Tales of Monkey Island: Episode One Review - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 7th Jul 2009, 08:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/20...e-one-review/1

Joe steps into the long-absent boots of Guybrush Threepwood and sets out, deep into the Caribbean in the first episode of the new Secret of Monkey Island series, Launch of The Screaming Narwhal. Is it a fitting continuation to the legendary series, or an insult to all things piratey?

B1GBUD · 7th Jul 2009, 08:42

I loved the original Monkey Island, though the second installment was my favourite. Now I just need to decide which platform to get it for. I could go for the PC version as I think it should feel 'right' but I may get it for the Wii too as I'm sure my kids will love it. Having said that, I don't think they would care if they played it on the PC or Wii as they are pretty adept when it comes to the ol' mouse and keyboard.

Glad you liked it Joe.

perplekks45 · 7th Jul 2009, 09:17

I see a pretty happy Joe...

Hmmm... it would be nice to just buy the 1st Episode and give it a try. Is that possible?
I had too many bad experiences with good ol' Simon's remakes though I'm quite sure this one is better.

interzen · 7th Jul 2009, 09:39

Aaah ... Monkey Island. So many memories ... might have to bite the bullet and install Windows on a spare machine now.

Can we have a 'reimagining' of 'Day Of The Tentacle' next. Pretty please?

TWeaK · 7th Jul 2009, 09:53

I've been a fan of the Monkey Island series for ages, Curse was probably my favourite although LeChuck's Revenge was definately the most challenging. I'm gald they're bringing these out, though I almost wish it was all in one go straight away - I've always enjoyed the series most when I play it for hours on end. Either way, I've bought the season already with the offer they had going, just wish they would sort out the site so I can download Ep 1 already!

Veles · 7th Jul 2009, 12:21

Surprised it's not coming to the 360 arcade seeing as the Sam and Max Episodes are all on there now, as are the Wallace and Grommet games

CardJoe · 7th Jul 2009, 12:22

It will, but just like Sam and Max it'll make the move when the series is finished.

Veles · 7th Jul 2009, 12:44

Bah, I'll have to wait to get my whore points then. Luckily Telltale do seem good at bringing out episodes quite frequently.

m0o0oeh · 7th Jul 2009, 15:10

Good review all round tbh,

It has made me seriously consider getting my server box into a M. I. machine.. any idea of specs needed to run this thing?

Joe

CardJoe · 7th Jul 2009, 15:15

System Requirements:

Operating system: Windows XP / Vista
Processor: 2.0 GHz + (3 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent rec.)
Memory: 512MB (1GB rec.) Sound: DirectX 8.1 sound device
Video: 64MB DirectX 8.1-compliant video card (128MB rec.)
DirectX®: Version 9.0c or better

ufk · 7th Jul 2009, 17:10

Monkey Island, classic, I'll be looking out for this & +1 vote for another day of the tentacle, that was awesome

onimkron · 7th Jul 2009, 17:56

i'm glad Dom came back to do the voice for guybrush, thatwas really unexpected since his last voice over role was a long time ago.

Flibblebot · 7th Jul 2009, 18:00

I think this might be rather popular - I can't get on to the Telltale website to download my copy, it keeps timing out

cyrilthefish · 7th Jul 2009, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibblebot

I think this might be rather popular - I can't get on to the Telltale website to download my copy, it keeps timing out

Same here.

Have been watching the forums this afternoon, they started getting iffy from 4PM onwards (database timeouts) and finally dying completely at 5PM (the time it was rumoured to be released, so i'm guessing they just got accidentally DDoS'd by all the rabid MI fans

)

edit: website is this now

Gizmo1990 · 7th Jul 2009, 19:02

Can't stand the visual style. And it's not by Ron Gilbert.

Therefore, pointless.

DougEdey · 7th Jul 2009, 19:33

It won't let me download it :'(

CardJoe · 7th Jul 2009, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo1990

Can't stand the visual style. And it's not by Ron Gilbert.

Therefore, pointless.

