod is independently made, and no, I’m not recommending it. I’m telling you I think the concept is intriguing!

"Introspect" by Nillo

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:44:27 +0000

So… you’re recommending a mod you haven’t tried, for a game that definitely isn’t independent?

Oh, don’t get me wrong, it’s probably awesome. I just found this funny for some reason.