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'''J.U.L.I.A.''' is an 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 [[Solar System]].<ref>http://www.indiegamemag.com/j-u-l-i-a-review-a-tale-of-woe/</ref>
'''''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>


== Story ==
== Story ==
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
The game has received mixed reviews from critics who praised the story, puzzles, graphics and music. On the other hand the game was criticised for its gameplay which can players find 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>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 also gained 2 nomination in Aggie Awards 2012. It was nominated in category for the best character (for character of MOBOT) and the best gameplay. Neither of these nminations was converted.<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>http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page5</ref><ref>http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24014/page6</ref>


== Related games ==
== Related games ==
[[J.U.L.I.A. Untold]] the [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] game 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>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>


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 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>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 18:49, 31 January 2014

J.U.L.I.A.
Developer(s)CBE Software
Publisher(s)Lace Mamba[1]
EngineWintermute Engine[2]
Platform(s)Windows
OS X
Release2 March 2012
Genre(s)Adventure game, Puzzle video game
Mode(s)Single-player

J.U.L.I.A. is an 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.[3]

Story

The game centers on three chracters - 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 planets and by J.U.L.I.A. who helps her with multiple puzzles.[4]

Reception

The game received mixed reviews from critics who praised the story, puzzles, graphics and music, but criticized its gameplay, which many found boring.[5][6][7][8][9]

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.[10][11]

A spin-off game, J.U.L.I.A. Untold, was later released. The game starts with discovering a partially destroyed backup database.[12][13]

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.[14][15]

References