A Let's Play is a complete playthrough of a computer game, often with commentary provided by the player. The goal of a Let's Play is not to finish the game as quickly as possible, or to provide a simple walkthrough, but to play the game normally, while providing interesting or funny commentary to engage the viewers.
Since July 2009, I have created several of these Let's Plays (the first one was Riven). I play mainly older adventure puzzle games including the Myst series of games and Sierra games. My commentary style tends to be more informative rather than funny, although it varies per game.
I always strive for maximum quality. All games are presented in their correct aspect ratio, with the best resolution possible within the constraints of YouTube (HD for games that support it, or the native resolution of the game if they don't). Game audio is captured directly from the game — not recorded with a microphone — and mixed with the live-recorded narration during editing.
I also own a Roland MT-32 and a Roland SC-88 which I use to enhance the music of old-style DOS games whenever appropriate.
Below is a list of all my Let's Plays, including a link to their respective YouTube playlists.
Myst
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Let's Play Myst (Masterpiece Edition)
You find a strange book that transports you to a mysterious island, where you uncover the tale of two brothers. This is the remastered edition of the original game.
Date: 2011-05-19
Videos: 50
Duration: 10 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds -
Let's Play Riven: The Sequel to Myst
I play all the way through Riven, so you get to see how cool it is without worrying about all those complicated puzzles.
Date: 2009-07-11
Videos: 33
Duration: 5 hours, 6 minutes and 44 seconds -
Let's Play Myst IV: Revelation
The fourth Myst game sees the return of Sirrus and Achenar in what is the most cinematic game of the series.
Date: 2010-01-28
Videos: 71
Duration: 11 hours, 50 minutes and 33 seconds -
Let's Play Uru: Complete Chronicles
I play through Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, as well as the To D'ni and Path of the Shell expansions.
Date: 2009-08-01
Videos: 87
Duration: 14 hours, 13 minutes and 55 seconds -
Let's Play Myst Online Uru Live again
Nora and I play through Myst Online Uru Live again. Due to the fact that I've already done Complete Chronicles, the main focus of this Let's Play is those things that are new or different.
Date: 2010-09-29
Videos: 101
Duration: 18 hours, 40 minutes and 23 seconds -
Let's Play Myst V: End of Ages
The fifth and final Myst game isn't the best of the bunch, but still quite interesting. Join me and discover the fate of Yeesha, the Bahro, and D'ni itself.
Date: 2009-11-08
Videos: 37
Duration: 6 hours, 34 minutes and 39 seconds
The Longest Journey
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Let's Play The Longest Journey
One of the last truly good adventure games, The Longest Journey may well end up being the longest Let's Play I've done.
Date: 2010-01-08
Videos: 127
Duration: 21 hours, 5 minutes and 40 seconds -
Let's Play Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
The sequel to The Longest Journey is a mixed bag of great story and occasional terrible gameplay.
Date: 2010-05-29
Videos: 98
Duration: 17 hours, 1 minutes and 42 seconds
Mass Effect
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Let's Play Mass Effect
Commander Shepard has to save the galaxy from a rogue Spectre who threatens to unleash an ancient evil on the galaxy. Good story, characters, and setting make this a great game despite being an RPG third-person shooter.
Date: 2012-01-01
Videos: 112
Duration: 38 hours, 23 minutes and 32 seconds -
Let's Play Mass Effect 2
Commander Shepard must team up with some old enemies to deal with a threat against human colonies.
Date: 2012-04-27
Videos: 102
Duration: 54 hours, 54 minutes and 15 seconds -
Let's Play Mass Effect 3
The Reapers have arrived, and Shepard must unite the galaxy for there to be any hope of defeating them.
Date: 2012-08-13
Videos: 84
Duration: 53 hours, 11 minutes and 35 seconds
Gabriel Knight
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Let's Play Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers (SC-88)
Novellist and bookstore owner Gabriel Knight gets in trouble with the supernatural in New Orleans in this classic Sierra game.
Date: 2011-12-12
Videos: 53
Duration: 12 hours, 39 minutes and 14 seconds -
Let's Play Gabriel Knight 2: The Beast Within
Gabriel has to confront a possible werewolf with links to Bavarian history in his second case as Schattenjäger.
Date: 2012-02-27
Videos: 52
Duration: 13 hours, 10 minutes and 21 seconds -
Let's Play Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
In "Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned", Gabriel heads to Rennes-le-Chateau in France to investigate a case involving vampires.
Date: 2012-09-27
Videos: 47
Duration: 16 hours, 30 minutes and 45 seconds
Police Quest
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Let's Play Police Quest (EGA): In Pursuit of the Death Angel
A wave of crime is descending on the city of Lytton, and only officer Sonny Bonds can put a stop to it.
Date: 2010-04-11
Videos: 24
Duration: 4 hours, 9 minutes and 3 seconds -
Let's Play Police Quest 2: The Vengeance (MT-32)
An old enemy returns to Lytton and he has only one thing on his mind: vengeance. Featuring music recorded using a Roland MT-32.
