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BrolynickBrolynick
edited August 2009 in Tales of Monkey Island
if you've never played a Monkey Island game before?

So I have a Wii and was thinking about getting some points in a week or so so I can get some new games. After seeing some screenshots and videos it seems like a great adventure game, but I feel I'm going to be missing out on jokes/puns/character backgrounds because I've never played a Monkey Island game.

Now I might note that I also knew absolutely nothing about Strong Bad and his friends before I bought one of the games, and I ended up buying all 5 episodes and still play them from time to time. I was kinda hoping Monkey Island would have the same effect :D

So...to buy or not to buy? Can't try the demo since my computer is so shit it won't even play it on the lowest quality.

Comments

  • dumpling321dumpling321
    edited August 2009
    Hells yeah!!
  • tmfm2000tmfm2000
    edited August 2009
    yes, without even reading your whole post.
  • alexonfyrealexonfyre
    edited August 2009
    Definitely, the inside jokes you won't notice are there, and then if you like it, go back and play the older ones (especially the just released Monkey Island 1: Special Edition) then you can replay it and get all of the in-jokes as well!
  • onlyamonkeyonlyamonkey
    edited August 2009
    tmfm2000 wrote: »
    yes, without even reading your whole post.

    this. read to worth getting...
  • ivan11111ivan11111
    edited August 2009
    Perhaps you're asking a rather biased sample, but...YES!!
  • WeeblerjakeWeeblerjake
    edited August 2009
    Ok, from a person in your exact scenario, yes. I enjoyed the game, even though I may have missed some jokes. It got me to buy the Secret of Monkey Island - SE. But if you can't even run the demo, you might want to talk to the TTG staff to see if Monkey Island is right for you. Side effects may include happinessfunaddictivenessenjoymentjoygoodnesssweetfeelingsagreatlifesomeotherjunkandthegoodstuff.
  • BrolynickBrolynick
    edited August 2009
    I've just re-downloaded the demo and this time it suddenly worked. I guess the problem was with the download itself.

    Anyway, I just completed the demo and it was fun to play, so I guess I'm going to buy this one :)
  • alexonfyrealexonfyre
    edited August 2009
    you should know that the opening sequence is more or less entriely random and based on an imaginary Monkey Island 5. If you feel lost, don't worry, you haven't missed anything.
  • bigdondoobigdondoo
    edited August 2009
    I don't like the idea that it's "based on an imaginary Monkey Island 5." The story just starts where it starts.

    That said, really no previous knowledge is needed. The story introduces (or re-introduces as the case may be) with the characters, setting, and situation quite easily, and entertainingly.
  • thatdude98thatdude98
    edited August 2009
    Get it. Get it all.
  • Frederick KimFrederick Kim
    edited August 2009
    The opening sequence could be confusing because it's one big allusion to the type of adventures Guybrush (the hero) regularly gets himself into. You can still play the game without any introduction and get what's going on, I think, but it might be helpful to know LeChuck is Guybrush's undead nemesis, a zombie/ghost/demon pirate who's in love with Guybrush's wife, Elaine. Previous adventures primarily revolved around LeChuck's zany schemes to get rid of Guybrush and marry Elaine.

    As for getting the adventure on the Wii -- I think the PC version is the best version out there so far, but the Wii version is alright, if you're not too picky. Keep in mind sound quality and animation is a little bit rougher than what was on Strong Bad, but the graphics are a step up from Strong Bad's as well.
  • thatdude98thatdude98
    edited August 2009
    thatdude98 wrote: »
    Get it. Get it all.

    This.
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited August 2009
    thatdude98 wrote: »
    This.

    You just quoted yourself?

    Anyway, TMI is made from every variety of win known to man.
  • FrogacudaFrogacuda
    edited August 2009
    You don't need to have played any of the old games in depth for this, though you'll enjoy it more if you're at least familiar with the main characters.
  • Hero1Hero1
    edited August 2009
    Once you know the basic premise it's very easy to pick up on the style of humor and the main characters
  • BrolynickBrolynick
    edited August 2009
    I was certain I would get it, but since I can only get it for the Wii(don't have creditcard) I'm still not sure whether to buy it. A lot of people say it's much lower quality than the PC version, and that the voices crack/there are framerate issues.

