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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = J.U.L.I.A.
| title = J.U.L.I.A.
| image= JULIA Cover.jpg
| image= JULIA Cover.jpg
| developer = [[CBE Software]]
| developer = [[CBE Software]]
| publisher = [[Lace Mamba]]<ref>http://jeuvideo.afjv.com/news/4052_j_u_l_i_a.htm</ref>
| publisher = Lace International<ref>Published under the name Lace Mamba Global: {{cite web|url=http://jeuvideo.afjv.com/news/4052_j_u_l_i_a.htm |title=Sci-Fi PC adventure game J.U.L.I.A. to be published Lace Mamba Global |publisher=Jeuvideo.afjv.com |date=2 March 2012 |accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> (under the Lace Mamba Global name)
| distributor =
| modes = [[Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
| designer =
| designer =
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| programmer =
| programmer =
| composer =
| composer =
| engine = [[Wintermute Engine]]<ref>http://www.mobygames.com/game/julia</ref>
| engine = [[Wintermute Engine]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/julia |title=J.U.L.I.A. for Windows (2012) |publisher=MobyGames |date= |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>
| platforms = [[Windows]]<br />[[OS X]]
| platforms = [[Windows]]<br />[[OS X]]<br />[[Linux]]
| released = 2 March 2012
| released = 2 March 2012
| genre = [[Adventure game]], [[Puzzle video game]]
| genre = [[Adventure game|Adventure]], [[Puzzle video game|puzzle]]
}}
}}


'''''J.U.L.I.A.''''' is an [[independent video game|indie video game]] developed by [[CBE Software]]. The game is mix of an [[adventure game]] and [[puzzle video game]]. Unlike other adventure games, ''J.U.L.I.A.'' uses intertwined puzzles, mini-games and menu-based interfaces. The game is set in [[2430]] when a scientific expedition is sent to a distant [[star system]].<ref>http://www.indiegamemag.com/j-u-l-i-a-review-a-tale-of-woe/</ref>
'''''J.U.L.I.A.''''' is a 2012 [[independent video game|indie video game]] developed by [[CBE Software]]. It is an [[adventure game]] with a heavy emphasis on puzzles, [[mini-games]] and menu-based interfaces. The game is set in [[2430]] when a scientific expedition is sent to a distant [[star system]].<ref name="indiegamemag1">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiegamemag.com/j-u-l-i-a-review-a-tale-of-woe/ |title='J.U.L.I.A.' Review – A Tale Of Woe &#124; The Indie Game Magazine |publisher=Indiegamemag.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921201448/http://www.indiegamemag.com/j-u-l-i-a-review-a-tale-of-woe/ |archive-date=2013-09-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Story ==
==Story==
The game centers on three chracters - [[Astrobiology|Astrobiologist]] Rachel Manners, the ship's artificially intelligent computer J.U.L.I.A. and a remote-controlled landing craft MOBOT. Rachel is awakened by J.U.L.I.A. from cryogenic sleep and finds out that other members of the expedition are dead. She starts to investigate what happened. It takes her all over the solar system. She is helped by MOBOT who who provides an exploration on [[Planet|planets]] and by J.U.L.I.A. who helps her with multiple puzzles.<ref>http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/711/</ref>
The game centers on three characters – [[Astrobiology|Astrobiologist]] Rachel Manners, the ship's artificially intelligent computer J.U.L.I.A. and a remote-controlled landing craft MOBOT. Rachel is awakened by J.U.L.I.A. from cryogenic sleep and finds out that other members of the expedition are dead. She starts to investigate what happened. It takes her all over the solar system. She is helped by MOBOT who provides an exploration on [[planet]]s and by J.U.L.I.A. who helps her with multiple puzzles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/711/ |title=J.U.L.I.A. - Review - Adventure Classic Gaming - ACG - Adventure Games, Interactive Fiction Games - Reviews, Interviews, Features, Previews, Cheats, Galleries, Forums |publisher=Adventure Classic Gaming |date=2012-04-22 |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>


== Reception ==
==Reception==
The game received mixed reviews from critics who praised the story, puzzles, graphics and music, but criticized its gameplay, which many found boring.<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/julia</ref><ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/625131-julia/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18591</ref><ref>http://www.indiegamemag.com/j-u-l-i-a-review-a-tale-of-woe/</ref><ref>http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/julia/1842/review.html</ref>
The game received mixed reviews from critics who praised the story, puzzles, graphics and music, but criticized its gameplay, which many found boring.<ref name="indiegamemag1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/julia/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=J.U.L.I.A. for PC Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/625131-julia/index.html |title=J.U.L.I.A. for PC |publisher=GameRankings |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18591 |title=J.U.L.I.A. review |publisher=AdventureGamers.com |date= 2 March 2012|accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/julia/1842/review.html |title=J.U.L.I.A. PC Review, J.U.L.I.A. Player Reviews |publisher=Strategyinformer.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>


The game earned two Aggie Awards nominations in 2012. It was nominated in category for the best character (for character of MOBOT) and the best gameplay. It won neither.<ref>http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page5</ref><ref>http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page6</ref>
The game earned two Aggie Awards nominations in 2012. It was nominated in category for the best character (for character of MOBOT) and the best gameplay. It won neither.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page5 |title=2012 Aggie Awards |publisher=AdventureGamers.com |date= 20 February 2013|accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page6 |title=2012 Aggie Awards |publisher=AdventureGamers.com |date= 20 February 2013|accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>