Date: 2010-05-05
Videos: 25
Duration: 4 hours, 12 minutes and 45 seconds -
Let's Play Police Quest 3: The Kindred (MT-32)
Sonny once again has to defend himself and Marie from the lowlifes in the city of Lytton. Featuring music recorded using a Roland MT-32.
Date: 2010-05-30
Videos: 30
Duration: 5 hours, 18 minutes and 55 seconds
Space Quest
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Let's Play Space Quest 1 VGA: The Sarien Encounter (MT-32)
The galaxy is in danger and Roger Wilco is the only one who can save it. So, we're doomed. Featuring game music recorded from an authentic Roland MT-32.
Date: 2010-10-08
Videos: 17
Duration: 3 hours, 13 minutes and 8 seconds -
Let's Play Space Quest 2: Vohaul's Revenge
Vohaul, one of the minds behind the Sarien's plot in the previous game, is quite miffed that a lousy janitor managed to foil his plans. He decides to make sure Roger won't bother him again while he prepares to unleash a new diabolical scheme upon an unsuspecting Xenon.
Date: 2010-10-25
Videos: 13
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes and 21 seconds -
Let's Play Space Quest 3: The Pirates of Pestulon (MT-32)
In Roger's third adventure our intrepid janitor has to face off against an evil software company. Featuring game music recorded from an authentic Roland MT-32.
Date: 2010-11-07
Videos: 14
Duration: 2 hours, 33 minutes and 16 seconds -
Let's Play Space Quest 4: The Time Rippers (MT-32)
And old enemy chases Roger through time and space in this fourth installment in the series. Features music recorded using a Roland MT-32
Date: 2010-11-21
Videos: 22
Duration: 4 hours, 0 minutes and 0 seconds -
Let's Play Space Quest 5: The Next Mutation (SC-88)
Roger gets illusions of grandeur and becomes captain of a starship, and has to stop some evil mutants. A clever script, lots of sci-fi stuff, and much less frustrating gameplay make this one of the best entries in the series. Features music recorded using a Roland SC-88.
Date: 2010-12-13
Videos: 31
Duration: 6 hours, 3 minutes and 10 seconds -
Let's Play Space Quest 6: The Spinal Frontier (SC-88)
Roger is back for his final adventure, which takes him not to outer space, but inner space. Features game music recorded using a Roland Sound Canvas SC-88.
Date: 2011-01-26
Videos: 40
Duration: 9 hours, 22 minutes and 34 seconds
King's Quest
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Let's Play King's Quest 1 SCI: Quest for the Crown (MT-32)
Find out how Sir Graham became the King of Daventry, and how a genre began. This is a Let's Play of the 1990 SCI remake, featuring game music recorded using a genuine Roland MT-32.
Date: 2011-03-07
Videos: 13
Duration: 2 hours, 50 minutes and 22 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 2: Romancing the Throne (EGA)
King Graham goes looking for love in this first sequel to King's Quest.
Date: 2011-03-25
Videos: 11
Duration: 2 hours, 26 minutes and 20 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 3: To Heir is Human (EGA)
In a controversial move, the third King's Quest game leaves King Graham and Daventry behind, and instead tells the story of Gwydion, a slave of the evil wizard Manannan.
Date: 2011-04-16
Videos: 20
Duration: 4 hours, 20 minutes and 9 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 4: The Perils of Rosella (MT-32)
Rosella, daughter of King Graham and Queen Valanice, takes the spotlight as she must find a magic fruit to help her ailing father, and defeat an evil fairy in the process. Features game music recorded using a genuine Roland MT-32.
Date: 2011-05-06
Videos: 17
Duration: 3 hours, 47 minutes and 20 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 5: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (MT-32)
Graham's castle and family get abducted, and it's up to our intrepid king to save the day once more. For this Let's Play the game music has been recorded using a genuine Roland MT-32.
Date: 2011-05-23
Videos: 20
Duration: 4 hours, 26 minutes and 12 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 6: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (SC-88)
Although he only met her for five seconds in the previous game, Alexander sets out to find Cassima and rescue her from Vizier Al Hazred. With improved writing, voice acting and much less frustrating gameplay, this game is easily the best in the series. This Let's Play features game music recored using a Roland Sound Canvas SC-88.
Date: 2011-06-12
Videos: 43
Duration: 10 hours, 1 minutes and 31 seconds -
Let's Play King's Quest 7: The Princeless Bride (SC-88)
Valanice and Rosella get themselves into trouble in the last point-and-click installment in the series. Features game music recorded using a Roland Sound Canvas SC-88.
Date: 2011-08-13
Videos: 31
Duration: 6 hours, 47 minutes and 28 seconds
Star Trek
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Let's Play Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity
An old game with a bit of a hokey plot, but fun nonetheless. Make it so!
Date: 2009-10-23
Videos: 44
Duration: 7 hours, 32 minutes and 19 seconds
Other
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Let's Play Blade Runner
Like the movie and the book, this classic game presents a grim future-noir setting and a gripping storyline that challenges your conceptions of what is real.
Date: 2011-09-21
Videos: 30
Duration: 7 hours, 12 minutes and 56 seconds