    I'm going to buy Wiipoints tomorrow so I'll see what I'll do with them. I might wait until Chapter 2 comes out and see if it has the same issues. Will Chapter 2 also be released on the 20th of August in Europe? Because Strong Bad was always delayed :(
  • Gman5852Gman5852
    edited August 2009
    Brolynick wrote: »
    I was certain I would get it, but since I can only get it for the Wii(don't have creditcard) I'm still not sure whether to buy it. A lot of people say it's much lower quality than the PC version, and that the voices crack/there are framerate issues.

    I'm going to buy Wiipoints tomorrow so I'll see what I'll do with them. I might wait until Chapter 2 comes out and see if it has the same issues. Will Chapter 2 also be released on the 20th of August in Europe? Because Strong Bad was always delayed :(

    Those people make me very mad:mad: The wiiware version is just fine. I found no probelms except for when you hit the home button while someone is talking which happened in strong bad and sam and max save the world. I reccomend the wiiware version dispite the idiots who probably lied and said it's crappy.

    To your second question, isnt the 20th a Thursday? I thought wiiware updates on Fridays for the people in Europe?
  • BrolynickBrolynick
    edited August 2009
    Yeah it updates on Fridays. I just meant in the same week :3

    Oh man, I'm going to buy SOMETHING tomorrow and I still don't know what. I'm looking at:

    MySims
    MySims Kingdom
    2000 Wiipoints
    A good used Wii game

    Not much I can buy with 20 bucks :(
  • onlyamonkeyonlyamonkey
    edited August 2009
    Pale Man wrote: »
    You just quoted yourself?

    I fell for it.
  • onlyamonkeyonlyamonkey
    edited August 2009
    onlyamonkey wrote: »
    I fell for it.

    This man speaks the truth!
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited August 2009
    Pale Man wrote: »
    Anyway, TMI is made from every variety of win known to man.

    I agree with everything this guy has ever said!
  • Y Cymro CollY Cymro Coll
    edited August 2009
    If your computer can't run Tales on the optimum settings (to get the full-fat experience, as it were), then I'd definitely go for the Wii version. The pointer controls feel great, the general feel is good and it's a great introduction to the Monkey Island fold. It's doesn't run 100% smoothly, admittedly, however it's far from unplayable... And a great alternative if your computer can't run the game on its' highest settings.

    Think of it as a PC game on your Wii, and you'll have a ball. :D
  • meandermeander
    edited August 2009
    Brolynick wrote: »
    I was certain I would get it, but since I can only get it for the Wii(don't have creditcard) I'm still not sure whether to buy it. A lot of people say it's much lower quality than the PC version, and that the voices crack/there are framerate issues.

    I think you can also get the (full) PC version through Telltale using Paypal instead of a credit card... not sure about through Amazon though if you just want chapter 1.
  • BrolynickBrolynick
    edited August 2009
    I sold a game(Animal Crossing: City Folk) and had enough money to buy both MadWorld(Which is awesome) and 1000 Wiipoints.

    I think I'll wait until Chapter 2 comes out, if that one also has issues, I probably won't buy it, if not, I'll buy that one and just read up on the story of Chapter 1.
  • City Of DelusionCity Of Delusion
    edited August 2009
    Brolynick wrote: »
    I sold a game(Animal Crossing: City Folk) and had enough money to buy both MadWorld(Which is awesome) and 1000 Wiipoints.

    I think I'll wait until Chapter 2 comes out, if that one also has issues, I probably won't buy it, if not, I'll buy that one and just read up on the story of Chapter 1.

    I understand that the faults are the usual Telltale console problems (dodgy frame rate and movement bugs, mostly). Oh, and compressed speech. So, nothing new there.
  • RazokyRazoky
    edited August 2009
    The game is worth playing regardless of whether you've played the originals, but playing the early games will definitely increase your appreciation for the humor. If I had to recommend, I'd say play the very first Monkey Island game (because it's where this whole thing began) and then play the third installment (because you get the voice-acting and more modernized feel). Either way, enjoy!
  • Gman5852Gman5852
    edited August 2009
    Brolynick wrote: »
    Yeah it updates on Fridays. I just meant in the same week :3

    Oh man, I'm going to buy SOMETHING tomorrow and I still don't know what. I'm looking at:

    MySims
    MySims Kingdom
    2000 Wiipoints
    A good used Wii game

    Not much I can buy with 20 bucks :(

    Awww, I got ripped off. Mysims costesd $50 for me.
  • BrolynickBrolynick
    edited August 2009
    Gman5852 wrote: »
    Awww, I got ripped off. Mysims costesd $50 for me.

    Haha, this store around here(Holland) is pretty damn awesome. Super Mario Galaxy is only 30 bucks.
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