Ron Gilbert was actually very involved in the project, redesigning Guybrush and guiding the team involved.

Fizzl · 7th Jul 2009, 20:33

All I can find is a button to order a DVD, where is the download?

TWeaK · 7th Jul 2009, 21:07

No telling. AFAIK it should be at http://www.telltalegames.com/mytelltale/purchases when you've bought it, it should have a download button to the right of the game. The forums are still down, too, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Gizmo1990 · 7th Jul 2009, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo1990

Can't stand the visual style. And it's not by Ron Gilbert.

Therefore, pointless.

Ron Gilbert was actually very involved in the project, redesigning Guybrush and guiding the team involved.

Erm, I don't think so. AFAIK he just spent a couple of days with the team. Probably filling them in on a few background bits and gameplay fluff. Oh and a couple of lunches presumably... That doesn't constitute being 'very involved' in a game, not by a very long shot indeed. And if you think it does, you don't have much idea of a game development cycle.

7th Jul 2009, 08:03	#1
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7th Jul 2009, 09:17	#3
perplekks45 BSc... finally Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,352	I see a pretty happy Joe... Hmmm... it would be nice to just buy the 1st Episode and give it a try. Is that possible? I had too many bad experiences with good ol' Simon's remakes though I'm quite sure this one is better. __________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far." Blame it on Cheaps! [now a social group]

7th Jul 2009, 12:22	#7
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,009	It will, but just like Sam and Max it'll make the move when the series is finished. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

7th Jul 2009, 15:15	#10
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7th Jul 2009, 18:00	#13
Flibblebot Free from artificial flavourings Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here, right now Posts: 2,233	I think this might be rather popular - I can't get on to the Telltale website to download my copy, it keeps timing out __________________ My uber-system: 66Mhz 486DX2, 8Mb RAM, 20Mb hard drive, 256 colour VGA adaptor (goes all the way up to 800x600!), keyboard AND serial mouse

7th Jul 2009, 08:42	#2
B1GBUD Multimodder Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 208	I loved the original Monkey Island, though the second installment was my favourite. Now I just need to decide which platform to get it for. I could go for the PC version as I think it should feel 'right' but I may get it for the Wii too as I'm sure my kids will love it. Having said that, I don't think they would care if they played it on the PC or Wii as they are pretty adept when it comes to the ol' mouse and keyboard. Glad you liked it Joe.

7th Jul 2009, 09:39	#4
interzen Real men use chainsaws. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: York, UK Posts: 98	Aaah ... Monkey Island. So many memories ... might have to bite the bullet and install Windows on a spare machine now. Can we have a 'reimagining' of 'Day Of The Tentacle' next. Pretty please?

7th Jul 2009, 09:53	#5
TWeaK Modder Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 52	I've been a fan of the Monkey Island series for ages, Curse was probably my favourite although LeChuck's Revenge was definately the most challenging. I'm gald they're bringing these out, though I almost wish it was all in one go straight away - I've always enjoyed the series most when I play it for hours on end. Either way, I've bought the season already with the offer they had going, just wish they would sort out the site so I can download Ep 1 already!

7th Jul 2009, 17:10	#11
ufk Licenced Fool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nowhere, rural england Posts: 671	Monkey Island, classic, I'll be looking out for this & +1 vote for another day of the tentacle, that was awesome

7th Jul 2009, 17:56	#12
onimkron What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	i'm glad Dom came back to do the voice for guybrush, thatwas really unexpected since his last voice over role was a long time ago.

7th Jul 2009, 19:02	#15
Gizmo1990 Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83	Can't stand the visual style. And it's not by Ron Gilbert. Therefore, pointless.

7th Jul 2009, 19:33	#16
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	It won't let me download it :'( __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

7th Jul 2009, 20:33	#18
Fizzl What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	All I can find is a button to order a DVD, where is the download?

7th Jul 2009, 21:07	#19
TWeaK Modder Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 52	No telling. AFAIK it should be at http://www.telltalegames.com/mytelltale/purchases when you've bought it, it should have a download button to the right of the game. The forums are still down, too, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.