== Related games ==
==Related games==
A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] game, ''[[J.U.L.I.A. Untold]]'', was later released. The game starts with discovering a partially destroyed backup database.<ref>http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/04/j-u-l-i-a-untold-hd-expands-on-the-j-u-l-i-a-universe</ref><ref>http://pocketgaming.blogspot.cz/2012/04/julia-untold-hd.html</ref>
A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] game, ''J.U.L.I.A. Untold'', was later released. The game starts with discovering a partially destroyed backup database.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andy Nicolaides |url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/04/j-u-l-i-a-untold-hd-expands-on-the-j-u-l-i-a-universe |title=J.U.L.I.A. Untold HD Expands On The J.U.L.I.A. Universe |publisher=AppAdvice |date=2012-04-16 |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pocketgaming.blogspot.cz/2012/04/julia-untold-hd.html |title=Gaming on the Go: J.U.L.I.A. Untold HD |publisher=Pocketgaming.blogspot.cz |date=2012-04-17 |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>


Developers later started to work on ''[[J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars]]''. It was originally planned to be the Enhanced Edition of the game but thanks to success on [[Indiegogo]], it became a remake with much different gameplay and story. The release date is scheduled for 2014.<ref>http://truepcgaming.com/2013/12/19/julia-among-the-stars-preview/</ref><ref>http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/207367/JULIA_Among_the_Stars.php</ref>
Developers later started to work on ''[[J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars]]''. It was originally planned to be the Enhanced Edition of the game but thanks to success on [[Indiegogo]], it became a remake with much different gameplay and story. The release date was 12 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://truepcgaming.com/2013/12/19/julia-among-the-stars-preview/ |title=JULIA Among The Stars Preview |publisher=True PC Gaming |date=2013-12-19 |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/207367/JULIA_Among_the_Stars.php |title=Press Releases - J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars |publisher=Gamasutra |date= |accessdate=2014-02-01}}</ref>


== References ==
==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==
*[http://cbe-software.com/ CBE Software site]
* [http://cbe-software.com/ CBE Software site]


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Latest revision as of 08:52, 19 March 2024

J.U.L.I.A.
Developer(s)CBE Software
Publisher(s)Lace International[1] (under the Lace Mamba Global name)
EngineWintermute Engine[2]
Platform(s)Windows
OS X
Linux
Release2 March 2012
Genre(s)Adventure, puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player

J.U.L.I.A. is a 2012 indie video game developed by CBE Software. It is an adventure game with a heavy emphasis on puzzles, mini-games and menu-based interfaces. The game is set in 2430 when a scientific expedition is sent to a distant star system.[3]

Story

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The game centers on three characters – Astrobiologist Rachel Manners, the ship's artificially intelligent computer J.U.L.I.A. and a remote-controlled landing craft MOBOT. Rachel is awakened by J.U.L.I.A. from cryogenic sleep and finds out that other members of the expedition are dead. She starts to investigate what happened. It takes her all over the solar system. She is helped by MOBOT who provides an exploration on planets and by J.U.L.I.A. who helps her with multiple puzzles.[4]

Reception

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The game received mixed reviews from critics who praised the story, puzzles, graphics and music, but criticized its gameplay, which many found boring.[3][5][6][7][8]

The game earned two Aggie Awards nominations in 2012. It was nominated in category for the best character (for character of MOBOT) and the best gameplay. It won neither.[9][10]

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A spin-off game, J.U.L.I.A. Untold, was later released. The game starts with discovering a partially destroyed backup database.[11][12]

Developers later started to work on J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars. It was originally planned to be the Enhanced Edition of the game but thanks to success on Indiegogo, it became a remake with much different gameplay and story. The release date was 12 October 2014.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ Published under the name Lace Mamba Global: "Sci-Fi PC adventure game J.U.L.I.A. to be published Lace Mamba Global". Jeuvideo.afjv.com. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  2. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. for Windows (2012)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  3. ^ a b "'J.U.L.I.A.' Review – A Tale Of Woe | The Indie Game Magazine". Indiegamemag.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  4. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. - Review - Adventure Classic Gaming - ACG - Adventure Games, Interactive Fiction Games - Reviews, Interviews, Features, Previews, Cheats, Galleries, Forums". Adventure Classic Gaming. 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  5. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  6. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. for PC". GameRankings. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  7. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. review". AdventureGamers.com. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  8. ^ "J.U.L.I.A. PC Review, J.U.L.I.A. Player Reviews". Strategyinformer.com. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  9. ^ "2012 Aggie Awards". AdventureGamers.com. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  10. ^ "2012 Aggie Awards". AdventureGamers.com. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  11. ^ Andy Nicolaides (2012-04-16). "J.U.L.I.A. Untold HD Expands On The J.U.L.I.A. Universe". AppAdvice. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  12. ^ "Gaming on the Go: J.U.L.I.A. Untold HD". Pocketgaming.blogspot.cz. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  13. ^ "JULIA Among The Stars Preview". True PC Gaming. 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
  14. ^ "Press Releases - J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
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